

Portsmouth Freelancers Meet
Portsmouth Freelancers Meet – casual networking + monthly talks for creatives, freelancers and small business owners
Calling all web developers, designers, filmmakers, photographers, artists, writers, entrepreneurs – and anyone doing their own thing in the creative or digital world.
PFMeet is a free networking group that’s been running since 2010, meeting every 2nd Thursday of the month. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to chat with like-minded folks, make new connections, and feel part of the creative community in Portsmouth.
🗓️ When: Every 2nd Thursday of the month
📍 Where: The Sir Loin of Beef, Highland Road – in the function room with access to a small outdoor patio.
This month’s talk - "How Freelancers Can Compete with Multinational Corporations"
Talk by Jonny Gilbey - Marketing Specialist
'Multinational Corporations are... big. The majority of the planet recognise their names; but what do the staff there actually do?'
In this talk you will get an insight into the layout of a multinational corporation and the many ways in which you can outperform them
What to expect:
18:30 - After work mingle
A chance to catch up after work with a drink and chat to fellow freelancers before the main event.19:15 - Short talk
Quick intros from the PFMeet organisers followed by a 10-15 minute talk from our guest speaker.19:30 - 21:00 - Casual Networking
Chat with fellow attendees! A mix of friendly creatives and business owners, and have some fun contributing to our post-it wall!A safe, inclusive space (LGBTQ+ friendly 🏳️🌈)
Please note: The pub doesn’t serve food, but you’re welcome to bring your own or order delivery. We also provide a few snacks!
It’s free to attend, but space is limited – make sure to register first.
Got questions? Just drop me a message on Insta or email [email protected] - hope to see you there!
Parking: Not gonna lie, bit of a nightmare around there due to permit zones. Nearest parking is a 10 minute walk (by Coffee Cup Eastney), but there are good pubic transport links and a bus stop outside.
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