Conference Manager

Confidential, Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, Dubai-based organization, is seeking a Conference Manager to plan, organize and deliver conferences tied to flagship exhibitions. You will develop agendas, coordinate speakers, and manage registrations, ensuring smooth on-site operations and positive attendee experiences.

The role requires hands-on involvement during event days, collaboration with marketing and sales teams, and the ability to handle budgets, vendor coordination, and post-event follow-up.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing end-to-end conference planning and execution.
• Strong coordination of agendas, speakers, and sponsorships.
• Excellent communication and organization across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in exhibitions or large-scale events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop conference agendas and timelines.
• Coordinate speakers, panelists, and sponsors.
• Manage registration, on-site operations, and attendee experience.
• Oversee budgets, vendors, and venues; collaborate with marketing and sales.

Skills

Conference Management

Conference Organization

Customer Service

Exhibition Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM Platforms

Job description

A Dubai-based event organizer specializing in high-profile exhibitions. With a focus on delivering targeted, industry-specific exhibitions and conferences, the team works closely with stakeholders to create impactful business platforms. it is committed to expanding its international presence by launching and managing additional exhibitions in key global markets.

Role Description

The Conference Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering conferences associated with the company’s flagship exhibitions. Day-to-day tasks include developing conference agendas, coordinating speakers and panelists, managing registration processes, and ensuring seamless on-site operations. The role involves budget oversight, vendor and venue coordination, and close collaboration with marketing and sales teams to drive attendance and sponsorship engagement. The Conference Manager will also handle participant communication, address inquiries, and support overall attendee experience before, during, and after each exhibition . This role requires hands-on involvement during exhibition days, including supervising setup, monitoring sessions, and resolving operational issues in real time.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Conference Management and Conference Organization to oversee end-to-end planning and execution of conferences.
• Candidates should possess skills in E xhibition Planning and Budgeting to manage timelines, resources, and financial performance.
• Candidates should possess strong Customer Service skills to maintain positive relationships with attendees, sponsors, government and partners.
• Relevant experience in exhibitions, trade shows, or large-scale business events.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office and event management tools; familiarity with CRM or registration platforms is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Dubai, including occasional extended hours during event periods, and collaborate effectively in a multicultural team.