Coworking conferences are so much more than just ‘gatherings’. But the key to making the most of them?
Choosing the right ones to attend.
No worries, though, here’s a shortlist of the top coworking conferences happening worldwide in 2026 to help you find the best coworking event for you.
Top coworking conferences in 2026
Top coworking conferences in Q1
1. SPACE UK
🗓️ Date: January 27-28, 2026
📍 Location: London, UK
💰 Tickets: From £799 (~1090 USD)
💡 Focus: Discussing property development and real estate innovation
SPACE UK is a progressive property event that brings together property leaders to come up with innovations in real estate. The single-stage format is full of keynotes and panels with no sponsored presentations. There are also unique discussion groups, called “Tribes”, that allow up to 30 participants to interact with industry hosts on specific topics.
2. Coworking Operators' Weekend
🗓️ Date: February 6-7, 2026
📍 Location: Raleigh, NC
💰 Tickets: From 199 USD
💡 Focus: Discussing scaling strategies and AI integration in coworking
The Coworking Operators’ Weekend is the place to be for operators, managers, hands-on owners, or senior leaders. This year it’s all about action instead of theory, with a theme of “Building from the Floor Up”. Sessions cover software and AI integration, virtual office management, establishing different kinds of partnerships, and strategies for sustainability and scaling.
3. India Flexible Workspace Summit 2026
🗓️ Date: February 6, 2026
📍 Location: Mumbai, India
💰 Tickets: ₹10,000 (~110 USD) per person
💡 Focus: Understanding the intricacies of the emerging flex workspace market
India is slowly embracing hybrid and flexible workspaces. India Flexible Workspace Summit 2026 is perfect for any operator looking to enter this $10 billion market or looking to learn how to scale in dozens of locations. The conference also wants to connect and create partnerships among developers, senior leaders, investors, and policymakers.
4. Future of Work Expo
🗓️ Date: February 10-12, 2026
📍 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
💰 Tickets: From 199 USD
💡 Focus: Implementing software and AI tools in hybrid workspaces
Part of the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW series, this event presents AI and automation solutions to improve productivity in hybrid workplaces. The conference covers minimizing operational expenditures, workplace transformation, cybersecurity, and unified communications.
5. Workspace Design Show
🗓️ Date: February 25-26, 2026
📍 Location: London, UK
💰 Tickets: Free for professionals (registration required)
💡 Focus: Showcasing unique products for workspace interior design
Workspace Design Show is the ultimate spot if you’re renovating or launching a new workspace. Attendees explore unique ideas in workspace layout, innovative privacy pods, and sustainable furniture ideas. You can also connect with top architects and designers, as well as some of the largest coworking companies.
6. GWA Immersive 2026
🗓️ Date: March 3-4, 2026
📍 Location: Dallas, TX
💰 Tickets: From 199 USD
💡 Focus: Discussing innovation in flex workspace hospitality
As its name suggests, this conference is all about immersion for the attendees rather than just keynotes and presentations. You’ll experience innovative coworking spaces through private guided tours and hands-on exploration. You’ll also meet and discuss with local operators, and learn how you can implement these innovations in your own workspace.
7. Coworking Alliance Summit
🗓️ Date: March 4, 2026
📍 Location: Online (this is a virtual event)
💰 Tickets: Free (participating Coworking Alliance members), small fee (Space Operators, Consultants & Companies
💡 Focus: Connecting international operators
The Coworking Alliance Summit is an essential event for “indie” operators. You can connect with other workspace owners worldwide and build a network with minimal expenditure. The unique conference format lasts just a few hours and heavily encourages attendees to participate and share their knowledge.
8. World Workplace Europe
🗓️ Date: March 11-12, 2026
📍 Location: The Hague, Netherlands
💰 Tickets: From €499 (~590 USD)
💡 Focus: Discovering facility management innovations
World Workplace Europe is essential if you’re into facility management, as it combines the latest technical innovations with massive networking opportunities. This year’s theme focuses on how facility management evolves and integrates new technologies and AI to ensure an inclusive and sustainable workspace.
9. Gartner Digital Workplace Summit US
🗓️ Date: March 23-24, 2026
📍 Location: San Diego, CA
💰 Tickets: From 3,550 USD
💡 Focus: Discussing improvements in digital employee experience
The Gartner Digital Workplace Summit takes place in several venues worldwide and is ideal for digital workplace executives and leaders. The US conference showcases the latest technologies to upgrade your digital workplace and how you can utilize GenAI to improve the overall experience of digital employees.
10. Workspace Expo Paris
🗓️ Date: March 24-26, 2026
📍 Location: Paris, France
💰 Tickets: Free badge for workplace professionals
💡 Focus: Discovering unique office furniture
Workspace Expo in Paris is the largest workplace furniture expo in Europe, with 20K+ participants and 300+ exhibitors. It’s the premier spot for finding unique and sustainable furniture ideas to upgrade your workplace.
11. Coworking Switzerland Annual Meetup
🗓️ Date: March 25th, 2026
📍 Location: Zug, Switzerland
💰 Tickets: CHF 45,00 (~58 USD) for non-members
💡 Focus: Discovering coworking spaces in Switzerland
The Coworking Switzerland Annual Meetup focuses on the Swiss market, which is a leader in premium services and security. You can network with industry leaders in fintech and banking and learn how you can implement these high-end features in your workspace.
Top coworking conferences in Q2
12. Future of Work Canada
🗓️ Date: April 7-8, 2026
📍 Location: Toronto, Canada
💰 Tickets: From CAD $950 (~700 USD)
💡 Focus: Boosting employee experience
The Future of Work conference in Canada targets HR leaders and professionals, and focuses on creating flexible workplaces with strong “cultures”. It’s also excellent for discovering cultural and regulatory differences in workplace environments in Canada compared to the US.
13. GITEX Africa
🗓️ Date: April 7-9, 2026
📍 Location: Marrakech, Morocco
💰 Tickets: From MAD 350 (~40 USD)
💡 Focus: Connecting companies in Africa’s market
GITEX Africa primarily focuses on tech, but it’s by far the largest conference in Africa, attracting all major startups and tech companies. That’s why African operators or those looking to enter the market should attend to learn more about the workplace needs of tech communities in different major African cities.
14. GCUC North America
🗓️ Date: April 13-16, 2026
📍 Location: New York City, NY
💰 Tickets: From 799 USD
💡 Focus: Discovering ideas and tactics that shape the future of coworking
The GCUC North America is the ultimate spot where you can learn the most innovative ideas surrounding flexible workspaces and coworking. This year is the 50th anniversary of the conference, meaning all “big names” will be there. The unconference format is unique, as it allows attendees to set the pace and decide on the topics discussed.
15. Coworking Latam Conference 2026
🗓️ Date: April 21-22, 2026
📍 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
💰 Tickets: From 150 USD (Early-Bird Tickets)
💡 Focus: Discussing coworking innovations in the Latin American market
The Coworking Latam Conference showcases how coworking operates in the emerging market of Latin America, making it ideal for operators or those considering expansion into the region. The sessions will focus on building sustainable, community-driven workspaces and being aware of cultural and economic differences in Latin America.
16. COWORK2026 Germany
🗓️ Date: April 23-25, 2026
📍 Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
💰 Tickets: From From €250 (~300 USD)
💡 Focus: Connecting German-speaking operators in DACH market
COWORK2026 is hosted by the German Coworking Federation. It’s a strictly German-speaking conference that connects all DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) market operators. The goal is to address regulatory issues in an admittedly strictly-regulated market, as well as build strong communities in the German work culture.
17. Gartner Digital Workplace Summit UK
🗓️ Date: April 27-28, 2026
📍 Location: London, UK
💰 Tickets: From €3,275 (~3,880 USD)
💡 Focus: Shedding light on workplace technology & innovation
As mentioned, the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit 2026 is an essential platform worldwide for those seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly changing digital workplace landscape. Its UK edition provides an opportunity to learn from European coworking experts, engage with cutting-edge research, and apply practical insights to drive significant digital transformation in organizations.
18. Running Remote
🗓️ Date: April 27-29, 2026
📍 Location: Austin, TX
💰 Tickets: 1,299 USD
💡 Focus: Discussing the intricacies of hybrid and remote work
Running Remote attracts executives, HR leaders, and operations managers from major remote and hybrid companies. As a coworking operator, you can get useful insights on the needs of remote-first companies, and the conference is the perfect sales hub for your coworking environment.
19. The Workplace Event
🗓️ Date: April 28-30, 2026
📍 Location: Birmingham, UK
💰 Tickets: Register for free pass
💡 Focus: Connecting facility management operators
The Workplace Event is a great destination for anyone in facility management, with a bunch of live demonstrations and workshops. You can learn about the latest innovations in facility management services, like maintenance and cleaning, which is ideal if you want to reduce your operational expenditures.
20. European Coworking Day
🗓️ Date: May 6, 2026
📍 Location: Coworking spaces across Europe
💰 Tickets: Free
💡 Focus: Opening coworking spaces to local communities
Not really a conference, but more of a celebration and marketing of coworking spaces. Hosted in several European countries, European Coworking Day encourages you to open up your space for free for curious freelancers and local communities.
21. World Workplace Asia-Pacific
🗓️ Date: May 6-7, 2026
📍 Location: Hong Kong
💰 Tickets: From 770 USD
💡 Focus: Connecting facility management pros in Asia
The World Workplace Asia-Pacific is the premier conference for facility management in the Asia-Pacific market. You can network with important facility managers who operate massive properties in Asia, and learn how they approach FM with sustainability in mind.
22. Flexible Space Association Conference and Exhibition
🗓️ Date: May 12, 2026
📍 Location: London, UK
💰 Tickets: From £250 (~340 USD)
💡 Focus: Connecting flexible workspace professionals
The UK’s premier coworking conference, where all major operators turn up, makes it a perfect opportunity for networking in the UK market. You’ll also learn the latest innovations in the UK market and gain useful insights into the strict regulations.
23. Coworking Spain
🗓️ Date: May 26–27, 2026
📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain
💰 Tickets: €250 (~300 USD)
💡 Focus: Improving coworking environments in the Spanish market
Spain is known for its hospitality-first approach, and the same applies to coworking spaces. The Coworking Spain conference showcases different coworking models with a more tourist approach, including destination workspaces and coliving.
24. Design Show Australia
🗓️ Date: June 11-13, 2026
📍 Location: Sydney, Australia
💰 Tickets: Free for industry professionals
💡 Focus: Showcasing unique Australian-based furniture and interior design
Design Show Australia is the go-to spot for discovering the unique aesthetic of Australian coworking spaces. Don’t miss out if you operate in Oceania or want to enter the Australian market.
25. Indie UnConference Europe 2026
🗓️ Date: June 16-17, 2026
📍 Location: Pisa, Italy
💰 Tickets: €200 (~237 USD)
💡 Focus: Connecting independent coworking professionals
The complete opposite of a standard conference, Indie UnConference Europe is perfect if you’re tired of sitting through mundane speeches and presentations. You can talk directly with like-minded space owners and come up with whatever you want to discuss on the spot.
26. BCO Annual Conference
🗓️ Date: June 17-18, 2026
📍 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
💰 Tickets: From £950 (~1,300 USD)
💡 Focus: Shaping the latest trends in workplace design & strategy
At the BCO Annual Conference, you’ll dive into the future of workplace design and strategy. This year’s coworking conference in Edinburgh will cover many topics, including how to design coworking spaces and offices that cater to an increasingly diverse workforce and support collaborative and innovative cultures.
27. Bansko Nomad Fest
🗓️ Date: June 22-30, 2026
📍 Location: Bansko, Bulgaria
💰 Tickets: From €125 (~150 USD)
💡 Focus: Celebrating the digital nomad movement
Bansko Nomad Fest is a week-long celebration in the beautiful mountain setting of Bansko, designed for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. This unique festival combines the freedom of the remote lifestyle with enriching activities designed to maximize connection, collaboration, and interaction.
28. GCUC UK Manchester
🗓️ Date: June, 2026
📍 Location: Manchester, UK
💰 Tickets: TBA
💡 Focus: TBA
Preparations are underway for GCUC United Kingdom 2026. The Manchester conference promises a more intimate setting with fewer people and a focus on regional operators and discussions around the intricacies of the rapidly growing Manchester coworking space.
Top coworking conferences in Q3
29. Gartner Digital Workplace Summit Japan
🗓️ Date: August 26-27, 2026
📍 Location: Tokyo, Japan
💰 Tickets: From JP¥ 177,100 (~1,140 USD)
💡 Focus: Shedding light on workplace technology & innovation
The Gartner Digital Workplace Summit in Japan is ideal for digital workplace executives and leaders from the Asia-Pacific market. You can find the latest technologies, including GenAI, that’ll help you upgrade your workplace and improve your digital employee experience.
30. Flexible Workspace Australia Conference
🗓️ Date: August/September, 2026
📍 Location: TBA
💰 Tickets: TBA
💡 Focus: TBA
Preparations have begun for the 2026 Flexible Workspace Australia Conference. As Australia’s primary coworking and flex workspace conference, it should be another insightful and exciting year, with several networking opportunities with Australian operators.
31. Future of Work Conference USA
🗓️ Date: September 15-16, 2026
📍 Location: Dallas, TX
💰 Tickets: From 560 USD
💡 Focus: Improving employee engagement & talent development
Get ready to immerse yourself in a series of thought-provoking sessions conducted by top-tier experts across the United States at the Future of Work USA conference. Specialists in HR, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Employee Engagement, People and Culture, Internal Communications, Organizational Development, and Digital Workplace will share their best practices.
32. GCUC Africa Cape Town
🗓️ Date: September 16-17, 2026
📍 Location: Cape Town, South Africa
💰 Tickets: TBA
💡 Focus: Connecting Africa’s innovative operators
Preparations are underway for GCUC Africa 2026. The Cape Town conference brings together the sharpest operators from all of Africa to discuss insights about local and global coworking spaces.
33. Coliving Conference
🗓️ Date: September/October, 2026
📍 Location: TBA (Europe)
💰 Tickets: TBA
💡 Focus: TBA
Preparations are underway for the Coliving Conference 2026. This unique hybrid 2-day conference brings together experts in coliving to exchange ideas and expertise.
Top coworking conferences in Q4
34. GCUC UK London
🗓️ Date: October, 2026
📍 Location: London, UK
💰 Tickets: TBA
💡 Focus: TBA
Preparations are underway for GCUC United Kingdom 2026. The London conference promises to showcase the future of coworking spaces with unique insights and the chance to network with operators from all around the world.
35. Coworking Canada UnConference
🗓️ Date: October 2026
📍 Location: TBA (likely Toronto)
💰 Tickets: TBA
💡 Focus: TBA
Preparations for Canada’s unique coworking UnConference in 2026 have already started, and it promises to be as exciting as last year’s. This is the perfect spot if you operate a space in Canada and want to network with other local independent space owners.
36. Coworking & Flex Workspaces Conference 2026
🗓️ Date: November 5-6, 2026
📍 Location: Paris, France
💰 Tickets: From €455 (~540 USD)
💡 Focus: Discussing international coworking innovations and trends
This coworking event promises two days packed with insightful talks, collaborative workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities. At Coworking Europe, you’ll meet and exchange ideas with a diverse group of participants from all over Europe and beyond, including coworking space operators, community managers, industry consultants, and startups.
37. Future of Work Conference APAC
🗓️ Date: November 17-18, 2026
📍 Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
💰 Tickets: From 650 SGD (~510 USD)
💡 Focus: Improving employee engagement & talent development
This event is an unparalleled opportunity to network with industry leaders, expand your professional skills, and gain strategic insights into the future of work in the APAC region. Whether you want to enhance your understanding of the latest workplace technologies or foster a more collaborative and adaptive corporate culture, the Future of Work APAC 2026 is your gateway to the next level in your career.
38. World Workplace
🗓️ Date: November 17-18, 2026
📍 Location: Anaheim, CA
💰 Tickets: From 550 USD
💡 Focus: Sharing facility management trends
This coworking event is perfect for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the world of facility management. World Workplace is an ideal platform for networking, learning from industry leaders, and discovering the latest trends and technologies in workplace management.
Get the most out of coworking conferences
Did you pick the best coworking conferences to attend? Great! Now, here’s how to make the most of each event:
Before the coworking conference, check out the schedule, learn about the speakers, and pick sessions that match your goals or interests. Having a plan will help you focus and maximize your time.
Stay involved during the coworking conferences. Ask questions, take notes, and don’t stop networking! Step out of your comfort zone and start conversations with new people; you never know what opportunities might come from those connections.
After the coworking event, review what you learned and follow up with the new contacts you made. This should help you turn your coworking conference experience into actionable ideas and lasting relationships. Enjoy!
Berenika Teter
Archie's Content Manager, fueled by filter coffee and a love for remote work. When she’s not writing about coworking spaces and hybrid workplaces, you can probably find her exploring one.
