From October 9 to 13, the Summit will provide a unique opportunity to network, learn and work together around the theme of Cooperatives: The Power to Act. With some 230 speakers, 9 forums, 6 round tables, 7 sectoral meetings, 14 international studies, 3 pre-Summit activities and 30 Rendezvous, the Summit is a toolbox filled with growth strategies and innovative ideas for managers and decision-makers of cooperatives and mutual. The Summit will feature 9 forums in the following areas:

• Developing a culture of innovation – a priority to provide capacity for growth
• Frugal innovation: an inclusive and sustainable growth strategy
• Work in the digital era – are we ready for the future?
• The economic reality of cooperatives in start-up or expansion phase
• Committing to the community
• Gaining access to capital for growth – a capital conundrum for cooperatives
• In the era of big data use analytics to create value
• Cross-sectoral collaborative ecosystem – driving future business strategies to pursue success and growth
• Cooperatives, challenges and business opportunities within the collaborative economy