Collaborating with MediaCity as Venue Sponsor to Shape the Future of Coworking
GCUC UK, the world’s leading coworking conference series, is returning to Manchester for a second year, with the main event taking place at MediaCity’s Content Studio, in Salford on Wednesday 11 June 2025, followed by exclusive tours of Manchester’s top coworking spaces on Thursday 12 June 2025. Following the success of last year’s event, GCUC UK is delighted to bring it back to this incredible city. Manchester is special, and so are its people.
GCUC UK Manchester 2024 at x+why
As the coworking sector continues to redefine the future of work, GCUC UK Manchester 2025 will once again bring together industry leaders, workspace operators, investors, and innovators for two days of thought-provoking discussions, networking, and knowledge-sharing in one of the UK’s most dynamic creative hubs.
The decision to host the event at Content Studio underscores GCUC UK’s commitment to innovation. Situated in the heart of MediaCity, the newly launched content creation space – the largest of its kind in Manchester – represents the significance of the city’s digital and creative economy. Designed to inspire collaboration and creativity, the space will provide the perfect setting for deep dives into the future of work, community, and workplace design.
Patrick Kennedy, Director at Colliers, said:
“It’s brilliant to see GCUC UK back in Manchester for the second year running. This city’s innovation-fuelled DNA continues to raise the bar.
The ‘flight to quality’ trend has seen more brilliant flexible workspaces opening up across the city. Since last year, we’ve welcomed new operators, fresh spaces, with more set to open later this year!
The skyline? Almost unrecognisable from a decade ago. But it’s not just about the skyscrapers – Manchester is buzzing with culture, creativity, and community. From world-class food and shopping to a legendary arts and music scene, this city has global pull. MediaCityUK is just one example of how Manchester blends business, culture, and innovation so seamlessly.
Recent headlines include — a 76-storey tower bringing Nobu to town, Manchester United’s proposed stadium – all signalling a city on an ambitious trajectory, continuing to make its mark on the global stage.
Its no surprise to see GCUC UK return!”
MediaCity, Manchester
The 2025 event will explore the critical themes shaping the flexible workspace industry, from the ongoing evolution of coworking and its impact on landlords, operators, and occupiers, to the role of AI and technology in future workspaces and community engagement. Sustainability and wellness will be central to the discussions, examining how workspaces can foster well-being and productivity, while hybrid work trends will take centre stage as businesses navigate the changing landscape of flexible work.
The event will attract a diverse mix of workspace pioneers, corporate real estate leaders, community managers, and startup founders, all keen to connect, share insights, and shape the next chapter of coworking.
A Venue That Reflects the Future of Work
Content Studio, MediaCity
Set within MediaCity’s White Tower, Content Studio is a next-generation creative space designed to empower entrepreneurs, brands, and digital creators. Featuring content production facilities from light and dark studio spaces to podcasting studios combined with coworking and residency space, it is a blueprint for the workspaces of the future, where flexibility, technology, and collaboration take centre stage.
Rebecca Beere, Head of Flex at MediaCity said:
“We’re absolutely delighted that GCUK Manchester 2025 has earmarked The Content Studio in the heart of MediaCity to host this prestigious conference. It’s a great space for delegates to be inspired and uplifted and with lots of interesting discussion on the agenda.”
A Community-Led Approach to the Future of Work
GCUC UK Manchester 2025 is built on the belief that coworking is more than just real estate—it’s about community, inclusivity, and designing spaces that truly work for people. As the industry continues to evolve, GCUC remains at the forefront, bringing together the brightest minds in flexible workspaces to shape the future. The return to Manchester builds on the momentum of last year’s event, which saw an impressive lineup of operators, including x+why, Spacemade, Industrious, Clockwise, Huckletree and Work.Life. The conversations sparked, the collaborations formed, and the energy in the room reaffirmed why coworking is one of the most dynamic sectors in the future of work.
GCUC UK Manchester 2024 at x+why
Emilie Lashmar, GCUC UK Director & Producer, added:
“Coworking has become so much more than flexible space — it’s shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. And it’s not just happening in the big cities. Regional coworking is proving that opportunity, creativity, and thriving communities can grow anywhere.
We’re buzzing to bring GCUC UK back to Manchester — a city bursting with energy, ambition, and a coworking community leading the charge. This year, we’re going bigger, bolder, and braver, bringing the brightest minds together to shape what’s next.”
As coworking continues to reshape the way we work, live, and connect, GCUC UK invites coworking operators, workspace professionals, property leaders, and creative entrepreneurs to be part of the conversation.
GCUC UK Manchester 2025 takes place at Content Studio, MediaCity on 11 June, with exclusive coworking space tours across the city on 12 June 2025.
Tickets are available now. Secure your spot and be part of the future of work.