iCAN Connect Virtual Event: Bridging the Digital Skills Gap

Join us for a thought-provoking session designed specifically for professionals working in DEI, Talent, HR, and employee networks across the insurance sector.

This session explores digital upskilling – this could be anything from understanding how to use new software, learning about data or AI, just feeling more confident using digital tools or transitioning into a digital role.

Why this matters:

As AI and digital tools reshape the workplace, many employees are asking: “Will my role still exist in 5 years? How do I stay relevant?” This event tackles these questions head-on.

This event spotlights Aviva’s Foundry, a leading internal upskilling programme that has helped employees grow confidence, shift into digital roles, and build skills for the future. Hear directly from the Foundry Lead, a hiring manager championing the initiative, and a participant who made a successful career move as a result.

Leave with practical tools, inspiration, and a clear view of how you can start building digital capability from within your organisation - no matter where you are on the journey.


Key Takeaways:

• Practical steps to design and launch digital upskilling initiatives in your organisation
  
• How to identify internal talent ready to transition into digital or future-focused roles
  
• Ways to embed digital learning into your workforce development strategy
  
• How hiring managers can become powerful advocates for employee growth and capability building
  
• Real examples of how upskilling boosts retention, motivation, and internal mobility
  

Discussion Topics:

• How The Foundry started, what challenges were overcome, and what made it a success
  
• Why leadership and hiring manager buy-in matters and how they can support team development
  
• Experiences of learning and finding a new role
  
• Lessons learned and how other companies can build on Aviva’s experience
  
• Measuring success of upskilling initiatives and performance of participants
  

About iCAN CONNECT
Designed to create a safe space for DEI network leaders across the insurance sector, iCAN Connect was developed in July 2020 to connect network leads and heads of DEI, HR and Talent to discuss key industry issues and best practices.

iCAN Connect facilitates conversation and discussions around major issues within DEI and allows participants the opportunity to share their own firm-wide initiatives and learn from others.

The group now stands at just under 400 strong from across the industry.

We believe that sharing information and encouraging dialogue helps create better, more diverse businesses and a more inclusive sector for all.