Global Freelancers Festival 2026

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Summit | EXPO | Workshops | Awards

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Global Freelancers Festival

The Global Freelancers Festival is a comprehensive celebration of the freelancing and startup communities, bringing together professionals from across the globe. The event features a blend of insightful discussions, practical learning sessions, and recognition of outstanding talent. Attendees can participate in engaging workshops, explore cutting-edge solutions at the expo, and connect with industry
experts at the summit. This event is designed to inspire, educate, & elevate to
new heights.

GFF2026 is India’s flagship event for freelancers and early-stage founders, featuring a summit, expo, workshops, and awards. With 7500+ participants expected, the festival creates unmatched visibility and engagement for brands targeting the new-age independent workforce.

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Highlights of the event

Summit

Experts Talks | Panel Discussion | Award Ceremony

EXPO 2026

250+ Stalls Freelancers and Startups

Workshops

Power Packed Workshop in 3 Tracks for Beginners, Intermediates and Experts

Awards

25+ Categories of recognizing talents

Guests of Honour

100+ Great minds of our nation and our previous speakers

Suresh Sambandam -Freelancers Summit - 2023

Previous Year
Freelancers Summit - 2023

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Sivarajah Ramanathan -Freelancers Special Edition - 2023

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Chief Guest

Sivarajah Ramanathan

Mission Director @ Startup TN

As the Chief Guest of the Global Freelancer Festival

With over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and ecosystem building, and as the leader of Tamil Nadu’s official startup nodal agency, his insights on innovation, policy, and startup growth will be truly inspiring for freelancers and founders alike.

Get ready to be inspired by insights that connect freelancing, innovation, and growth.

Special Guest

Mohan Karuppaiah

Founder and CEO of IppoPay

IppoPay empowers over 5 lakh merchants across Tamil Nadu and plays a significant role in expanding UPI adoption at the grassroots level. Beyond payments, the company provides credit support to underserved merchants in the retail and MSME segment. Till date, IppoPay has disbursed over ₹200 crore in loans to small merchants, enabling working capital access and business growth.