YC2025 Osaka International Co-operative Research Symposium - October 2025
Exploring the Eastern and Western co-operative models for a sustainable future
The first Rochdale-style co-operative society was established in Osaka in 1879. Since then, the co-operative movement in Japan has evolved in a distinctive manner.
In order to commemorate IYC 2025, an International Co-operative Research Symposium is to be held in Osaka, Japan.The event is being organised in collaboration with the Japan Society for Co-operative Studies and the Korean Society for Co-operative Studies.
Time: October 16-17, 2025, optional tour on 18 October
Venue: Osaka Umeda Campus, Kansai University, Osaka
Language: English
Theme: Exploring the Eastern and the Western co-operative models for a sustainable future
Sub themes:
- Revisiting the Cooperative identity
- Discussing Institutional Frameworks and Governance of Co-operatives
- Exploring the Global History of Co-operatives
- Prospects for Business Innovation of Co-operatives
- Co-operative Engagement for Communities
- Japanese and Korean Types of Co-operatives and their Challenges
Important dates
| 1 June | Deadline for abstract submissions |
| 15 June | Notification to shortlisted authors with presentation guidelines |
| 15 Aug | Deadline to register for the Symposium |
| 15 Sept | Deadline to send full papers and/or PPT presentations |
Follow the link below to the conference website to find out more information on the conference, the full schedle, call for papers, registration & fees, venues and hotels.
IYC2025 Osaka International research symposium - conference website
