​London Coworking Assembly: Forum & Bar Camp – A Day for Community Builders

​Join us on Tuesday, September 17th, for a day about rethinking membership, strengthening your community, and gaining practical knowledge you can put into action immediately.

​What if membership in your coworking space wasn’t just about desks, contracts, or Wi-Fi? What if it was about purpose, participation, and creating something more significant than any transaction?

​At this London Coworking Assembly Forum & Bar Camp, we’re exploring a new approach to community building—a shift from seeing members as customers to embracing them as active participants in a shared mission.

​This is participatory membership: treating members as creative, caring collaborators eager to contribute to the community’s success.

​It’s about moving beyond the transactional and embracing a more sustainable, engaging way to build and run your space.

​What's in this event for you?

​This event is for community builders who want to walk away knowing more—not just having learned something but having the tools and insights to put fresh ideas into action immediately.

​You’ll leave this event with new strategies and a redefined perspective on building a thriving, engaged coworking community.

​Throughout the day, we’ll focus on real conversations, interactive sessions, and practical workshops that will reshape your thinking about membership and your role as a community leader.

​We know that when people like you start talking, you find answers and ideas you can use immediately to strengthen your space and attract more people as active contributors, not just members.

​Act One:

​Morning: Rethinking Membership and Community at Milliken Showroom, Clerkenwell

• ​09:00 – Doors Open

  • ​Start your day with breakfast and connect with fellow community
    

• ​09:45 – Welcome and set up
  

• ​10:00 – Interactive Session with Jon Alexander
  

  • ​Rethinking Membership: Jon Alexander, co-founder of Citizens and author of Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us, will guide you through what it means to move from transactional relationships to participatory membership.
    

  • ​You’ll dive into small group discussions where you’ll reflect on your space and explore fresh ways to empower your members to become part of a shared mission.
    

• ​11:30 – Coffee Break
  

  • ​Refuel with coffee and keep the conversations flowing.

​Act Two:

​Walk and Talk

• ​12:00 – Walking Conversations: Clerkenwell to London Bridge
  

  • ​We’re taking the conversation outside. Join us for a guided walk, where we’ll explore questions raised during the morning session in small groups.
    

  • ​This isn’t just a chance to stretch your legs—it’s about discussing what comes next for your community and how you can lead in new ways.
    

  • ​We’ll walk in groups of three, exchanging ideas on how to make membership in your space more about belonging and less about transactions

​Act Three:

​Afternoon: Designing for the Future at citizenM London Bankside Hotel

• ​13:00 – Lunch
  

  • ​Enjoy lunch courtesy of Guenaelle, Amy, and the team at 360 Workplace, and keep those meaningful conversations going.
    

• ​14:00 – Hands-On Workshop with 360 Workplace
  

  • ​Practical Space Design: Led by Amy and Guenaelle, this interactive workshop will cover everything from space design to inclusivity, focusing on creating a coworking environment that supports neurodiversity, intersectionality, and accessibility.
    

  • ​You’ll walk away knowing how to make your space more inclusive and functional for every community member.
    
    Whether you’re opening your first space or refining an existing one, these insights can be applied immediately.
    

  • ​Expect to collaborate in groups, share ideas, and take actionable steps in real-time.
    

• ​16:00 – Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

  • ​A final opportunity to share key takeaways and prepare to apply what you've learned in your own space.

​What You’ll Walk Away Knowing

​By the end of the day, you won’t just leave with a notebook full of ideas—you’ll know what steps to take to shift your coworking space into something more meaningful for your members.

​You’ll have a fresh perspective on membership as participatory and impactful and the confidence to turn those insights into action.

​We urge you to keep talking and keep connected after today!

​Tickets

• ​Pay What You Can, starting at £15.
  

• ​If you can contribute more, the suggested amount is £25.
  

  • ​What’s Included: Full access to the day’s sessions, breakfast, and lunch.
    

  • ​Choose Your Price: No need to apply or justify—simply pick what works for you.
    

• ​Inclusivity Matters: If the cost is a barrier, please get in touch with Stephen, Kofi, or Bernie—we’ll make sure you can join.

​Ready to Build a Better Community?

​This isn’t about sitting through another lecture or watching a panel that could have been a podcast.

​It’s about honest conversations and practical actions that will help you reshape your coworking space into something more sustainable, impactful, and connected.

​👉 Secure Your Ticket Now 👈

​Co-created with Milliken Floors Europe, Urban MBA, 360 Workplace and Facework.

​We look forward to seeing you at the London Coworking Assembly Forum & Bar Camp!