Conference Director
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About the Role
Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions is seeking a Conference Director to plan, develop, and manage conference programs alongside exhibitions and trade shows. The role requires 7+ years of experience in conference production, strong leadership, and project management skills.
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Responsibilities
- Develop conference themes, agendas, and content strategies
- Research industry trends and identify relevant topics
- Recruit and manage speakers, moderators, and industry experts
- Build relationships with sponsors, partners, associations, and stakeholders
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to drive delegate attendance and sponsorship revenue
- Oversee conference delivery and ensure a high quality attendee experience
- Manage conference budgets and monitor event performance
- Lead and mentor the conference production team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in conference production, exhibitions, or events
- Strong leadership, communication, networking, and project management skills
- Proven ability to develop successful conference programs and manage stakeholder relationships
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Job Summary
- The Conference Director is responsible for planning, developing, and managing conference programs alongside exhibitions and trade shows.
- The role focuses on creating relevant content, securing industry leading speakers, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring the commercial success of conference events.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop conference themes, agendas, and content strategies.
- Research industry trends and identify relevant topics.
- Recruit and manage speakers, moderators, and industry experts.
- Build relationships with sponsors, partners, associations, and stakeholders.
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to drive delegate attendance and sponsorship revenue.
- Oversee conference delivery and ensure a high quality attendee experience.
- Manage conference budgets and monitor event performance.
- Lead and mentor the conference production team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in conference production, exhibitions, or events.
- Strong leadership, communication, networking, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to develop successful conference programs and manage stakeholder relationships.
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