The Concordia Forum

The Concordia Forum is an invitation-only global network for leaders of Muslim backgrounds, with exclusive retreats for up to 250 people alternating yearly between North America and Europe. This has helped to develop and strengthen an international network comprising of nearly 1,000 leaders that work to promote social justice, improve social mobility and foster collaborative thinking with a view towards promoting beneficial change within society for everyone. The retreats have been held in the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Canada and the United States. In 2019, the Concordia Forum held its eleventh annual retreat in Ontario, Canada. Although the Concordia Forum retreat gathers Muslims from broad, cross-sectoral leadership positions, it is not a religious retreat in the traditional sense. Instead, it leverages the faith and professional backgrounds of its participants to promote trust, bridge-building, and problem solving to help create a positive influence in a dynamic and sometimes volatile global landscape. The retreats feature workshops, debates, entertainment, and high profile speakers in secluded resorts with extensive engagement with local communities and cultural activities, attracting a representative group of ethnic, national, sectarian, and political interests with near gender parity.