The Institut international des coopératives Alphonse-et-Dorimène-Desjardins (IICADD), in partnership with the Centre de Recherche en Éthique (CRÉ), is pleased to announce a hybrid workshop dedicated to democratic innovation and democratic governance in cooperatives. The workshop will provide a space for exchange and discovery around current research on the subject.

The workshop will take place on January 26, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. EST.

Practical information:

Location: Salle CSC-02.840 (Côte Sainte-Catherine building), HEC Montréal and online.

Schedule and speakers:

  • 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.: “Republicanism and Democratic Innovation: Realizing the Republican Ideal through Cooperative Governance” – Gabriel Monette (HEC Montréal), Rafael Ziegler (HEC Montréal) et Simon Pek (University of Victoria)
  • 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.: “Cooperative network governance for circular economy” par Sonja Novkovic (Saint Mary’s University)
  • 10.50 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.: Break time
  • 11.10 a.m. to 12.00: p.m.: “Enjeux et paradoxes de la gouvernance des coopératives” Myriam Michaud (Université TELUQ)

Inscription: if you would like to participate, please confirm your participation with Nara Meli (nara.meli@hec.ca) before January 25th.

Note: the workshop will be in English, but French speakers are welcome!