Sacred Virtual Spaces and the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future

This symposium will explore the evolving landscape of spirituality and religion, highlighting a shift away from traditional religious institutions towards innovative, accessible spiritual practices. With religious affiliation in decline, people are increasingly seeking meaningful connections and spiritual communities outside conventional settings. Spiritual innovators are responding by creating new forms of sacred spaces, both online and offline, that integrate ancestral wisdom with contemporary needs. Virtual sacred spaces, in particular, have gained prominence, especially post-COVID, offering transformative opportunities for spiritual engagement through digital platforms. This panel will examine how technology enables spiritual practices across cultures, promotes interfaith dialogue, and addresses the ethical challenges of virtual spaces, ultimately shaping a more inclusive, accessible, and connected global spiritual community. This important conversation will shed light on how this growing trend and phenomenon might impact policies and practices in business, working places, and management settings.