Agenda London

We’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.

Join Emilie Lashmar, GCUC UK Director and Producer, and our MC as we open GCUC UK with an energising welcome.

WIN 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.

From 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.

Refuel 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.

Flex 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?

Sustainability 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.

Take 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.

Join 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.

Discover 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

Attraction 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

Join 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.

LOCATION: GRACE CHURCH HUB

Grab 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.

If AI is transforming how we work, live, and create — what does the future hold?

This keynote, followed by a fireside explores the big, urgent questions about artificial intelligence and its ripple effects across industries, careers, and communities. As automation reshapes entire sectors, how do we adapt our workspaces, business models, and skillsets?

Pause, 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.

Brand 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.

We’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.

Join 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.

Keep 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.