Join iCAN this Black History Month for a keynote on sickle cell, awareness, advocacy, lived experience and workplace support.

Join iCAN this Black History Month for Understanding Sickle Cell: Awareness, Advocacy and Action, a virtual keynote session exploring sickle cell disease, lived experience, health equity and the importance of support and advocacy.

Sickle cell is one of the most common inherited blood disorders and has a significant impact on many individuals, particularly within Black communities.

Yet awareness and understanding of the condition can still be limited.

As part of Black History Month 2026, this webinar will create space to learn more about sickle cell, challenge common misconceptions and better understand the experiences of those affected.

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Colin A Michie as our keynote speaker.

Dr Michie will explore sickle cell disease, its impact on health and wellbeing, and the importance of greater awareness, understanding and advocacy. The session will also consider what colleagues, managers and organisations can do to create more supportive and inclusive environments.

What we’ll explore:

What sickle cell is and how it can affect people day to day

Common misconceptions surrounding the condition

The impact sickle cell can have on health, wellbeing and professional life

Health inequalities and the importance of greater awareness

How colleagues, managers and organisations can provide meaningful support

The role of education, advocacy and allyship in driving positive change

Who should attend

This event is open to people from all backgrounds and will be particularly relevant to:

• Insurance professionals at all career stages

• Managers and senior leaders

• HR, People and DEI teams

• ERG and network members

• Colleagues and allies looking to better understand sickle cell

• Anyone interested in health equity and inclusive workplace cultures

No prior knowledge of sickle cell is required.

The session will include a keynote presentation followed by audience Q&A.

Additional Information

• Joining information will be shared with registered attendees ahead of the webinar.

• If you are unable to attend, please let us know in advance.

• The session may be recorded for iCAN communications and educational purposes. Further details will be shared with attendees ahead of the event.