2024 will once again feature a series of events that bring together people from across the coworking industry. Here are the most interesting conferences, which typically combine expert panels with networking get-togethers and ever-flowing hot coffee fountains.
By Carsten Foertsch - April 30, 2024
The following events are sorted by date, starting with the next upcoming conference. Stars indicate the largest events:
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- When? October 7-9, 2024
- Where? Vancouver, BC
- Where exactly? Centre for Social & Economic Innovation, 312 Main St.
- Ticket price? CA$ 409, one-day: CA$ 307, online: CA$ 154, incl. fees
- Discounts? for Coworking Alliance members and scholarships for people who may otherwise be unable to attend the conference
- What's special? This event includes more social & community topics.
- Wanna sponsor?
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Atmosphere? Casual
- Language? English
- Established in? 2015
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★ Coworking Europe
- When? November 12-14, 2024
Where? Sofia, Bulgaria- Where exactly? National Palace of Culture, Bulgaria Boulevard
- What's special? This event attracts the most international audience in the coworking world
- Ticket price? €490 + VAT, price will go up on September 16
- Ticket return policy? unknown
- Wanna sponsor? Get in touch here
- Atmosphere? Business casual -> Suit without tie
- Language? English
- Established in? 2010
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Coworking & Coliving Leaders Unconference Retreat
- When? November 15-17, 2024
Where? Semkovo, Bulgaria- Where exactly? Coworking Semkovo, Nomad Place 1 (That's right!)
- What's special? The unconference will take place in a former communist-era hotel that is being transformed into a destination for digital nomads and remote businesses.
- Ticket price? €399 incl. VAT, and including accommodation and transfer to & from Sofia, price will go up after September. Only 75 tickets are available.
- Ticket return policy? unknown
- Wanna sponsor? Book your package here
- Atmosphere? Casual
- Language? English
- Established in? new
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More conferences are being planned, but details have not yet been announced:
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Regional events:
- London Coworking Assembly Events, several throughout the year
- Workshops & networking events in Germany, several throughout the year
- Coworking London Conference (Eoffice), May 22, 2024
- GCUC UK, October 10 & 11, 2024 in London, June 6 & 7, 2024 in Manchester
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Regular online meetups:
- Coworking Convos with Cat Johnson
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There are also cross-space events for coworking members and those who want to become members:
- European Coworking Day, May 22, 2024
- Coworking Festival, Germany: September 23-27, 2024
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FlexOffice conferences with a strong focus on business centers and serviced offices:
- GWA Immersive: May 8-9, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Flexible Workspace Association Conference: May 12, 2024 in London, GB
- GWA FlexForward: September 10-13, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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There are also numerous other conferences on the world of work with different focuses, for example:
- Worktech, several regional conferences worldwide, Focus: Technology & Office Building Solutions
- Future of Work, several regional conferences worldwide, Focus: Human Resources, especially for large companies
- Workspace Design Show, February 27-28, 2024, London, UK
- IFMA World Workplace Europe, March 6-7, 2024 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Focus: Facility Management
- Workspace Expo, March 26-28, 2024 in Paris, Focus: Office Furniture & Interior Design
- Running Remote, April 22-24, 2024 in Lisbon, Focus: Flexible & Remote Work
- Bansko Nomad Fest, June 23-30, 2024 in Bansko, Bulgaria, Focus: Digital Nomads
- WorkX, June 24-26, 2024 in Dallas, Texas
- IFMA World Workplace, October 9-11, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas, Focus: Facility Management
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Coworking conferences that already took place in 2024:
When? March 6, 2024- When exactly? 5pm UTC: 9am PST 12pm EST 6pm CET 10.30pm IST
- Where? Online
- What's special? As an online event, more focused on content
- Ticket price? US$275
- Discounts? Free for Alliance members, space operators pay US$75 & scholarship discounts
- Return policy? No returns
- Wanna sponsor? Get in touch here
- Atmosphere? Casual
- Language? English
- Established in? 2021
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Annual Coworking Switzerland Meetup
When? March 19, 2024
Where? Basel, Switzerland- Where exactly? Westhive, Sandgrubenstraße 44, 4058 Basel
- What's special?: Organized by coworking spaces for coworking spaces
- Ticket price? CHF45
- Discounts? Free for members of Coworking Switzerland
- Return policy? Unknown
- Atmosphere? Casual
- Language? English (+ Swiss German & French)
- Established in? 2015
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- When? April 9 & 10, 2024
Where? Salt Lake City, Utah, USA- Where exactly? Ken Garff University Club @ Rice-Eccles Stadium
- What's special? A full day of beginner workshops is included
- Ticket price? Currently US$999 + US$56.88 ticket fee
- Return policy? Tickets are non-refundable and not transferable anymore
- Wanna sponsor? Get in touch here
- Atmosphere? Suit without tie
- Language? English
- Established in? 2012
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Japan Coworking Space & Community Manager Conference
- When? April 20, 2024
Where? Sendai, Japan- Where exactly? Enspace, Kokubuncho, 1 Chome−4−9
- What's special? Held for the first time
- Ticket price? Currently ¥10,000
- Return policy? Unknown
- Atmosphere? Business casual
- Language? Japanese
- Established in? 2024
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When? April 26-28, 2024
Where? Karlsruhe, Germany- Where exactly? SteamWork, Roonstr. 23, 76137 Karlsruhe
- What's special? Organized by coworking spaces for coworking spaces
- Ticket price? Currently €230 + 19% VAT, price will go up on April 22
- Discounts? For GCF members & underrepresented people
- Return policy? Unknown
- Wanna sponsor?
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Atmosphere? Casual
- Language? German
- Established in? 2014 🎂 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🥳
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CWSC - Coworking Spain Conference
- When? May 28-29, 2024
Where? Madrid, Spain- Where exactly? El Beatriz Auditorium, Calle José Ortega y Gasset 29
- Ticket price? currently €349 ("late ticket")
- Discounts? Yes, for groups of ≥5 people, -€40 per ticket
- What's special? Flex Work Academy on Mai 27 is a separate event
- Ticket return policy? Non-refundable and non-transferable
- Wanna sponsor? Get in touch here
- Atmosphere? Business casual -> Suit without tie
- Language? Spanish, with simultaneous English translation
- Established in? 2011
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Flexible Workspace Australia Conference
- When? August 2, 2024
Where? Melbourne, Australia- Where exactly? Flex by ISPT, 500 Bourke St, Melbourne
- Ticket price? AU$395 for members, AU$595 for non-members
- Who should attend? "Operators, emerging leaders and forward-thinkers in the flexible workspace industry"
- Number of attendees? 100 are expected
- What's included? Conference, workshops, networking events, coworking space tours
- Separate events? Inaugural awards cocktail party, starting at AU$140
- What's special? "This is your opportunity to connect, learn and innovate alongside industry visionaries."
- Ticket return policy? Usually non-refundable but transferable until July 2
- Wanna sponsor? Get in touch here
- Atmosphere? Casual -> Business casual
- Language? English
- Established in? 2021 (as an annual summit)
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