Value proposition

#EFWeek 2023 - 16 - 20 October

The European Freelancers Week or #EFWeek, is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and empowering freelancers across Europe. This week-long initiative brings together independent professionals, entrepreneurs, and creative minds from various industries to share knowledge, network, and advocate for the freelance community.

HOWEVER... we’ve identified a pivot in the industry and are, in our eighth year, following a new structure in 2023.

The objective of #EFWeek 2023 is to shed light on the enormous value freelancers bring to the European economy and society, to share and exchange ideas, experiences, and skills regarding how best to make political and structural change locally based on the principles of the #EFWeek Manifesto.

To achieve our goals, the #EFWeek aims to organise a series of owned events and workshops. These gatherings are designed to inspire action, raise awareness, and guide freelancers on navigating the challenges they face. The workshops are earmarked to cover topics like advocacy, building networks, understanding regulations, and financial planning.

Through these events, the #EFWeek plans to create a platform where freelancers can find support, connect with like-minded individuals, and strengthen their collective voice.

The #EFWeek's evolution from a celebratory event to a focus on policy is driven by the realisation that hard times are coming – for some of us they are already here – and that the freelance community needs to be prepared. We understand that without a unified voice, their needs would go unheard, leading to missed opportunities for progress.