Co-operatives will be the best-kept secret no more!
*Note this event has moved to an online format. Exact live session timings and the cohosts for each of the streams will be announced in early 2026.
During the week of May 19, 2026, join us for our International Symposium on Co-operative Identity and Energizing the Co-operative Brand online (zoom).
This event offers a collaborative space for leaders to share insights and practices, build the network, and inspire collective action.
Building on the momentum of the second United Nations International Year of Co-operatives (2025), this symposium will focus on bolstering the co-operative sector's connectivity, reputation, and engagement. Anchored in alignment with the co-operative identity, we will tackle brand image and its intersections with marketing, communications, and culture.
Assessing authenticity: Labels and certifications
Effective branding: Co-operative identity, positioning, and messaging
Marketing the co-operative advantage
Communicating co-operative identity internally and externally
Resonating in the contemporary digital landscape
This event is organized collectively with DotCooperation and Northwest Cooperative Development Centre.
Register your interest here!