Christian Institutional Investors Conference seeks to align faith and finance

The Christian Institutional Investors Conference is set to bring together high-powered Christian investors and business leaders Oct. 27-28 at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to consider the theory and practice of Christian finance. 

“The Christian Institutional Investors Conference (CIIC) is designed to inspire, educate, and empower executives and board members to make impactful investment decisions that reflect their Christian beliefs,” the event’s website says.

The conference begins with an evening reception Oct. 27 followed by a roundtable on the topic of “Lessons in Raising and Reaping Faithful Returns in Philanthropy.” The programming Oct. 28 begins with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, who will also deliver the keynote later in the day.

Topics to be covered include:

• The theology of investing

• Church property and creative funding 

• Elevating standards in corporate governance

• Achieving values alignment across investment portfolio strategies

• Faith-based approaches for ensuring a diverse and impactful portfolio 

• Investing in human flourishing

• Building a Christian investment movement.

Many speakers are business leaders, while others are academics, priests, or non-profit administrators.

The program also includes an exclusive tour of the Museum of the Bible.

The conference is hosted by Innovest, the Catholic University of America, the Alliance Defending Freedom, AmPhil, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Catholic Benefits Association. 

“The Christian Institutional Investors Conference is vital because it calls leaders of faith to take a deeper look on how they are stewarding their financial capital,” Sarah Newman, Principal at Innovest, told Catholicvote via email. “In a time when markets move faster than values, this gathering reminds us that investment is never neutral—it shapes the world we leave behind. Today, more than ever, Christian investors carry the duty to invest with integrity, to champion justice, and to ensure that profit always serves a higher purpose.”

Registration for the conference is ongoing, and those interested in learning more can visit the conference’s website.