8:15 am - 9:00 amWe’re kicking off with energy and connection to set the tone for the next two days. Meet the community, get your bearings and hear why this year’s GCUC is focused on action and fresh insights. You can choose structured networking sessions or simply grab a coffee and catch up with old friends. It’s all about starting strong together.
9:00 am - 9:10 amJoin Emilie Lashmar, GCUC UK Director and Producer, and our MC as we open GCUC UK with an energising welcome.
9:10 am - 9:50 amWIN isn’t theory. It’s anonymous, operator-sourced data from the coalface. Born from frustration with guesswork and broker spin, WIN shows who’s profitable, where demand is rising and what ESG spend actually costs.
9:50 am - 10:30 amFrom Foundry’s journey to Legal & General’s investment lens and Interaction’s design expertise, this session explores what makes flex truly investable. Learn the KPIs that matter, the pitfalls to avoid, and how smart fit-out turns ambition into scalable assets.
Head of Futuring and Place, Legal & General
10:30 am - 11:15 amRefuel with a tasty bite and a cuppa while you chat with fellow attendees. Whether you want to swap ideas, meet new faces, or just take a breather, this is your chance to connect and recharge before the next session.
11:15 am - 11:55 amFlex space is scaling fast, investors are watching, and expectations are higher than ever. This session asks: what does “grown up” really mean in real estate, and how can flexible workspaces become a sustainable asset class while staying human?
11:55 am - 12:35 pmIf AI is transforming how we work, live and create, what comes next?
Zöe Webster is one of the UK’s leading voices in artificial intelligence, named by AI Magazine as a Top Ten Woman in AI across the UK and Europe. Today she runs Authentic Innovation Ltd, advising organisations on credible AI strategy and deployment.
Previously, she built the AI Centre of Enablement at BT, leading a team of 30+ to deliver AI at scale across the business, from governance and ethics frameworks to cutting-edge MLOps platforms. Before that, as Director of AI and Data Economy at Innovate UK, she shaped the UK’s national AI and data innovation strategy, overseeing multi-million-pound programmes and engaging at the highest levels of government and industry.
Her keynote, followed by a fireside chat with Justin Harley, Director at Yardi, will explore:
How AI is reshaping industries, careers and communities
What automation means for workspace design and business models
The skills leaders and teams need most in an AI-driven economy
12:35 pm - 2:00 pmTake a well-earned break, enjoy a delicious lunch, and make the most of unhurried conversations with fellow attendees. It’s the perfect time to deepen connections, share ideas, and maybe spark your next big collaboration.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pmJoin FLOC, the global peer network for early to mid-career professionals shaping the future of coworking and flexible work. This lunchtime gathering is designed to foster connection, mentorship, and candid conversation among rising leaders. Whether you’re growing in your role, navigating a transition, or seeking a community that gets it, this is your space.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmDiscover how the powerful combination of AI and commerce is moving the coworking industry beyond static price sheets. This session will explore how you can leverage real-time data to optimise pricing, maximise conversion, and boost revenue, all while delivering a seamless booking experience for your customers.
LOCATION: MOORGATE HUB
2:30 pm - 3:10 pmAttraction and retention look very different in flex and coworking depending on whether you are scrappy and starting out or running established operations. This panel explores how to hire, keep, and sometimes let go, with practical insights on building teams that last.
LOCATION: MOORGATE HUB
2:00 pm - 3:10 pmJoin hands-on workshops and roundtable discussions designed to spark ideas and solve real problems. You’ll pick up practical skills, get fresh perspectives and learn from others in the room.
Hosted by Eric Fabbri, COO, SaaS Office
What if you could cut costs, grow revenue and deliver a better member experience without compromise? In this session, Eric Fabbri shows how smart automation and AI are reshaping the flex industry.
Discover how to:
Streamline operations and centralise admin with automation
Optimise pricing and occupancy in real time with AI powered yield management
Unlock new revenue streams through services, events and partnerships
Deliver seamless member journeys with one app, one invoice and tailored services
You will also see AI in action: from staff assistants that answer instantly, to bots that drive dynamic pricing, to member assistants offering voice commands and proactive support.
Hosted by Lucy McInally, Founder, Inclusive Coworker
Are you unsure if your marketing efforts help attract new members? In this interactive workshop, you’ll co-design a practical marketing strategy that places your community and members at the heart of your content, helping you connect with right-fit members and deepen engagement.
This session will guide you in connecting your marketing with the community you’d like to attract, helping you gain confidence to put yourself (and your space) out there, and create content that feels effective for your coworking business.
Hosted by Jean-Yves Huwart, Founder of Coworking Europe and C20
“Coworking is for freelancers and seed-stage startups.” It’s a storyline the industry has carried for over a decade – and one that has become more of a liability than an asset. This narrow view overlooks the real evolution of coworking: transforming the workspace experience and reimagining the office business model on a global scale.
In this roundtable, we’ll explore how the flexible workspace industry can shift the narrative, reframe the conversation, and better reflect the breadth of what coworking has become.
LOCATION: GRACE CHURCH HUB
3:10 pm - 3:40 pmGrab a snack, stretch your legs, and catch up with new and familiar faces. This is your moment to recharge, reflect on the day so far, and continue building connections before the next session kicks off.
3:40 pm - 4:10 pmSustainability isn’t a sideline anymore. It is the metric investors, occupiers and operators use to decide who stays in the game.
This panel gets practical. We will look at the circular economy through a flex-workspace lens, focusing on what it takes to design, retrofit and run spaces that cut carbon, cut waste and still deliver commercially.
We will tackle the hard questions. Retrofit or rebuild? How do you get landlords on board? What do tenants actually want from a sustainable space? And we will share the answers that are already working in the real world.
4:10 pm - 4:40 pmPause, refuel, and take the chance to spark new connections. Whether you fancy a quick coffee chat or a deeper dive with fellow attendees, this break is your time to share ideas, swap stories, and build relationships that could last long after the event.
4:40 pm - 5:20 pmBrand today is what people do with you. This session unpacks how operators can build trust, belonging and connection by blending brand, experience and community — and by thinking like media companies as much as landlords.
5:20 pm - 5:30 pmWe’ll wrap up with key takeaways, final thoughts, and a heartfelt thank you for being part of GCUC UK. Reflect on what you’ve learned, celebrate new connections, and leave inspired to shape the future of work.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmJoin us for relaxed drinks and conversation, proudly sponsored by our friends at OfficeRnD. Unwind after a packed day, celebrate new connections, and toast to the future of work with fellow attendees. The perfect way to round off the day in good company.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pmKeep the energy going into the evening with our official afterparty! Expect good music, great chats, and a chance to let your hair down with new friends. Venue and timings coming soon.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
You’ll need to be a GCUC UK ticket holder to attend, please bring your lanyard. Attendees will receive an email next week to select their preferred tour, as well as sign up for workshops and the afterparty.
We’ll meet at our first stop, Uncommon – Liverpool Street here
Uncommon designs workspaces that put wellbeing, design and technology at the forefront. Certified as a B Corp and driven by sustainability, its five London locations in Fulham, Borough, Liverpool Street, Highbury and Holborn provide inspiring environments that fuel creativity and productivity. Every detail is considered to ensure members feel energised, supported and able to do their best work.
WeWork offers flexible workspaces for teams of every size, from fast-growing startups to established enterprises. With private offices, shared lounges and meeting rooms across a global network, members can scale with ease while staying connected. Each space is designed for collaboration, focus and community, creating a workplace that moves businesses forward.
Huckletree builds workspaces for the most ambitious and innovative companies. Since 2014 it has grown from a single site in Clerkenwell to more than 300,000 sq ft across 10+ locations, now home to over 4,000 members. Beyond space, Huckletree is an ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs, scale-ups, investors and partners through curated events and a dynamic community. Each location is designed to support growth, spark collaboration and create an environment where businesses and people thrive.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
You’ll need to be a GCUC UK ticket holder to attend, please bring your lanyard. Attendees will receive an email next week to select their preferred tour, as well as sign up for workshops and the afterparty.
We’ll meet at our first stop, Walworth Town Hall by General People here
General People designs and operates workspaces tailored to growing businesses. With six locations across London, the buildings house serviced and managed private offices, coworking areas, meeting rooms and community spaces. Each site is created to be practical and energising, giving teams the edge in a setting built for collaboration and productivity.
The Ministry is a members’ club and workspace set in a restored Victorian printworks in Borough, South London. Across 50,000 sq ft, the space combines private offices, coworking floors, meeting rooms, event areas, a wellness studio and a bar. Built by the team behind Ministry of Sound, The Ministry blends work, culture and community in an environment where creativity thrives.
Work.Life creates workplaces that feel human, not corporate. Spaces are designed for energy, flexibility and ease, so members can focus on what matters most. From private offices to shared lounges, each location encourages individuality and balance, proving that happiness belongs in the working day, not just after hours.
10:00 am - 12:15 pm
You’ll need to be a GCUC UK ticket holder to attend, please bring your lanyard. Attendees will receive an email next week to select their preferred tour, as well as sign up for workshops and the afterparty.
We’ll meet at our first stop, Mortimer House by Maslow’s here
Maslow’s is a collection of members’ houses where work and wellbeing sit side by side. Inspired by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, these spaces support both ambition and balance with private offices, shared work areas, fitness studios, rooftop bars, restaurants, and curated cultural events. The houses are warm, tactile, and energising—built for productivity without losing the comfort of a familiar setting. With locations in Fitzrovia and Soho, Maslow’s creates space for connection, restoration, and growth in the heart of London.
FORA provides a complete workspace experience with beautifully designed offices for businesses of every size. Spaces are ready to move into or can be tailored for specific team needs, all under flexible contracts with three-month minimum terms. A single monthly bill covers business rates, utilities, wifi, insurance, and maintenance. Members also access shared amenities across the collection, including 500+ meeting rooms, gyms, cafés, coworking lounges, phone booths, and roof terraces. With over two decades of experience, FORA is a trusted partner to leading brands at every stage of their business journey.
Spacemade is reimagining the workspace as a hub for real connection. The mission is simple: to help people forge one million genuine social connections within its spaces. By creating environments where encounters spark collaboration and opportunity, Spacemade champions a new world of work—one where people thrive in the company of others, and every connection multiplies potential.
