JOIN KNO EVENTS COLLECTIVE

A better way to work
in events.

Bring your expertise to meaningful opportunities, surrounded by people you trust and backed by the technology and operational infrastructure to succeed.

WHY JOIN

Built for independence.
Powered by community.

We’ve designed a model that puts experts first. No middlemen, no rigid structures. Just meaningful work with people who value your expertise.

Quality Clients

We work with ambitious brands solving meaningful and impactful challenges.

Transparent Pay

You’ll always know what you’re earning.

Expert Community

Connect with peers across disciplines. Collaborate, learn, and share opportunities.

Purpose-Built Technology

Get KNO Certified and gain access to our KNO Events platform to plan, collaborate and manage your work with everything your team needs in one place.

Operational Support

Focus on doing great work while we support the business behind it, from client relationships and contracting to invoicing and payments.

Flexibility Without Isolation

You choose your projects, your schedule, and your growth path. We’re here when you need us, not the other way around.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Great events require talent at every level.

See if you’re a fit →

We’re looking for people who know their craft, take pride in the details, and make the team around them stronger. Whatever your specialty, you bring clear communication, follow-through, and care for the impact behind every event.

Executive LeadershipEvent StrategyProgram ManagementExperiential ProductionEvent ManagementTechnical ProductionEvent Technology SelectionCreative DirectionShow CallerHousing ManagementVenue SourcingBrand AmbassadorVIP HospitalityRetreat Production

AGENCIES & SPECIALIZED PARTNERS

Great work takes great partners, too.

We welcome agencies and specialized teams that bring expertise across creative, production, technology, experiential, staffing and other areas of event delivery.

BUILT BY EVENT PROFESSIONALS

Good events start with the right people.

After 17 years in events, I know the difference the right team makes. I’ve also met incredible event professionals who want more say in how they work, opportunities that value their expertise, and a team they can count on.

We built KNO Events Collective for people like us. People who take pride in their craft, care about the experience they create, and want room to grow.

We bring great people and meaningful work together, with clear expectations, connected technology, and support behind every engagement.
Our goal is to create a place where you can contribute your expertise, learn from people you respect, and build relationships that last beyond the event.

Bring what you do best. Let’s build a better way to work in events, together.

Anna Gryglewska

Anna Gryglewska

Co-Founder & President

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HOW JOINING WORKS

Your next chapter starts with a conversation.

01

Apply

Tell us about your experience, strengths & the work you love to do.

02

Meet the team

If there is a strong fit, we will invite you to a conversation about your experience and interests.

03

Get certified

Once approved, you’ll earn your KNO Certification through training on the KNO Events platform, our workflows, and the standards we bring to every engagement.

04

Review opportunities

When a relevant opportunity comes up, review the details and decide whether it is right for you.

GOOD TO KNO

Are Collective members KNO employees?

No. Collective members are independent contractors engaged for individual client opportunities.

Can I keep my own clients and work with other companies?

Absolutely. You keep 100% of your own work and can collaborate with us when it makes sense.

Does joining guarantee projects or hours?

No. Opportunities are offered based on client needs, experience, availability and fit.

How does KNO Events Collective determine who to bring on to a project?

Once opportunities are secured, we distribute work based on the best fit between client needs and consultant expertise. Our priority is to align the right skills, industry knowledge, and working style with the client’s objectives to ensure long-term success for both the consultant and the client.

Can I decide which opportunities I accept?

Yes. You receive the project scope, schedule, role and compensation before deciding whether an opportunity fits.

How does compensation work?

Compensation is defined for each engagement based on the role, responsibilities and scope. You receive the scope, schedule and compensation before deciding whether to accept. Joining the Collective does not guarantee projects or hours.

Do I need to know the KNO Events platform already?

No. Approved members complete KNO certification before beginning a Collective engagement.

Can agencies and specialized partners join the Collective?

We welcome agencies and specialized partners that bring expertise across creative, production, technology, experiential, staffing and other areas of event delivery. We’ll recommend your team with opportunities where your capabilities are the right fit.

About You
Your Experience & Expertise
What types of events, programs, or portfolios have you worked across? *
What event planning skills do you bring? Select all that apply. *
What tools do you know your way around (intermediate or advanced)?
Event Management & Registration
Project Management & Database
Productivity
Engagement
Venue & Logistics
Budgeting & Finance
Design & Branding
Communications & Collaboration
CRM & Stakeholder Experience
How You Like to Work
Which roles interest you? Select all that apply. *
Agreements

Thank you for applying!

We’re so excited to be building an incredible community of event experts with KNO Events Collective. We personally review every application and will be in touch if there’s a right fit.

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