Coworking on the African continent: Disclosure of most recent data
Vanessa Sans - Coworking Europe I @EuropeCoworking I @sansvanessa
THE GROWTH OF COWORKING WORLDWIDE
AFRICA READY FOR A COWORKING BOOM
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COWORKING IN AFRICA ISN’T JUST ABOUT TECH HUBS
200 tech hubs are operating in Africa according to the World Bank
About 200 coworking and tech hubs spaces are operating in Africa according the Social Workplace research
Isn’t a Tech Hub a specialized Coworking
space?
EGYPT AND SOUTH AFRICA ARE LEADING THE COWORKING WAVE
WHY COWORKING IS RISING AFRICA ?
➔ Coworking has become the bedrock of local ecosystems comprised of entrepreneurs shaping the future of modern, digital friendly, tech-savvy economies
➔ 1 billion people in Africa spread across 54 different countries
➔ 75 % of the population is under 25➔ A lot of potential for a rapid growth in industry
WHO WE ARE
More than 400 space operators meet up once a year at Coworking Europe.
CONFERENCE AIMS➔ Increase entrepreneurship ecosystem => Fostering
knowledge sharing and collaboration between spaces
➔ Link between coworking communities on the continent
➔ Help operators managers to improve business performance and community building
➔ Support the development of coworking awareness➔ Show where the industry is heading next
CONFERENCE ADVANTAGES
➔ Allowing spaces to speak with one voice towards local institutions
➔ Getting more visibility for sponsors➔ Find out how to face specific issues➔ Coworkers mobility ➔ Partnerships➔ Learn and get inspired to new ideas
THANK YOU !Coworking Africa 2016 Meetup
5th Feb - Cape Townwww.coworkingafrica.com
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