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

Featured content

Co-op Retail Conference

Content by Co-op Retail Conference

Held online for the first time, the Co-operative Retail Conference attracts leaders, managers and directors from the UK's co-op retail societies and is an unrivalled learning and networking opportunity,

Events calendar

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

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

Content by Co-op Congress

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

Worker Co-op Weekend

Hosted by Co-operatives UK, Worker Co-op Weekend is aimed at worker co‑operatives to help them learn, share and be inspired by one another.

HR training

We offer a range of training courses to suit absolute HR beginners, seasoned professionals and everyone in between.

3 months ago

Governance training

We offer a range of training courses to suit those new to governance, seasoned professionals and everyone in between.

2 months ago