National Youth Summit 2026 – book your place

Event

Start date / time

Friday 12 June 2026, 6:00pm

End date / time

Saturday 13 June 2026, 4:30pm

Location

The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham

Price

From FREE to £65+VAT

More information

[email protected]

Organised by

Co-operatives UK

Event type

Conference

Networking

The National Youth Summit takes place on Friday 12 June (evening) and Saturday 13 June 2026 in Birmingham. It brings young people together for a day of ideas, action and connection.

The National Youth Summit, organised by Co-operatives UK, is a FREE event for young people (18-30 years old) who want to explore fairer ways of living, working and organising.

Whether you're already part of a co-operative, just curious about how they work, or care about issues like climate justice, decent jobs and community power – this event’s for you.

Bookings are now closed for the National Youth Summit. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Choose your Youth Ticket

When booking, select the Youth Ticket that works best for you.

Youth Ticket – Saturday only: 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)
National Youth Summit Social on Friday 12 June (6pm-late)

This is the best option if you want to attend the free Youth Summit and optional Friday evening social.

Youth Ticket - Friday only: £65+VAT

For the first time, this year we're offering young people a discounted ticket to Friday Congress, giving you 50% off. It includes:

Co-op Congress on Friday 12 June (9.30am-4.30pm)
One optional Friday evening activity: either the National Youth Summit Social or the Co-op Congress International Supper (6pm-late)

If you also want to attend the National Youth Summit sessions, select the below ticket.

Youth Ticket - Friday and Saturday: £65+VAT

For the first time, this year we're offering young people a discounted ticket to Friday Congress, giving you 50% off. It includes, and this ticket gives free access on Saturday to the National Youth Summit and Co-op Congress.

It includes:

Co-op Congress during the day on Friday 12 June (9.30am-4.30pm)
Friday evening activity: either the National Youth Summit Social or the Co-op Congress International Supper (6pm-late)
National Youth Summit on Saturday 13 June and Co-op Congress on Saturday 13 June (9.30am-4.30pm)

This is the best option if you want to attend both days.

Bookings are now closed for the National Youth Summit. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.