As the Singapore Co-operative Movement begins the first year of its 10-year Transformation Roadmap, co-operators gathered at Co-op Movement Night to spotlight efforts in leadership, governance, operations and community impact.

The five-month programme will test whether communities can move beyond being beneficiaries of assistance to becoming co-owners of businesses built around their needs and strengths.

From digital transformation and strategic mergers to leadership renewal, WCUC 2026 offers fresh perspectives on navigating change. Across these conversations was a common thread: staying relevant means understanding evolving member needs, embracing new ways of working and preparing the next generation to lead.