Global Innovation Cooperative Summit

Explore the highlights and unforgettable moments from Global Innovation Coop Summit’23 by delving into our event recap: 👉globalinnovation.coop/archive/montre…

There aren't enough words to express our gratitude and appreciation for our sponsors. 🙏 You believed in us to accomplish our mission! We have more work to do and with your continued support, we will keep moving forward with our communities of practice. Stay tuned! #GICS23

J. Benoit Caron, General Director of @consortium_coop hosted a lunch-and-learn session today, to share the success story of inter-cooperation. We can learn a lot from him! #GICS23

@UNRISD led a project to provide #cooperatives & SSEs an authentic assessment of where they stand on reaching #SDG goals. Thx @ilcheong_yi , Sonja Novkovic, Margie Mendell & Ibon Zugasti for telling us it's important to register on SDPI's online platform. sdpi.unrisd.org

Sometimes, a conversation between friends is the best way to go. GICS co-founder @jeanlouisbancel invites @_HowardBrodsky, Co-Founder and CEO of @CCAPartners to share his stories of #cooperation and why working together across sectors is important. #GICS23

Notre équipe est présente au Global Innovation Coop Summit 2023 💪Nous avons hâte de vous rencontrer ! #leconsortium #gics2023

Laurent Charlin, principal member of @Mila_Quebec shared his deep knowledge on AI with our audience this morning! #GICS23

We are launching the International Cooperative Communities of Practice, to engage brilliant cooperative minds and encourage partnerships. Check it out here: 👉🏽 bit.ly/45bphvG

It was such an interesting session! Thank you @CoopalexWilson for being with us!

Today, Aaron Stewart of @vmecoop led a panel of leaders to share their experiences with digitalization and the benefits and challenges of implementing an AI strategy. Thank you @AAgirre, Laurent Charlin, Guy Cormier and Pascal Houle for a brilliant conversation! #GICS23

Guy Cormier, President and CEO of @DesjardinsCoop , joined us this morning to share his views views on how digitization and AI is transforming businesses, and what Desjardins is doing with technology to increase member engagement and trust.

The audience had the opportunity to hear wise words from GICS co-Founder Stéphane Bertrand at the opening plenary session this morning.

#Community Energy workshop participants worked hard yesterday! Thank you to our panelists Michaela Cryar from @Younity_UK Dan Waddle from @NRECAintl and Thomas Bauwens from @RSMErasmus for sharing with our attendees their experiences and challenges in community energy. #GICS23

We are proud that Graciela Fernández, President of ICA Americas, offered her vision for the cooperative movement and support for #GICS23 by video during the morning plenary session today. @icacoop

We are proud to have Ariel Guarco, President of the International Cooperative Alliance speak to the audience via video today. #GICS23

Looking forward to taking part as invited #speaker at 'Global Innovation #Coops Summit' #GICS23 @GICSummit in #Montreal this week, presenting ongoing #ActionResearch on #DataCooperatives #Datafication globalinnovation.coop/speakers/

Paul Cabaj calls to upscaling #coops. Coop development agencies and organizations should coordinate and share #data to truly address needs from the field. @GICSummit

We are off to a great start for the day! Joanne Lechasseur addressing the audience during the plenary session. #GICS23

Read J. Benoit Caron’s views on what forces us to innovate. Read more: globalinnovation.coop/lets-talk/thre… #GICS23

We are looking forward to hear Stéphane Desjardins and Paul Cabaj explore opportunities and challenges on how to maximize Principle #6, and areas for collaboration to grow the cooperative movement globally, and in all sectors. Check out more: globalinnovation.coop/montreal-2023/ #GICS23