Programme NOC25

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We’re still looking for organisations willing to run a stall during the conference (e.g. books, posters, zines, etc), get in touch!

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Programme outline NOC25 (might change slightly)

Friday 5th September

3pm Arrivals, welcome, mingling, ice
breakers

6pm Dinner

7pm Opening plenary

In the opening plenary we'll be welcoming you all, and encouraging you to exchange a few words with a neighbour. The main part of the plenary will be an introduction to the strand in the Conference on issues affecting migrant workers, and how these can be addressed. We'll hear short contributions from four people active in this field - a mainstream union, a new union, a not for profit and a freelance activist. Following a brief discussion between the panelists, we'll head off to the bar or the outside space to continue the conversation.

8:30pm Bar, mingling, free time

Saturday 6th September

7-8am Breakfast

9am Short plenary

9:15am 1st sessions (90 min)
You can choose between ~8 sessions.

10:45am Coffee

11:15am 2nd sessions (90 min)
You can choose between ~8 sessions.

12:45pm Lunch

2pm 3rd sessions (90 min)
You can choose between ~8 sessions.

3:30pm Tea

4pm 4th sessions (90 min)
You can choose between ~8 sessions.

5:30pm Free time

6:30pm Dinner

7:30pm Participant organised small
groups, bar or free time

Come to the bar to share drinks and stories. Or, if you want more structured conversations, come to the Open Space. We invite participants to propose subjects to discuss in small groups.

Sunday 7th September

7-8am Breakfast

9am Short plenary

9:15am Morning sessions (120 min)
You can choose between ~8 sessions. These are mostly skill training sessions, therefore they are 120 minutes.

10:15am Coffee available

11:30am Morning sessions end

11:30-12pm Coffee break

12pm Capturing impact exercise

12:45pm Lunch

1:30pm Afternoon sessions (90 min)
You can choose between ~8 sessions.

3pm Close

Our Session Partners

More will follow soon…

At this year’s conference…

Organising skills

The NOC presents a diverse menu of sessions to increase your organising skills. They are facilitated by campaigners, unions and community organisers. From video-activism and core organising skills to acting out real-life situations and digital campaigning skills. In addition, there will be sessions to reflect and learn by discussing previous experiences.
Best Practices & Collabs

Powerful, innovative ideas and projects emerge when new groups meet each other. The NOC is the perfect place to share ideas and best practices and take inspiration back to your organisation. Unions, community groups and organisers will share their wins and fails. This year we aim to connect people, foster new organising ideas and maybe even bring forth some baby projects.
Migrant workers

This year we’ll host a special strand on migrant workers’ rights and organising. We welcome a variety of sessions – many led by facilitators with lived experience – that share successful campaigns to improve the rights and conditions of migrant workers. Other sessions will go into how to build power and how to respond to the new political context.
Rise of the far right & Palestine solidarity

Workplace and community organising doesn’t happen in a vacuum – building power requires active solidarity.
What is effective in fighting the far right in our communities and workplaces? And how do we actively stand in solidarity with Palestinians fighting for freedom?