About IMPACT 2024 & Lightening Talks Sessions
2024 IMPACT Theme: The Future is Cooperative
Are you ready to shape the future of the cooperative movement? Join us at the 2024 NCBA CLUSA Co-op IMPACT Conference as we explore "The Future is Cooperative." This year's theme emphasizes the critical role that cooperatives play in shaping resilient, innovative, and sustainable economies. Engage with industry leaders to discover cutting-edge strategies that drive growth and foster community impact. From agriculture to finance, consumer to grocers, housing to worker, all sectors of the cooperative movement must come together to activate the future of cooperatives. Be part of the movement that is not just responding to change, but leading it. Secure your place today and help us build a cooperative future that benefits all.
Lightening Talks: Share Your Vision!
Do you have a groundbreaking idea or innovative strategy that can propel the cooperative movement into the future? We invite you to share your vision at our highly anticipated Lightening Talks session. Inspired by the quick talks format, these dynamic presentations are designed to ignite discussion, inspire action, and showcase the forward-thinking ideas that will drive the future of cooperatives.
Why Participate?
- Visibility: Present your ideas to a diverse audience of industry leaders, including CEOs and senior executives from top co-ops across all sectors.
- Impact: Influence the future direction of the cooperative movement and contribute to a legacy of innovation and collaboration.
- Networking: Connect with other visionary leaders and engage in meaningful discussions that could lead to powerful collaborations.
Talk Guidelines:
- Length: Each talk should be between 5-8 minutes.
- Slides: Accompanied by no more than 20 PowerPoint slides. (not required for RFP submission)
- Topic Themes: Choose one of the following topics to address:
1. The Future of Cooperatives is A.I.
2. The Future of Cooperatives is DEI – Inclusive Economies
3. The Future of Cooperatives is Gen Z & Millennial Empowerment
4. The Future of Cooperatives is P6 – Cooperation Among Cooperatives
5. The Future of Cooperatives is Volunteer Leadership
6. The Future of Cooperatives is Measuring Co-op Impact
*Note: The topic themes will be consolidated to a top 4.