Conference 2024
Sustainability of the co-operative ecosystem: The role of secondary co-operatives and federations
The Conference consisted of a blend of keynote speakers, presentations, discussion and visits/talks to give delegates both significant input and plenty of opportunity to engage in discussion with colleagues. The event was sponsored by Central Co-op.
Keynote Speakers
Debbie Robinson, Chief Executive, Central Co-op (Friday March 1st)
Dr Anita Mangan, Editor, Journal of Co-operative Studies (Saturday March 2nd)
After dinner speaker: Jane Avery, Central Co-op
In addition to the keynote speakers, Conference was delighted to have a range of input from academics and leaders of co-operative bodies, both UK and international colleagues including:
- Professor Tony Webster - The Co-operative Research Network (CoRNet)
- Patrick Doyle - The Society for Co-operative Studies in Ireland
- Lakshmi Jayan and Abilash Unny - Sree Narayana College, India / PWC LLP, UK
- Sean Farmelo – Birmingham City University
- Steve Graby – University of Leeds
- Elisavet Mantzari – University of Birmingham
- Janette Hurst – Sheffield Hallam University
Some of the presentations are attached below along with and the conference programme.
Conference Programme 2024
Farmelo - Building political cohesion in worker co-operative & social economy organisations
Hurst - Sustainability worker co-operatives: getting on with sustainable development
Mantzari - Accounting and reporting for co-operative purposes
Webster - Proposal for an online conference 2025 - States, co-operatives, and co-operation
