Practitioners Forum 2026
Practitioners Forum is our biggest learning and development day for co-operatives. It takes place on Thursday 26 November in Manchester city centre.
Practitioners Forum 2026 takes place on Thursday 26 November at The Studio, 51 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FN.
Whether you’re in membership, HR, governance, communications or finance – Practitioners Forum is your chance to learn from the best, share ideas and sharpen your skills. With expert‑led sessions, practical takeaways and the flexibility to build your own agenda, Practitioners Forum is professional development made for co‑operatives.
Our 2026 line-up
See the latest confirmed sessions and speakers. There will be up to 20 sessions to be announced in total across membership, governance, finance & assurance, HR and communications.
| Finance & assurance | Finance and Governance 101 for Non-Finance Leaders and Trustees VAT for Co-ops |
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| HR | Employment Law update Upcoming changes to unfair dismissal law |
Lots more sessions still to be annouced. Book your place at Practitioners Forum 2026.
Is your organisation interested in sponsorship or exhibiting opportunities? Get in touch with our Events Manager [email protected].
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