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GCUC UK and Brave Ideas kicked off a no-nonsense breakfast session in the City, hosted by JMW Solicitors LLP and sponsored by NCG, with one clear question: Should landlords deliver flex themselves or work with someone who already knows how? No theory. Just real examples. What worked, what didn’t, and what customers actually want. Build […]

Beyond the headline sessions on data, institutional investment, and brand strategy, GCUC UK London packed in workshops, roundtables, tours, and panel discussions that gave operators practical tools to take home. But here’s what made it special: it wasn’t just about what you learned. It was about who you met, the conversations in the coffee queue, […]

The energy at the Global Coworking Unconference Community London Edition (October 8-9, 2025) felt less like a typical conference and more like an industry reckoning. Held at Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, the event brought together operators, landlords, investors and designers for two days of sharp debate about what it actually takes to scale coworking sustainably, without […]

Guest Post: technologywithin The built environment is responsible for 42% of global emissions, with 27% from building operations and 15% from embodied carbon. These statistics make ESG an urgent matter for the flexible workspace sector. But while many coworking operators focus on running an ethically guided business that is thoughtful about its impact on people […]

The coworking industry has always thrived on connection, community, and the belief that great things happen when talented people come together. Now, one of the sector’s most exciting initiatives is spreading its wings internationally. Future Leaders of Coworking (FLOC), the peer-led leadership accelerator that’s been making waves by championing early- to mid-career professionals, has launched […]

Guest Post: Cameron MacRae, Global Director at Bottle Rocket Search   Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working with coworking and flexible workspace operators around the world. One thing has always stood out to me: no matter how beautiful the design, how prime the location, or how strong the brand, it’s the […]

Insights from GCUC UK’s fireside chat with Pauline Roussel (Coworkies) and Jonathan O’Byrne (Collective Works) If you’ve been in coworking for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard the word “community” thrown around so much it’s practically lost all meaning. It’s become the industry’s equivalent of saying “synergy” in a corporate meeting, everyone nods knowingly, […]

Last October in London, the conversation was alive with predictions. Operators needed to double down on brand. People would always be the competitive edge. Design had to go deeper than shiny amenities. Fast forward to today, and those predictions are no longer theory. They are the reality shaping the market. Brand as survival strategy In […]

The best workspace operators aren’t just filling desks and signing leases. They’re running two businesses at once , the physical space and the operational engine that powers it. They think like innovators, not just landlords. Here’s what sets them apart. 1. Bilingual in Bricks and Business They can talk square footage and service margins without […]