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Leading with Purpose and Trust: An Executive Interfaith Roundtable

Hosted by Accenture and Interfaith America 
Invitation-only | Closed-door discussion under Chatham House Rules​
Light refreshments available, including to-go options for those observing fasts

February 19, 2026 | 1:30 PM–4:00 PM ET

Accenture Offices, 699 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Why Attend

In a time of rapid change and rising workplace disruption, trust and purpose have become essential drivers of business performance, culture resilience, and talent retention. Leading with Purpose and Trust is an invite-only executive interfaith roundtable convening C-suite and senior leaders to explore how faith, values, and belief diversity—when approached with intention—can strengthen organizational trust, collaboration, and performance. Featuring perspectives from Sumreen Ahmad (Accenture), Trisch L. Smith (Edelman), and Kabir Kumar (Disney), the session offers research insights, including some highlights from Edelman’s Trust Barometers, and expectations shaping the next era of executive leadership. Leaders will engage in candid conversation and leave with a practical  framework for immediate use to navigate faith at work, strengthen relationships across differences, and support purpose-driven cultures.  

What Leaders Will Gain

Attendees will leave with practical insights to strengthen trust and strategies to:  

  • Equip leaders to navigate (belief) difference with confidence and consistency – crucial for the future of work  
  • Harness faith and values as drivers of innovation, collaboration, and organizational resilience  
  • Elevate talent and reputation related to belief diversity and inclusion  
  • Create high-performing cultures where diverse identities fuel engagement, purpose, and results 

Who Should Attend

  • C-suite and senior executives
  • Leaders responsible for culture, talent, risk, reputation, or strategy
  • Decision-makers navigating complex, global, or diverse workforces

Attendance is limited to ensure a high-quality, candid discussion.

Register

This roundtable is by invitation only. Invited leaders are encouraged to register early to secure a place.

Speakers

Sumreen Ahmad

Managing Director, Talent and Organization, Accenture

Trisch L. Smith

Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Edelman 

Kabir Kumar

Head of Opportunity & Inclusion, Workforce & External Partnerships, The Walt Disney Company

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An Executive Interfaith Roundtable

Leading with Purpose and Trust

Hosted by Accenture and Interfaith America 

Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions about the event.

Megan Johnson

Senior Director of Corporate Strategy

Interfaith America

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