It was a SUPERB meeting! Hats off to Collaborative! Can’t say enough good things about how well-designed and well-executed this gathering was. The smoothness of our experience is a testament to the hard work you all poured into it on the back end. The programming was chock-full of excellent resources, fresh data, and hot funding updates for a 360° view of the afterschool and summer landscape from the states’ perspective.

Collaborative Communications are perfect collaborators–it’s in the name! Timely, experienced, and eager to optimize our event experiences, we come back to CCG again and again to run our national Summit each year. On-site they come prepared to jump into action, fight logistical fires, and welcome our guests with professional smiles that make every attendee happy to be there.

The transformation of this event since I attended my first NCDC in 2023 has been nothing short of remarkable, and that’s largely due to the professionalism and expertise of the Collaborative Events team. From planning and communication to attention to detail and flawless execution, every aspect was handled with precision. Beyond the logistics, I hear consistently from my JAG colleagues that it’s a pleasure to work with you all. That’s also been my experience.

Collaborative Communications was instrumental in bringing the Imagine Science Harvest event to life. Their team provided seamless logistical support, ensuring a smooth experience for organizers and attendees. From planning to execution, they worked closely with us to align every detail with our vision. Their expertise, dedication, and collaborative approach were key to the event’s success—we couldn’t have done it without them!

Partnering with Collaborative has transformed our event management process. Their expertise has streamlined workflows, keeping us organized and allowing us to focus on content and creativity. Beyond logistics, they are true thought partners—offering strategic insights, innovative solutions, and a level of transparency that fosters trust and collaboration. Their unwavering support and willingness to help make them feel like an extension of the JAG team. We are grateful for their partnership.

Collaborative was a strong strategic partner in the production of our special Edutopia live event. They were collaborative partners in the best sense—helping us execute on our vision and goals, while bringing expertise and experience in both content and logistics.

Collaborative Communications went above and beyond to help us execute an engaging and inspiring large-scale virtual event. The team problem-solved with us every step of the way, brought passion and commitment to the event and were critical to the success of the event. We couldn’t have pulled it off without Collaborative’s support and event planning expertise.

Collaborative has been crucial thought partners as we’ve had to rethink our in-person conference to fit into the virtual world. They were instrumental in exploring new opportunities to engage with our presenters and attendees, navigating details and differences within a virtual space, and highlighting important aspects that made our conference run smoothly. Thank you for your invaluable support!

Collaborative is an outstanding partner and has a strategic, nimble team that helped us create a beautiful virtual event in the midst of COVID-19. Collaborative invested time and attention to really understand our needs, what we wanted, and went the extra mile to get the results. The team was there for us every time we reached out in need of guidance and support. Their guidance was based on best practices and delivered professionally, which increases value. Melinda Colón, Director of Meetings and Events also provided a high level of accountability and delivered tasks by pressing deadlines.

The Collaborative Communications event team was invaluable in planning the Arizona State University (ASU) 2024 VIL Lab Summit. Their expertise added capacity to the ASU Youth Entrepreneurship team, significantly easing the planning process for our first in-person event since the pandemic. Attendees praised the event, creating positive buzz. The team’s support was instrumental in ensuring the event’s success without feeling overwhelming.