Coworking Europe Speakers

Gizem is a serial entrepreneur who has launched and managed businesses and platforms for conglomerates and startups in Turkey for the last 15 years. She is the CEO of HAN Spaces, an international flex space operator & prop-tech platform that focuses on making...

Oliver is the General Manager Germany of Mindspace, a global-boutique flex space provider. He has more than 12 years of experience in working in the tech and real estate industry and held executive positions in sales and operations in companies such as Houzz, Wimdu...

Lisa Zettlin is the Managing Director of CitySpace, one of the largest operators of flexible spaces in Poland. Working at the company since 2018, she previously held the position of Head of Business Development. Responsible for setting and implementing the long-term...

Fernando Ramírez has experience as a real estate professional since 2000. Prior to joining MERLIN, he worked at KPMG, Ahorro Corporación Desarrollo y RREEF, as Vice President, having participated in both corporate and investment transactions in all types of real...

Rasa is passionate about growing impact-driven ventures and for the last +12 years, she has been initiating and running various initiatives across Europe. In 2014 Rasa joined the founding team of Talent Garden which after rolling out a European network of coworking...

Niclas is the founder and CEO of the coworking operator Dospace. Dospace operates 7 offices in regional towns across Sweden.

Since joining the company in 2020, Alexandra set an ambitious goal for Clockwise: to become the leading flexible workspace operator in Europe. However, she has always maintained that she will only consider the business to be a success if she can demonstrate it has...

Manuel has a background in Economics and Management and has worked in hospitality in Europe, the US, and Japan. Prior to co-founding Heden, Manuel co-founded an F&B startup in California and worked as a customer relations manager, operations manager, and cultural...

Sarah Travers is CEO of Workbar, a Boston, MA-based coworking company in North America that's mission is to provide businesses with a professional workspace that fosters productivity, happiness, and inspiration. At Workbar, Sarah has built a regional model at scale,...

Mountain climber. Made 3G & PayPal happen in Ukraine. Public figure, mentor, and evangelist of innovations that disrupt modern lives.  Ilia builds the Creative States as a modern Ukrainian service company that creates an ecosystem of products for a full-cycle...

Sofia Stolberg is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and entrepreneurship ecosystem developer with experience across diverse industries and international markets. She is the CEO of PilotoMail, a postal mail management software that allows mailbox operators all over the...

Alexander is the co-founder of Stories, an innovative co-working space designed specifically for independent mind care professionals. Together with his co-founder and wife Emilie, their vision to create a nurturing community and an inspiring workspace has seen Stories...

Ewelina has over 18 years of experience in the commercial office real estate industry. From 2021, Ewelina combines two roles in the Skanska Group, she is the Managing Director of Business Link and the Head of the Strategic Workplace Advisory at Skanska in Central and...

A graduate of ESSEC Business School, Ashok BALABHASKARANE is a real estate professional with over 15 years of experience. Ashok has gained invaluable expertise at AXA Investment Managers & JLL, where he developed consultancy and transaction management activities....

Maria Piovano is the Coworking Operations Manager at The Social Hub with more than 10 years of experience in the coworking business. In the last decade, she committed herself to managing communities and operations focused on delivering high-quality experiences and...

Cliff Ho is co-founder of The Commons, an eco-system of entrepreneurs, and businesses working, connecting, and growing under a common roof. The Common's mission is to provide an environment that allows businesses to connect and grow, achieved through continuous...

Meet Maudy Westervel, the Director of EBC Amsterdam, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. With expertise in hospitality, people management, real estate, IT, problem-solving, sales, and marketing, they are well-equipped...

Nuno Trigo is Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Feel Porto. He has a presence in the Board of the remaining companies of the Feel Group, as such, he is CEO at Feel Discovery, Founding Board Member at Feel Venture and in January 2020 he also assumed the role of CEO at ZT...

Josie Baum is the Managing Director of ARC Club - where the neighbourhood comes to work. Founded in 2020 to deliver accessible, friendly co-working space to workers looking to avoid working from home or daily commutes to a central office, ARC Clubs are a network of...

Axel Kuborn is the founder and CEO of Silversquare, the largest Belgium based coworking operators, with 50.000 m2 and 5.000 members across Belgium and Luxembourg.

Pauline is the content manager of Coworking Europe. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Coworkies, 1st global job board for coworking spaces and their members as well as co/author of "Around The World in 250 Coworking Spaces".

Ed has over 20 years of experience in real estate and is head of Workthere in Europe, having previously run his own flex office space brokerage. His focus is to lead and grow the European business, as well as overseeing Flex Portfolio Management across EMEA.

Ricardo Valente is the City Councilor for Economy, Employment, and Entrepreneurship and the City Councilor for Finance, Economic Activities, and Inspectorate for the city of Porto. He is a Board Member of the Porto Vivo – Porto Urban Rehabilitation Society. Mr....

Beatriz Jiménez is a journalist, who specializes in communications and digital marketing. She is the PR and marketing Manager of TRIPLE, a carbon-neutral and ecological coworking and event space based in Madrid, and winner of the Sustainable Renovation Grand Prize of...

Jason Steere is the Managing Director Brand & Experience of The Social Hub, the recently re-branded The Student Hotel.

Emma Swinnerton is the Head of Flexible Workspace EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield.

Ben, the CEO and Co-Founder of The Living Room Coworking, is an intrinsically driven entrepreneur fascinated by the power of networking, both online and – believe it or not – offline. He made it his personal mission to network, connect & synergize wherever he...

https://www.coworkingassociation.org.ua/

Charles Armstrong is an entrepreneur focused on social change. In 2009 he founded The Trampery, one of London's earliest coworking businesses. Today The Trampery is London’s leading purpose-led workspace operator, with six award-winning campuses across the city. The...

Leon Reiner is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Impact Hub Berlin, where he takes care of business development and partnerships. Before co-founding Impact Hub Berlin in 2014, Leon worked in a consulting company for social entrepreneurs and helped to build the...

Teresa Jackson is the founder of Collabor8te, an independent coworking space in Glasgow, Scotland. Launched in 2014 out of a desire to work alongside other business owners, she hadn't even heard of coworking at the time of opening the doors of the original space but...

Matthias Zeitler is a passionate entrepreneur devoted to transforming Bansko, Bulgaria, a picturesque mountain resort, into a premier destination for digital nomads. Since 2016, he has been working at Coworking Bansko to convert digital nomads into digital residents....

Débora is the General Manager of Second Home Lisbon - a sustainable & socially minded co-working model with locations in London, Lisbon, and Los Angeles, with each city featuring award-winning architecture, biophilic design, and emphasis on community, culture, and...

Producing market leading insight and reports to support commercial growth, while developing our internal industry data platform. The Instant Group Research and Insight team support business growth using both data analytics and research techniques to better understand...

Inês Petiz started as an entrepreneur in 2005, at the age of 19, when she didn't even know what entrepreneurship was. Together with her partner, Helder Vilares, they created and went bankrupt the first companies in areas as diverse as a Computer Store, a Communication...

As the general manager of sitio and NICE WAY Hostels, Miguel’s main focus is on bettering the experience of community members and meeting objectives. With a degree in engineering, Miguel has had extensive experience as a consultant in process management and business...

Nevena’s career reflects her passion for art, innovation, and community building. With a professional background in art science and journalism, she combines her love for creative expression with a commitment to developing innovative environments. She is Head of...

Nir Kelner is an MBA graduate of Strategy and International Management with over 18 years of managerial experience. At Adgar Investments & Development he currently holds the position of Head of Global Coworking Unit. Nir Kelner improved his skills in international...

Managing Director at 1000 Satellites Corporate management as well as the People & Culture Managers - everyone should focus on the people of the organization. Every company lives from, through, and only with its employees. I stand for a strategic and value-oriented...

Cecilia Stizza is the Community and Event Manager at Yoroom, an independent coworking space in the heart of Milan. She joined the company 6 years ago, at the very beginning, and she worked closely with the founder to develop and expand the coworking brand as an...

Carlos Gonçalves is the founder and CEO of Avila Spaces, a Cowork and Office Center based in Lisbon. In 2010, Carlos developed the myOffice app, the first worldwide virtual office application for mobile. In 2012, he won a CIO Award, which came to confirm the myOffice...

Maria Svensson Wiklander is one of the founders of the coworking space Gomorron Östersund with three locations in the city of Östersund, Sweden. Gomorron was founded in 2017 and has been growing organically ever since. It is focused on building a strong and inclusive...

Tudor Popp has over 17 years of experience in real estate across Austria, Germany, and Romania. He is the founder of REC Immpuls, the group being present both in Germany and Romania with a focus on commercial buildings and office consultancy. In 2013 he published the...

Thom Wernke is the co-founder and CEO of StartDock Coworking. StartDock gathers innovative pioneers in classical monumental buildings and creates a '2nd home experience' in an office environment. StartDock currently has 4 locations in Amsterdam and 1 in Rotterdam,...

Naiara Chaler joined the Aticco team 4 years ago when Aticco started to grow as a coworking operator, and helped the founding team to build this entrepreneurial & innovation ecosystem. At this moment she is Chief Community Officer & Partnerships Manager at the...

Justin Harley, regional director for Yardi has over 20 years of experience in building and implementing software solutions to make portfolios operationally efficient. Harley joined Yardi in 2019 and helps clients and prospects adopt the best tech solutions for their...

As a magnetic leader and inspirational public speaker, Lisa has spent a lifetime leveraging unmistakable charisma, business savvy, and strong intuition as vehicles for tuning into core needs and guiding businesses across industries to remarkable success. She managed...

Mike leads client journey engagement as part of the sustainability senior leadership team at Incendium, part of The Instant Group. As well as delivering strategic client work across key accounts Mike leads the firm's sustainability thought leadership, marketing, and...

Zoe has built an 18-year career out of being passionate about commercial spaces and how people engage with them. In her role at Spaces to Places, she works with investors, landlords, franchisees, and operators in the flexible office space. Her approach is built on the...

Hans-Peter Sander: studied journalism; has been a freelance PR consultant since the 1990s (main client: International Association of Controllers ICV); has worked in the management of the local action group LAG Ammersee in the EU support program LEADER since 2014;...

Meet Nadia, the creative force behind Wonderland Work's brand identity. With a passion for photography and a keen eye for detail, Nadia is the driving force behind the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that defines our community. As the Brand Manager, Nadia is...

Jiyaad holds the esteemed position of Managing Director at Venture X Portugal, leveraging his academic background as a Bachelor of Business Administration graduate from the European University in Lisbon. His professional trajectory also extends into the realm of real...

With a degree in architecture from the Ramon LLull - La Salle University in Barcelona, Maria Cadena has mastered both high-end residential and office architecture, along with interior design. With experience in executive projects and site management, she is dedicated...

Francisco Vázquez Medem is the Founder and President of 3g Smart Group, a group of companies specialized in facilitating cultural transformation through the redesign of the space, with an understanding of the culture, business needs, and financial models that will...

I help people understand, plan for & then live their wildest dreams. I’m an ‘OG’ in ‘Coworking’ & award-winning entrepreneur  (for whatever that’s worth…) I  created one of Europes’ oldest coworking communities - housed within The Melting Pot - Scotland’s...

Stephen Carolan, is the National Hubs Network Programme Manager at the Western Development Commission in Ireland. Stephen took up the role in 2019 and in the intervening period, he has spearheaded the establishment of the Connected Hubs platform www.connectedhubs.ie....

Tom has 17 years of experience in the flexible workspace sector and he has experience working for both operators and consultants. He is Head of Flexible workspace consulting at Colliers EMEA, where he is responsible for the SmartFlex advisory platform of 7 specialist...

Coming from a relationship management background within the corporate banking and property sectors & having started my career with Lloyds Corporate Banking I’ve now been immersed in the flexible workplace industry for over 11 years. Originally from Epsom,...

Eyal Lasker, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexspace, is an entrepreneur and tech leader with over 15 years of experience. His innovative contributions include leading the product development for Uber Freight’s mobile app team, spearheading growth strategies at WeWork by...

Tom Heckmans is the Community Manager at The Villy (Hanex Hospitality Group) (NL). He is seen as a social butterfly with a strong organizational connection. He has a degree in marketing, business administration, and hotel management. Present and active in The Villy...

I’ve been dealing with culture, digital media, and innovation for 15 years, trying to combine my humanities mindset with my curiosity about emerging technology. I’m deeply passionate about the social and cultural impact of technologies, the relationship between gender...

Michael Poell studied business education at the economic university of Vienna and the University of St. Gallen A tennis teacher and entrepreneur with different business ideas, a teacher at a vocational school and economic university, and an educational coordinator for...

Joachim Azria is a French entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-founder, along with his brother Dr. Alexandre Azria, of Instacare, an innovative company that provides specialized dental and medical co-working spaces for independent doctors. Prior to founding Instacare, Joachim...

Cornelia Bredt is an urban development enthusiastic and marketing expert who is excited about core city vitalization and its opportunities for long-lasting and empowering community impacts. She has accompanied the place branding strategy for Aspern Vienna's urban...

Benjamin Nick COO Unicorn Workspaces  "Work Simplified" Benjamin brings over a decade of startup experience, thriving as a digital marketing manager and co-founder of successful ventures. Since 2017, he has been instrumental as the CMO and CSO at Unicorn Workspaces,...

Yoshio Tsuda runs a project design firm called Route Design Inc. and is the founder of two coworking spaces in Japan: Mori-no Office in Fujimi Town, Nagano Prefecture, and PILE in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. His skills in service & communication design...

Allow me to introduce myself, Cecilia Berglund, a lifelong learner and enthusiast in the field of coworking and tourism. With a background in hospitality and a knack for nurturing communities, I find immense joy in others' professional growth and personal passions,...

Nikolay Bonev is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in various financial roles across the pharma and IT sectors, marking his excellence at companies like IBM, Telerik, Progress, AbbVie, and Telerik Academy. He has been a part of the Campus X team...

João Simões is the CEO and co-founder of IDEA Spaces, a community disguised as a coworking spaces network. The project that started in 2014 with the dream to help people grow in all their individual and collective spheres, now is making it happen for more than 2.900...

Ivone Cruz is the founder of LINK Cowork. As a project promoter and manager, she supports the design and submission of applications for EU funds from different sectors. She is also the consultant for IPDJ's entrepreneurial space, providing support for business ideas...

Founder and Editor of Deskmag.com. A social scientist, Carsten is passionate about new trends in urban affairs and the creative labor market, two things that are perfectly combined in the concept of coworking.

After 8 years in various management positions for Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg and Moscow, Robert Beddies became Managing Director of betahaus Hamburg in 2015 - a home to Hamburg's creative, digital, and startup scene and its community. After setbacks due to the covid...

A leader of the global coworking movement, Liz Elam blends a spirit of collaboration and innovation with an unwavering commitment to excellence and pushing boundaries. Founder of the largest coworking conference in the world, Elam has grown the Global Coworking...

John has been in the Flex industry for over 35 years in The Netherlands, Europe, and World Wide. Hospitality and flex space he has seen from the beginning and helped to develop. He assisted many companies to come into this industry and to grow. He sold his company...

Luuk Visser, once a passionate furniture maker, has embarked on a remarkable journey. He is a co-founder of Microlab and Microstad, two companies that provide inspiring coworking spaces for makers, creatives and innovators. Luuk strongly believes in personal...

Sybille "Syba" Tschopp is responsible for the workation programs, Community Building, and the Office Caravan at miaEngiadina. The goal of this organization is to develop the rural mountain region of the Engadine (Switzerland) by bringing high-speed internet to the...

Bureaux & Co

Gonçalo Hall is the CEO at NomadX, one of the biggest nomad communities in the world with physical communities in Madeira, Cabo Verde. Brazil and Lisbon. He launched projects like the Remote Work Movement, Future of Work Conferences, and Remote Portugal in order to...

Andrea Borràs, hailing from Barcelona, boasts a background in Marketing Management, Sales and Public Relations. She has carved her career path through diverse sectors, including logistics, automotive, and technology. Andrea spent three years in Brazil, enriching her...

Andreas Widmer, born in 1968, is a Swiss entrepreneur who has made remarkable contributions to the marketing and communication industry. He's known for his pioneering work and leadership roles in various organizations. In 1996, Andreas founded Futurecom Interactive,...

Jamie Apostolou is the COO of Second Home, a socially responsible business that supports entrepreneurship and job creation in cities around the world. Second Home operates six locations across London, Lisbon, and Los Angeles with each city featuring award-winning...

Amogh Mogre is a seasoned Customer Success Specialist presently situated in Antwerp, Belgium. He has played a pivotal role in nurturing customer success at Zapfloor, a dynamic firm within the workspace management sector. In his capacity as a Customer Success...

Fredrik Sköld is the founder and CEO of Genetor Coworking, a premium coworking actor in Sweden. Genetor was started in late 2019 when Fredrik sold his IT company, which had its office in an old powerhouse, this instead became Genetor's first coworking space. Since...

Melanie Burnier has a background in Economy and tourism, and after 15 years in market research for airlines around the world, she started her 1st coworking space in Vevey in March 2017 and her second one in Bulle ( in January 2019). Bulle and Vevey are two Swiss...

Pedro Ramos is a Board member of Mota Engil’s  Real Estate branch- Emerge as well as several other of the group's property vehicles. He is in charge of developing the property business nationwide. He has been with Mota Engil for the past 5 years, having previously...

Co-founder and Managing Director of Coconat,  Julianne Becker is a storyteller, artist, activist, entrepreneur, and explorer. She transforms her curiosity about the world into something tangible for the betterment of humanity. Her journey has touched 5 continents. She...

Bruno Rebille is a French entrepreneur and the co-founder of CDAAP, the first Paris Bar Association labeled coworking space dedicated to lawyers. He got into the world of coworking after working in the finance & tech industries for several years and realizing the...

Sam is the Chief Development Officer of Shared Access, an owner and operator of shared wireless infrastructure across the UK and Europe. Sam has more than 11 years’ experience in the telecom infrastructure sector and heads a team focused on funding and managing...

Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay is a professor at the School of Administrative Sciences at Téluq University (University of Quebec) and the director of the ARUC on the management of ages and social times (www.teluq.ca/aruc-gats). In recognition of the quality of her research...

Maarten Claes is a proficient expert at Zapfloor, with extensive experience in the domain of workspace technologies. With a wealth of knowledge in IT infrastructure, unified communications, and collaboration solutions, he proves to be a valuable asset in driving...

The passion of the people working behind the scenes ignites an endless ambition for Christian to make a difference on a global scale and empower the Hybrid and Flex Work trend in the entire office market. Christian`s DNA is flushed by Technology. The mix combining...

Vanessa Sans runs HWL, a developer consulting agency specialised in coworking, coliving and hybrid workplace. She has a professional background deep in the roots of the coworking field, having founded a coworking herself and delivered close to 50 projects around the...

Jochen Schurich, Co-Founder and Senior Business Developer at Tapkey, is a tech visionary known for creating innovative solutions. He's led notable projects, including a telecom app for the German retailer Aldi (Aldi Talk) and award-winning e-commerce platform Norman....

Boris joined the OfficeRnD team in 2019, leveraging his successful career as an Investment Consultant at Forton | Cushman & Wakefield. Boris believes in the future of flexible workspaces and contributes to the development and implementation of industry best...

Ian Chitsungo holds the esteemed position of Venture X Portugal Administrator. Prior to his engagement with Venture X, Ian served as the Executive Director at African Prime Service, a company he co-founded. This organization specializes in providing top-tier...