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Coworking in Africa facts and figures (2016)

Vanessa Sans
Vanessa Sans

Presentation about the growth of Coworking in Africa and disclosure of the most recent data given at Coworking Africa Meetup 2016 in Cape Town

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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 2013 (Est. Deskmag) 20172015 (Est. Social Workplace) 350 250 200 150 100 50 20 0 300 400 450 500
COWORKING IN AFRICA ISNT 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 Isnt 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 Town www.coworkingafrica.com

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Coworking in Africa facts and figures (2016)

  • 1. Coworking on the African continent: Disclosure of most recent data Vanessa Sans - Coworking Europe I @EuropeCoworking I @sansvanessa
  • 2. THE GROWTH OF COWORKING WORLDWIDE
  • 3. AFRICA READY FOR A COWORKING BOOM 2013 (Est. Deskmag) 20172015 (Est. Social Workplace) 350 250 200 150 100 50 20 0 300 400 450 500
  • 4. COWORKING IN AFRICA ISNT 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 Isnt a Tech Hub a specialized Coworking space?
  • 5. EGYPT AND SOUTH AFRICA ARE LEADING THE COWORKING WAVE
  • 6. 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
  • 7. 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
  • 8. THANK YOU ! Coworking Africa 2016 Meetup 5th Feb - Cape Town www.coworkingafrica.com