FinTech & AI Innovation Event Lead

Client of Salt; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Salt is seeking an experienced Project Event Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead planning and execution of high-profile FinTech and technology events. You will manage the full lifecycle from concept through post-event reporting, coordinating with senior leadership and regional stakeholders.

The role requires 6–10+ years in event management, strong project management skills, and fluency in English; Arabic is preferred given GCC engagement.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in event/project management in FinTech, Event Management, or large corporate environments.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end events, conferences, summits, forums, or innovation-focused programmes.
• Fluent Arabic preferred, with excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end event strategies aligned with the company’s business brand and engagement objectives.
• Lead the planning and delivery of FinTech AI innovation, technology, financial services, and corporate events.
• Translate business objectives into compelling event concepts, formats, agendas, and attendee experiences.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and event delivery frameworks.
• Manage multiple events and projects simultaneously ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are achieved.
• Work closely with internal teams including Marketing, Communications, Partnerships, Product, Innovation, Corporate Affairs, and senior leadership.
• Develop event KPIs and measure event performance, engagement, attendance, ROI and overall impact.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new event formats, technologies and innovative experiences.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Speaker coordination

Arabic fluency

English communication

Job description

Client of Salt is seeking an experienced Project Event Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead planning and execution of high-profile FinTech and technology events. You will manage the full lifecycle from concept through post-event reporting, coordinating with senior leadership and regional stakeholders.

The role requires 6–10+ years in event management, strong project management skills, and fluency in English; Arabic is preferred given GCC engagement.