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 — 100+ 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, panel discussions and industry conversations at Sydney CBD. Leaders unpack the data, trends and outlook shaping Australian flexible workspace, before the day closes with networking drinks.
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 100+ operators, suppliers and industry leaders across two days.
Workspace bus tour
A curated Day 2 tour of Sydney's leading flexible workspaces with behind-the-scenes access.
FWACON '26 · 5–6 August 2026 · Sydney
Secure your spot
Member tickets from A$525. Group rates from A$450 per person.
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.
- 7:30 AM
Senior Leaders & Founders Round Table
A closed-door round table hosted by Hector Kolonas, Co-founder of Syncaroo and curator of This Week in Coworking, bringing together flexible workspace operators for an open, practical discussion shaped by attendees' own questions and topics. Attendees will be asked to submit a question or topic they'd like Hector to address ahead of the session.
- 8:00 AM
Registration Opens
Arrive, collect your badge and connect with fellow delegates.
- 8:45 AM
Open Conference & Welcome
Acknowledgement of Country.
- 8:50 AM
A National Market Update
Jo Henderson & Cameron Williams, Colliers
Jo Henderson, National Director, Research, in conversation with Cameron Williams, Managing Director Australia Office Leasing.
- 9:35 AM
In Conversation with Hector Kolonas
Hector Kolonas, Co-Founder, Syncaroo
On technology, AI and the future of flexible work.
- 10:20 AM
Keynote: Man-Made AI & What Comes Next
KEYNOTETracey Spicer AM
The award-winning journalist and author on the hidden biases in AI systems and how organisations can harness AI for positive impact.
- 11:05 AM
Morning Tea & Networking
- 11:40 AM
Breakout 1 — Tech Tribes, Beauty Suites & Ecommerce Warehouses: What is The Power of Going Niche?
BREAKOUTBradley Delamare (Tank Stream), Jared Keen (Salon Lane), Harry Kempler (Clik Collective) · Moderator: Ophelie Cutier (Spacecubed)
Concurrent breakout — choose one of three (11:40 AM–12:20 PM). Four operators who built deeply differentiated models share what happens when you stop trying to be everything to everyone — and why niche positioning drives stronger community, retention and growth than a generalist approach.
- 11:40 AM
Breakout 2 — Video & YouTube: Gold Nuggets from the Gurus
BREAKOUTTobi Skovron (Cubes.Co), Tashi Dorjee (JLL) · Moderator: Krystle Sulway-Johansson (GPT Space&Co)
Concurrent breakout — choose one of three (11:40 AM–12:20 PM). Two industry practitioners who've built audiences and businesses through video content share what they've learned, what works on YouTube for workspace and small business, how to start without a big budget, and where the real value lies.
- 11:40 AM
Breakout 3 — USPs: Do You Actually Know What Yours Is?
BREAKOUTAndrew Rothstadt (CPO Group), Cassandra Kavanaugh (Rethink Your Workspace) · Host: Barry Hickman (Collective 100)
Concurrent breakout — choose one of three (11:40 AM–12:20 PM). Most operators think they know their point of difference, but can they say it in one sentence? A session that challenges operators to get honest about what genuinely sets them apart, and how to build sales and marketing around it rather than generic flex-speak.
- 12:25 PM
Panel: Landlords & Flex — Risky Tenant or Essential Amenity?
Host: Natalie Slessor, CBRE
Leading property voices explore how coworking is being incorporated into assets. Panellists: Letitia Hope (ISPT), Stephen Nicol (The GPT Group), Alexandra Brownlee (Dexus).
- 1:10 PM
Lunch & Networking
- 2:20 PM
Panel: Will This Industry Die Without Data?
Eyal Lasker (Flexspace.AI), Jim Groves (Rubberdesk), Sam Hagler (SharedSpace) · Moderator: Kate Dezanauld
The state of industry data and what operators need to make better decisions.
- 3:05 PM
The Conversion Rate Problem
Host: Dan Hastings, Christies Spaces
Why most enquiries don't become members — sales funnel data, follow-up, pricing clarity and what actually closes a deal. Panellist: Debra Fallon (Workspace365).
- 3:50 PM
In Conversation: Experience Speaks
Moderator: John Preece, Hub Australia
Australia's most experienced operators get candid on the challenges, wins and where the industry is heading. Speakers: Robert How (The Executive Centre), Kate Hasbani (WeWork), Jamie Vine (Liberty Flexible Workspace).
- 4:50 PM
Thank You & Close
- 5:00 PM
Networking Drinks
Informal drinks and networking to close the day.
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
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
Dexus
Bradley Delamare
Tank Stream
Cassandra Kavanaugh
Rethink Your Workspace
Harry Kempler
Clik Collective
Jared Keen
Salon Lane
Tobi Skovron
Founder, Cubes.Co
Tashi Dorjee
JLL
Tickets
Secure your spot
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
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Day 1 Conference) · 9:15 AM – 3:00 PM (Day 2 Workspace Tour)
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 100+ workspace operators, suppliers and decision-makers across two days. Packages range from foundational to principal — designed to fit any budget and any objective.
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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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