# Event Details - **Event Name**: Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am – Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: A conference in Belfast with national and international experts on how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems.About this EventDrawing from the expertise of our speakers, we will hear about policy and legislative frameworks from around the world that best support the start-up and growth of alternative business models, including recent legislative and policy interventions in our region. We will also discuss with experts the impacts of co-operatives on economic and social terms across their historical development in different nations, and examine, through the most recent research, their specific characteristics and how we can connect our theoretical understanding of co-operative structures to their functions in practice.Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions on the barriers and opportunities for growing the co-operative sector in Northern Ireland. The programme features a range of speakers and interactive panel sessions designed to inspire policy innovation and practical action.This event is funded by the National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/53453570-b632-11f0-9743-6fdd05a2854c-rimg-w1200-h587-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 09:30 AMRegistration - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parliament-buildings/co-operatives-as-a-policy-tool-for-economic-and-social-transformation/100001747487485109 - **Event Categories**: business, art, fine-arts, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Parliament Buildings - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Northern Ireland Assembly - **lat**: 54.60132669999999 - **long**: -5.8279144 - **full address**: Northern Ireland Assembly, Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6c5747cb27e5ceb7aa6e7b0fdc4532f4ac10fcc70abac6cad236edc6d174abe8-rimg-w1200-h511-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1761898780 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation being held? - **A:** Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation takes place on Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am to Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm at Northern Ireland Assembly, Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation? - **A:** Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation is organized by Co-operative Alternatives. Contact: tiziana@coopalternatives.coop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parliament Buildings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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