FAQ for Visitors
What is coworking?
Coworking is about collaborating with the people around you, whether or not they’re in the same field or
company. The aim is to provide a professional and social network without depending on a specific employer or
company, and gaining more tools for flexibility and creative output. In short—it’s the new way to work.
How much does it cost to participate in the festival?
It is free of charge to try out the spaces! This also applies to most events that are
listed in
our schedule, if not you see a hint.
Which Coworking Spaces are participating in the Coworking Festival?
Our homepage has a list with photos and links to each of the spaces that are participating.
Do I need to register somewhere?
You don't need to register to visit the Coworking Festival. Some spaces will require a
registration for trial days or certain events. Details can be found on the space profile on this website.
FAQ for Coworking Spaces
I want to take part with my Coworking Space, how can I register?
A registration is no longer possible. If you want to register for the next festival, get
in touch with us.
What do I need to do at a minimum to participate in the festival with my space?
Register your space and offer at least one open house day for visitors to get to know your space. Ideally, you
can open your space for the entire week.
What happens after I have registered my space?
After you have registered your space, it will be listed on our website and you will be invited to the festival
Slack channel.
Then, we will ask you for more details about your space to fill out your space profile on the website and to use
as material to introduce your space through our channels.
As the festival approaches, we will ask you to inform us about your events so we can share them in our calendar
and on our social media channels.
My coworking space is hosting an event for the festival, how can I share it?
We would be happy to share your event in our event calendar and on our social media channels. To do so,
please register your event with this form.
The requirement is that you have registered your space for the festival.
What are the benefits of participating?
- Your own space profile on the Coworking Festival website, including a link and a list of your events.
(Example profile from 2023)
- PAID Social media exposure on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook through the promotion of your space and
events.
- Possible access to the public sector.
- Press kit.
- Networking opportunities to increase your reach and professional coworking network.
Can you elaborate more on the idea and aim of the festival?
The Coworking Festival is a co-created one week long event that aims to raise the profile of coworking spaces
in Germany, attracting new
members and fostering collaboration among them. It promotes the benefits of coworking, such as professional
environments,
community, and work place autonomy. The festival's theme, "Work Renaissance: Shaping the Future
Together," emphasizes the current transformation of work and the power of coworking to shape it. By promoting
local
events and spaces,
the festival seeks to inspire, connect, and support coworking operators and their communities. Ultimately, it
aims to strengthen the coworking sector by raising its public visibility.
You can find a detailed description of the festival concept here.