During 2025 - the second International Year of Cooperatives proclaimed by the United Nations and 130th anniversary of the ICA - the International Cooperative Alliance is preparing a very special General Assembly.
The Assembly will be held during a four-day celebration of cooperative activity in Manchester & Rochdale, UK – the place where the modern day cooperative movement was born.
Hosted by the Co-operative Group and Co-operatives UK, the ICA General Assembly will take place on 2 July in Manchester. There are also celebratory activities planned for international participants lasting throughout the week, including Saturday 5 July 2025 to celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives.
Visit the Festival of Cooperatives Event Page for up to date information on programme, logistics, travel arrangements, hotels, and more.
For visa, registration, and other questions, contact Emily Wright at wright@ica.coop.