Conference Producer

William Reed; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company is seeking a Conference Producer in Brighton. The role involves researching trends, designing impactful agendas, and engaging top-tier speakers. Ideal for those with a research, PR, or marketing background eager to drive innovation and influence global stakeholder connections. Opportunities for growth into leadership roles are available.

Qualifications

• Strong research skills to identify key trends and influencers.
• Commercial acumen to structure conferences that deliver value.
• Excellent communication skills, engaging with senior professionals.
• Project management and writing abilities, meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Researching industry trends, engaging with industry professionals.
• Designing and writing compelling conference agendas.
• Securing high-profile speakers and thought leaders.
• Developing marketing materials to showcase conference impact.
• Collaborating with teams to drive event engagement.
• Co-managing live events and serving as MC.

Skills

Research skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Project management skills

Job description

Position

Full time – permanent

Location

Brighton

As a Conference Producer, you’ll work at the intersection of science, innovation, business, and global sustainability. You’ll research emerging trends, analyse market shifts, and translate insights into high-level conference programmes that shape strategic dialogue across food-tech, ag-tech, and materials innovation.

You’ll be responsible for researching, designing, and delivering high-impact international B2B conferences. This includes creating compelling agendas, securing world‑class speakers, and collaborating closely with the Food Navigator and AgTech Navigator editorial teams, as well as business development and marketing. You’ll also host live and virtual events globally.

What you’ll be doing

• Conducting in-depth desk and phone research into industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, engaging directly with industry professionals, investors, and startup founders.
• Designing and writing engaging, forward‑looking agendas for international conferences that spark strategic dialogue.
• Securing high‑profile speakers, thought leaders, and investors to bring diverse perspectives to every event.
• Developing marketing content for websites, brochures, and emails to showcase conference impact and relevance.
• Collaborating closely with business development and marketing teams to drive sponsor, exhibitor, and delegate engagement.
• Traveling internationally to co‑manage live events and host as MC on stage during conference delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

• Strong research skills to quickly master new industry topics and identify key trends and influencers.
• Commercial acumen to understand how to structure conferences that deliver real business value.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in connecting and engaging with senior professionals and C‑level business leaders and writing persuasive content.
• Excellent project management and writing skills, with the ability to self‑organise, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with a tight‑knit team.
• Conference production skills are desirable but not essential.
• Language skills are desirable but not essential.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in research, PR, or marketing who wants to stay close to innovation while influencing how global stakeholders connect, collaborate, and invest, with the opportunity to grow into an insights leadership role within the sector.