Dare to Overcome, London 2026
Dare to Overcome London 2026 is an international week of leadership, ideas and action bringing together leaders from business, investment, government, academia and civil society to explore how organisations can become more human as they become more technologically powerful. Together, participants will advance human dignity, responsible leadership and the Economics of Kindness.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping work, leadership and business. As technology becomes more powerful, the qualities that distinguish great organisations become increasingly human. Trust, judgement, purpose, courage, belonging, ethical leadership and human dignity are becoming strategic assets in their own right.
The 2026 theme, The Economics of Kindness, speaks directly to this moment. It begins with a simple but powerful conviction: organisations flourish when they build trust, respect human dignity and cultivate the uniquely human capabilities that technology cannot replace.
Kindness is not sentimentality. It is a leadership discipline that builds trust, unlocks collaboration, strengthens innovation and creates long-term value.
Building on successful gatherings in Rio de Janeiro, Seoul, Tokyo, New Delhi and Washington, DC, Dare to Overcome has become a growing international movement connecting leaders committed to building stronger organisations, stronger communities and a more prosperous future.
Throughout the week, participants will explore how human-centred leadership contributes not only to organisational success, but also to stronger societies, more resilient economies and a more human future of work.
Below is our tentative schedule for DTO London 2026. Participants will have opportunities to speak at or attend a variety of other events during the week with leaders from education and government sectors.
12th October 2026 — Monday
Monday begins with a forum on Faith, Work, and Education, featuring reports from the Cambridge’s Woolf Institute, BYU’s International Centre for the Study of Law and religion, and Free For All’s School Education initiative. Venue: BYU Centre in Kensington.
Monday afternoon/evening, 12th October, Speaker’s Apartment, Westminster Palace (TBC): Reunion reception for Global Business & Interfaith Peace Award winners and finalists since its inception in 2016.
13th October 2026 — Tuesday
Tuesday morning, 13th October, Mansion House, City of London (confirmed): Breakfast with the Lady Mayor, an event focusing on social impact investing that both empowers communities and builds social cohesion, with dialogue between the social impact enterprise community in the City of London and the global community being gathered for Dare to Overcome.
Tuesday daytime, 13th October, Salesforce Tower Ohana Floor, City of London (confirmed). Continuing high level discussion on social enterprise and social impact investment between social impact enterprise community in the City of London and the global community being gathered for Dare to Overcome as well as representatives of the worlds most faith-friendly workplaces, according to the REDI Index.
Dare to Overcome Gala Awards Dinner
Mansion House | City of London
The Dare to Overcome Gala Awards Dinner is the flagship event of DTO London 2026.
Held in the historic Mansion House, this prestigious black-tie evening will bring together senior executives, investors, Board Chairs, policymakers, academics and civil society leaders from around the world.
More than an awards dinner, the Gala will inaugurate a new annual international convening where leaders share progress in advancing human dignity in both the workplace and the marketplace, helping shape the journey toward the United Kingdom’s G20 Presidency in 2027.
The evening will also feature the launch of a major new White Paper, Faith and Belief at Work: From Compliance to Capability, which explores how organisations can become more human as they become more technologically powerful through cultures of trust, belonging and responsible leadership.
A featured leadership conversation with CEOs, Board Chairs and senior leaders will explore how organisations can strengthen the values, culture and human capabilities needed to succeed as technology becomes more powerful. The discussion will focus on practical steps organisations can take to build cultures of trust, dignity, belonging and responsible leadership.
Gala Highlights
- Drinks reception
- Three-course Gala dinner
- Launch of the White Paper, Faith and Belief at Work: From Compliance to Capability
- International keynote speakers
- Leadership conversation with CEOs, Board Chairs and senior leaders
- Presentation of the Economics of Kindness Award
- Presentation of the Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards
- Presentation of the Faith-Friendly Workplace REDI Awards
- International networking opportunities
For many participants, the Gala will be the defining event of the week and the first gathering in what is intended to become the annual global convening for leaders committed to advancing human dignity, trust and responsible leadership in the Age of AI.
14th October 2026 — Wednesday
Wednesday during the day, join the City of London Prayer Breakfast and/or impact investing workshops.
Wednesday afternoon/evening, 14th October, St. Katharine Cree Guild Church, City of London: Introduction to ministry and faith-based social enterprise in the City of London, followed by Evensong with Lloyd’s Choir and the 377th Lion Sermon.
15th October 2026 — Thursday
2026 Shape the World Summit by Consulus (Location: Lambeth Palace). Announcement of the “Multi-Faith Economy Mark”.
A breakout session for senior religious leaders will meet at The Space to plan for engagement with the 2027 G20 summit that will be hosted by the UK.
16th October 2026 — Friday
Industry and academic leaders will tackle some of the most pressing issues related to AI and ethics. Panels will also discuss the latest findings on faith’s intersection with workplace success. Venue: London School of Economics.
Coordinated by LSE’s Dr Tomislav Karačić, Assistant Professor of Information Systems, Department of Management.
