ISMG is a global intelligence firm and media powerhouse, leading the way in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ brands, 38 digital media properties, and over 400 premier events annually—ISMG connects a network of over 2M executives, decision-makers, and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.
The Opportunity
ISMG is seeking a technically fluent Conference Producer to lead programming and strategy for our global cybersecurity conference portfolio, including Hardwear.io and Nullcon — globally respected, highly technical training conferences serving hardware security researchers, offensive security practitioners, embedded engineers, and vulnerability research communities.
This is not an event management role. This is a content and product leadership position responsible for protecting technical credibility, elevating programming standards, strengthening community trust, and driving paid attendee growth.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of globally respected technical security conferences under a growing international media and events platform.
Core Responsibilities
Programming Ownership
* Define annual programming thesis and strategic direction
* Architect multi-track technical agendas
* Establish workshop rigor and quality standards
* Oversee global CFP lifecycle
* Develop and manage advisory boards
* Implement structured speaker tiering and review frameworks
Community Ecosystem Leadership
* Build year-round relationships with:
* Security researchers
* Automotive security engineers
* Semiconductor and AI hardware specialists
* Represent ISMG at major global security events
* Protect the signal-to-noise ratio of Payatu conferences
* Expand practitioner engagement and repeat attendance
Commercial Alignment
* Collaborate with Sales on:
* Technical validation of sponsor participation
* OEM integrations and innovation challenges
* Increase sponsor close rate through strong content positioning
* Maintain clear boundaries between programming integrity and commercial influence
* Expand audience segments (automotive, AI hardware, embedded systems, government research)
* Evaluate new geographies for expansion
* Assess launch potential for new technical verticals
* Develop 2–3 year strategic roadmap for portfolio growth
What You Bring To The Table
* 7+ years in conference production, technical programming, cybersecurity research leadership, or technical event strategy
* Strong familiarity with hardware security, offensive security, embedded systems, AI hardware, or related fields
* Experience managing CFP processes and technical speaker ecosystems
* Credibility within practitioner communities
* Ability to balance technical integrity with commercial strategy
* Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels
Why This Role Matters
The Payatu portfolio represents ISMG’s expansion into high-signal, practitioner-led technical markets. Success in this role strengthens ISMG’s brand authority, diversifies revenue through attendee-underwritten growth, and builds a defensible intellectual capital engine within the organization.
👉 Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now or visit ISMG.io to learn more!
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