The European Commission will hold a conference on 18 March 2025 in Molenbeek, Belgium, focusing on cooperatives as key actors in boosting economic resilience and social cohesion in the EU. This event aligns with the United Nations' 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, highlighting the cooperative model's role in fostering a prosperous and sustainable economy. The conference will include plenary sessions and workshops for dialogue among academics, practitioners, and policymakers. The event is organized by the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, with sessions conducted in English, French, and Spanish.