December 1st

09:00 – OPENING SPEECHES BY DIGNITARIES



Masters of Ceremonies

Gwangseog Hong Team leader of the NACF, and deputy Secretary General of ICAO

Zuraidah Hoffman World Cooperative Congress communications team,

Speakers

Korean dignitaries First Name, Last Name

Korean dignitaries First Name, Last Name,

10:00 – ALL ABOARD FOR A JOURNEY INTO OUR IDENTITY



Speakers

Bruno ROELANTS, Director general, International Cooperative Alliance

10:15 – INSTRUCTION FOR THE DAY



Masters of Ceremonies

Gwangseog Hong Team leader of the NACF, and deputy Secretary General of ICAO

Zuraidah Hoffman World Cooperative Congress communications team,

10:30 – COFFEE BREAK AT THE EXHIBITORS’ FAIR





11:00 – PLENARY 1 — EXAMINING OUR COOPERATIVE IDENTITY



The cooperative identity unites us to work for the common good. Our values and principles give millions of people control of their own lives, their future, and serve as the strong foundation that sets cooperatives apart from other types of enterprises. How can our business model continue to be relevant in addressing today’s global challenges?

Speakers

First Name, Last Name, Title, Organisation, Country

11:30 – ROUND TABLE 1— EXAMINING OUR COOPERATIVE IDENTITY – A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY



An expert panel will discuss the unique opportunities that our cooperative identity presents to us for meeting members’ needs and attaining expanded market share, taking the ongoing crisis as an opportunity.

Facilitator

Karina Lehoux Professional facilitator, Canada

Panelists

12:30 – LUNCH AT THE EXHIBITORS’ FAIR



14:00 – PARALLEL SESSIONS: EXAMINING OUR COOPERATIVE IDENTITY THROUGH…



1.1.—THROUGH A STRONG COOPERATIVE BRAND



Good brand management has been shown to support business growth. In cooperatives, through the COOP marque and the dotcoop domain name, branding is also a reflection of the cooperative identity, with its values and principles, helping to build loyalty and increase the number of members. Cooperative branding can highlight cooperative identity and its components that most resonate with the public, like commitment to members and the community, while giving cooperatives a competitive edge. What is the best way to manage cooperative branding? What are the best examples? And how can we measure its impact?

Facilitator

Ben Reid O.B.E, member of the Board of Dot.Coop, retired CEO of Midcounties Cooperative, ICA Board Director , UK

Panelists

  • First Name, Last Name, Title, Organisation, Country

1.2—THROUGH INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE



Participation and inclusion of cultural, gender and age diversity are fundamental for a sound cooperative governance, and they are at the heart of our cooperative identity. To keep these characteristics alive, we must continuously question ourselves: Are we inclusive enough? What can we do to keep the cooperative identity appealing to everyone? How do we make sure our governance practices are inclusive and welcoming to all?

Facilitator

Maria Eugenia Pérez Zea Chair of ICA Gender Equality Committee, President of ASCOOP, ICA Board Director, Colombia

1.3.—THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES



Facilitator

Onofre SOUZA, President of Organização das Cooperativas Brasileiras de Mato Grosso (OCB/MT), ICA Board Member, Brazil

1.4—THROUGH COOPERATIVE CULTURE AND SAFEGUARDING CULTURAL HERITAGE



In 2016, UNESCO, via the German cooperative movement, recognized cooperatives as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO’s decision is an important acknowledgment of the dedication shown by millions of people working in cooperatives all over the world. What is the implication of this honour? How can we promote it to strengthen the pride in, and value of cooperative identity worldwide?

Facilitator

Stefania MARCONE, International Relations Director, Legacoop, Italy

1.5— THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENTS



Many cooperatives have been created through grassroots campaigns. Others have been promoted and supported by governments as part of a country’s economic strategy. Others have successfully developed a partnership ecosystem with governments through public policy co-creation and co-management. It has been shown that such approaches can be effective in growing the cooperative movement, especially in rural and marginalised communities. What lessons can we learn from these approaches? How can we encourage more governments to consider these approaches as part of their strategy for a sustainable future for all?

Facilitator

KOH Youngkon, President, Korea Institute for Cooperative Development (KICD), Republic of Korea

COFFEE BREAK AT THE EXHIBITORS’ FAIR



16:00 – PLENARY—WHAT EMERGES FROM PARALLEL SESSIONS? AN INTERVIEW WITH THE RAPPORTEURS.



Facilitator

Martin LOWERY, Chair of the Congress Task Force and ICA Identity Committee, ICA Board Director, United States

Panelists

  • S 1.1, Bernadette TURNER, Midcounties Cooperative, UK
  • Elizabeth Salazar S 1.2, Elizabeth SALAZAR, International Development Manager and Gender Advisor, NCBA-CLUSA, United States
  • S 1.3, João MARTINS, OCB, Brazil
  • S 1.4, Santosh P. KUMAR, ICA Director of Legislation, Belgium
  • S 1.5, KIM Hyunwoo, Senior Manager, National Agriculture Cooperative Federation (NACF), Republic of Korea

16:45 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAY 2



Masters of Ceremonies

Gwangseog Hong Team leader of the NACF, and deputy Secretary General of ICAO

Zuraidah Hoffman World Cooperative Congress communications team

17:00 – END OF DAY



19:00 – GALA