UnderOne Festival 2026
Where leaders gather to shape The Next Wave of culture, belonging and organisational transformation.
Represented Companies of
UnderOne Festival 2025
2025 Stats
200+
Leaders
30+
Organisations
12
Labs
97%
Actionable Tools
36
Speakers
100%
Positive Ratings
What our
community say
Join the collective
Jimmy Brennan
Monzo“I really loved the interactive board game session. It really sparked some great conversations and learning even from us 'Experts' in the field of DEI.”
Frederick Afrifa
ERG Lead, Finance“BBC "The Apprentice" 2025 | Global Keynote Speaker | TEDx Public Speaking Coach | Co-Founder: Believe In Greatness.”
Sarah Jones
Head of Culture, Tech“The Collective helps us think ahead, not just keep up.”
What is the
UnderOne Festival?
Design for Inclusion Leaders, HR, People & Culture, L&D, innovators, Creatives, Social Impact, and Transformation teams.
The UnderOne Festival is a global gathering for leaders shaping. The Next Wave of culture, belonging innovation, and leadership.
2026 Theme The Next Wave
We are entering a new era of shifting identity, accelerated technology, cultural disruption, and next-gen leadership.
“Leaders aren’t waiting to respond they’re shaping what comes next.“
The Next Wave explores:
- Belonging as a performance engine
- Adaptive, creative leadership.
- Trust across distributed teams.
- Inclusion shaping innovation,
- The Future of Culture Design.
2025 Highlights
What Made 2025 Exceptional:
- Sold-out event.
- Global speakers.
- Transformational insights.
- 12 Bold Blueprint Labs.
- Fireside moments.
- 2025 Manifesto Paper launch.
The UnderOne Experience
A fully curated leadership experience including:
Morning Keynotes
Forces shaping the next wave.
Fireside Chats
Intimate, unscripted insights.
Deep-Dive Labs
Immersive, practical sessions.
Networking Moments
Curated connections.
Wellbeing Sessions
Grounded reflection and reset.
After-Hours Leadership Dinner
Exclusive experience.
Wavebreak Breakfast
11 July
2026 Manifesto Paper
For all attendees.
Session Recordings
Post-event access.
High-Level Agenda
First Floor Foyer 
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Speakers Shaping The Next Wave
We’re curating a line-up of voices reshaping culture, leadership, creativity, innovation and social impact.
We’re looking for speakers, storytellers and hosts who:
- Are leading real change in their organisations or communities.
- Can share honest stories, lessons and practical takeaways.
- Are excited to be part of an unmasked, come-as-you-are space.
Whether you’re from HR, Inclusion, People & Culture, product, policy, creative industries, tech, grassroots organising or something completely different – if you’re shaping The Next Wave, we’d love to hear from you.
Speakers Shaping
The Next Wave
Our 2026 speakers bring together experience from culture, leadership, innovation, creativity and social impact – all united by a shared commitment to building what comes next.
Frederick Afrifa
Global keynote, TEDx speaker and coach, as seen on BBC Apprentice
“Belonging in global teams”
Frederick Afrifa
Global keynote, TEDx speaker and coach, as seen on BBC Apprentice
“Belonging in global teams”
Frederick Afrifa
Global keynote, TEDx speaker and coach, as seen on BBC Apprentice
“Belonging in global teams”
Frederick Afrifa
Global keynote, TEDx speaker and coach, as seen on BBC Apprentice
“Belonging in global teams”
Bold Blueprint Labs
The Next Wave in Action
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Sample Labs:
Leading Through
The Next Wave
Designing Inclusive Innovation
The Future Leadership Blueprint
Belonging in Distributed Worlds
Tickets & Pricing
£295
Day Delegate
- Session
- Lab
- Buffet Lunch
- Pastries
- Tea & Coffee
- Drinks Reception
- Recordings
- Manifesto Paper
- Wifi
- Parking
- Hotel Stay
- Access to Gym & Spa
- Breakfast
- Leadership Dinner
- Wavebreak Breakfast
- Priority Seating
- Premium Networking
£495
Full Experience
- Session
- Lab
- Buffet Lunch
- Pastries
- Tea & Coffee
- Drinks Reception
- Recordings
- Manifesto Paper
- Wifi
- Parking
- Hotel Stay
- Access to Gym & Spa
- Breakfast
- Leadership Dinner
- Wavebreak Breakfast
- Priority Seating
- Premium Networking
What our
community say
Sybil Taunton 12
Head of Culture, Tech“ The Collective helps us think ahead, not just keep up. 12 ”
John Smith
ERG Lead, Finance“ Sharp, practical, and human. Exactly teams need. ”
Sarah Jones
Head of Culture, Tech“ The Collective helps us think ahead, not just keep up. ”
Venue VOCO Oxford Spires
4-star venue, landscaped grounds, modern spaces, premium accommodation, 10 minutes from Oxford.
Highlights: conference suites, rooms, EV charging, accessibility.
Address:
VOCO Oxford Spires, Oxford
Oxford railway station is roughly 10 minutes via taxi or Uber from voco® Oxford Spires Hotel. Fares are typically about £5.00.
Travel by Car
Guests enjoy ample on-site parking available at the hotel. Parking at the hotel will be complimentary for guests.
Fully embracing the electrified future, we have an area of our car park reserved for electric vehicles featuring two of 7kw fast chargers no pesky idling charge so you can rest easy as your car charges up. Powered by the VIRTA app, or use contactless payment when you get here.
Travel by Air
Heathrow and Birmingham airports have direct transport links into Oxford. The train service from Birmingham takes 1.5 hours, and bus service from Heathrow takes approximately 90 minutes.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Who can join the Collective?
Any organisation or practitioner shaping culture, people experience, learning, inclusion, or organisational change. You don’t need a certain job title — just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to learn and share.
Is this for individuals or teams?
Both. Many people join through their organisation and bring colleagues in. Others join individually to connect with a wider community. Each tier includes a set number of internal team seats.
What’s the difference between the tiers?
Every tier gives you access to learning, community, and insight. Higher tiers expand your access to capability-building sessions, tools, culture labs, the SHIFT programme, festival tickets, and deeper organisational involvement.
What if I’m the only person doing this work in my organisation?
You’re not alone here. Many members join because they need a community of peers who understand the weight, pace, and emotional load of this work.
Is there a contract or minimum term?
Membership runs for 12 months. You can upgrade at any time if your team needs deeper involvement or more seats.
How do we pay, card or invoice?
You can join using either method. Most organisations choose invoice so they can add a PO or process it through their finance team. Card payments are also available if you prefer a faster checkout. Whatever works for your internal process is fine.
Can we pay later or start at a different time?
Yes. Organisations often have different financial cycles. We can align your start date with your team’s needs.
What kind of organisations join?
Yes. All virtual sessions (aside from Chatham House conversations) are recorded and added to the Member Portal.
Are the sessions recorded?
A mix of global brands, public sector teams, scale-ups, creative organisations, financial services, media, and purpose-led companies. Anyone committed to shaping culture is welcome.
What makes the Collective different from other networks?
Yes. Connected+ and Champion tiers are designed specifically for multi-team and multi-region access.
Can we switch tiers after joining?
Absolutely. Teams often start in one tier and move up as their needs grow or more colleagues get involved.
Do you offer corporate discounts or multi-country access?
We bring together culture, inclusion, leadership, learning, and organisational change — in one place. And we do it through global storytelling, practical tools, shared intelligence, and honest conversation. No performance. No jargon. No competition.
Does membership include sponsorship or speaking opportunities?
Sponsorship and speaking are separate from membership. Champion members can explore partnership opportunities, but nothing is automatically bundled.
Can we try before joining?
Yes. You can attend certain open sessions or events throughout the year to get a feel for the space.
Is the Collective global?
Completely. Members join from multiple regions and sectors. Sessions are scheduled to include Europe, US, and global audiences where possible.