Upwork to Present at The Citizens Technology Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) said President and CEO Hayden Brown and CFO Erica Gessert will speak in a fireside chat at The Citizens Technology Conference on March 2, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET.
A live webcast and a 90-day archive will be available via the Events and Presentations section of Upwork's investor relations site at investors.upwork.com.
The company noted it may disclose material developments during the event and advised contacting the hosting financial institution for conference details.
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UPWK gained 0.88% while key peers were mixed: YELP (-3.72%), GENI (-5.55%), RUM (-1.00%), IAC (-1.52%), and WB (+2.14%). Momentum scanner shows WBTN and DJT modestly up without news, suggesting no clear sector-wide driver aligned with this conference disclosure.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09 | Earnings results | Positive | -0.7% | Record 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA with strong cash generation and buybacks. |
| Feb 04 | AI demand update | Positive | -6.6% | In-demand skills report showing AI-referenced skills up 109% year over year. |
| Jan 20 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +1.0% | Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and conference call timing. |
| Jan 08 | Hiring report | Neutral | -2.1% | December hiring report highlighting operational role strength and experimentation slowdown. |
| Dec 04 | Hiring report | Positive | -0.6% | November hiring report showing rising demand for quality assurance and interpreters. |
Recent positive fundamental updates, including record 2025 results and strong AI demand, were followed by negative price reactions, while more neutral scheduling or hiring updates saw smaller, mixed moves.
Over the last few months, Upwork reported record 2025 revenue of $787.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of $225.6 million, plus strong cash generation and share repurchases, yet the stock eased after those updates. AI-related demand remained a focus, with AI-referenced skills growing 109% year over year. Monthly hiring reports highlighted shifting demand toward operational roles amid macro uncertainty. Today’s conference participation fits a pattern of ongoing investor outreach following earnings, AI growth disclosures, and detailed operating metrics.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement outlines Upwork’s participation in The Citizens Technology Conference, where the CEO and CFO will join a fireside chat on March 2, 2026, with a webcast and 90-day archive for investors. The company recently reported record 2025 revenue of $787.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of $225.6 million, alongside growing AI-related activity. Investors may focus on any material business or financial updates shared at the conference and how they relate to these recently disclosed fundamentals.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced that President and CEO Hayden Brown and CFO Erica Gessert will participate in a fireside chat at The Citizens Technology Conference in San Francisco, CA on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. PT/2:30 p.m. ET.
A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available in the Events and Presentations section of Upwork’s Investor Relations website at investors.upwork.com. A webcast archive will be available following the event for approximately 90 days at the same address. Please contact the financial institution hosting the conference for additional details. During the course of these events, Upwork may disclose material developments affecting its business and/or financial performance.
About Upwork
Upwork Inc.’s (Nasdaq: UPWK) family of companies connects businesses with global, AI-enabled talent across every contingent work type including freelance, fractional, and payrolled. This portfolio includes the Upwork Marketplace, which connects businesses with on-demand access to highly skilled talent across the globe, and Lifted, which provides a purpose-built solution for enterprise organizations to source, contract, manage, and pay talent across the full spectrum of contingent work. From Fortune 100 enterprises to entrepreneurs, businesses rely on Upwork Inc. to find and hire expert talent, leverage AI-powered work solutions, and drive business transformation. With access to professionals spanning more than 10,000 skills across AI & machine learning, software development, sales & marketing, customer support, finance & accounting, and more, the Upwork family of companies enables businesses of all sizes to scale, innovate, and transform their workforces for the age of AI and beyond.
Since its founding, Upwork Inc. has facilitated more than
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