11th October 2025 (Sat) • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

FREELANCE IS
THE FUTURE

Building Sustainable Growth for Freelancers

Join the most influential ASEAN freelance summit focused on sustainable growth – empowering solo founders and freelancers to pioneer purpose-driven businesses across Southeast Asia.

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About TFA Summit

Why Attend the TFA Summit 2025?

The Freelancers Academy presents our annual summit, bringing together the brightest minds in the freelance ecosystem to explore how sustainability practices can create lasting success in your freelance career.

Strategic Networking

Connect with like-minded freelancers and potential clients through our exclusive curated networking sessions designed to foster meaningful relationships.

Actionable Insights

Gain practical knowledge and strategies from industry experts that you can implement immediately to create a more sustainable freelance business.

Future-Proof Skills

Learn how to adapt your freelance business to the changing market landscape and build resilience through sustainable practices.

What to Expect?

Whether it’s your first TFA Summit or a return visit, you’ll enjoy, learn, and connect with new freelancer friends. TFA Summit 2025 is a community-led event uniting solo founders, freelancers, and professionals to promote learning, collaboration, and networking in a welcoming atmosphere.

Reserve Now

Secure your spot at our TFA Summit 2025, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn, network, and engage with the community!

Meet Your Speakers

Get ready to meet our inspiring, expert speakers ready to share their knowledge and insights with you at our TFA Summit 2025!

Be A Micro Sponsor

Contribute in the freelance community with purpose. Your help ensures TFA Summit 2025 remains accessible for everyone.

Specialized Business Tracks

Choose Your Path to Sustainable Success

Our summit features four specialized business tracks focusing on the core departments of business. Participants can select two business tracks to attend during the curated discussion sessions.

People & Partnerships

Building sustainable relationships with clients and collaborators. Learn how to create long-term partnerships that grow with your business.

✅ Client retention
✅ Building your freelance team
✅ Ethical collaboration

Money Management

Creating financial stability and growth in your freelance business through sustainable financial practices and smart investments.

✅ Sustainable pricing models
✅ Long-term financial planning
✅ Diversifying income streams

Brand & Visibility

Building a sustainable brand and marketing strategy that attracts the right clients and creates lasting impact in your niche.

✅ Content marketing that lasts
✅ Ethical client acquisition
✅ Building your personal brand

Systems & Operations

Streamlining your freelance operations for efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability in a changing market.

✅ Sustainable workflows
✅ Tools for long-term success
✅ Scaling your business

Featured Speakers

Learn From Industry Leaders

Our keynote speakers bring years of experience and insights on building sustainable freelance businessess in today’s evolving market.

Dr Norsaidatul Akmar Mazelan

Storytelling Techniques For Sustainable Projects

Dr Norsaidatul Akmar Mazelan is a prominent figure in Malaysia’s sustainability and business management field.

She is the CEO of Think Plus Group of Companies, which focuses on human resource consultancy, talent management, manpower recruitment, skills and competency development, project implementation and international trade.

Key Takeaways:

  • Humanize sustainability by highlighting real-life challenges and choices.
  • Structured impact
    using a narrative arc (challenge → choice → transformation)
  • Using visual and multimedia tools ensure accessibility, relevance, and stronger resonance across different communities.

Vanee Sivasamy

A Freelancer’s Path To ESG Impact

Vanee is a Freelance Energy and Sustainability Consultant.

Her journey to becoming a freelancer was absolutely unplanned.

She was an Upstream Drilling Advisor working with Chevron in Thailand with 17 years of experience and the move back to Malaysia led her to doing a Masters in Renewable Energy.

With this new found knowledge and drive to create a greener and more sustainable planet for her children, she started her journey as an energy consultant which has led her to now becoming an expert in ESG and Sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Importance of pursuing your dreams
  • Build and use your network to grow
  • Importance of delivering quality work
  • Be brave in taking new challenges
Event Schedule

One Day of Inspiration & Learning

Join us for an action-packed schedule designed to transform your freelance business with sustainable practices.

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Welcome Refreshments

Get your badge, enjoy some morning refreshments, and start networking with fellow freelancers

Networking
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome Speech & Ice Breaker

Opening speech by host & the Co-Founders, AJ & Renee to kickstart the summit.

Opening
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Opening Keynote: Dr Norsaidatul Akmar Mazelan​

Storytelling for sustainable projects typically aims to inspire, educate, and equip audiences with the tools to communicate sustainability in a way that drives real impact.

Keynote
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Share Takeaways

To give attendees some head space to share their takeaways from opening keynote.

Sharing
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Curated Discussions

Attendees to move to their first choice business track (money management, people & partnerships, brand & visibility, or systems & operations)

Interactive
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
1-hour Lunch Break

Attendees can continue building connections over delicious lunch.

Break
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Keynote: Vanee Sivasamy​

Tips in changing your career from being in the corporate world to becoming a self-driven freelancer.

Keynote
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Share Takeaways

To give attendees some head space to share their takeaways from opening keynote.

Sharing
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Curated Discussions

Attendees to move to their second choice business track (money management, people & partnerships, brand & visibility, or systems & operations)

Interactive
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Light Refreshments Break

Attendees can continue building connections over light afternoon refreshments.

Break
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sponsors Highlight & Lucky Draws

Hear more about our partners & sponsors. Spin the wheel for lucky draws.

Interactive
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing Session & Next Steps

Reflect on keytakeaways and commit to implementing sustainable practices in your business.

Closing
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Join us on 11th October 2025 for TFA Summit 2025!

Get ready for a day packed with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and all things freelance. Whether you’re a seasoned solopreneur, a budding freelancer, or simply curious about the world of freelance, this summit is for you. Grab your tickets now and be a part of the vibrant freelance community in Kuala Lumpur!

There are two types of tickets available.

Regular Ticket

RM30 per person

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we’re thrilled to offer a limited number of Regular Tickets at a significantly discounted price! This affordable option gives you full access to all sessions, networking events, refreshments and lunch. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and connect.

What you’ll receive:

✅ Regular ticket
✅ Welcome bundle
✅ Lunch & refreshments
✅ Participation in 2 curated discussion business tracks of your choice
✅ Certificate of participation

Event Support Ticket

RM250 per person

Want to show your extra support for TFA Summit 2025 and help us make this event even better? Purchase an Event Support Ticket! This ticket is priced at the actual cost of attending and includes all the benefits of a Regular Ticket, plus the satisfaction of knowing you’ve directly contributed to the success of TFA Summit 2025. Your contribution helps us keep ticket prices affordable for everyone and ensures a high-quality event experience.

What you’ll receive:

✅ Welcome bundle
✅ Lunch & refreshments
✅ Participation in 2 curated discussion business tracks of your choice
✅ Certificate of appreciation

Success Stories

What Past Attendees Say

Hear from freelancers who have attended our previous TFA Summits.

I look forward to future events like this. Thank you AJ & Renee for doing this and it’s amazing to see how far you guys have come. It’s really something to be proud of and you guys did an amazing job! ❤️
Nurul Mimsy
Attended TFA Summit 2022 in Singapore
Vivian Tan
Though I am not a freelancer yet nor do I own any business, this summit gives me a head start to what is like in the freelancing world. Hence this summit helps me to be more prepared in the journey.
Wanyi
I am at the ideation stage, and this summit helped to give me more ideas and courage to try my own thing instead of sticking with corporate. Some good theory and practical advice to consider from the speakers.
Fadeelah
I liked hearing from people's experiences, which gives me hope, having the chance to network, and learning about writing blogs.

94%

attendees reported increased income within 6 months.

87%

found valuable business partnerships at the summit

78%

implemented practices shared by the industry leaders 

98%

would recommend the summit to other freelancers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is The Freelancers Academy (TFA)?

A safe and conducive space to elevate your freelance profession via mentorship, networking and collaborating with fellow freelancers.

In summary, Freelance Is The Future 2025 summit highlights the potential and future in the freelance space.

The Freelance Is The Future 2025 summit will take place at ReSkills.

🗓 11 October 2025
🕙 10am to 5pm
📍 ReSkills, Kuala Lumpur

How to get to ReSkills? Click here

Aspiring freelancers, seasoned freelancers, solopreneurs, self-employed, home based business, business owners and hirers.

Great space to learn from other successes and failures. An opportunity to networking and collaborate with other businesses. Learn how to pitch your business to potential clients and investors.

Absolutely! The Freelance Is The Future 2025 summit is brimming with networking opportunities you won’t want to overlook. This year, our networking segment is curated with business tracks you can choose from. The possibilities for connecting with like-minded peers and future partners at the Freelance Is The Future 2025 summit are plentiful!

Once the ticket is purchased there won’t be a refund.

Yes, you can still attend the event if you’re late but you might miss out some segments.

Our Partners & Sponsors

Click on each partner or sponsor’s image to learn more about their work.

Event Partner
Programme ESG Consultant
Media Partner
Facilitation Partner
Training Partner
Micro Sponsor
Micro Sponsor
Micro Sponsor
Brand Sponsor
Lucky Draw Sponsor
Participating Vendor
Participating Vendor

ReSkills is a subscription-based global online learning platform giving users access to unlimited top-quality daily live learning classes, videos, talks, conferences, and materials with globally accredited micro-certification, focusing on Personal GrowthDigital & Tech and Business Entrepreneurship learning.

https://reskills.com/

Nerv Global Sdn Bhd is a forward-thinking training and development provider committed to building a sustainable future for the workforce. We specialize in reskilling, upskilling, and career preparation programs designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s job market. Our vision – To be a trusted partner in workforce transformation by creating pathways to meaningful and future-ready employment and sustainable growth by embracing ESG for employers, employees and partners.

https://nervglobal.com/

Orbitheart Studios is a boutique creative agency based in Singapore, dedicated to helping small businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs build meaningful brands through the power of graphic design and visual storytelling. We specialize in crafting strong brand identities—starting with impactful logo design—and expanding into cohesive visuals across social media, marketing collateral, and digital content.

At Orbitheart Studios, we believe every brand has a unique voice and story. Our design approach is personal, collaborative, and strategy-driven—ensuring our clients not only look good, but connect deeply with their audiences. From one-off projects to long-term partnerships, we’re here to elevate your presence and grow your brand with purpose.

Let’s co-create something that truly reflects your mission.

https://www.orbitheartstudios.com/

AlignLabStudio is a consulting and facilitation practice grounded in Organisational Development and the belief that lasting change begins with meaningful dialogue. We partner with organisations and mission-driven teams to co-create cultures of trust, clarity, and purpose — one conversation at a time.

Our work blends change management, curriculum design, Appreciative Inquiry, the LUMA System of Human-Centred Design, and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to unlock insights, shift behaviours, and align people with strategy. Every engagement is human-centred, strengths-based, and designed for real-world impact.

Whether supporting SMEs, nonprofits, or community-led initiatives, we design experiences that are both strategic and soulful — helping teams reconnect to what matters, lead with empathy, and grow with integrity. Because when people feel seen and supported, transformation becomes not just possible — but lasting.

https://alignlabstudio.com/

Strategic communication coaching for bilingual professionals and leaders.

Wacana Works helps professionals speak with clarity, confidence, and credibility in both English and Malay.

We specialise in helping professionals overcome public speaking anxiety, craft compelling and audience-focused messages, and build executive presence that feels natural and persuasive.
 
Our approach is designed to help individuals speak with intent and influence not just fluency, whether they’re in the boardroom, on stage, or in front of a camera.

Rooted in the word wacana, which reflects discourse and dialogue, our work goes beyond presentation skills. We believe communication is core to leadership.
 
At Wacana Works, we don’t just develop better speakers, we build confident communicators who lead with their voice.
 

The Hybrid Wellness is a Singapore-based practice that blends manual therapy and movement science to support pain relief, posture correction, and long-term recovery. We work with a diverse range of clients—including athletes, students, gym enthusiasts, desk-bound professionals, and individuals managing chronic pain or movement limitations.

Our core services focus on Restore, Rehab, and Recovery—using manual therapy techniques and corrective exercises tailored to your body’s unique needs.

Founded by a certified manual therapist and personal trainer, The Hybrid Wellness believes healing begins with understanding.

We Listen to the Body—so you can move and live with ease.

https://www.instagram.com/thehybridwellness/

MB Therapy Services is a counseling and training practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families in their mental wellness journey.
 
Founded by Madinah Begum, a certified counselor and parenting coach, we specialize in areas such as burnout, parenting, special needs support, trauma, and life transitions.

In addition to one-on-one and family therapy, we provide engaging and practical trainings for schools, workplaces, and community groups — helping people build emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and stronger self-awareness.

Our work is rooted in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and deep listening. Whether you’re a freelancer managing stress, a parent seeking guidance, or an organization looking to support your team’s mental well-being, we’re here to help.

Follow us on Instagram @flourishwithmadinah or visit www.mbtherapyservices.com to learn more.

Together, let’s build a life where you can flourish — authentically and meaningfully.
 
SG 60: Voices from the Heart is a ground-up initiative celebrating Singapore’s diverse spirit through the power of storytelling.
 
We aim to feature 60 speakers and beyond, amplifying voices from all walks of life — entrepreneurs, educators, community leaders, and everyday individuals.
 
Each speaker shares a personal journey of resilience, identity, and hope, creating meaningful connections and sparking reflection.
 
Our live storytelling sessions go beyond inspiration — they build empathy, unity, and a sense of belonging.
 
With Volume 1 launching 20 voices, this is just the beginning. Join us to listen, connect, and be part of Singapore’s evolving story.
 
https://www.instagram.com/sg60voicesfromtheheart/

The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd is a creativity- & theatre-based leadership communication corporate training firm. Since 2011, the firm has been working with leaders & professionals; guiding them to speak, lead and innovate with impact. The Speaking Factory uses experiential & transformational training approaches, specifically: acting & theatre improvisational principles, to make training fun, engaging yet practical to the real world.

https://www.thespeakingfactory.com/

Evas Educations Sdn Bhd is a leading HRDC training provider and image consultancy firm dedicated to empowering individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations with soft skills and professional development.
 
Founded by TEDx speaker Evas Khoo, the company is among only 4 in Malaysia certified to offer the prestigious UK ILM Recognised ‘Advanced Programme in Personal Colour Consulting’, elevating personal branding standards nationwide and enabling business owners to offer 4 and 12 seasonal colour consultations to clients.

With a team of 15 and over 120 years of combined experience, Evas Educations delivers dynamic programs in corporate grooming, effective communication, digital marketing, presentation skills and more. The unique blend of interactive workshops, gamification, and assessments ensures engaging and practical learning for freelancers, business owners, and corporate teams alike.

Trusted by over 120 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, Evas Educations excels in fostering confidence, professionalism, and effective workplace communication. Whether you’re a freelancer building your brand or a corporate leader enhancing team performance, Evas Educations provides the skills to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
 
https://evaseducations.com/

The Virtual Connexion matches high-quality and vetted freelancers or remote employees with companies seeking reliable, results-driven talent, whether for short-term projects or long-term roles.

Since 2011, we’ve helped businesses thrive by connecting them with exceptional freelance and permanent professionals who are more than just a fit on paper, they’re aligned with your goals, values, and ways of working.

At The Virtual Connexion, we don’t just fill vacancies. We build meaningful partnerships. Our process goes beyond resume-matching.. we take the time to understand your needs, your team dynamics, and your company culture. With a rigorous vetting process and a sharp eye for potential, we deliver candidates who are ready to make a real impact from day one.

Because at TVC, it’s not just about staffing. It’s about setting you up for long-term success, one perfect match at a time.

https://thevirtualconnexion.com/

Griffy is a Digital Business Card Platform service provider for teams and individuals aiming for a better and sustainable future. Thousand of companies trust Griffy.
 
We are a one-stop end-to-end solutions for custom smart devices and digital card solutions.
 
All orders are process, produce, packed and ship directly from Griffy Technology HQ. We maintain the highest possible of quality assurance for all custom products and digital services.
 
Never leave our customer and client hanging in the midst. We provide a detail 1-to-1 online or physical training sessions on technical know how and guidance.
 
Assign with our dedicated Customer Relation centre to consistently communicate with our customer and client for support assistance.