The conference aims to delve into pressing topics such as diversification, modernization, agriculture, and digitization within the cooperative sector. By gathering global leaders and experts in the field, the summit seeks to foster significant dialogues on how Kerala’s cooperatives can leverage international models to spur future growth.
IIM Kozhikode is hosting the 18th International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Asia Pacific Research Conference, themed "Cooperatives in the Next Industrial Revolution." This event is taking place from October 15 to 18, marking the first international summit in South India focused on the global potential of the cooperative movement in the forthcoming industrial age.
Celebrating a Century of ULCCS
The conference is being organized by the ICA in collaboration with the Uralungal Labour Contractors’ Cooperative Society (ULCCS), which is celebrating its centenary this year. The ULCCS, notable for being the first ICA member from Kerala and the first primary cooperative from India to join the ICA, is hosting the event at the Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K) campus in Kunnamangalam.
Seminar to Kick Off the Conference
The event commenced on October 15 with an international seminar at UL Cyberpark, Kozhikode. This seminar focuses on the future of Kerala’s cooperative sector and its evolving role in the industrial landscape. The inaugural session was graced by Ports, Cooperation and Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan, with Public Works and Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas presiding over the discussions.
Engaging Activities at IIM-Kozhikode
Following the seminar, the conference will move to IIM-K from October 16 to 18. Attendees can expect a rich program featuring research presentations, workshops for young scholars (YES Workshop), roundtable discussions on sustainable agriculture, and the Coop Pitch 2024 competition aimed at youth, cooperatives, and social entrepreneurs.
Global Participation from Distinguished Delegates
Delegates from over 20 countries will participate, including prominent figures such as Mikel Lezamis, former director of cooperative dissemination at Spain’s Mondragon Cooperative; Hirofumi Kobayashi, executive director of Japan’s Institute for Agriculture Corporation; and Cees van Rij, director of AgriGrade in the Netherlands. ICA-AP officials, cooperative representatives, academicians, and diplomats will also attend, creating a diverse and dynamic environment for discussion.
The conference aims to delve into pressing topics such as diversification, modernization, agriculture, and digitization within the cooperative sector. By gathering global leaders and experts in the field, the summit seeks to foster significant dialogues on how Kerala’s cooperatives can leverage international models to spur future growth.
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IIM Kozhikode offers a two-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Executive Management (EPGP), which is also popular as E-MBA. Candidates with some experience can gain a lot of benefits by pursuing MBA from IIM Kozhikode. It is one of the top Management institutes of the country. Along with the experienced faculty, candidates also get great exposure by studying in an IIM. For the Management category courses, IIM Kozhikode has been ranked on number 3 under the top 100 colleges of Managemen in India by NIRF. At the completion of the course, candidates will receive a degee of MBA from reputed IIM Kozhikode. The institute has received Global recognition from AMBA, EQUIS and Business Incubator and Entrepreneurship Centre support through IIMK LIVE.