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
Silke Becker
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
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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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.