Yesterday, nti’s Linda Broughton was invited to speak at the inaugural Going Solo conference in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Linda took part in a panel discussion with Pistachio Consulting’s Laura Fitton and Stephanie Troeth, focussing on going Solo in a Networked World and notably her experiences in establishing a coworking space here in Leeds.

By all accounts, Linda’s contribution generated a lot of interest and questions from Going Solo attendees and I’m sure we’ll hear more about her impressions, right here.

In the meantime, conference organiser Stephanie Booth, has rounded up coverage of the conference for those who couldn’t make it to Lausanne, including streaming video of various panel sessions and keynotes; notes from Jaap Stronks and Suw Charman (including a transcript of Linda’s panel) as well as the official photo gallery.

Well done Linda -  and congratulations on joining Twitter!

Update: Some photos of Linda in action on Flickr!

Springwise recently ran an article - More work spaces for parents - covering the development of coworking spaces that include childcare.

New York’s TwoRooms and San Francisco’s Cubes & Crayons both offer care for pre-school kids, randing from a few months  to five years old. Alongside workspaces are playrooms and activities for children.

Cubes & Crayons goes a step further in encouraging the cohesion of its community, be asking parents to volunteer several hours each month, depending on how many hours they’re using the facilities; a wonderful way of deepening bonds between coworking colleaugues! I wonder when we’ll need a creche here at Metspace…

Find out more at Springwise…