Co-op Congress 2026: Book your place
Event
A national conference bringing together people from across the UK and international movement, from all sizes of co-operatives and all sectors, to explore the trends and key issues for our sector.
Bookings are now closed for Co-op Congress. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Co-op Congress takes place on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June at The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham – proudly sponsored by The Co-operative Bank.
Big speakers, big topics
You can expect thought-provoking discussions on the issues shaping our movement, speakers from across business, culture and public life and opportunities to connect with peers from across the sector. Confirmed so far:
Speaker highlights include: Rachel Blake MP (Economic Secretary to the Treasury), Simel Esim (International Labour Organisation), Tony Walsh (poet and writer), Julie Hesmondhalgh (actor and writer), Richard Parker (Mayor of West Midlands Combined Authority), Andrew Pakes MP (PPS Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs), Maeve Campbell (Climate Journalist), Jim Islam (OneFamily), Amber Sandu (Radio & TV Broadcaster), Fatima Ishaq (Co-operatives UK's Youth Advisory Group), Fraser Stewart (Great British Energy), Dr Matthew Vickers (Community Energy England). Plus speakers from: Agile Collective, Birmingham City Council, Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative, Community Energy London, Cwmpas, Five Senses, Grimsby Community Energy, ITZATNA Arts, Kings Heath Community Centre, networks.coop, Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, The Arcade Group Dewsbury, The Co-operative Bank and The Developer Society.
Plus: Plenty of workshops and breakout opportunities and the Friday night International Supper.
Tickets
We have various ticket packages available to book for Co-op Congress:
- Co-operatives UK members access 30% off tickets. Find out about the benefits of membership.
- Youth Tickets. We're offering special rates for anyone aged 30 years or younger. When booking, there is a option to tick to request information on travel and accommodation being offered as part of the ticket.
- Individual Supporters access 10% off tickets. Find out about becoming an Individual Supporter.
- * Member Bursary tickets (see below): We are committed to making our events as accessible as possible. Members of Co-operatives UK who registered less than three years ago are automatically offered a bursary option via the booking form. If your organisation falls outside this category, get in touch via [email protected].
| Ticket | Member (30%-off) | * Member Bursary (50%-off – see above) | Individual Support (10%-off) | Non-member |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday & Saturday conference & International supper | £325+VAT | £195+VAT | £425.00 | £475+VAT |
| Friday & Saturday conference | £260+VAT | £130+VAT | £340+VAT | £380+VAT |
| Friday conference & International supper (Friday night) | £195+VAT | £130+VAT | £255+VAT | £285+VAT |
| Day tickets (Friday or Saturday) | £130+VAT | £65+VAT | £170+VAT | £190+VAT |
| Saturday conference & International supper (Friday night) | £195+VAT | £130+VAT | £255+VAT | £285+VAT |
| International supper only (Friday night) | £65+VAT | £65+VAT | £85+VAT | £95+VAT |
| Youth Ticket - Saturday | FREE. This ticket gives you access to National Youth Summit on Saturday 13 June and Co-op Congress on Saturday 13 June (9.30am-4.30pm). It also gives you access to National Youth Summit Social on Friday 12 June (6pm-late). | |||
| Youth Ticket - Friday | £65+VAT. This ticket is £65+VAT and gives you 50%-off access to Friday at Co-op Congress (9.30am-4.30pm) and access to an evening activity – the National Youth Summit Social or the Co-op Congress International Supper (6pm-late). | |||
| Youth Ticket - Friday & Saturday | £65+VAT. This ticket is £65+VAT and gives you 50%-off access to Friday at Co-op Congress; the Friday evening National Youth Summit Social or the Co-op Congress International Supper (6pm-late); and free access to the National Youth Summit and Co-op Congress. | |||
Venue, travel and accommodation
- Dates: Friday 12 (9.30am-4.30pm with an evening event from 6.30pm-late) and Saturday 13 June (9.30am-4.30pm)
- Venue: The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock St, Birmingham, B7 4BL
- Travel to the venue: See options for travelling to The Eastside Rooms
- Accommodation:
- Delegate rate hotel rooms can be booked at Aloft (part of The Eastside Rooms) through this link until 12 May
- There are a range of other hotels and accommodation in the nearby area
Keep up to date with Co-op Congress
- Keep an eye on the Co-op Congress 2026 hub
- Sign-up to our mailing list
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Bookings are now closed for Co-op Congress
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
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