Diversity Month 2026 Events Held Globally at Group Companies
In its 12th year, Diversity Month was held under the theme of "Creating Value Through Dialogue & Connection," and Sony Group companies around the world carried out initiatives to deepen understanding of diversity through dialogue and connect it to growth and new challenges.
To mark this event, Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO of Sony Group Corporation, shared a message with all employees.
Diversity Month is an annual opportunity for Sony Group employees globally to reflect on the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and to connect those reflections into action. This year's theme is "Creating Value Through Dialogue & Connection."
We find ourselves in an increasingly uncertain environment, shaped by rapid advances in AI, geopolitical complexity and many other changes. No single experience or perspective can provide all the answers in navigating this landscape, making dialogue with people who have different perspectives and experiences more important than ever.
One of Sony Group's greatest strengths is the diversity of our business and people. To make the most of this strength, we need to build mutual trust through dialogue and bring together a wide range of perspectives. As we work toward realizing the Creative Entertainment Vision, deepening connections across our teams and businesses around the globe is essential to creating new value.
Let's apply the insights we gain through Diversity Month activities to our daily dialogue and actions, and work together to realize the Creative Entertainment Vision and shape the future of Sony Group.
Events Held in Various Locations
Sony Group companies in each country and region held a wide variety of events, including lectures, panel discussions and workshops, based on the main theme of this year's Diversity Month.
Examples of Events
<Domestic>
- Lecture on how dialogue that makes the most of diverse strengths helps people and organizations grow
- Lecture to learn about topics such as the relationship between belonging and psychological safety
- Lecture to learn about balancing work with childcare and nursing care, and how to create a work environment where everyone is able to work comfortably
- Lecture to consider working together with colleagues with disabilities, based on experiences from film production
- Panel discussion on the new value created when diverse people learn, create and express themselves together
- Talk show on diversity, living authentically, and basic knowledge of LGBTQ+/SOGI
- Tours of workplaces where employees with disabilities work, and an exhibition of illustrations and other artwork by employees
- Life planning seminar on making the most of career, money and time to live a fulfilling life
- Booth exhibition introducing employee-led initiatives
- Networking event for women employees to enjoy learning about diverse values and work styles
- Global employee networking event
- Diversity training (e-learning) for Group company employees
- Special Diversity Month menu offered at employee cafeterias
<Overseas>
- Webinar on building inclusive teams
- Launch of an employee network
- Award event for community leaders who foster belonging
- Workshop on communication and collaboration across cultural and generational differences
- Workshop on EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) and leaders' adaptability
- Wellness Week incorporating dialogue
- Online session to reflect on daily actions and well-being
- Donation programs and volunteer activities supporting local communities
The initiatives in Japan and overseas provided an opportunity for employees to experience the diversity of the Sony Group across business and organizational boundaries and to reflect on the importance of everyday dialogue. Through a variety of initiatives, the Sony Group will continue its efforts to create a workplace where everyone is able to work comfortably and thrive.