event - 29-30 APRIL 2026

AI for Freelance Business

Join us on April 29–30, 2026 for a hands-on, two-day event designed to help freelancers harness AI to grow and automate their businesses.

When

29-30 April 2026
Where

online |
Freelance Business Community
Time

15:00 - 17:30 CET |
14:00 - 16:30 GMT |
10:00 - 12:30 AM NYC

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Boost Your Solo Business with Smart Automation

Programme

Day 1 - Wednesday, 29 April

15:00 – 15:15 CET / 14:00 - 14:15 GMT / 9:00 - 9:15 AM NYC

Welcome

Elina Jutelyte, Founder, Freelance Business

15:15 – 15:30 CET /
14:15 - 14:30 GMT /
9:15 - 9:30 AM NYC

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥 (interview)

Eryn Peters, co-creator of AI Maturity Model

In this interview, Eryn explores how AI is reshaping freelancing, pushing the shift from traditional service work toward scalable, productised models. She shares why the future belongs to freelancers who build and license AI-powered solutions, rather than simply selling time.

The conversation highlights which niches are best positioned to evolve, how freelancers can stand out as AI commoditises services, and what it takes to build an AI-enabled business from scratch today.

15:30 – 16:15 CET /
14:30 - 15:15 GMT /
9:30 - 10:15 AM NYC

The AI Ladder: from first steps to full transformation

Nelly Yusupova, Techspeak, Fractional CTO and CPO

Many founders and business owners either get stuck at the bottom, overwhelmed by AI hype, or rush straight to the top, only to stumble without the right fundamentals.

The ones who succeed climb strategically, step by step, based on their needs and the problems they aim to solve.

In this hands-on LIVE masterclass, Nelly Usupova, founder of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs, will guide you through the AI Ladder Framework, a practical roadmap for adopting AI with focus and precision.

Whether you’re just exploring or already testing AI tools, this session will show you how to use AI intentionally to drive measurable results.

Key Takeaways:

The 5 rungs of the AI Ladder and how to move from experimentation to full adoption
How to spot high-impact, low-risk entry points for AI in your business
Strategies to build a culture of continuous learning so your can climb confidently.

16:15 - 17:15 CET / 15:15 - 16:15 GMT /
10:15 - 11:15 AM NYC

Show and Tell

Freelancers showcase their automation workflows

17:15 -17:30 CET /
16:15 - 16:30 GMT /
11:15 - 11:30 AM NYC

Closing

Elina Jutelyte, Founder, Freelance Business Community and Academy

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Day 2 - Thursday, 30 April

15:00 – 16:30 CET /
14:00 - 15:30 GMT /
9:00 - 10:30 AM NYC

WORKSHOP:
Setting up your Self-improving AI assistant

Frederik Daneels, Founder, Beyond Freelancing

Most freelancers spend 40% of their time on emails, admin, proposals, and marketing: work that doesn’t pay. This hands-on workshop shows how to reclaim that time using AI and automation.

Since 2011, Frederik has been helping freelancers optimise pricing, streamline operations, and leverage AI automation. He builds and runs his own AI agents and automated systems daily, so everything he teaches comes from real-world practice, not theory. In his workshops, Frederik goes beyond basic prompting, you’ll learn how to integrate AI into your business effectively and start treating AI as a true business partner.

16:30 - 17:00 CET /
15:30 - 16:00 GMT /
10:30 - 11:00 AM NYC

QA and Closing

Elina Jutelyte, Founder, Freelance Business

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About Speakers

Nelly Yusupova

Co-founder and CTO of Wellbeing and creator of TechSpeak

Nelly is the co-founder and CTO of Wellbeing, Inc., a mental health and wellbeing software platform. She created TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs, a self-paced bootcamp, and a 10-week tech accelerator that helps startup founders scale their businesses.

With over 20 years of experience driving technical excellence, Nelly is a sought-after fractional CTO and startup advisor. She mentors for organizations including Techstars, Founder Institute, StartOut, WEVE Acceleration, and DigitalUndivided, and has been recognized by Fast Company and Wall Street Journal as a transformative woman in tech.
A veteran of the online women’s movement since 1997, Nelly is also a frequent speaker at industry events such as GSV Bootcamp, TechDay, WeWork Labs, and Women’s Venture Summit, and has been featured in INC Magazine, NBC Today Show, Fast Company, and more.
Frederik Daneels

Freelance Consultant and Founder of Beyond Freelancing

Since 2011, Frederik has been helping freelancers optimise pricing, streamline operations, and leverage AI automation. He builds and runs his own AI agents and automated systems daily, so everything he teaches comes from real-world practice, not theory. In his workshops, Frederik goes beyond basic prompting. You’ll learn how to integrate AI into your business effectively and start treating AI as a true business partner.
Eryn Peters

Co-creator of AI Maturity Index

Eryn is a future of work evangelist, retired digital nomad, marketplace expert, and scale-up builder. She is the Co-founder and CEO of the AI Maturity Index and founder of Startup Consortium. Before founding the AI Maturity Index, she scaled two unicorns in the tech talent industry. Her work in freelance and platform economies has impacted over 4.5 million workers in 190+ countries. She's been named as a Top Woman Leader in Saas and 2024 ISG Digital Innovator. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and on global stages from London to Riyadh.

Who shold join?

You run a solo business

Whether you call yourself a freelancer, a consultant, a fractional or solo business owner - this Forum is for you.
You use AI, but feel like you want to know more

Where do you stand on the AI adoption curve? Either way, come learn how to apply AI in practice
Connect with like-minded profs

Freelance Business Community platform is the place for attendees to connect
Want to create your first (or not first) AI automation

...for your own business, or for your customers.

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