{"id":238173,"date":"2014-08-22T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-22T19:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.coop\/next-week-the-international-summit-of-co-operatives\/"},"modified":"2022-09-08T09:00:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T13:00:23","slug":"next-week-the-international-summit-of-co-operatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada.coop\/en\/next-week-the-international-summit-of-co-operatives\/","title":{"rendered":"NEXT WEEK: The International Summit of Co-operatives"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2014 edition of the International Summit of Co-operatives will begin next week, and the sheer scope of activities, presentations, meetings and social gatherings is really impressive. Creating an itinerary with so much going on is exciting, but it can mean difficult choices depending on your interests. Be sure to look closely at everything on offer<\/a> and make the most of this unique opportunity.<\/p>\n

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada are excited to host you at the Place Canada exhibit in collaboration with our partners, le conseil qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de la coop\u00e9ration et de la mutualit\u00e9<\/a>. If you are a Canadian co-operator drop by and share your story with us and with visitors from around the globe. There will be many other exhibits to enjoy and a unique opportunity to find out about the best and most recent services and products offered in all the cooperative sectors, including banking, finance, retail, health and social care services, housing, agricultural and forestry.<\/p>\n

All Exhibitions<\/a> will be opening on Monday October 6 at 7pm during the opening reception.<\/p>\n

Once you have set selected your \u201ccan\u2019t miss\u201d events and established a manageable schedule for the week, don\u2019t forget these suggestions from the Summit organizers that will add to your experience:<\/p>\n

Networking: <\/strong>There is a collaboration platform<\/a> to help plan your business networking and meetings. If you have not received login information to this convenient organizer and want to participate, send an email to info@sommetinter.coop<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n

If you arrive early, there are Cooperative visits planned for Sunday October 5 that cost $65 and include lunch and transportation. You can register for these at the Convention Centre and departure is at noon from there. The Summit\u2019s Web site<\/a> lists other cultural activities that will be happening throughout the week and you can register for any of these at the Convention Center\u2019s \u201cTourist information and Tours\u201d desk.<\/p>\n

Take part in the Summit Rendez-vous<\/strong>: <\/strong>The Summit offers workshops, discussion forums, breakfast conferences and so much more! About 50 Rendez-vous<\/a> events, most free <\/strong>for Summit\u2019s participants, will take place as of Sunday, October 5, including:<\/p>\n

Prime-time Opportunities for Sustainable Equity Investors<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe revolution in corporate sustainability disclosure has opened up a new era for sustainable investors to achieve impact at scale. It is now possible to create mainstream portfolios that deliver quantifiable social or environmental impact.<\/p>\n

International Research Symposium on Cooperatives<\/strong><\/a>
\nCome and share discussions with international researchers whose articles are published in the e-book entitled The Cooperatives\u2019 Power of Innovation: Selected Texts from the International Call for Papers<\/strong><\/a>. Reserve today<\/a> by visiting the Rendez-vous section<\/a> of the Summit\u2019s Web site.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss At the Vanguard of Canadian Innovation: Compilation of Co-op Case Studies<\/strong><\/a> which will be published on October 9. Julie Cafley, Vice President of Canada\u2019s Public Policy Forum, will present a research report on the diversity of recent innovations in Canada based on the following thematic pillars: innovation in business, community development, governance, sustainability and technology.<\/p>\n

Bring your laptop, tablet or phone: <\/strong>wireless internet<\/strong> is freely available at the Quebec City Convention Centre during the event. There are charging stations<\/strong> available to keep you powered throughout the day. The power of thousands of people sharing the goings on at the Summit can make a meaningful impression around the world, be part of it.<\/p>\n

If you are unable to attend the 2014 Summit of Co-operatives, you will be missed and we would like to follow up on ways of making the next Summit more accessible to Canadian Co-operators. If you are observing the event from afar, there will be a constant flow of research, news and updates from the Summit that we hope you will follow on canada.coop and via twitter at @coopscanada or by following the hash tags #coops2020, #coopQC2014, and #FLcoop to follow future leaders!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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