The 2026 Annual Conference of the Co-operative Party will take place online-only and will be livestreamed on the Co-op Party’s website on Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November.

Joining the online Annual Conference is a valuable opportunity for members to stay informed, have their voices heard, and play an active role in shaping the organisation’s future.  It’s a great way to stay informed on the Party and it’s direction and feel part of what’s happening. You’ll hear directly from our Party Chair, General Secretary, elected representatives and our partner organisation about plans, progress and our campaigning work.

Because it’s online, it’s easy to join from wherever you are—no travel needed. Taking part is a simple way to connect with others, share your views, and help shape what comes next for the organisation.

You’ll get a the chance to ask questions, and have your say on the decisions that matter. Taking part demonstrates commitment, strengthens transparency, and ensures the Party continues to reflect the interests and priorities of its members.

Venue:

• Online-only livestream.  More information on how you can view the livestream will follow.
• Parliamentary reports from Westminster, Holyrood and Cardiff Bay will take place on Zoom during the evenings of w/c Monday 23 November

Conference timeline:

• w/c 27 April:   Policy consultation sent to all members & PCs
• Fri 31 July:      Deadline for submission of organisational motions to Annual Conference & policy submissions
• W/c 3 Aug:     Preliminary Annual Conference agenda circulated (organisational motions, membership subscriptions & rule changes) to Secretaries Party Councils & Subscribing Societies for consultation
• Fri 2 October: deadline for responses to Rule Changes; Organisational motion amendments + nominations for Achievement Award.
• Fri 14 Nov:     Closing date for delegate registration
• w/c 23 Nov:    Party Council delegation meet ups
• Mon 23 Nov:   Westminster (tbc) Parliamentary report on Zoom, 6pm
• Tues 24 Nov:  Holyrood (tbc) Parliamentary report on Zoom, 6pm
• Wed 25 Nov:   Senedd Cymru (tbc) report on Zoom 6pm
• Sat 28 Sept:    Online-only Annual Conference Day 1, 10am-4pm
• Sun 29 Sept:   Online-only Annual Conference Day 2, 10 am-4pm

If you have any questions about the Annual Conference, please contact Issy Oozeerally, Events Officer at events@party.coop.

Other information

• Registering delegates – click here: https://party.coop/annual-conference-2026-delegate-registration/ to register your delegates. Only Party Councils, Subscribing Societies and Affiliates may appoint delegates to the Annual Conference. Branch Secretaries should contact their Party Council Secretary to request delegates to be included in the Local Party’s delegation.
• Recognition of Achievement Awards – you can propose a co-operator to receive a recognition of achievement award here: https://party.coop/members/recognition-awards/
• Conference Arrangements Committee (CAC) – CAC governs the procedure of the business of Conference.  The CAC is composed of five persons: four elected by ballot at in-person Annual Conferences (to serve for 4 years) and a fifth member from the NEC. These are currently Lis Telcs (South); Jackie Jones (Wales), Shabaan Saleem (Yorks&Humber), Robert Parkinson (East Midlands/co-opted by NEC to serve 2-years) and Chris Wilson (NEC Representative).