2026 Council on Foreign Relations

Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop  May 20-21, 2026

Council on Foreign Relations Concurrent Group Discussions

Hosted by the CFR Religion and Foreign Policy program, this workshop advances the program’s mission to provide a forum for dialogue and a platform for rigorous and policy-relevant engagement that equips religious and civil society leaders and policymakers with the tools to understand and strategically navigate religion’s role in global affairs.The Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop offers a unique opportunity for religious leaders to engage with CFR experts and peers from across the country on pressing global issues at the intersection of religion and international affairs. Participants explore the extensive resources and analysis provided by CFR and Foreign Affairs, exchange ideas through expert-led briefings and group discussions, and share innovative strategies for navigating the current political and global landscape. Participation includes one hundred local religious leaders from across the country.

Future of Humanitarian Aid Panel

Abby Maxman

President and Chief Executive Officer, Oxfam America; CFR Member

Beth Oppenheim

President and Chief Executive Officer, HIAS

Myal Greene

President and Chief Executive Officer, World Relief

Zaher Sahloul

Cofounder and President, MedGlobal

PRESIDER

Sam Vigersky

International Affairs Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

Faith, Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence

Niala Boodhoo

Events Host, Religion News Service , Moderating

Tenzin Priyadarshi Rinpoche

Founding President and Chief Executive Officer, Dalai Lama

Center for Ethics and Transformative Values, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Jennifer Louie

AI Trust and Safety Global Advisor, United Nations Development Program

Kat Duffy

Senior Fellow for Digital and Cyberspace Policy, Council on Foreign Relations

Marla Mossman Participating in Roundtable Discussion:  Peace and Global Conflict