Events Project Director

Eurasia Group; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Events Project Director to oversee a high-profile summit in the Middle East. The role requires exceptional project management, stakeholder coordination, and experience with large-scale events. The successful candidate will engage with senior leaders and manage all aspects of the summit, aiming to highlight AI development capabilities in the region. This is a hands-on position, ideal for individuals with extensive event management experience and a strong network in the region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in managing large-scale events or complex projects in the Middle East.
• Experience with senior-level government stakeholders and sponsors.
• Understanding of Middle East politics and technology sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project milestones are met for on-time delivery of the event.
• Track project schedules and maintain project management documentation.
• Liaise with high-level stakeholders and foster relationships.

Skills

Relationship management

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Title: Events Project Director, Middle East (Contractor)

Location: UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi preferred)

Duration: 6-month contract (ASAP start early December 2025), with potential for extension

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly-organized Events Project Director, based in the Middle East (preferably Dubai or Abu Dhabi), to oversee the successful delivery of a high-profile, in-person summit convening global C-suite executives, policymakers, and tech experts later this year. The summit s primary objective is to examine the region s competencies as a driving force for AI development in the Global South. This is a hands-on role, responsible for seamless coordination among stakeholders, partners, and sponsors, requiring high-level stakeholder management skills, exceptional project management capabilities, and experience with large-scale, complex events and summits.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of coordination for all aspects of the flagship summit, ensuring project milestones are met for successful, on-time event delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including GZERO Media editorial, content, events, corporates and global markets practices, and marketing staff, as well as sponsors, partners, and government agencies.
• Track project schedules, develop and maintain comprehensive project management documentation, and ensure all deliverables are met in accordance with predetermined timelines.
• Liaise with and foster relationships at the highest levels with government stakeholders, partners, and C-level executives.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit summit communications and event materials to the highest professional standard.
• Support the Head of Events in decision-making and align all activities with overall summit objectives; escalate major decisions for approval.
• Support high-level reporting activities including budget tracking and expense reporting (financial operations are managed centrally).
• Ensure accurate tracking of participant invitations, confirmations, and on-site logistics to secure a minimum of 200 high-level participants.
• Maintain high standards in event participant experience and post-event satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years demonstrated experience managing large-scale events and/or complex, multifaceted projects in the Middle East, ideally with a focus on technology or public policy.
• Extensive experience working with senior-level government stakeholders, sponsors, and partners in the region.
• Superior project management, organizational, and relationship management skills; demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and to tight deadlines.
• Impeccable English communication skills, including copywriting and editing.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Understanding of Middle East politics and/or technology sectors strongly preferred.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating with limited autonomy in a structured approval environment.
• Bachelor s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

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