Young Co-operators Conference 2023

This free event is on Wed the 11th October 2023 in Girdwood Community Hub, Belfast from 9.30 to 13.30. This year conference wants to celebrate the newest co-operatives in Northern Ireland and inspire a new generation of co-operators.

The conference aims are:
• To raise awareness and understanding of the co-operative model and its benefits for society and young people.
• To inspire and empower young people to become co-operators, leaders and change-makers in their communities and beyond.
• To showcase and celebrate the achievements and innovations of co-operatives involving young people and addressing issues important to them.
• To facilitate networking and collaboration among young co-operators and other stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds.
• To identify and address the challenges and opportunities for co-operatives in the current and future context.

This event is sponsored by the Social Enterprise and Co-operative Business Support programme at the Belfast City Council.

We have an exciting programme with speakers from new co-ops and young co-operators testimonials, we will also have plenty of time to discuss and share your aspirations for a local co-operative movement fit for the next generation of co-operators.

PROGRAMME

You can find the programme on our website at Young Co-operators Conference 2023 - Co-operative Alternatives (coopalternatives.coop).

REGISTRATION

Please register your attendance on Eventbrite at  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/706100624977?aff=oddtdtcreator

EXHIBITION STANDS

There are still opportunities to have a free stand, if you want to exhibit your work. Please let us know if you are interested by sending an email to [email protected] .

We look forward to seeing you there!