14:00-15:00 Cooperative AI: Shaping the Future Together
September 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for an interactive workshop open to all conference participants, exploring why AI matters for cooperatives, how the movement can shape its development, and working together towards a shared definition of Cooperative AI
2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Welcome and opening remarks
Opening remarks by:
- Jeroen Douglas – Director-General, International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)
- Piero Ingrosso – President, Fondazione PICO
2:10 pm – 2:30 pm
ICA survey results and introduction to the Cooperative AI initiative
- Presentation of key findings from the ICA survey, highlighting current levels of AI awareness and adoption across the cooperative movement.
- Introduction to the Cooperative AI initiative and its strategic vision, exploring why AI matters for cooperatives and why they should actively shape its development rather than simply adapt to it.
2:30 pm – 2:55 pm
Building a shared definition of Cooperative AI
Interactive session – Can we find a shared definition of Cooperative AI?
- Interactive AI-assisted session
- Draft and compare multiple definitions of Cooperative AI with inputs from different AI models
- Audience reflection and discussion on adherence to cooperative identity and distinctiveness of the Cooperative AI approach
- Expected outcome: a first draft of an international definition of Cooperative AI
2:55 pm – 3:00 pm
Next steps and closing remarks
Presentation of next milestones of the Cooperative AI initiative:
- Cooperative AI Bootcamp
- Cooperative AI Community of Practice
- Research activities
- International partnerships and advocacy
Contact person: Marc Noel