In this interview, Wayne Estrada, Technical Committee Member of the Co-operative Credit Union Movement (CCUM), and Colin Bartholemew, Programme Dean of Co-operative Studies and Manager of Innovation and Enterprise Development at Cipriani Labour College (CCLCS), discuss the upcoming National Co-operative Conference taking place from 12th to 14th November. They share insights into the conference’s goals of strengthening the co-operative sector, promoting innovation, and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders. The discussion also explores the role of education and capacity building in driving sustainable growth and resilience within the co-operative movement in Trinidad and Tobago.