Coworking Canada
About US
First established in 2012 to support local coworking operators, Coworking Canada now serves the larger coworking movement.
Coworking Canada is a non-profit organization, providing guidance, programming, resources and support for all collaborative organizations and co-operative communities, who are working together to make work – and the world – a better place.
At the annual Coworking Canada Unconference we invite the world to join us as we share coworking ideas and resources from coast to coast to coast.
This annual event is produced by Ashley Proctor and the Creative Blueprint team, and it’s a unique opportunity to gather together, to explore collaborative intersections, opportunities, and the complexity of an evolving movement. It’s also where we meet other coworking peers, partners, and community organizers.
As an organization;
We value community and collaboration over competition,
We recognize all the work done before and for us across the lands colonially known as ‘Canada’, particularly the essential work and knowledge shared by Indigenous Peoples,
We believe in creating opportunities to share the collective knowledge and experiences we all have,
We strive to achieve the global core values of coworking, and to improve Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in the coworking movement,
We believe in a Just Recovery for All,
We believe the experience of ‘collaboration’ and ‘work’ can and should be better for everyone, and
Collectively, we are shaping the way we work in Canada.
Upcoming events
Coworking Canada Unconference 2023
October 10-12, 2023
Location: Calgary, AB
As remote work becomes more mainstream, the coworking industry has become more essential than ever before.
The knowledge, experience, and expertise we’ve built within the Canadian coworking movement over the past 20 years is now leading and shaping the way we work around the world.
We return to our in-person format for the 9th annual Canadian Unconference, where we’ll gather to spark new ideas and learn from each other, as well as international industry experts. Together we will share resources, provide guidance, and help you to create effective strategies for navigating partnerships, strategic alliances, and the new work landscape.
After hearing from a fantastic lineup of keynote speakers, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own Coworking Canada Unconference experience. Choose the group discussions that are most relevant to your organization, so you can participate in the most impactful sessions.
We wrap up the third and final day of the Unconference with tours of local coworking, creative, and collaborative spaces.
All are welcome! You do not need to be a member of the Coworking Canada collective to attend. We are also offering an online edition in 2023 for those who are not gathering in person on Treaty Seven territory (Calgary, AB).
If you’re interested in coworking, collaborative spaces, creative and cultural spaces, collaborating, strengthening your community, mutual aid, communal care, this new work landscape, entrepreneurship hybrid work, supporting local businesses, making meaningful human connections, and shaping the future of work – please join us at the Coworking Canada Unconference!
ALL ARE WELCOME
2023 UNCONFERENCE & RETREAT TICKETS
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Unconference agenda
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STAY TUNED FOR COWORKING CANADA SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAY 1: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
DAY 2: WORKSHOPS & UNCONFERENCE SESSIONS
DAY 3: CITY & SPACE TOURS
SOCIAL: Dinners & Events (Optional)
RETREAT: Leadership Retreat in Banff, AB. Oct. 13-14 (Optional)
Unconference
Sessions & Workshops
- Creative, Cultural & Collaborative Spaces
- Strategic Alliances and Placemaking Partnerships
- Educational Institutions & Economic Development
- Collaborative Technology and Timesavers
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
- Hybrid, Asynchronous, and Decentralized Work Solutions
- Mental Health Support for Remote Workers
- Community Land Trusts and other Co-operative models
- Strength in Numbers: Unions, Alliances, and Collectives
- Building Vibrant and Sustainable Communities
- Creative Solutions for vacant Retail & Office Space
- Ethical Enterprises and Partnerships
- The many futures of work
- And anything on your mind…
2023 TICKETS COMING SOON
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Coworking IDEA Project.
Sponsors & Partners
It takes a dedicated team of value-aligned sponsors, partners, collaborators & volunteers to keep the coworking movement and its collectives thriving. Thank you for all the work you do to support Coworking in Canada ♥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to be ‘Canadian’ to participate in the Unconference? Is this event only for members?
A: No – all are welcome!
This event is produced for an international audience, and we expect attendees to join us from across Turtle Island, the lands colonially known as ‘Canada’, and The United States, The United Kingdom, Europe, and many other places around the world. We aim to learn together and from each other.
Q: Where is the event taking place?
A: The Coworking Canada Unconference will be held online and in person in 2023.
The Unconference takes place in Calgary, AB and the Leadership Retreat takes place in Banff, AB. More details to come soon!
Q: When is the event taking place?
A: The Coworking Canada Unconference will be held October 10-12 2023, and the Leadership Retreat will take place October 13-14 2023.
Q: Where do I get tickets?
A: TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON
Q: Will the event be recorded?
A: Yes. You will have the option to attend the event in person, online, or both. The online event takes place 2 weeks following the Unconference event. Some Unconference Sessions will not be recorded as they will be private discussions, available only to in-person attendees.
Q: Who produces this event?
A: For the past 9 years the Canadian Coworking Unconference has been produced by Ashley Proctor and the Creative Blueprint team, in collaboration with the regional coworking alliances.
Q: I may require accommodations to participate in this event effectively. Can you assist?
A: Absolutely. We want this event to be accessible for everyone.
When you register, let us know how we can best support your Unconference experience.
Q: Is there a Code of Conduct?
A: Yes. You can find it HERE
Do you still have questions?
Please contact us – we’d be happy to help.
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