Thursday 8 October & Friday 9 October
The agenda is fluid and we reserve the right to adapt programming. Speakers are added as they are confirmed.
Event Schedule
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Guest Arrival & Breakfast
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Doors open and registration begins. Grab a coffee, collect your badge and settle in before the day gets underway. A relaxed window to arrive and start connecting with the room.
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Welcome to GCUC UK
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A short welcome to open the day and set the tone for what's ahead. Join Emilie Lashmar, GCUC UK Director and Producer, and our MC as we open GCUC UK with an energising welcome.
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The Stories We Sell
Presentation
A session on the craft of storytelling and why it matters for the spaces and brands we build. Expect practical thinking on how narrative shapes the way people connect with what you do.
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WIN, A Year On: The State of Flex
Presentation
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Places People Thrive In
Fireside Chat
A conversation about designing spaces where people genuinely want to spend time, and the partnerships that make them happen. We'll get into what good design and collaboration look like in practice.
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Mid Morning Break
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A break to refuel and catch up with others in the room. Coffee and refreshments available before we head into the next session.
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The Money
Panel
A panel on the numbers behind running a workspace business: margins, pricing and access to capital. An honest discussion of what it takes to build something financially sustainable.
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The Rates Reckoning
Panel
A practical session on the 2026 business rates revaluation and what it means for flexible workspace. We'll unpack the implications and how operators can prepare.
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Lunch
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Lunch is served, with plenty of time to eat, network and explore the venue. A longer break in the middle of the day to recharge before the afternoon programme.
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Work, Wellness, Belonging
Presentation
A look at the rise of wellness-led spaces that blend members' club, coworking and health and wellness into one offer. We explore what these operators are building, why coworking sits at the centre of it, and what the rest of the sector can learn from the model.
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The Centralised Advantage
Panel
A panel exploring how AI and centralised data are reshaping the way workspace businesses operate. We'll look at what's practical now and where things are heading.
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Comfort Break
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A short break to stretch, grab a drink and move between rooms before the next round of sessions begins.
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Why This Matters
Presentation
A short, personal talk on mental health and wellbeing in the workspace community, and the work being done to support it. A reminder of why this matters and what can be done.
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Five CEOs, No Script
Panel
A frank, open-format conversation with a handful of operators on stage, talking about what's really going on in their businesses. No fixed script, just honest perspectives from people running spaces.
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Workshops and Roundtables
Workshop
A range of workshops and roundtables, with room to dig into the detail, swap notes, and get specific. Bring a real problem. Get real input.
The 5 Pillars that build Brain First Spaces
with Amanda Perry
Building neuroinclusive spaces are no longer a nice-to-have, and yet the challenge ca feel overwhelming. Amanda breaks down the 5 areas that need to be considered and the simple steps that we can all take to address them.
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Early Afternoon Break
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A final break of the afternoon to refuel and keep the conversations going before the closing sessions.
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The Lightning Round
Presentation
A fast-paced session of short talks. Quick, punchy and to the point.
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The Data We Don’t Share
Presentation
A session on using data to tell better stories about your space and the community around it. A look at how shared data can strengthen the wider industry.
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Close
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A few closing words to wrap up the day and send everyone into the evening. A moment to reflect on what we've covered before happy hour.
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Drinks Reception
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The day winds down with drinks and an open floor to carry on the conversations. A relaxed way to end things and make a few more connections before heading off.
