Freelance Unlocked
The conference for freelancers & solopreneurs
Colosseum, Berlin · June 11–12, 2026
Two days that are worth it
Freelance Unlocked is Europe's leading conference for ambitious freelancers and the only place where you learn more in two days than you would in a year on your own. Over two days, 1,000+ freelancers and 50+ of the best industry voices gather to exchange ideas, learn new strategies, and level up every aspect of independent work — sales, marketing, personal growth, business systems, legal, tax and mental health.Voices of Freelance Unlocked
Cathi Bruns
Freelance writer and publicist
Benno Grunewald
Expert on False Self-Employment
Ralph Günther
Founder and CEO of exali
Christian Moldenhauer
Gründer & CEO von Expertpowerhouse
Bao Hanh Nguyen
KI & Design Thinking Coach
Wilfried Oellers
Member of the German Bundestag (CDU/CSU)
Jessica Ortner
CEMEA Contracting Director bei Hays
Marcel Pesch
Founder of academy4.ai
Lena Pieper
Co-founder of UPYU
Victoria Ringleb
Managing Director of the Alliance of German Designers (AGD)
Sandra Stein
Member of the German Bundestag (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen)
Andreas Steinle
CEO & Founder Zukunftsinstitut Workshop
Lilian Tschan
State Secretary in the Federal Ministry
Holger Volland
CEO von brand eins
Sara Weber
Journalistin und Bestsellerautorin
Jon Younger
HR Tech Thought Leader
Darinka Burovska
Business Coach
Judith Böhlert
Freelance Fullstack Engineer
Miguel Drescher
Banker at ING Germany
Maruan Faraj
Finally Freelancing
Dirk Franzke
Co-Founder of Expert Progress
Sandra Franzke
Co-Founder of Expert Progress
Oliver Gehrmann
Web Developer
Robert Gollwitzer
Specialist lawyer for employment law
Joachim Groth
Chairman of the Board at IT Project Cooperative eG
Marco Janck
Gründer von SUMAGO
Sherin Kharabish
Director of Strategic Marketing at freelancermap
Yannick Krohn
Founder of Goodlance
Sandra Löhning
exali
Thomas Maas
Managing Director of freelancermap
Thomas Marbella
OneCode
Alessandro Pedori
AI/NLP Engineer
Zsike Peter
Founder of Vampire Digital & Thinkbait
Jan Schlie
VP of AI Jimdo
Daniel Schöttler
Business Banking Sales at ING Germany
Lars Siegert
Founder of German Business Buddy
Hubert Staudt
Ex-CEO top itservices
Hannah Trute
Co-founder of Gründer Studios
Christine Vallaure
Gründerin von Moonlearning
Dorothea Winter
Philosopher and author
Kevin Arenja
Event strategy for companies and brands
Ricardo Brito
Solopreneur coach and business strategist
Lucas Chevillard
Freelancer Email Marketing & CRM Strategy
Marc Clemens
Founder and CEO of 9am
Vanessa D'Souza
Learning Experience Designer, Facilitator
Lukas Fehling
Founder & Co-Host of the Freelancer Podcast
Clemens Glade
Systemic Communication Consultant
Manuel Großmann
Senior Principal Designer at Taxfix
Björn Hagemann
Founder & Mentor
Daniel Herken
Software developer
Sophia Herrmann
Freelance Consultant
Nicoline Huizinga
Human Design Business Strategist
Christian Hunt
Founder of Human Risk Limited
Elina Jutelyte
Gründerin der Freelance Business Community
Roland König
Software Engineer & Trainer
Julien Look
Founder & CTO
Philipp Löffler
IT Interim Manager
Manuel Meurer
Founder & CEO at Uplink
Caroline Pollklaesener
Freelance Project Management
Magda Sokolovic
Founder and Webflow Developer
Tomas Stiller
Co-founder of airdys
Lena Symanzik
Product Manager at freelancermap
Sophie Vaessen
Founder and Breathwork Coach
Fabian Werkmeister
Data Engineering Consultant
Eileen Liebig
Rednerin für Mut, Vereinbarkeit & Wertschätzung
Our Schedule
Two days of practical talks, workshops, and conversations for independent professionals. Filter by day and language to find the sessions you do not want to miss.
Our venue
130 years of history. Two days of future.
Colosseum Berlin
Schönhauser Allee 123, 10437 Berlin
Embracing the historic horse-drawn railway halls, which have stood for 130 years, rises the magnificent cinema complex of Colosseum Berlin Event GmbH. This unique event space blends the historic brickwork with modern flair.
More infoVoices from the Community
Take a look at what went down at Freelance Unlocked 2025 — two days packed with inspiring talks, meaningful connections, and a whole lot of freelancer energy.
Supported by the Best in the Industry
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Get your ticket
Secure Your Seat at Freelance Unlocked 2026 in Berlin
EARLYBIRD
TICKET
June 11–12, 2026
Get the special early bird offer to secure your two-day access.
- Full access to all tracks on both days
- Coffee, snacks & drinks included
- Access to all session recordings after the conference
- Hands-on workshops & interactive sessions
REGULAR
TICKET
June 11–12, 2026
Even at the regular price, an unbeatable offer for all freelancers who want to grow and connect.
- Full access to all tracks on both days
- Coffee, snacks & drinks included
- Access to all session recordings after the conference
- Hands-on workshops & interactive sessions
LATE BIRD
TICKET
June 11–12, 2026
The final freelancer ticket tier for full access to Freelance Unlocked 2026.
- Full access to all tracks on both days
- Coffee, snacks & drinks included
- Access to all session recordings after the conference
- Hands-on workshops & interactive sessions
PRESALE
TICKET
11–12 June, 2026
Secure your two-day, full-access ticket before everyone else and get the special presale deal.
- Full access to all tracks on both days
- Coffee, snacks & drinks included
- Special company badge
- Access to all session recordings after the conference
- Hands-on workshops & interactive sessions
Only 5 presale tickets available at this price.
REGULAR
TICKET
11–12 June, 2026
This ticket gives you two-day full access to all tracks and a special company badge. Coffee, breakfast and drinks are included.
- Full access to all tracks on both days
- Coffee, snacks & drinks included
- Special company badge
- Access to all session recordings after the conference
- Hands-on workshops & interactive sessions
The minds behind Freelance Unlocked
Freelance Unlocked is a collaboration between three organizations committed to supporting the independent professional community.
Thomas Maas
freelancermap is the leading comfort platform that has successfully brought freelancers and companies together since 2005.
Visit websiteManuel Meurer
Uplink is the network for IT freelancers, offering its members an active online community, fair project placements, and many other services.
Visit websiteMarc Clemens
9am is a global freelance OS platform that simplifies collaboration between freelancers and organisations.
Visit websiteFrequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Freelance Unlocked 2026
Freelance Unlocked is the leading conference for freelancers and solopreneurs in Europe. It's two days of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and networking with like-minded professionals in Berlin.
Freelance Unlocked 2026 takes place on June 11–12, 2026 at the Colosseum Berlin in Prenzlauer Berg.
Whether you're just starting out as a freelancer or you've been self-employed for years — if you want to grow your business, expand your network, and learn from the best, this conference is for you.
Your ticket gives you full access to all talks and workshops across both days. Coffee, breakfast, and drinks are included.
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to someone else. Just use the ticket transfer feature in your account.
Yes! We offer company tickets at a special rate. Check out the company ticket options in the tickets section above.
Most talks will be in English, but some sessions may be in German. The language will be indicated in the schedule once it's published.
Our call for speakers for 2026 has already closed. Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to be notified when the next call opens.
Yes, we are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Our full code of conduct will be published on the website before the event.
We'd love to hear from you! Visit our partners page to learn more about partnership opportunities and get in touch.
Have another question?
Reach out to us, we are happy to help you.