In 2025, a series of events will bring together people from across the coworking industry. Here are the key conferences, combining expert panels, networking opportunities, and endless hot coffee.
By Carsten Foertsch - December 12, 2024
The following events are listed by date, starting with the next upcoming conference. Stars indicate the largest events for coworking space operators.
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FLC Fes - Coworking Space & Community Conference
- When? January 15 & 16, 2025
- Where? Okinawa City, Japan
- Where exactly? Koza Startup Arcade 1 Chome-7-8 Central
- What's special? Special focus on the impact of coworking spaces on the local economy
- Ticket price? ¥4,000 (1 day), ¥7.000 (2 days), ¥12.000 (2 days incl. "studio tour"), price rises Dec 13
- Atmosphere? Casual -> Business casual
- Language? Japanese, partly in English
- Established in? 2024
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When? March 28-30, 2025
Where? Berlin, Germany- Where exactly? Beydes, Grußdorfstraße 3, 13507 Berlin-Tegel
- What's special? Run by coworking spaces for coworking spaces
- Ticket price? Currently €225 + 19% VAT, price rises Jan 1
- Discounts? For GCF members & underrepresented people
- Wanna sponsor?
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Atmosphere? Casual
- Language? German
- Established in? 2014
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- When? April 7-10, 2025
- Where? Boston, MA, USA
- Where exactly? The Track @ New Balance
- What's special? Expert-led interactive roundtables
- Ticket price? Currently US$799 + US$49.88 ticket fee, price rises April 1
- Discounts: available for groups of 3+ people & for scholarships
- Return policy? Non-refundable but transferable up to a cut-off date
- Wanna sponsor? Get in touch here
- Atmosphere? Casual -> Business casual
- Language? English
- Established in? 2012
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Flexible Workspace Australia Conference
- When? August 21 & 22, 2025
Where? Brisbane, Australia- Where exactly? t.b.a.
- Ticket price? t.b.a. - register your interest
- Discounts: usually for FWA members
- Who should attend? "Operators, emerging leaders and forward-thinkers in the flexible workspace industry"
- What's included? Conference, workshops, networking events, coworking space tours
- Separate events? Inaugural awards cocktail party
- What's special? "This is your opportunity to connect, learn and innovate alongside industry visionaries."
- Ticket return policy? Usually non-refundable but transferable
- Wanna sponsor? Get in touch here
- Atmosphere? Casual -> Business casual
- Language? English
- Established in? 2021 (as an annual summit)
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Regional events:
- Coworking Operator's Weekend, January 31, 2025 in Blankspaces, Venice (CA), USA
- London Coworking Breakfast Show & Assembly Events, several year-round
- Workshops & networking events in Germany, several year-round
- Coworking London Conference (Eoffice), likely to take place in the 1st half of 2025
- GCUC UK, likely to take place in the 2nd half of 2025
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There are also cross-space events for coworking members and anyone interested in joining:
- European Coworking Day, May 14, 2025
- Coworking Festival, Germany: September 2025
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Regular online meetups:
- Coworking Convos with Cat Johnson
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More coworking conferences are being planned, but details have not yet been announced:
When? t.b.a. - usually in March- When exactly? t.b.a
- Where? Online
- What's special? As an online event, more focused on content
- Ticket price? t.b.a.
- Discounts? usually free for Alliance members
- 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? t.b.a., usually in March or April
Where? t.b.a., Switzerland- Where exactly? t.b.a.
- What's special?: Organized by coworking spaces for coworking spaces
- Ticket price? t.b.a.
- Discounts? usually free for members of Coworking Switzerland
- Atmosphere? Casual
- Language? English (+ Swiss German & French)
- Established in? 2015
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CWSC - Coworking Spain Conference
- When? t.b.a. - usually in May
Where? t.b.a, Spain- Where exactly? t.b.a
- Ticket price? currently €270, price rises Jan 31st
- Discounts? Yes, for groups of ≥5 people
- Separate events? Flexwork Academy takes place a day before the CWSC
- 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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- When? t.b.a. - usually in October
- Where? t.b.a.
- Where exactly? t.b.a.
- Ticket price? t.ba.
- 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? t.b.a. - usually in November
Where? t.b.a.- Where exactly? t.b.a.
- What's special? Attracts the largest international audience
- Ticket price? t.b.a.
- Wanna sponsor? Get in touch here
- Atmosphere? Business casual -> Suit without tie
- Language? English
- Established in? 2010
Additonal conferences are likely being planned:
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FlexOffice meet-ups and conferences focusing on business centers and serviced offices:
- GWA Immersive: February 26-27, 2025 in Mexico City
- Flexible Workspace Association Conference: May 13, 2025 in London, UK
- GWA Annual Conference: September, t.b.a., USA
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There are also numerous other conferences on the world of work, each with a different focus, 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
- Gartner Digital Workplace Summit, several conferences in the US, UK & Japan, Focus: Employees
- WorkX, February 24-26, 2025 in Dallas, Texas
- Workspace Design Show, February 26-27, 2025, London, UK, Focus: Workspace Interiours
- IFMA World Workplace Europe, March 12-13, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands, Focus: Facility Management
- Workspace Expo, March 25-27, 2025 in Paris, Focus: Office Furniture & Interior Design
- The Workplace Event, April 8-10, 2025 in Birmingham, UK, Focus: Workplace Performance & Innovation
- Running Remote, April 29-30, 2025 in Austin (TX), USA, Focus: Flexible & Remote Work
- Bansko Nomad Fest, June 22-29, 2025 in Bansko, Bulgaria, Focus: Digital Nomads
- IFMA World Workplace, September 17-19, 2025 in Minneapolis (MN), USA, Focus: Facility Management
- Coliving Conference, October 15-16, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, Focus: Coliving & Serviced Apartments
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