November 3–6

ICA CCR Research Conference 2026

The International Cooperative Alliance Committee on Cooperative Research Europe (ICA CCR Europe) conference will be organised in Valencia, Spain, on the 3rd to 6th of November in 2026.

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    • The 2026 ICA CCR Europe Research Conference will be held on 3–6 November 2026 in Valencia, Spain, hosted by the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) under the mandate of the Committee on Cooperative Research (CCR) of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) — the research arm of the ICA: a non-governmental, non-profit association representing the global cooperative movement since 1895.
    THEME

    Cooperative Enterprises for Shared Progress: Addressing Global Challenges Together

    The 2026 theme reflects the conviction that cooperatives — in their organizational and territorial diversity — are essential tools to face today’s economic, social, and environmental challenges. From digital transformation to ecological transition and social cohesion, the conference aims to generate and share research that supports more sustainable, inclusive, and democratic development.

    This annual academic event brings together researchers, educators, professionals, and policymakers from across Europe and beyond to explore current trends, issues, and prospects within the cooperative sector. It offers a platform for dialogue between cooperative scholarship and practice, fostering exchange, collaboration, and dissemination of cutting-edge research on cooperatives.