Registration for this year’s Dive In, the insurance industry’s longstanding festival promoting diversity and inclusion, is now open.

Taking place worldwide from September 21-23, this year’s festival will take on a hybrid format, with more than 100 events, both virtual and physical, in more than 30 countries.

The 2021 festival theme Active Allyship highlights a need to create and empower diversity and inclusion “allies” to take action, rather than just talk. Attendees will be urged to turn their commitments into real support for underrepresented groups, and take responsibility for creating an inclusive workplace.

“The past few years have seen major breakthroughs on diversity and inclusion and have spurred many important conversations but this year’s festival will focus on acting on these conversations and standing up for what is right, allowing us to accelerate the pace of change,” Aviva Group Head of Talent Acquisition & Diversity & Inclusion Jonny Briggs said.

Last year’s virtual festival attracted a record-breaking 30,000 participants.

A range of topics will be covered in 2021: In Italy, events will look at work-life balance and parenting support; in Singapore the focus will be on workplace responses to domestic violence; Nigeria will host an event on the generation gap; Hong Kong will look at empowerment through inclusive communication; and the UK will focus on embracing the power of neurodiversity.

Full details about events and speakers will be available on the Dive In website and later to rewatch on the Videoflex platform.

Attendees are invited to participate in the Dive In video and social media campaign to be shared on the festival’s social media channels this month.

Here are the latest available details for this year’s local Dive In events (all times AEST).

September 21

AIG NZ, Marsh NZ and Wotton & Kearney: How remote/hybrid working can help and/or harm organisational D&I, 8am (10am NZST) (Virtual)

QBE: How cultural background impacts on LGBTIQ and people’s experience of work, 10am (Virtual)

NIBA and Gilchrist Connell: Nurturing diverse talent and ending discrimination, 11am (9am AWST) (Virtual)

Steadfast: Using allyship to create change with JJ Ferrari, 12pm (Virtual)

Lloyd’s and McInnes Wilson Lawyers: Harnessing inclusion: the next step, 4pm (Virtual)

September 22

Aon: How does active allyship contribute to an inclusive workplace? 10am (Virtual)

Liberty Specialty Markets and Wotton + Kearney: D&I – intention to action! An interview with business leaders on how they changed their culture, 11am (Virtual)

Axa XL, Gallagher and Clyde & Co: Mental health in a post-pandemic world, 12pm (Sydney)

Dual, Kennedy’s: The labels that divide us, 3pm (Virtual)

Zurich, Sparke Helmore: Showcasing allyship from unlikely places, 4pm (Virtual and in person)

DLA Piper: Socio-Economic Diversity: How active allyship can help eliminate invisible barriers to career progression, 5.30pm (Invitation Only, Sydney)

September 23

Chubb: Psychological safety journey (New Zealand), 6.30am (8.30am NZST) (Hybrid/Auckland)

AILA breakfast seminar: From #metoo to #wetoo in the law, 8am (ACST) (Virtual)

AIG, Marsh, DXC: The AI influence: How will technology shape the future ally? 10.30am (Virtual)

WTW and From the Heart: Be an ally for change: How you can help to create a positive impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 12pm (Virtual)

Chubb: Psychological safety journey, 1pm, (Sydney)

DLA Piper NZ, Dual: How active allyship can overcome inclusion barriers, 2pm (4pm NZST) (Auckland)

Gallagher, Sparke Helmore, NIBA: Active allies: Turning intention into action and hearing from leaders, 4pm (Brisbane)

Go to https://diveinfestival.com/2021-events/ for the latest information.

Global Festival Partners include AIG, Aon, Arch, Aviva, AXA, AXIS, Chubb, CNA, DLA Piper, Dual, Gallagher, Howden, Kennedys, Liberty Mutual, Lloyd’s, Markel, Marsh & Guy Carpenter, MS Amlin, RenaissanceRe, RMS, Tokio Marine Kiln, Travelers, and Willis Towers Watson.