Senior Conference Producer: Content & Speaker Lead

Client of Salt; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Salt is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality conference programs within a fast-paced exhibitions environment.

You will shape content strategies, manage end-to-end production, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure on-site execution aligned with business objectives. The role requires 5+ years in conference production, strong B2B knowledge, and a proven ability to drive ROI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in conference production, content development, or event management.
• Strong understanding of the B2B conferences and exhibitions landscape.
• Proven ability to create commercially viable and content-driven event programs.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with senior-level speakers and industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conference Production & Content Strategy: Research, design and develop engaging conference agendas aligned with market trends and industry needs.
• Identify and secure high-profile speakers, industry leaders and key stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with sponsors, partners and advisory boards to ensure content relevance and quality.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance content strategy to drive audience growth and engagement.
• Conference Project Management: Manage the full lifecycle of conference production from concept to on-site delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines ensuring all milestones are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, operations and external partners.
• Oversee speaker management including briefing, onboarding and on-site coordination.
• Product Delivery & Management: Ensure successful execution of conference programs within exhibitions, maintaining high production standards.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to align content with sponsorship and revenue opportunities.
• Monitor budgets, track performance metrics and optimise ROI for each event.
• Conduct post-event analysis to identify improvements and inform future strategies.

Skills

Conference production

Content strategy

Speaker management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Client of Salt is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality conference programs within a fast-paced exhibitions environment.

You will shape content strategies, manage end-to-end production, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure on-site execution aligned with business objectives. The role requires 5+ years in conference production, strong B2B knowledge, and a proven ability to drive ROI.