To all researchers in my network working on coworking, new work, and collaborative spaces: I’m happy to share the Call for Papers for the RGCS Symposium 2026, organised by the Research Group on Collaborative Spaces (RGCS), together with the Chair of Urban and Regional Economics at Technische Universität Berlin, and ZeTT - Das Zukunftszentrum Thüringens. Our theme “Bringing Work Back In” invites us to look beyond the idea of coworking as a space — and to focus instead on work itself: its practices, contradictions, and transformations. The deadline for abstract submissions is November 23, 2025. The symposium will take place on March 5–6, 2026, at Technische Universität Berlin, with an optional OWEE day on March 7. We look forward to your contributions and to continuing this conversation in Berlin next March! More details in the post below. 👇

📣📣Manifesto Value: Doing over Saying 📣📣 The coworking movement has always been built by doers — communities and spaces that value experimentation, trying new formats, and learning by action, rather than focusing on just talk. In coworking, true impact happens when someone says “Let’s try this” and then goes ahead and does it — launching a pilot project, rearranging space for a different kind of event, or designing a collaboration across regions. Research supports this orientation. A cross-cultural study found that individuals with stronger “action orientation” (i.e. the capacity to initiate and persist in actions) displayed significantly greater well-being and more effective goal-enactment across Germany, New Zealand and Bangladesh (Chatterjee, Baumann & Osborne 2018, https://lnkd.in/efrb7nwD). Meanwhile, a major review of workplace motivation highlights that proactive effort — working with others, for others, through others — fosters motivation and sustained performance (Grant & Shandell 2022, https://lnkd.in/eZmGfcHF). And in the domain of job search, researchers found that action-state orientation moderated how intentions became actual behaviour: those more action-oriented were more likely to translate intention into doing (Song et al. 2006, https://lnkd.in/ek-AFMAq). For the Swiss coworking scene, our commitment to “doing over saying” means more than talk: it means piloting a new event format, co-hosting a cross-space workshop, or simply rearranging collaboration zones to spark something new. Each action signals movement. Each experiment opens learning. Each idea executed brings us closer to the future of work. 👉 What is one small action your space (or you as a member) could take this week to embody “doing over saying”? Share it or keep it in motion. 🚀 #CoworkingSwitzerland #CoworkingManifesto #ActionOverWords #FutureOfWork #CoworkingCulture #CommunityDriven

EclimAi has partnered with Iconic Offices. Iconic Offices has long been recognised as one of Ireland’s most forward thinking flexible workspace providers, and their commitment to sustainability continues to set the benchmark for the industry. Through this partnership, EclimAi’s patented AI-powered technology will optimise HVAC systems across Iconic’s buildings - reducing energy waste and driving measurable carbon savings in real time. For Iconic’s community of members, this means healthier indoor environments, consistent comfort, and workspaces that feel as good as they perform. This collaboration reflects Iconic’s leadership in shaping the future of sustainable workspaces and Ireland’s transition to smarter, greener buildings. Together, we’re shaping a smarter, greener future for how Ireland works. Proud to work alongside such a progressive partner. #NetZero #Sustainability #EnergyWaste #EclimAi #IconicOffices #SmartBuildings Eoin Long Joe McGinley Eoin Joy Tom Ross Brian Kelly Sean R. Wilsusen Debangsha Sarkar Dr. Anthony Bolton Larry Skennion MS Gareth W. Young Aljosa Smolic

💛 Where work meets belonging: The quiet power of rural coworking What if the future of work isn’t being built in glass towers but in the small, rooted coworking hubs bringing people together in towns and rural communities across Europe? In this new episode of Powering Productivity, I’m joined by Maria do Ceu Bastos, founder of Nowhere Desk in Portugal - a rural coworking hub that’s become a creative home for freelancers, founders, and change makers. We explore: ✨ How rural coworking builds connection, confidence, and belonging ✨ The emotional energy it takes to hold space for others ✨ Balancing purpose with sustainability as a local operator ✨ Why small hubs matter more than ever in the future of work One line that really stayed with me: “Rural coworking is special because it reconnects us with nature, with community, and with ourselves. If we lose that, we’re doomed.” Maria do Céu Bastos 🎧 Listen here → https://lnkd.in/e75KK4jW 💬 I’d love to hear your take - are local hubs the real future of work? #coworking #community #ruralcoworking #neighbourhoodcoworking #microbusiness #futureofwork #poweringproductivity #podcast #peopleFirst #flexSpace

💛 Where work meets belonging: The quiet power of rural coworking What if the future of work isn’t being built in glass towers but in the small, rooted coworking hubs bringing people together in towns and rural communities across Europe? I had such a lovely, natural conversation with Maria do Ceu Bastos a few weeks ago, founder of Nowhere Desk in Portugal - a rural coworking hub that’s become a creative home for freelancers, founders, and change makers. Some of the magic & highlights for me were: ✨ How rural coworking builds connection, confidence, and belonging ✨ The emotional energy it takes to hold space for others ✨ Balancing purpose with sustainability as a local operator ✨ Why small hubs matter more than ever in the future of work One line that really stayed with me: “Rural coworking is special because it reconnects us with nature, with community, and with ourselves. If we lose that, we’re doomed.” Maria do Céu Bastos 🎧 Listen here → https://lnkd.in/e75KK4jW 💬 I’d love to hear your take - are local hubs the real future of work? #coworking #community #ruralcoworking #neighbourhoodcoworking #microbusiness #futureofwork #poweringproductivity #podcast #peopleFirst #flexSpace

We’re thrilled to see our partnership with Future Workspaces featured in Facilities Management UK! Together, we’re transforming how organizations manage their workplace assets, helping businesses reuse, renew, and resell existing furniture while tracking carbon savings through Digital Product Passports (DPPs). This collaboration combines Future Workspaces’ asset intelligence and lifecycle expertise with RESEAT's powerful platform, giving clients real-time visibility, smarter decision-making, and measurable sustainability impact. “By integrating RESEAT’s platform, we’re helping clients unlock the full value of their existing furniture portfolio while supporting their environmental goals" says Jonathan Ware, Head of Future Workspaces. Read the full article here 👉 #FutureWorkspaces #RESEAT #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #WorkspaceTransformation #ESG #FacilitiesManagement #DigitalProductPassports #reuse #repair #circularmarketplace

🙌 Why we value Collaboration over Competition 🙌 This month, we’re highlighting the Manifesto values that shape Coworking Switzerland — and we're starting with one that lies at the heart of our movement: Collaboration over Competition. In the coworking world, shared success builds stronger communities. When spaces collaborate instead of compete — by exchanging ideas, sharing resources, or co-creating events — everyone wins: members, operators, and the local ecosystem. 🌱 And the research backs it up: 🔹 A study of 75 organizations across 17 coworking spaces found that higher levels of collaboration strongly correlate with greater innovation and adaptability (arXiv, 2021: https://lnkd.in/gYpCjbAY). 🔹 Another study showed that members who engage in collaborative learning report higher work performance and motivation (Journal of Business Economics and Management, 2022: https://lnkd.in/gccnMMe7). For coworking in Switzerland, this means that every partnership — whether between spaces, members, or regions — strengthens the fabric of our national network. 💪 Together, we can move beyond competition and build a coworking movement grounded in mutual support and shared growth. 👉 Join us this month as we spotlight more manifesto principles that shape the future of coworking in Switzerland and find our manifesto at: www.coworking.ch #CoworkingSwitzerland #CoworkingManifesto #Collaboration #FutureOfWork #CommunityDriven #SwissCoworking #CollaborationOverCompetition #CoworkingCulture

🔥 The momentum keeps building on Day 1 at Coworking Europe 2025 — and the 14:10 sessions dive deep into growth models, marketing transformation, and external forces shaping the coworking industry. Three powerful rooms, three perspectives — all tackling the big questions. 🏗️ Expansion through "management agreements" and other asset-light models A strategic session on how operators can scale faster and smarter through management agreements, hybrid leases, profit-sharing, and franchising — and what landlords expect in return. Featuring a 15-minute keynote from Jonathan Mills (Osborne Clarke - UK), followed by a high-level operator panel with Pedro Del Río Celorio (Aticco), Dr. Christoph Schneider (International Workplace Group plc), moderated by Zoe Ellis-Moore. 💡 Marketing in the age of AI — what comes after Google? Search habits are changing fast. Google costs are rising. AI is reshaping discovery and brand visibility. So what now? This panel breaks down real strategies operators are using in 2025 — from AI-driven positioning and social search to offline tactics and community-powered growth. With Oscar Garcia Toledo (First workplaces), Rafał Pisklewicz (THE SHIRE - Beyond Coworking), Yoav Rimon (Mindspace), Greg Miley (Clockwise Offices). Moderated by Pauline Roussel. 🌪️ Coworking’s external challenges — navigating the storm Economic uncertainty, subleases, AI disruption, remote work shifts, return-to-office trends… How resilient is coworking really? A keynote by Joachim Gripp (Design Offices) kicks off this deep-dive analysis, followed by a high-level discussion with Axel Kuborn (Silversquare), Ewelina Kałużna (Business Link), and Sam Jackman (Shared Access) Moderated by Jean-Yves Huwart. Whether you're scaling, redefining your marketing strategy, or preparing for macro-shifts — these sessions offer actionable insights straight from industry leaders. 🚀 See the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dAx9YW3j #CoworkingEurope #FutureOfWork #FlexOffice #CoworkingTrends #HybridWork #ConferencePreview #AIMarketing #WorkspaceInnovation

💛 Where work meets belonging: The quiet power of rural coworking What if the future of work isn’t being built in glass towers but in the small, rooted coworking hubs bringing people together in towns and rural communities across Europe? I had such a lovely conversation a few weeks ago with Maria do Ceu Bastos, founder of Nowhere Desk in Portugal - a rural coworking hub that’s become a creative home for freelancers, founders, and change makers. Here's some of the gems we discussed: ✨ How rural coworking builds connection, confidence, and belonging ✨ The emotional energy it takes to hold space for others ✨ Balancing purpose with sustainability as a local operator ✨ Why small hubs matter more than ever in the future of work One line that really stayed with me: “Rural coworking is special because it reconnects us with nature, with community, and with ourselves. If we lose that, we’re doomed.” Maria do Céu Bastos 🎧 Listen here → https://lnkd.in/eg2RmMHY 💬 I’d love to hear your take - are local hubs the real future of work? #coworking #community #ruralcoworking #neighbourhoodcoworking #microbusiness #futureofwork #poweringproductivity #podcast #peopleFirst #flexSpace

The brightest minds are leaving. Not draining away—haemorrhaging. From Greek islands to rural Spain, Europe's peripheral regions are losing an entire generation. But Dimitris Manoukas has spent years documenting something the statistics miss: it doesn't have to be this way. His research across collaborative spaces in peripheral Europe reveals that coworking isn't just about remote work and good Wi-Fi. It's civic infrastructure. A mediator. The new town square where young people practise economic citizenship and decide maybe they don't need to move to the capital after all. The convergence point matters: cities are increasingly unaffordable. Remote work is increasingly viable. For the first time in generations, staying local is economically possible for knowledge workers. But only if communities build the right infrastructure—both digital and social. And only if coworking remains affordable. Bernie often talks about how the middle class is being hollowed out. If we're not careful, coworking becomes a privilege rather than the civic infrastructure that peripheral communities desperately need. If you're running an independent coworking space in a smaller town or city, you're not competing with WeWork. You're building the bridge that lets people exercise economic agency in their home community. That's citizenship work, even if you never call it that. Latest Coworking Values Podcast explores youth exodus, economic resilience, and why peripheral Europe needs coworking spaces now more than ever. Check the shownotes and follow these ongoing conversations RES-MOVE Project Urban MBA Rural Radicals European Rural Coworking Project Cowork4YOUTH Remaking_eu Facework Group ACTionism European Coworking Day Community is the key 🔑 🎙️Link in the comments! #coworking  #communityisthekey #coworkinglondon