I. The Taiwan Homemakers' Union Consumer Cooperative Limited Liability Company has sent a letter informing us that, in order to enhance the visibility of Taiwan's cooperative businesses in the international academic and policy arena, and to promote the connection between academic research and practical development, they are encouraging faculty and researchers from domestic universities and colleges to actively participate in the 20th Cooperative Research Conference hosted by the International Cooperative Alliance Asia-Pacific Region (ICA-AP), to present research findings and expand their international academic networks.

II. Event Information Summary

(I) Conference Dates: October 6-7, 2026.

(II) Conference Venue: Monash University, Australia. (III) • Call for Papers Begins: March 30, 2026

• Abstract Deadline: May 15, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: June 15, 2026

• Full Paper Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026

• Conference Dates: October 6–7, 2026

(IV) Topics to be Discussed: Covering forward-looking issues related to cooperatives in digital transformation, environmental sustainability, care services, financial inclusion, housing and community development, etc. (details in the attachment).

(V) Conference Website: Transforming Cooperatives for the Future: 20th ICA Asia-Pacific Research Conference

https://www.monash.edu/business/events/transforming-cooperatives-for-the-future-20th-ica-asia-pacific-research-conference