Speakers

Entrepreneur by nature. I studied Business Administration and Management at the UCM and did an MBA at IE Business School, taking also different Masters and Courses in Marketing, Digital Communication and graphic and web design. My professional experience has been developed in different areas and departments from small to large companies in various sectors, such as Publicis, Caixabank or Grupo 7 Viajes. This has provided me with a global vision and knowledge of business to leap into entrepreneurship, where I first developed an advertising agency, setting up at the same time different businesses, ecommerce and technology, focusing since 2009 on what First workplaces is today.

Promoter of the philosophy and the industry of coworking in Spain.
Founder of the coworking space search engine CoworkingSpain.es and organizer of the Spanish Coworking Conference CwSC

I'm Marc Navarro, coworking consultant. I help companies to create more productive work environments that improve the life and performance of people at a professional level. All with the objective that they obtain the best possible results. I have specialized in the design and execution of new coworking spaces, advising its promoters from the first phase of incubation of the project to the distribution of the space to maximize the facilities.

I am also speaker, content curator and I write about coworking, for companies and organizations of the sector. I have worked as a space director and responsible for strategy in spaces such as Utopicus and CREC Coworking. I am the content director of the CoworkingSpain Conference, content curator in the Coworking Unconference Asia and Advisor of the Latam Coworking Summit.

Manager of Coworking Working Space in Alcobendas, one of the first Coworking spaces in Spain. Production Manager of the Coworking Spain Conference (CWSC) since 2014. Director of marketing, communication and space broker at CoworkingSpain.es. With more than 10 years of experience in event organization and specialized in the coworking world.

Liz Elam is internationally recognized as a trailblazer in the coworking movement, seamlessly blending collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to excellence. A natural entrepreneur, Liz founded Link Coworking in Austin, Texas, in 2010. Over nearly a decade, she expanded it to three locations, establishing it as the fourth-largest coworking brand in Austin before its notable sale in 2019. This landmark achievement made her the first woman globally to successfully exit a coworking brand.

In 2011, Liz further cemented her influence on the industry by founding the Global Coworking Unconference Community (GCUC), now the world’s largest coworking conference. Under her leadership, GCUC has grown into a global hub for the workspace industry, with events across the U.S., South America, China, Canada, the UK, Australia, and beyond. It has become a platform where coworking operators, designers, and industry leaders come together to share insights, innovations, and best practices.

Liz’s forward-thinking approach extends beyond coworking. Recently earning a graduate certificate in foresight from the University of Houston, she deepened her understanding of forecasting methodologies, further fueling her passion for shaping better societal outcomes. Her expertise positions her as a sought-after consultant and speaker on the future of work and workplace trends.

In 2023, Liz partnered with Derek Lutz to launch Bottle Rocket Search, the first headhunting firm dedicated exclusively to the coworking and flexible workspace industry. This new venture reflects her ongoing commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the industry. Liz also shares her insights and expertise through the GCUC Podcast, released bi-weekly, where she dives into the latest coworking trends and interviews industry leaders.

As a passionate advocate for sound business practices and innovation in the coworking industry, Liz consistently challenges operators and workspace brands to reimagine their potential. Her mission to combat the loneliness epidemic through coworking and community-building resonates deeply with both operators and members, solidifying her role as a key architect of the hospitality-focused workspace of the future.