Religious Organizations and Furtherance of the Common Good: African, Middle Eastern and Eurasian Perspectives
Special Capitol Session of the G20 Interfaith Forum (“IF20”)
Capitol Board Room, Utah State Capitol | October 16, 2026 | 1:30-5 PM
Co-Sponsored by the IF20 and the Sutherland Institute
As the United States hosts the G20 process in 2026, the annual G20 Interfaith Forum will convene in Salt Lake City Oct. 15–17.
As part of the forum, Sutherland Institute will co-host a special session at the Utah State Capitol bringing together government officials, religious affairs leaders and international delegates from Africa, the Middle East and Eurasia.
The discussion will explore how government officials and religious leaders from diverse communities can work together to advance the common good. Participants will also have the opportunity to exchange perspectives with Utah government leaders and learn from Utah’s experience fostering productive engagement between religious communities and public institutions.
Agenda
1:30-1:50 PM: Welcome and Introduction
1:50-3 PM: Middle Eastern and Eurasian Perspectives
3-3:30 PM: Break
3:30-5 PM: African Perspectives
5-5:45 PM: Capitol Tour
About the G20 Interfaith Forum
The G20 Interfaith Forum brings together religious leaders, policymakers and experts to examine how faith communities and public institutions can contribute to solutions for shared global challenges. The 2026 forum will take place in Salt Lake City, with events held throughout the community.
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Religious Organizations and Furtherance of the Common Good: African, Middle Eastern and Eurasian Perspectives
Special Capitol Session of the G20 Interfaith Forum (“IF20”)
Capitol Board Room, Utah State Capitol | October 16, 2026 | 1:30-5 PM
Co-Sponsored by the IF20 and the Sutherland Institute
As the United States hosts the G20 process in 2026, the annual G20 Interfaith Forum will convene in Salt Lake City Oct. 15–17.
As part of the forum, Sutherland Institute will co-host a special session at the Utah State Capitol bringing together government officials, religious affairs leaders and international delegates from Africa, the Middle East and Eurasia.
The discussion will explore how government officials and religious leaders from diverse communities can work together to advance the common good. Participants will also have the opportunity to exchange perspectives with Utah government leaders and learn from Utah’s experience fostering productive engagement between religious communities and public institutions.
Agenda
1:30-1:50 PM: Welcome and Introduction
1:50-3 PM: Middle Eastern and Eurasian Perspectives
3-3:30 PM: Break
3:30-5 PM: African Perspectives
5-5:45 PM: Capitol Tour
About the G20 Interfaith Forum
The G20 Interfaith Forum brings together religious leaders, policymakers and experts to examine how faith communities and public institutions can contribute to solutions for shared global challenges. The 2026 forum will take place in Salt Lake City, with events held throughout the community.
Organized by