- Events will take place from 24-26 September, with registration open throughout the festival
- Alex Brooker, co-host of The Last Leg; British sports figure Vicky Gosling OBE; Spanish Paralympic triathlon champion Susana Rodríguez; and the most decorated Black Winter Olympian, Elana Meyers Taylor, announced as speakers
- Dive In to Reverse Mentoring, an initiative to bridge generational and cultural divides, remains open for sign ups
The 10-year anniversary of the world’s largest diversity and inclusion (D&I) festival, Dive In, begins today with over 130 free virtual and hybrid global events taking place from 24-26 September. All events have CII CPD accreditation, allowing attendees to apply their participation towards professional development requirements, and registration remains open until the day of each event, ensuring broad accessibility for participants worldwide.
Celebrating this milestone year, Dive In announces a star-studded lineup of speakers, including comedian Alex Brooker, fresh from co-hosting The Last Leg at the Paralympics in Paris, who will be speaking at the closing event alongside prominent British sports figure Vicky Gosling OBE. Also speaking at events will be Spanish Paralympic Triathlon Champion, Susana Rodríguez, and Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated black athlete in Olympic Winter Games history.
Since its inception in 2015, Dive In has grown from 18 events in London to over 130 events spanning 53 cities, with more than 128,000 participants attending across the years. The festival has become a global movement supporting the development of inclusive workplace cultures. This year’s event agenda explores a breadth of D&I topics including, but not limited to, fertility in the workplace, racial inclusion, AI, mental health resilience, neurodiversity, invisible disabilities and social mobility. Under the theme “A Sustainable Future: The Next 10 Years”, the festival will highlight the importance of cultivating inclusive cultures that foster innovation and tackle global challenges in the decade ahead.
Dominic Christian, Global Chairman of Reinsurance Solutions at Aon, stated, “As companies globally face pressures to cut D&I strategies, Dive In’s role is more critical than ever. The festival highlights the importance of inclusive cultures and showcases the power of global collaboration in addressing some of the most pressing challenges in our industry. I urge senior leaders to attend this festival, engage with the discussions, and champion diversity and inclusion within their organisations. It’s a pivotal opportunity to lead by example and drive meaningful change.”
For the second consecutive year, Dive In will also feature the "Dive In to Reverse Mentoring" initiative, designed to bridge generational and cultural divides by enabling junior employees to mentor senior leaders. This cross-industry initiative fosters a culture of shared learning and collaboration, with mentors and mentees engaging on topics ranging from technology to mental health. Registration for this program remains open beyond the festival, offering continued opportunities for professional growth and connection.
Christina Colby, Chief Customer Officer of Guidewire, the first Insurtech sponsor of Dive In, commented, “In an era where access to high-quality diversity and inclusion training can often come at a significant cost, Dive In stands out by making these crucial discussions and resources accessible to everyone, regardless of their role, seniority or geography. This approach ensures that the conversation around diversity and inclusion remains open, inclusive, and impactful across the entire industry.”
This year there are 32 confirmed Global Festival Partners supporting Dive In, Africa Specialty Risks, AIG, Aon, Arch Capital Group, Aviva, AXA, Axis Capital, BMS, Chubb, Clyde & Co, CNA, Everest, Fidelis Insurance Group, Gallagher, Guidewire, Howden, Kennedys, KPMG, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Lloyd’s, Lockton Re, Markel, Marsh McLennan, Munich RE, MS Amlin, RenaissanceRe, RGA, Scor, Sompo, Swiss Re, Tokio Marine Kiln and WTW.
To register for the 10 Year Anniversary of the Dive In Festival, visit the Dive In Festival website.
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About Dive In
The award-winning Dive In Festival was conceived by Inclusion @Lloyd’s, a collaboration between the Corporation of Lloyd’s, IUA, LIIBA, and the Lloyd’s Market Association and has grown to be a global, sector-wide festival. Detailed event reports, recordings, and learnings from previous Dive In festivals can be found on the Dive In Festival website (www.diveinfestival.com), YouTube (https://bit.ly/2QtkmWv) and Vimeo (https://bit.ly/3dmOMlX).
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Dive In in numbers
- 30,986 attendees attended the festival in 2023
- 135 events took place in 2023
- 37 countries held events in 2023
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