Eat, meet, repeat: Join our lunch hangout for creative freelancers
Calling all early-career freelancers on the US East Coast – yes, you can sit with us. Pull up a chair and join our virtual creative hangout this May! Make new connections, swap ideas and get inspired at a laid‑back, lunchtime networking event designed for creative freelancers with 0 to 5 years of experience.
This isn’t your typical networking session. We’re banishing sad desk lunches and replacing them with a fun, casual space to meet fellow creative freelancers, share your experiences and learn from peers who are navigating the early stages of their careers just like you.
Event details
- Date: Thursday, May 13, 2026
- Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm (ET)
- Where: Online (Zoom)
🚨 Spots are limited so don’t wait to apply! Applications close on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11.59pm ET.
What to expect
Peer‑to‑peer breakouts. You’ll connect with other early-career freelancers in small groups. Introduce yourself, talk about your work and swap tips on freelancing – finding clients, creative tools, day rates.
Or not. Talking about your favourite podcast or coffee spot, or introducing us to your pet? That’s also totally welcome, too.
Who can apply?
To apply you need to be:
- A freelancer
- An early-career creative (0 to 5 years’ experience)
- Based on the East Coast
- Aged 18 and over
You could be any creative discipline; a designer, illustrator, writer, photographer, animator or anything in between. No matter your niche, this is a chance to meet folks on similar paths and grow together.
How to apply
1. Sign in or create a free account
2. Head to the sidebar on this page to apply for this event
FAQs
How do we select attendees for our URL Networking events?
Because demand is high, spots are allocated by a lottery system.
Those invited to attend will receive an email at least a week before the event to confirm their place. If you don’t get a spot this time, we’d love for you to apply again next time. Just let us know on the form that you’ve applied before, and we’ll be sure to prioritise your application.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out and we’ll be sure to do what we can to help. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to see you – whether this time or at a future event!