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2012 Program
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October2012
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Imagine 2012: International Conference on Co-operative Economics
Presented by Saint Mary's University
Official pre-summit event
Presented by Saint Mary's University
Official pre-summit event
October 6 - 6:30 pm
200ABCOpen to all, registration required
Participants’ arrival
Registration
Official pre-summit event
Imagine 2012: International Conference on Co-operative Economics
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Imagine 2012: International Conference on Co-operative Economics
Presented by Saint Mary's University
Official pre-summit event
Presented by Saint Mary's University
Official pre-summit event
October 7 and 8 - 8:00 am
200ABCOpen to all, registration required
Official pre-summit event
Imagine 2012: International Conference on Co-operative Economics
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2012 INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT OF COOPERATIVES
Opening ceremony
Opening ceremony
October 8
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5:30 pm |
OPENING CEREMONY Opening addresses:
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6:30 pm |
Opening speech: The Amazing Power of Cooperatives
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| 7:00 pm 400A |
Opening Cocktail - Offered by Québec City and Québec City Tourism Business attire Opening of the Exhibition |
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Place on the global economic stage: issues and challenges
October 9
| 7:30 am HILTON -PALAIS |
Breakfast with the future cooperative leaders Chair:
Panelists:
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| 8:30 am 200ABC |
Opening
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| 9:00 am 200ABC |
Opening session
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| 9:40 am 200ABC |
ROUND TABLE 1 New economic and financial order: What the future holds for cooperatives The economy has and continues to undergo profound changes. The financial fragility of businesses and the lack of job security dominate economic news. Social cohesiveness is significantly affected. People the world over are calling for stability, transparency and accountability from political, financial and business leaders. The dominant business model alone cannot define a new economic order. In a context of profound socioeconomic change, what does the future hold for this still largely unknown business model? Chair:
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| 10:55 am | COFFEE BREAK AND EXHIBITION VISIT | |
| 11:25 am 200ABC |
ROUND TABLE 2 – STUDY REPORTS The role of cooperatives and mutuals in the global economy – From theory to practice The economy is in transition. Recent crises have demonstrated its fragility. Yet, even in the most affected countries, cooperatives have managed to survive. As they are more resilient, they can ensure equitable access to goods and services and maintain quality jobs and viable businesses, thereby having a stabilizing effect on the economy. It is widely recognized that cooperatives and mutuals have fared better through times of turbulence and are part of the solution to social, humanitarian and environmental crises. But what is the reality? What position do cooperatives and mutuals currently have in the world? What position should they have? This round table will announce the results of the following event and studies: Event report Saint Mary’s University - Report on the highlights of the Official pre-Summit event Imagine 2012 Study reports Chair :
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| 12:45 pm 400AB |
Lunch and Learn offered by Desjardins Youth's role in the cooperative movement in the 21st century: the experience of the Sustainability Solutions Group
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| 2:00 pm 200ABC |
ROUND TABLE 3 - STUDY REPORT Cooperatives and mutuals, a distinctive and effective business model – An alternative to the prevailing business model The public often perceives cooperatives and mutuals as being unconcerned with their performance. In fact, they have demonstrated their financial stability and resilience through the current global economic crisis by preserving the delicate balance between the drive to meet member needs, the nature of their governance and the need to remain competitive. What did they do to stand out? What levers of growth are available to cooperatives and mutuals? This round table will announce the results of the following study: McKinsey & Company - Growth and development strategies for the cooperative and mutual business model by Andrew Grant, Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company, Singapore Chair:
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| 3:25 pm | COFFEE BREAK AND EXHIBITION VISIT | |
| 3:55 pm 200ABC |
PRACTITIONER REACTIONS Surprising or astonishing revelations from the day's presentations Chair:
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| 5:15 pm 200ABC |
SPEECH
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| 6:00 pm 200ABC |
TOWARDS THE DECLARATION OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT OF COOPERATIVES
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| 6:15 pm | END OF THE DAY BUSINESS NETWORKING (B2B) |
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| 6:30 pm 2000A |
RECEPTION COCKTAIL Cooperatives book fair – Book launches Chairs:
More than 20 publications on the subject of cooperatives will be launched or will be part of a book signing event. |
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An effective and evolving business model
October 10
| 7:30 am HILTON -PALAIS |
Breakfast with the Future cooperative leaders Chair:
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CASE STUDY Doing business our way - Winning strategies for doing business differently Technological breakthroughs, globalization, increased competition and a dwindling understanding of the cooperative model are causing members to stray from their cooperatives. No longer captive, they comparison shop and buy from the competition and their community participation is minimal. At the same time, they seek recognition, consideration, accessibility and proximity. How can the virtual distance of members be reconciled with meeting their needs and maintaining a vibrant community? What leverage is available to cooperatives and mutuals? How can they remain agile and innovative and become leaders in markets that are constantly evolving? Chair:
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Simultaneous FORUMS Doing business our way – Winning strategies for doing business differentlyWhat are the winning strategies for each business sector? These forums will give cooperatives the opportunity to continue their discussions on best practices and lessons learned for their respective business sectors.
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| 12:15 pm 400AB |
Lunch and Learn offered by PwC
Madeleine K. Albright, former United States Secretary of State (1997-2001), United States |
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| 1:30 pm 200ABC |
ROUND TABLE 4 / STUDY REPORT Practitioner reactions – Surprising or astonishing study results This round table will be preceded by the presentation of the results from the study: McKinsey & Company - Achieving the full potential of cooperative organizations – strengths, challenges and best practices by Éric Lamarre, Associate Director, McKinsey & Company, Canada Chair:
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Simultaneous FORUMS Evolution of management models: A changing business model – Winning practices that will ensure cooperative development. How can cooperatives remain agile and innovative?In these workshops, panelists, experts and invited participants will be able to explore in depth the main themes of the McKinsey & Company study, "Achieving the full potential of cooperative organizations – strengths, challenges and best practices"
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| 5:15 pm 200ABC |
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TOWARDS THE DECLARATION OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT OF COOPERATIVES
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Gala and show
Dinner featuring Quebec products |
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Global socio-political influence
October 11
| 7:30 am HILTON -PALAIS |
Breakfast with the Future cooperative leaders Chair:
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| 8:30 am 200ABC |
Opening session
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ROUND TABLE 5 / STUDY REPORT Funding the future: Emerging strategies in cooperative financing and capitalization In the face of global market turmoil and increased regulatory scrutiny over the past five years, are cooperatives facing the same financing and capitalization challenges as the larger market? How does the unique structure of a cooperative make it easier or more difficult to achieve adequate capitalization? What is the impact of the changes to financial reporting standards (IFRS) and banking and insurance sector regulations (Basel III, Solvency II)? How have the capital structure and sources of financing changed in the aftermath of the financial crises? These are some of the questions that will guide the round table discussion. This round table will be preceded by the presentation of the results from the study: Deloitte - "Funding the Future: Evolving Strategies in Cooperative Financing and Capitalisation", by Chris Harvey, Global Leader, Deloitte, United Kingdom Chair :
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| 10:15 am | COFFEE BREAK AND EXHIBITION VISIT | |
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MINISTERIAL ROUND TABLE A role to play – global socio-political influence Despite being an economic powerhouse that exerts a regulating effect on economic development, offers equitable access to goods and services, serves as a classroom for democracy and provides diversity in business models, the cooperative movement has little political influence. Yet, it is a sustainable solution to global crises. Clear recognition of these unique characteristics is sorely and urgently needed. This round table will introduce and discuss the conditions that States impose through their policies, laws and regulations to support or promote the development of cooperatives. Chair :
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| 12:15 pm 400AB |
Lunch and Learn The Mont-Blanc Meetings - Rio + 20 offered by Desjardins
Conference facilitated by Thierry Jeantet, President, Mont-Blanc Meetings and General Manager, Euresa, France with Ignacy Sachs, Economist, Honorary Director of Studies, École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS), France and another speaker |
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ROUND TABLE 6 A new role to play – Thinking differently, thinking cooperatively Cooperatives and mutuals are clearly a solution for economic stability over the coming decade, if not the next millennium. Though they often appear during times of crisis, they offer an effective business model able to meet various needs in all sectors, even during periods of affluence. What does the future hold for them? What place will they have on the global stage? Our experts will answer these thorny questions to provide their insight into shape of things to come. Chair:
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| 3:30 pm 200ABC |
CLOSING CEREMONY Presentation of the Declaration of the 2012 international Summit of Cooperatives Closing speeches
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| 4:00 pm | END OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT OF COOPERATIVES | |
