Louder Than Words — The B Corp Festival

Louder Than Words was a fringe-style festival for B Corps and friends of the movement to connect, collaborate, share ideas and challenge one another on the journey to redefining the role of business in our economy.

Visit the Louder Than Words site

Audience with raised hands facing a brightly lit stage as the speakers take a selfie at the Louder Than Words B Corp Festival.

Crowd gathered outside the New Theatre Oxford decorated with banners and vibrant hanging flower baskets for the Louder Than Words B Corp Festival.

About Louder Than Words

As the fastest-growing community of B Corps in the world, B Lab UK hosted Louder Than Words in Oxford on 10-11 September 2024. The event focused on the actions needed by businesses to tackle the challenges our world is facing and demonstrated what good looks like today. It united business leaders, activists, change makers, and sustainability enthusiasts to reimagine the role of business in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

The festival was designed to be a collision of ideas, bold conversations, and deep connections – amplifying B Lab UK's mission to use business as a force for good. While the festival has ended, its momentum lives on. Building on the ideas and energy sparked at Louder Than Words, we've launched a new strategy with one ambitious goal: for every UK business to become a force for good in 10 years. Read our blog post to learn more.

				
						Event
						recap

Mary Portas, co-chair of the Better Business Act, delivers a speech about beautiful businesses on the main stage.

Main Stage headlines

The mornings began with inspiring main stage sessions, featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers who addressed the biggest sustainability issues in business. Click here to see video highlights from the main stage.

A panel discussion takes place in a room at Oxford Town Hall adorned with a coat of arms, where the audience listens attentively.

Afternoon Fringe sessions

Across the two days, more than 102 sessions took place in various vibrant locations throughout Oxford. These diverse venues ranged from cosy cafés and local bars to historic university halls and a grand 1920s theatre. The sessions encouraged participants to engage in spaces that immersed them in the local community while breaking down barriers to stimulate ideas and debate.

A performer dances and spins with silver hula hoops in a warmly lit room filled with paintings.

Want to relive it?

Read our reflection of the event for a closer look at the most powerful moments, and ideas that resonated throughout the event.

Four speakers have a discussion sitting on sofas, with a green forest-themed screen display behind.

Explore the impact

We documented the outcomes of Louder Than Words in a detailed Impact Report, capturing participant sentiment, environmental and social stewardship, and the positive legacy the festival made.

Download the Impact Report

What we achieved together

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made Louder Than Words possible! From the volunteers and partners to the 1,540 participants who brought energy, purpose, and passion to every space, you made the festival what it was.

Numbers at a Glance