AUGUST 5 – 6, 2026 · SYDNEY
FWACON '26
The Flexible Workspace Australia National Conference. Two days of insights, connections and ideas shaping Australia's flexible workspace industry — 300+ operators, 30+ speakers, one room.
About FWACON '26
Two days, one industry
FWACON '26 is Australia's national gathering for flexible workspace operators, landlords, suppliers and the leaders shaping the sector — built around a clear two-day arc.
Wed 5 August · Day 01
The conference day
A full day of keynotes, masterclass breakouts and panel discussions at Sydney CBD. Industry leaders unpack the data, trends and outlook from the Flex Futures 2026 Report. Closes with networking drinks and the FWA Awards Gala.
Thu 6 August · Day 02
The workspace tour
A curated bus tour of Sydney's leading coworking and flexible workspace sites. Behind-the-scenes access to design decisions, operational models, technology integrations and community strategies. (Day 2 is an optional A$55 add-on.)
What to expect
Two days you won't forget
International keynotes
Global perspectives on the future of flexible workspace and the built environment.
Masterclass breakouts
Hands-on sessions led by industry experts on operations, growth, technology and design.
Networking
Structured and organic networking with 300+ operators, suppliers and industry leaders across two days.
FWA Awards Gala
Celebrate the best in Australian flexible workspace at our annual black-tie awards dinner.
FWACON '26 · 5–6 August 2026 · Sydney
Secure your spot
Member tickets from A$525. Group rates from A$450 per person. Early bird pricing closes 30 June 2026.
Agenda
Conference schedule
Day 1 is a full conference program at Sydney CBD. Day 2 takes the learning on the road with a guided workspace tour. Full agenda updates monthly until the conference.
- 8:00 AM
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Arrive, collect your badge and connect with fellow delegates.
- 9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Address
Jessie Glew & Kate Dezarnaulds, Co-Chairs FWA
- 9:30 AM
Opening Keynote
KEYNOTEInternational keynote speaker — to be announced.
- 10:30 AM
Morning Tea & Networking
- 11:00 AM
Panel: The State of Flex in Australia
Industry leaders discuss the data, trends and outlook from the Flex Futures 2026 Report.
- 12:00 PM
Breakout Masterclasses — Session 1
Choose from 3 parallel sessions on operations, growth and technology.
- 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
- 2:00 PM
Afternoon Keynote
KEYNOTESpeaker to be announced.
- 3:00 PM
Breakout Masterclasses — Session 2
Choose from 3 parallel sessions on design, community and finance.
- 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea
- 4:30 PM
Closing Panel: What's Next for Flex
A forward-looking conversation on the year ahead.
- 5:15 PM
Day 1 Close & Networking Drinks
Informal drinks and networking to close the day.
- 7:00 PM
FWA Awards Gala Dinner
GALABlack-tie dinner celebrating excellence in Australian flexible workspace.
Speakers
Learn from the industry's leaders
Confirmed speakers below. Full lineup announced June 2026.
Tracey Spicer AM
Keynote · Award-Winning Author, Journalist & Broadcaster
Jo Henderson
National Director, Research, Colliers
Cameron Williams
Managing Director, Australia Office Leasing, Colliers
Natalie Slessor
Executive Managing Director, CBRE
Letitia Hope
Head of Property Experience, ISPT
Stephen Nicol
Head of Leasing, The GPT Group
Eyal Lasker
Co-Founder & CEO, Flexspace.AI
James Brouard
Co-Founder, Hamlet
Steven O'Brien
Regional Director, IWG
Debra Fallon
Director, Workspace365
John Preece
Co-CEO, Hub Australia
Robert How
Country Director, Australia, The Executive Centre
Kate Hasbani
Head of Country, Australia, WeWork
Jamie Vine
Chairman, Liberty Flexible Workspace
Andrew Rothstadt
CEO, Clarence Professional Group
Barry Hickman
Director, collective_100
Ophelie Cutier
CEO, Spacecubed
Krystle Sulway-Johansson
Head of Flex Workspace, GPT Space & Co
Alexandra Brownlee
Speaker
Bradley Delamare
Speaker
Cassandra Kavanaugh
Speaker
Harry Kempler
Speaker
Jared Keen
Speaker
Tobi Skovron
Founder, Cubes.Co
Tashi Dorjee
Speaker
Tickets
Secure your spot
Early bird pricing available until 30 June 2026. FWA members save $200 per ticket. Group rates available for teams of 3+.
- Full 2-day conference access
- All keynotes & panels
- Choice of breakout masterclasses
- Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea
- Networking drinks (Day 1)
- Conference materials & resources
- Full 2-day conference access
- All keynotes & panels
- Choice of breakout masterclasses
- Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea
- Networking drinks (Day 1)
- Conference materials & resources
Not a member yet?
Save $200 on tickets — and 20% off your first year of membership
Join FWA before you register to unlock the member ticket price plus a year of industry benefits.
Bringing the team?
Group rates from A$450 per person for FWA members (3+ attendees from the same company) or A$675 per person standard.
Register your groupDay 2 bus tour add-on · A$55
Add the Guided Workspace Bus Tour to your registration — a curated tour of Sydney's standout flexible workspaces with exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Get in quick — only 40 places available and they sell out fast.
Venue
Held in beautiful Sydney, Australia
FWACON '26 is hosted at GPT Space & Co Darling Park — a premium flexible workspace in the heart of Sydney CBD, with easy access for interstate and international attendees.
- GPT Space & Co Darling Park
201 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW, Australia - 5 – 6 August 2026
- 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM (Day 1 Conference) · 7:00 PM (Awards Gala)
Speak at FWACON '26
Share what you know with the industry
FWACON '26 is built on practical expertise. We're looking for operators, researchers, technology leaders and industry experts to lead masterclass breakouts, panel discussions and keynote presentations.
What we're looking for
- • Practical, hands-on sessions over theoretical talks
- • Speakers with operational experience or recognised research
- • Topics across operations, technology, finance, design, community, sustainability and policy
- • Diverse perspectives — regional, national and international
Lineup finalised June 2026.
Sponsorship opportunities
Put your business in front of Australia's flexible workspace industry
FWACON '26 sponsorship gives you direct access to 300+ workspace operators, suppliers and decision-makers across two days. Packages range from foundational to principal — designed to fit any budget and any objective.
Supported by
Conference sponsors
The National Conference is made possible by the support of our sponsors.
Want to sponsor FWACON '26? View sponsorship tiers →
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