Senior Conference Production – French Speaker

Salt; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a dynamic Senior Conference Producer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality conference programs within a fast-paced exhibitions environment in Dubai. You will shape content strategies and manage end-to-end conference production aligned with business objectives.

You will identify and secure high-profile speakers, build relationships with sponsors and advisory boards, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

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 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Conference production

Content strategy

Speaker management

Stakeholder management

Project management

B2B exhibitions

Audience engagement

Cross-functional leadership

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.