Co-op Assembly 2027 - Our Collaborative Future

Co-op Assembly 2027: Our Collaborative Future

What could our communities, workplaces and cities look like if we owned and controlled more of them together?

Join us for two days of big ideas, practical skills and connections across the Australian co-operative sector at the Co-op Assembly 2027. Whether you're already part of a co-operative, curious about how co-ops work, or looking for better ways to do business and build community, this gathering is for you.

Who should come?

Co-op members and workers, community organisers, social entrepreneurs, researchers, students, local government representatives and anyone interested in community wealth, democratic ownership and doing things differently.

You don't need to be a co-op expert. Bring your curiosity, your experience and get ready to be inspired.

Day 1: Big ideas for a better future

Explore how co-operation can help us tackle some of the big questions facing our communities. Hear from inspiring people working across co-operative housing, worker ownership, community-owned businesses and local economies. Join the big debate on co-ops versus AI, and imagine what a more collaborative future could look like.

Each themed session will follow a simple three-part journey: Vision, Barriers and Solutions. We'll start by imagining what's possible, explore the challenges and roadblocks and finish by identifying the solutions, changes and opportunities needed to move things forward. The aim is to turn big ideas into practical directions for action.

Day 2: Practical skills and new connections

Day two is all about learning, sharing and putting ideas into action. Take part in practical workshops on collaborative leadership, storytelling, meeting skills and raising capital, alongside opportunities to connect with people working in housing, agriculture, retail, food security and worker-owned co-ops.

More than a conference

Our Assembly will explore the work of Australian co-operative makers, contribute to conversations about the future of our sector, and help us find new people to collaborate with. We'll also carve out space to rest and recharge.

Networking drinks

On Thursday evening, stay for rooftop networking drinks, with food, music and city views.

Early Bird Tickets

Available until midnight on 1 December 2026, so don't wait!

This is the once-every-two-years conference gathering hosted by The Co-op Federation, bringing Australia's co-operative community together.

Come along to learn something new, meet your people and help shape our collaborative future.

The session outlines below are subject to change. If you are interested in speaking or partnering at our Assembly, please contact Molly at molly@fed.coop.