Description
Free Spirits LIVE is a one-day conference exploring how to grow your visibility, influence and impact as an independent professional.
If you’re self-employed and in the business of developing people, you already know building a business takes more than expertise. It takes courage, clarity and the confidence to put your voice out there, share your thinking and be seen for the value you bring. This conference is for people like you, people who want to step forward, contribute more visibly and leverage speaking opportunities to grow their business.
Join us on Thursday 1 October 2026 for a fresh mix of talks, practical skills labs, discussion panels and rapid-fire speed sessions, all designed to help you strengthen your thought leadership, presence and professional reach.
But don’t think you can just sit back and be talked at… Free Spirits LIVE! isn’t a passive webinar.
It’s real-time conversation, hands-on learning and honest reflection with people who understand freelance life. And with built-in space to breathe, you can drop into a sponsor surgery, connect in the breaks or recharge in the quiet zone whenever you need it.
And this conference goes way beyond the day itself. Our Slack-based Conference Village opens two weeks ahead of the event, with resources shared every day, speaker insights and early connections to help you build momentum before (and after) the big day.
If you’re ready to take control of your future and find your voice, grab your ticket today.
This conference is for anybody in the business of developing people: trainers, coaches, facilitators, designers, consultants. Whatever your role, whatever your industry, whatever your specialism – this conference is designed for you.
Note: we’re working on putting the full list of talks, sessions and speakers together – follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date.
Meet the speakers
Meet the moderators and hosts
Meet the sponsors
Select each logo to find out more about our sponsors.
If you would like to sponsor this event, please get in touch with Kim Ellis.
Official media partners
By attending this conference, you’ll gain CPD points and receive a certificate of attendance.
FAQ’s
If you can’t find an answer to your question, email hello@ldfreespirits.com
Nope – and that’s very much on purpose. We want people to be fully present, have open conversations, and know it’s a safe space. No recordings. No AI notetakers. Just real-time, real talk.
The whole day will take place on Zoom. You’ll get the full joining details and links once you’ve purchased your ticket and in the lead-up to the event.
It’s totally up to you! You can come for the full day or just pop in for the sessions that speak to you. No pressure.
You’ll get access to both keynote talks, main conference talks, breakout rooms, and speed sessions — plus panel discussions, sponsor surgeries and skills labs.
You can create your own agenda based on what you’ll find most useful.
Just log in to the website and the discount will be automatically applied when you come back to this page.
Yes! Most sessions are interactive or include space for questions, and the breakout rooms are designed for proper two-way conversation. You can also apply to deliver a 5-minute speed session or join a discussion panel (more info to come on those bits).
Yes…but spaces are limited! We have two sponsorship packages available: Get Seen and Get Involved.
Get Seen gives your brand visibility through shout-outs, social posts and presence on the event page. Get Involved takes it up a notch with just four exclusive spots — including your own live Sponsor Surgery session where you can chat directly with attendees, share what you do, and build real connections.
Please email kim@ldfreespirits.com for more info.
We’ll only use your data in line with our privacy policy and to manage your involvement with Free Spirits LIVE!
When you register, you’ll also have the option to subscribe to our mailing list. It’s a good idea to say yes — we’ll be sending important conference updates only to people who are both registered and subscribed, including speaker announcements, session details, resources, info on the Conference Village and how to join on the day.
Sign up to the mailing list here to make sure you’re getting the full experience.
Come for the learning. Stay for the people.
