Senior Conference Producer
Full-time
Company Description
Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.
We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.
Job Description
Overview
You will construct detailed programmes with high level expert speakers produced on time and to budget as per the production planning schedule. You will conduct detailed market research to target delegate growth and increase content quality and relevance. You will conduct on-site feedback with exhibitors, speakers and delegates and feedback to the Senior Management Team as part of the post show analysis. You will collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams in order to recommend commercial sponsorship opportunities/leads, and assist with writing/distributing promotional materials as well as social/digital media engagement and updates. You will support and mentor Conference Producers
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Conference Production
You will produce high level industry relevant conference programmes. You will liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of conference programmes. You will engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance. You will ensure the speaker database is updated in order to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management to follow up. You will prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team. You will prepare and lead telesales briefs and set follow up meetings to track progress. You will ensure all CME/CPD application forms and supporting documentation are completed online within deadlines. You will assist in the provision of leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate. You will mentor other conference producers within the team. You will conduct a post-show analysis of the event including job title analysis
Market Research and Industry Networks
You will effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market. You will develop new conference ideas and programme content through meetings and tele-research with key experts. You will collaborate with the Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio, ideally recommending at least 2 new conference tracks per existing event. You will identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies within related to the event. You will maintain existing and build new relationships develop a conference with topics and speakers. You will be able to provide a list of hospitals that are leaders in specialist areas relating to the event. You will look at additional add-ons and other ways of attracting more delegates i.e. workshops, poster sessions, partnering with associations etc.
Speaker & Delegate Liaison
You will liaise and network with speakers, exhibitors and delegates on-site, in order to maintain customer service standards, resolve queries and gain feedback, targeting a minimum of 10 meetings per event day. You will assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may require longer working hours
Qualifications
Minimum Education Level
Educated to degree level or equivalen
Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
You will have a minimum two years’ experience in conference production. You will be able to speak and write clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groups. You will be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel. You will be commercially aware. You will have proven research skills. You will have proven copywriting skills. You will have brand and market awareness knowledge.
Desirable
Ideally an Arabic speaker. Ideally related industry and or event knowledge.
Additional Information
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at
Our benefits include: -
Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks Time out: 30 days annual leave, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves A comprehensive company funded private medical insurance with optical and dental coverage Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, access to mental health first aiders, and access to health apps and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed.
As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here
Job Location
Senior Conference Producer
World Trade Centre Metro Footbridge - Trade Centre - Trade Centre 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates * Full-time
