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International Freelancer Day 2024 Recap

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Michelle Baltrusitis
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October 22, 2024
International Freelancer Day 2024

This year, Fiverr’s International Freelancer Day embraced the theme “A World of Human Talent,” focusing on the human expertise driving innovation and success across the platform. Anchoring the day was a two-hour virtual summit, though freelancers were celebrated with a series of engagements including a handful of in-person events. Clients were also encouraged to recognize their freelancers with personalized thank-you messages, fostering better connections and appreciation. Learn more about the full day here.

The virtual summit featured insights from industry leaders and Fiverr executives, including CEO Micha Kaufman. "Humans Are Our Business: Freelance Leaders on the Future of the Industry," covered topics like the role of human talent in a tech-driven world, taking the plunge to full-time freelancing, and building long-term client relationships.

“The event celebrated human talent and creativity in a world that often seems obsessed with machines and robots. Even when the speakers did talk about AI, they emphasized that, at the end of the day, it’s still us humans who are driving the freelance economy. It was so refreshing to attend an event that gave the focus back to us and our unique, creative human intelligence.” 

- Vicky Sidler, Fiverr freelancer & summit attendee

Missed the event? You can still explore the key takeaways in our detailed recap (written by a Fiverr freelancer and summit attendee!) here and watch the full replay on-demand at connect.fiverr.com. The celebration featured several other activations: 

  • Selfie Generator: Freelancers had the opportunity to create personalized filters that showcased their freelance identity, with a chance to appear in Fiverr ads.
  • Freelancer Healthcare Access: U.S.-based freelancers can now access affordable healthcare through Fiverr's partnership with Aetna CVS Health.
  • Google Workspace Discount: Freelancers received an exclusive 50% discount on Google Workspace.

Here’s to freelancers—the cornerstone of our platform—whose talent and dedication drive Fiverr’s ongoing success. Happy International Freelancer Day!

Michelle Baltrusitis
Michelle Baltrusitis leads Community and Social Impact at Fiverr, building initiatives that drive economic opportunity, freelancer wellbeing, and nonprofit impact.
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