As freelancers, we know that you might not receive an invitation to an office holiday party with your collaborators. As part of Malt, however, the freedom that comes with freelancing doesn’t necessarily translate into a lack of camaraderie! The community of freelancers on Malt is at the heart of everything we do, and seeing your smiling faces is one of the highlights of our day. That’s exactly why we put on end-of-the-year gatherings in our hubs across Europe and the Middle East to show our appreciation for your dedication over the past year. Celebrating the end of the year with you is our cherry on top!
Our local teams in each Malt country have come up with creative ways to tip our hats to our freelancers. We’ve prepared something special in our main cities to celebrate your hard work and give you a moment to relax and enjoy the festive season with your fellow freelancers.
Highlights:
London
On November 21 in London, UK, our Community team are hosting a holiday party where they are giving away three prizes for top freelancers and independent consultants on Malt and Malt Strategy in 2024. These successful winners are being honored during our London end of year celebration at Casa do Frango:
- Sachin Pachpute is deemed Rising Star: the new freelancer registered in 2024 who achieved remarkable success with the highest number of projects
- Eimear Crombie is taking home the prize for Client Excellence: recognized for her work with clients on Malt, as reflected in their glowing feedback
- Louniel Blom is winning as Revenue Champion, for being one of the top contributors to Malt or Malt Strategy UK all-time
Paris
Next up is the Paris team’s celebration on December 5th at La Malterie, Malt’s HQ. More than 150 freelancers are being welcomed into a winter wonderland: our very own holiday market, complete with festive food and beverages, as well as a raffle prizes up for grabs. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their favorite holiday outfit - something sparkly, or something seasonally themed (think ugly sweaters)!
Madrid
On December 11th in Madrid, our Spanish community teams are setting the bar high - very high - by inviting Araceli Segarra to give a keynote speech. Araceli, a mountaineer, illustrator, and communications expert, made history as the first Spanish woman to summit Everest in 1996. She blends her mountaineering experiences with business insights in her lectures and documentaries, including Women of K2 with National Geographic. May her words inspire Malt’s freelancers to continue to pave their own path in 2025!
Amsterdam
On November 21st in Amsterdam, our freelancers are welcomed for an annual Malt Summit breakfast, and a panel discussion on Total Talent Management. More than 70 freelancers signed up, our biggest event in the Netherlands to date!
Berlin and Munich
On November 28th our Super Malters and Top Consultants were invited to our Munich and Berlin Offices for a cozy gathering, with warm mulled wine, special treats and a Photobox to capture the evening with good company. Our Malt team was there to thank them for their hard work and give them insights into the past year.
The full list of Malt end of year celebrations:
November 21st:
- London: Casa do Frango, party and awards ceremony
- Amsterdam: Malt Summit breakfast panel discussion
November 28th:
- Munich and Berlin: holiday happy hour in both cities
- Dubai: Bussola, Westin Dubai, networking event
December 5th:
- Paris: La Malterie, Holiday market theme event
- Bordeau, Lille, Nantes, Toulouse - holiday AfterMalts
December 11th:
- Madrid: Espacio Montesa, keynote and networking event
December 13th:
- Barcelona: holiday lunch
December 17th:
- Lyon and Marseille - holiday AfterMalts
That’s a wrap!
As we wrap up 2024, we thank you for helping make Malt what it is today. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the driving force behind our collaborative success, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your partnership. Whether you're joining us for a holiday party in London, a festive gathering in Paris, a breakfast summit in Amsterdam, or an inspiring keynote in Madrid, these events are our way of saying thank you for all you do. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue growing together as a community, fostering collaboration and supporting one another on every project and challenge. Cheers to another year of success, and to many more milestones to come!