Intercooperation for our common futures

July 8-11 2025

HEC Montréal, Canada

From July 8 to 11, 2025, the Institut international des coopératives Alphonse-et-Dorimène-Desjardins (IICADD) will host the International Cooperative Alliance's World Research Conference in Montreal.

The central theme of the conference—Intercooperation for Our Common Futures—highlights the importance of inter-cooperation in creating transformative changes for justice, sustainability, and prosperity. This theme is particularly relevant as the year 2025 will mark the United Nations’ International Year of Cooperatives.

In addition to providing an important discussion platform on the role of cooperatives in implementing sustainable development goals, the conference will strengthen the global cooperative movement through engaging sessions, inspiring content, and meaningful networking opportunities.

Learn more: www.icaccr2025.org 

The call for contributions is now open!

Researchers interested in presenting a paper or a panel can explore various research streams, including sustainable food systems, the circular economy, decolonizing the economy, governance systems and practices, governance and diversity, cooperative law, research with cooperatives, ethics, incarceration and cooperative solutions, innovation through inter-cooperation, the institutional and legal framework of the cooperative sector and social economy, the future of cooperative education and development, opportunities and challenges for financial cooperatives, renewable energy communities, reports on the sustainability of cooperatives, Principle 7 and care for the community, as well as the power of worker cooperatives to shape futures.

The submission deadline is January 15, 2025!

Please consult the submission process for more details. Note that submissions can be written in English, French, or Spanish.

For young researchers:

A one-day workshop will be organized for young researchers of the ICA CCR (YES) the day before the conference. This event, designed for master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral students, as well as early-career researchers in institutions, is an excellent opportunity to meet peers and acquire new skills and in-depth knowledge in the field.

Contact the event organizers

For any specific questions regarding the conference or sponsorship opportunities, please contact mailto:info@icaccr2025.org. For any other information, please visit the event's website!