Senior Conference Production

Salt Digital Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a Senior Conference Production professional in Dubai. This role involves leading the development of high-quality conference programs within a fast-paced exhibitions environment, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in conference production and a strong understanding of the B2B landscape, with proven project management skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in conference production, content development, or event management.
• Strong understanding of B2B conferences and exhibitions landscape.
• Proven ability to create commercially viable event programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality conference programs.
• Research, design, and develop engaging conference agendas.
• Manage the full lifecycle of conference production from concept to delivery.

Skills

Conference production

Content development

Event management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially aware Senior Conference Production to lead the development and delivery of high-quality conference programs within a fast-paced exhibitions environment. This role will be responsible for shaping compelling content strategies, managing end-to-end conference production, and ensuring seamless project execution aligned with business objectives.

Key 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 optimize ROI for each event.
• Conduct post-event analysis to identify improvements and inform future strategies.

Requirements

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

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and market insight.
• Strong content curation and storytelling ability.
• Commercial awareness and revenue alignment.
• Attention to detail and execution excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.