The Worker Co-op Conference is the only national event where worker-owners from across the United States gather to learn and build power together.

The 2026 Worker Co-op Conference will be held Sept 25-26, 2026 in Boston, MA.

For the last 20 years, this conference has brought together a thriving community of new, experienced, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

The conference cultivates a network of interconnected and interdependent worker owners, business developers, policymakers, funders, and labor organizers, all driven toward a common goal of improving the lives of workers and their families. The event takes place every two years, usually for three days (Thurs-Sat). There are many breakout sessions offered for policy, business development, strategy, networking, organizing, and more.

Find information about past conferences

The Worker Co-op Conference is produced by Democracy at Work Institute and the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives.

Check out worker co-op events held by the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives and others in the co-op movement

The USFWC maintains a list of events hosted by and related to the worker co-op movement. This calendar is meant to be an information point for people to get connected to co-ops, learn, and network with cooperators.

Submit an Event to the USFWC Community Calendar