Co-operatives in the Modern Economy: Challenges and Potential Solutions

Join us for a Co-op Workshop on May 20, 2025 at the University Club of the University of Alberta (Winspear Room). This event brings together academic researchers, co-op practitioners, and community leaders to foster meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange on the challenges and opportunities facing co-operatives today.

Event Highlights:

• Academic Presentations: Hear from leading researchers studying co-operatives from the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan.
• Practitioner Insights: Gain valuable perspectives from co-op practitioners as they share their experiences, challenges, and success stories.
• Discussion Panel: Engage in a dynamic conversation between researchers and practitioners as they explore the economic and policy research needed to address the challenges co-ops face. This panel aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable insights for the future of co-operatives.
• Student Poster Presentations: Explore innovative research and ideas from graduate students as they showcase their work on co-operatives and consumer and producer studies in general.

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For more details, please contact Dan Yu, Co-Operative Chair in Agricultural Marketing and Business, at dan.yu@ualberta.ca.