Warner Bros. Discovery announced as headline Sponsor for UnderOne Festival

Scheduled for July 24th – 25th, 2024, at the University of Northampton, this transformative festival is set to redefine the discourse on DEI with a global perspective.

Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading global media and entertainment powerhouse, brings its unwavering commitment to DEI to the forefront as the headline sponsor for UnderOne Festival. With their support, the event aims to foster meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and action towards building more inclusive communities and workplaces.

Dr Asif Sadiq MBE, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery, expressed his enthusiasm for the sponsorship, stating, "We are thrilled to support the inaugural year of UnderOne Festival. Companies that prioritise DE&I not only foster stronger relationships with employees, consumers, and partners but also drive greater business success. I look forward to contributing to this event and sharing knowledge and experience with our counterparts around the world."

The festival has already garnered interest from influential leaders across the globe, including participants from the UK, USA, UAE, Finland, and Spain. Themes to be explored during the event include leveraging diversity to enhance employee value propositions, navigating the impact of artificial intelligence on inclusivity in the digital age, and integrating DEI principles with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices for responsible leadership.

The festival will bring together a diverse array of DEI practitioners, industry leaders, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, non-profit organisations, educators, public sector representatives, creatives, and individuals passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For further details about UnderOne Festival 2024, please visit www.underonefestival.com.