How to find, attract & retain freelancers.
The freelance landscape has shifted dramatically in the Event Production industry. Post-pandemic shortages, rising expectations, and increased competition make finding and retaining reliable AV talent harder than ever.
Join Tim & Prav from Rentman, alongside guest experts from the industry, for a practical session on what's actually working in 2026. You'll hear proven strategies and real-world insights on building strong freelancer networks & learn what makes top freelancers choose to work with you again and again.
Key information
Date
March 12, 2026
Time
8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET / 5:00 PM CET
Location
Live on zoom
In this session, we'll cover:
- How freelancer expectations have evolved and what that means for your business
- Proven strategies to source reliable freelance AV talent
- What freelancers value most in a client relationship (hint: it’s not always about the money)
- Retention tactics that turn one-off gigs into long-term relationships with freelancers
Plus, a live Q&A where you can get answers to your specific freelancer challenges.
Can't attend live? A recording will be sent to all registrants, so make sure you sign up!
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Hosts
Pavallika Babu
Account Executive NA, Rentman
Tim Grohmann
Operations Manager NA, Rentman
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Sebastian May
COO, MayCo Audiovisual Specialists