Forthcoming events
This month
End of Year Social Networking Evening
Let’s wrap up 2025 together with good food, great company, and relaxed networking at The Garden Bar - there's still time to book. Join fellow professionals from across the insurance and financial services community for an evening of conversation, connection and celebration. Whether you’re winding down after work or meeting new faces in the industry, this is a perfect chance to reflect on the year and enjoy a well-deserved evening out. It’s also a chance to find out more about our institute and events and how we can support you in your career. CII and PFS members, colleagues and non-members are all welcome to attend this free event. However, spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Active Listening: A Powerful Skill in Compassionate Leadership
Active listening and non-judgemental communication are superpowers for successful leaders. This session is aimed at anyone wishing to elevate their communication skills. The aim of the session is to help attendees to understand the benefits of active listening and non-judgemental communication, and how they can both be put into practice, to contribute to a psychologically safe and healthy workplace.
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Time Management Skills
Using our time effectively is a key skill that we all need. How well do you manage your time? Do you find it hard to prioritise your workload and struggle to meet deadlines? Join this interactive session to learn practical tools and strategies that will enable you to be more effective at managing your time.
View event detailsAnnual Dinner
Our next Annual Dinner will be taking place at the prestigious Grand Hotel in Brighton on Friday 30 January 2026. Guests can be guaranteed a warm welcome as they enjoy a welcome drink and canapés on arrival. These will be followed by a main course and dessert which will both be served as a sit-down meal. Once the formalities have been concluded, you will have the opportunity to play at our casino tables or to dance the night away to Murdoch's Crazy Eyes band as you socialise and network with fellow insurance and financial services professionals from across Sussex and beyond.
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Kent Conference 2026 - Insuring Tomorrow: Building Sustainable Success
We are delighted to host our thirteenth annual conference once again on Tuesday, 24 March. The event offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of education, debate, and networking. Our goal is for you to leave with plenty of thought-provoking ideas to implement and share. Insuring Tomorrow: Building Sustainable Success will explore how the insurance sector can play a vital role in shaping a more sustainable future equipping attendees with fresh perspectives, practical insights, and the drive for meaningful change within their own organisations.
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If you would like information about events being run by other local institutes, please click here to view the CII Events page or visit our neighbouring local institute websites for North Downs and Royal Tunbridge Wells.