One Day, One Impact!
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. This designation aims to highlight the lasting impact of cooperatives and mutuals in society, under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” The theme suggests that the cooperative model can play a key role in accelerating efforts to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
As part of this exceptional year, Sollio Cooperative Group, Desjardins Group, Agropur Cooperative, and the Fédération de la relève agricole du Québec are joining forces to host a major event for the next generation of agricultural cooperatives.
- Young farmers under 40 who are members of at least one of the four partner organizations;
- Representatives from partner organizations and external organizations working closely with the cooperative farming youth.
The United Nations (UN) has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. This designation aims to highlight the lasting impact of cooperatives and mutuals in society, under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” The theme suggests that the cooperative model can play a key role in accelerating efforts to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
As part of this exceptional year, Sollio Cooperative Group, Desjardins Group, Agropur Cooperative, and the Fédération de la relève agricole du Québec are joining forces to host a major event for the next generation of agricultural cooperatives.
- Young farmers under 40 who are members of at least one of the four partner organizations;
- Representatives from partner organizations and external organizations working closely with the cooperative farming youth.
9:00 Welcome and Networking
9:30 Opening Remarks and Partners’ Panel
10:00 Opening Conference
10:45 Break and Transition
11:15 Workshops
12:15 Lunch
13:15 Panel on Agricultural Cooperation
14:15 Break
14:30 Inspiring Story
15:30 Closing
Address
- La Cité Desjardins : 150 rue des Commandeurs, Lévis (Québec) G6V 8M6
Desjardins Catering Service
- Snacks, coffee, tea, and herbal infusions will be served in the morning and afternoon.
- A buffet lunch will be provided at midday.
- An adapted menu will be available for participants with food allergies or restriction.
Live streaming and simultaneous translation
- On-site: Only the Agropur and Desjardins workshops will be transladed.
- Online: Only the Agropur workshop will be live-streamed and translated.
Parking
- A parking area will be reserved for event participants.
- Charging stations for electric vehicles will be available in limited numbers.
Registration
- Online registration is mandatory to confirm your participation, whether in person or virtual.
- In-person spots are limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
- Each participant must complete a separate form.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Quality Inn & Suites in Lévis. To book a room, please call 418-833-1212 and mention the group name Sollio Groupe Coopératif or book through this link : https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/TU04K0
- The room rate for single or double occupancy is $150 + taxes and accommodation fees.
- The rate applies to 1 or 2 adults per room. An additional charge of $20 per extra adult per room, per night will apply.
- A hot and cold breakfast buffet is included in the room rate.
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Please note that you must book your room by phone or online before November 1, 2025. After this date, room availability cannot be guaranteed as the reserved block will be released.