📅 Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟 Entry: Free
☕ Perks: Free Coffee & water Included

Freelancer Café is a relaxed and high-value meetup for freelancers, aspiring founders, and independent professionals who want to grow their network, learn from real experiences, and exchange practical ideas.

Whether you’re just starting your freelance journey or already working with clients, this evening is designed to help you connect with the right people and gain insights you can actually use in Germany.

No formal conference vibe — just meaningful conversations, practical learning, and strong networking over coffee.

What to Expect

• Meet fellow freelancers, consultants, and founders
• Short expert talks with practical insights
• Interactive discussions and networking
• Opportunity to pitch your idea and receive feedback
• A supportive community of professionals building independently in Germany

Moderator

Sharique Javaid
CEO – Expat Launch Germany GmbH
Event Host & Moderator

Sharique works closely with freelancers, startups, and expats building businesses in Germany and regularly hosts networking events and knowledge sessions for the international professional community.

Guest Speakers

1) Ola van Dunen

Freelancer & Independent Consultant

Ola is a Germany-born freelancer working with large corporate clients as an external contractor as well as smaller SME projects.

In his talk, he will share practical insights from his freelancing journey:

• How to find clients in Germany
• Working with corporate vs SME clients
• Managing projects independently
• Navigating German bureaucracy as a freelancer
• Practical advice for aspiring founders

This session will be especially valuable for professionals planning to start freelancing or build independent consulting careers in Germany.

2) Neha Vithaldas

Brand Strategy Consultant

Neha works with founders and growing businesses to build clear, strong, and market-ready brands.

In her talk, she will discuss:

• Building a strong brand foundation
• Positioning your services clearly
• Communicating your value effectively
• Avoiding common branding mistakes freelancers make
• Turning expertise into a credible market presence

A must-attend session for freelancers who want to stand out and grow sustainably.

Event Schedule

6:30 – 7:00 PM
Networking over coffee ☕

7:00 – 7:15 PM
Talk by Ola van Dunen

7:15 – 7:30 PM
Talk by Neha Vithaldas

7:30 – 7:45 PM
Networking Break

7:45 – 8:20 PM
Group Discussions & Interactive Activities

8:20 – 8:40 PM
1-Minute Idea Pitches by Attendees
Live feedback from speakers & panel

8:40 – 9:00 PM
Open Q&A with Sharique and Guest Experts
Coffee & informal conversations

9:00 PM
Event Close

Who Should Attend

• Freelancers
• Aspiring founders
• Consultants
• Creatives & independent professionals
• Anyone exploring self-employment in Germany

Why Attend

• Meet like-minded professionals
• Learn from real freelancing journeys
• Get practical advice for the German market
• Share your ideas and get expert feedback
• Build meaningful connections

Free entry. Free coffee. Real conversations.

Join us and be part of a growing freelancer community in Berlin.

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