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Event Summary

  • Date 16/06/23 - 17/06/23
  • Location Mercure Hotel, Manchester M1 4PH

About the event

Co-op Congress brings together those working to build a fairer economy to share ideas, get inspiration and take action. This year’s event, themed Spirit of Co-operation, boasts a packed programme with dynamic speakers covering topics we collectively need to explore.

Co-op Congress – one of the highlights of the co-operative calendar – is taking place at the Mercure Hotel in Manchester on Friday 16, and Saturday 17 June (2023).

Title of session:

How local councils are growing the cooperative economy

Our speakers are:

Chair: Cllr Louise Gittins – Chair of the Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network and Leader of Cheshire West & Chester Council
Cllr Mike Stubbs – Vice Chair of CCIN Values & Principles Board and Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Councillor
 

Below is the general format and running order of the UK’s biggest and boldest movement-wide event. 

At Co‑op Congress, we will inspire and empower. From keynote speakers to workshops, breakout sessions to panel discussions, there will be something for everyone! Congress themes will include:

  • Embracing and vocalising co-operative identity 
  • Principle 6 in action
  • Raising finance
  • Co-operation in social care
  • The climate emergency and co-ops
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