Free Spirits LIVE! is a virtual conference created by freelancers, for freelancers in Learning and Development.

It’s a space where self-employed professionals come together for real conversations, fresh ideas, and proper connection — with no AI note-takers, no recordings, and no waffle.

Each event celebrates the power of freelancing and the people behind it — the doers, the dreamers, and the difference-makers. Expect sessions that spark thinking, challenge norms, and leave you fired up to take your business further. From practical takeaways to moments of pure inspiration, every part of Free Spirits LIVE is shaped around what freelancers in L&D really need: honest insight, shared experience, and a reminder that you’re not on this journey alone.

After our 2025 conference, attendees described it as “energising,” “refreshingly real,” and “the best virtual event I’ve ever been part of.” Many said they left with new ideas, new connections, and a renewed sense of confidence in what it means to run a freelance business that truly works for them.

In 2026, we’re bringing you two Free Spirits LIVE! conferences — one in Spring and one in Autumn. Here’s what’s coming up:

Spring (4 March): We’re celebrating the power of freelancers, with Liggy Webb leading us in an empowering opening keynote — Strive: The Engine of Human Potential. Earlybird tickets go on sale 1 December.

Autumn (1 October): We’ll be turning that power outward, exploring how to grow your influence and impact through thought leadership — whether that’s speaking, blogging, podcasting, or mastering the art of networking. Tickets go on sale during the Spring conference.