Celebrate International Coworking Day with Purpose
Any independent worker, freelancer, or small business owner will tell you: coworking fuels business growth and innovation. While coworking day may seem like a recent trend, its roots run deep. In fact, the spirit of what we now celebrate as International Coworking Day dates back to 1995, when Berlin engineers created the first “hackerspace.”
Fast forward to August 9, 2005—the first official coworking center in America opened, giving us the date we now mark as International Coworking Day. Founded by Brad Neuberg, this first space has since inspired a thriving global movement.
Coworking took off because it answers a simple human need: connection. Working solo can become isolating. In contrast, international coworker day celebrates the conversations, community, and collaboration that make coworking so powerful.
Ways to Celebrate National Co Working Day
So how will you participate in International Coworking Day 2023 or the next big celebration? Here are a few meaningful ways to join in:
Spread the Word
If you’re a coworking enthusiast, you’re well-positioned to inform and educate others on the benefits of coworking. If you know other independent workers, invite them for a coworking day at Werkstatt360 so they can see and experience for themselves what makes your workplace so special. Chances are, there will be some celebrations happening on the day, so there’s no better time to drop by and get acquainted.
Host a Workshop
Workshops are a perfect fit for coworking day. Offer to teach something you know, or invite a guest speaker. This supports community, connection, and builds what many call a learning culture—a core part of what makes coworking spaces thrive.
Entrepreneurship is a learning culture, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate.
Tell Your Story
Do you have an inspiring coworking experience to share? Write a blog, make a video, or create content around your story to mark the day and talk about how coworking has made a difference in your life or business success. Think about the relationships you’ve built, the wins along the way, and how your coworking center makes it all possible.
Visit Other Coworking Centers
We think Werkstatt360 is pretty awesome, and we know you do too, but why not get a group together and take a little city tour of other coworking facilities in the area? Chances are there will be celebrations happening everywhere and many connections to be made. And isn’t that the spice of coworking life? Get out there and represent!
Embracing the power and legacy of coworking is what August 9 is all about. Let’s celebrate International Coworking Day together!
