*** B2B Events and Exhibition experience is a must***
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Content Development:
* Develop and own the content strategy for all conferences within the exhibition portfolio.
* Conduct market research to identify key industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
* Design innovative, topical, and commercially viable conference agendas.
* Ensure content aligns with the exhibition’s brand, audience profile, and strategic goals.
Speaker Acquisition & Stakeholder Engagement:
* Identify, invite, and secure high-level speakers including industry leaders, policymakers, and influencers.
* Build strong relationships with industry associations, partners, and thought leaders.
* Work closely with marketing and sales teams to align speaker lineup with sponsorship and audience acquisition goals.
Team Leadership & Project Management:
* Lead and mentor a team of conference producers and content executives.
* Create project timelines and ensure deadlines are met for agenda completion, speaker confirmations, and content delivery.
* Oversee on-site delivery of the conference, including speaker coordination and session management.
Revenue & Commercial Contribution:
* Collaborate with the sponsorship and sales teams to develop content-driven commercial opportunities.
* Support the creation of sponsorship packages tied to content features, panels, or speaking opportunities.
* Monitor budget and contribute to achieving overall event profitability.
Event Execution:
* Attend conferences to manage speaker logistics and moderate sessions when needed.
* Ensure a seamless conference experience for speakers and delegates.
* Evaluate post-event feedback and performance metrics to improve future editions.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
* 7+ years’ experience in conference production, content development, or a similar role in exhibitions/events.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven track record of building high-level conference programs and securing C-suite speakers.
* Strong project management and leadership abilities.
* Commercial mindset with understanding of how content drives sponsorship and delegate sales.
Success Metrics:
* Quality and relevance of conference agendas.
* Number and seniority of confirmed speakers.
* Delegate satisfaction and engagement.
* Sponsorship revenue linked to content.
* On-time delivery of all conference milestones.
*** ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted ***