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SUMMIT
The Summit is the main part of Global Freelancers Festival. More than 100 Guest of Honors will take part of this Summit, who spoke and supported our previous monthly meetups. It’s comprehensive celebration of the freelancing community, 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 explore cutting-edge solutions at the expo, and connect with industry experts at the summit. The festival culminates in an award function, honoring those who have made significant contributions to the freelancing world. This event is designed to inspire, educate, and elevate the freelancing community to new heights.
Event agenda
Sequence of events
Morning Sessions
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Inauguration Ceremony
Chief Guest Address by Sivarajah Ramanatha Mission Director of StartupTN
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Start With Why? by Ratheesh Krishnan / Rats, Director, SPI Edge
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
Mindset Shift: The First Step From Freelancer to Entrepreneur by Dharaneetharan , Founder, SocialEagle
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
Sales! Sales! Sales! by Vikram Pandit, Sales Coach
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Panel Discussion: From Freelancer to Startup - Challenges & Opportunities
Panelists:
Divya Raviraj - Founder “Your Daily Therapist “ ,EQ Leadership Coach
Thangavel Puhal - CEO @DigiNadu
Dr. Hemamalini Rajinikanth - CEO – Dr. Aesthetix International Cosmetic Clinic & FIA Academy
Ashish Agarwal - Senior VP HDFC Bank
Epaphra - Founder - Townscholar & story telling
Stallin Suriya - LinkedIn Growth Manager.
12:10 PM – 12:30 PM
Networking That Actually Works by Harish, Founder, Become
Afternoon Sessions
02:00 PM – 02:20 PM
Authority Building - Doing It the Right Way by Keenet Alphy, Founder, GOAT Media
02:20 PM – 02:35 PM
Become the Only Choice by Agnel John, Founder, Error Makes Clever
02:35 PM – 02:55 PM
Scaling by Working ON the Business, Not In It by Radha Rengachari, Founder, Spikra
02:55 PM – 03:00 PM
Why Can’t You? by Athvik, Founder, ZozoConnect
03:00 PM – 03:50 PM
Awards Ceremony - Special Guest Address by Mohan K Founder, IppoPay
03:50 PM – 04:00 PM
Vote of Thanks & National Anthem
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Gala Dinner & After Party
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.
Our Speakers
Divya Raviraj
EQ Leadership Coach
M.L Stallin Suriya
LinkedIn Growth Manager
Dharaneetharan G D
Founder Social Eagle & 21 DC Community
Agnel John
Founder & CEO Error Makes Clever
Radha Malini Rengachari
CEO at SPIKRA
Thangavel Puhal
CEO of DigiNadu
Dr. Hemamalini Rajinikanth
CEO – Dr. Aesthetix International Cosmetic Clinic
Epaphra T
Founder - TownScholar & Story Telling
Ratheesh krishnan
Director at SPI Group
Vikram Pandit
Business Growth & Leadership Coach
Kennet Alphy
CEO, Co Founder The GOAT Media
Harish Venkatesh
Founder & CEO - Become
Athvik Amith Kumar
Founder at ZOZOconnect
Jaya Shakthi Kannan
Founder - CDIX Innovations
Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Our Partners
Startup Ecosystem Partner
Community Partner
Radio Partner
Banking Partner
Digital Network Partner
Cross-border payments partner
Previous GFF2025 Highlights
Get your tickets
Silver Pass
Entry to Summit
Free Entry to Expo
Access to Pre-Summit Webinar
Giveaways
Lunch & Refreshments
Matchmaking - Only participation
Gold Pass
Entry to Summit
Free Entry to Expo
Access to Pre-Summit Webinar
Giveaways
Lunch & Refreshments
Matchmaking - Hiring Eligibility
Employer Badge (I'm here to recruit)
Reserved Seating
20% Offer in Astravue
1 Month Entry to CFC Event
1 Month CFC Premium Group - Free Access
“Reclaim Your Life” Book Written by the author Mr. Dharaneetharan (Worth ₹500)
Platinum Pass
VIP Entry to Summit
Free Entry to Expo
Exclusive Access to Pre-Summit Webinar
Curated Giveaways
Special Buffet Lunch with Guest of Honors
Matchmaking Access with Hiring Eligibility
Employer Badge – “I’m Here to Recruit”
Reserved Front Row Seating
30% Offer on Astravue (Worth ₹3,500)
Next 3 Months Entry to CFC Events (Worth ₹3,000)
3-Month CFC Premium Group Access (Worth ₹1,500)
1 Hour Podcast Recording at The Podly Studio (Worth ₹2,500)
Exclusive WhatsApp Group Invitation
Direct Networking with Speakers & Special Guests
Social Media Poster Mention
Gala Dinner & After-Party Networking (Worth ₹3,500)
“Reclaim Your Life” Book Written by the author Mr. Dharaneetharan (Worth ₹500)
ZoZo Connect Smart Card (Worth ₹1,000)
Videos from events
Review from Chennai Freelancers Summit 2023
Suresh Sambandam -Freelancers Summit - 2023
Previous Year
Freelancers Summit - 2023
Sivarajah Ramanathan -Freelancers Special Edition - 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Venue: IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
Date: 28th February 2026
Timing: 8 AM to 6 PM
Platinum Pass: Reserved front-row seating with Guests of Honour.
Gold Pass: Reserved seating.
Silver Pass: Seating will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
At this point, we don’t offer refunds. However, you can transfer your pass to a friend.
For Information: Kishali@ 9363634134
For Directions: Aravintha @ 8870788712
For Registration: Anu @ 9363635135
Email: hello@makerstribe.in
It’s an event celebrating freelancing and entrepreneurship. The festival consists of a Summit, Expo, Workshops, and Awards. This is the largest gathering of aiming 10,000+ Freelancers, Solopreneurs, and Startup founders.
The Summit is the main event of the Global Freelancers Festival. It features expert speakers, panel discussions, an award ceremony, and much more. With 1200+ participants and over 100 prominent Guests of Honour, it’s the largest networking event of its kind.
By Air: Chennai International/Domestic Airport is 8 miles away, approximately a 30-minute drive.
By Train: The venue is just opposite to Thiruvanmiyur Railway Station.
By Bus: The nearest bus stop is Tidal Park.
For Direction, please contact Aravintha @ 8870788712
The event is open for Anyone. But Freelancers, Solopreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Tech enthusiasts, and Startup founders will found this most useful.
Yes, parking is available.
We collect requirements from Gold & Platinum Pass holders and share them with participants registered for the Summit & Expo. If someone is interested, we’ll arrange a meeting between you and the potential prospects at a designated time during the festival.
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee a 100% suitable match. You are responsible for conducting your own background verification. We do not charge any fees from either party upon successful recruitment. All hiring decisions and liabilities remain solely your responsibility.
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Contact @ 9363634134