Events and training

From flagship conferences to informal networking and full day training courses. Co-operatives UK unites co-ops to connect and learn. Find out more about our events and training

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Events calendar

Search for conferences, training and networking events hosted by Co-operatives UK and other co-ops

Practitioners Forum 2020 was held on Thursday 19 November, offering superb professional development for people operating in key roles in co-op businesses large and small. The event covered communications, finance, governance, HR, membership and…

Training events

We provide training in key areas from governance and finance to HR and membership. All sessions are delivered by specialist co‑op trainers.

Networking events

Our Co-op Connection networking events are an opportunity for co-ops to connect locally, as well as to find out what support is available in your city or region. Due to Covid they are all taking online via Zoom from 3:30pm on the dates below.

Co-op of the Year Awards

The co-op sector’s annual awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of co‑operators and co‑operative organisations across the UK.

Co-op Congress

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Congress is the co-operative sector’s annual conference, when members, directors, activists and CEOs from co‑operatives large and small come together.