By: Amelia Holliday, Director of Global Community

Earlier this month, The Knot Worldwide employees gathered both in person and virtually for Engage Worldwide, our annual kick-off event. The two days of Engage bring together over 2,000 global employees for a shared experience regardless of department, country, level, or tenure. Like any great engagement, Engage is all about connection—deepening our collective understanding of the business, aligning on the road ahead, spotlighting the incredible work happening across TKWW, and celebrating the vibrant culture that makes us who we are.

We took time to honor our wins and set our sights on the future to keep making magic for couples, for vendors, and for each other. This year’s theme “Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going,” reflected this pivotal moment in TKWW’s journey and the momentum propelling us forward into the next chapter. 

Fueling Our Future

We kicked off Engage looking at the year ahead, while also taking a moment to reflect on the impact of our mission. Our new CEO, Raina Moskowitz, shared the impact of prioritizing moments of celebration, the value of recognizing both what we achieve and how the work gets done, and shared key moments that have shaped her own career, emphasizing the value of reflecting on where we’ve been to shape where we’re going.

Keynote speaker Lalin Anik expanded on this theme with her inspiring session The Power of Pause—a compelling reminder that moments of reflection can actually accelerate our momentum.

From there, spotlight demos took us behind the scenes of our business, giving our teams a deeper look into key areas like the impact of our WeddingPro community, the upcoming work driving our product and innovation and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). 

We wrapped up day 1 of Engage with powerful conversations on leadership, resilience, and how embracing challenges makes us stronger. 

Embracing Change & Strengthening Connections

On day 2, we dove deeper into our business with explored practical strategies for navigating change with confidence, learning how to prioritize effectively, recharge when needed, and stay focused on what’s within our control.

New this year, leadership panels gave our teams the chance to hear directly from TKWW leaders about their journeys offering candid insights on leadership, growth, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way.

One of my biggest highlights of Engage was seeing our teams come together across the globe. At TKWW, we exist to help people celebrate life’s biggest moments—and this was a powerful reminder that connection matters—not just for the couples and vendors we serve, but for how we show up for one another as a team.

Drumroll, Please… Announcing Our Core Value Award Winners! 🏆🎉

One of the most inspiring moments of Engage is recognizing the teammates who truly embody what TKWW is all about. TKWW Core Value awards are unique in that they are selected based on peer nominations. By design, this type of recognition fosters a positive, collaborative environment and strengthens our teams. Our Core Value and Rising Star Award winners (link LI post w/ video) bring passion, innovation, and heart to everything they do, making a lasting impact on our team and the communities we serve. Let’s give them a well-deserved virtual round of applause! 👏✨

🌟 Rising Star
Neelanjona Sarkar & Reese Jones

💙 We Do the Right Thing
Bryan Tharpe & Rubén Comesaña

🚀 We Dream Big
Liz Beckner-Brown & Taylor Whitten

🔥 We Hustle Every Day
Chiara Bertolo & Emily Alexander

💡 We Love Our Users
Rima Barakeh & Keri Sowerby

🤝 We Win Together
Meabh Savage & Luis Gonzalez

What’s Next? Let’s Make It Happen!

As the confetti settles on Engage, we’re left with a renewed sense of purpose and momentum.

• Stronger connections fuel bigger impact.
• Embracing change makes us unstoppable.
• TKWW is just getting started—and we’re all shaping what’s next.

Planning and executing a global, hybrid kickoff of this scale is no easy feat, and requires thoughtful program management and cross-functional collaboration. A huge thank you to the teams behind the scenes and the incredible presenters who brought Engage to life—your insights, energy, and expertise made this experience truly unforgettable.

We’re already looking ahead to Engage 2026 and can’t wait for what’s in store!

Let’s go make magic together.