Senior Conference Producer

dmg events; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

dmg events is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to develop, manage and deliver commercially successful conference programmes across a portfolio of live, digital and hybrid events. You will lead market research, shape content strategies and recruit senior speakers to drive audience engagement and commercial value.

Collaborating with Commercial, Marketing and Operations, you will build strategic partnerships, optimise sponsorship opportunities and ensure outstanding conference experiences for

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in conference production or related role.
• Proven track record delivering commercially successful conference programmes.
• Strong market research and analytical capability.
• Experience engaging with senior industry stakeholders and speakers.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercially successful conference programmes through market research.
• Recruit and manage high‑profile speakers and advisory board members.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing and operations teams.
• Deliver conference briefs to support sponsorship and delegate sales.
• Oversee live, digital and hybrid conference delivery.
• Ensure high-quality content and customer experience across events.

Skills

Conference production

Content development

Market research

Stakeholder management

Project management

Sponsorship knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Conference management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Conference Producer is responsible for developing, managing and delivering commercially successful conference programmes across an assigned portfolio of events and content products.

The role combines strategic market research, programme development, stakeholder engagement and commercial collaboration to create industry-leading conference agendas that drive delegate attendance, sponsorship revenue and customer engagement.

Working closely with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Data, Digital and senior industry stakeholders, the Senior Conference Producer develops compelling content strategies and programmes, recruits senior industry speaker and ensures the successful delivery of high‑quality conference experiences across live, digital and hybrid products.

The Senior Conference Producer also contributes to product innovation, thought leadership and long‑term portfolio development while maintaining the highest standards of content quality and customer experience.

Functional Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Content Strategy & Conference Development

• Develop commercially successful conference programmes through comprehensive market research and industry analysis.
• Identify emerging trends, market challenges and opportunities to shape conference agendas.
• Create innovative programme formats that maximise audience engagement and commercial value.
• Ensure all conference content aligns with wider event strategic priorities.
• Attend domestic and international industry events to meet with stakeholders.

Programme Research & Speaker Development

• Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research with senior industry stakeholders.
• Creation of a message house for conference programmes.
• Build relationships with, recruit and manage high‑profile speakers, moderators, advisory board members and knowledge partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with executive‑level stakeholders across industry, government, academia, technical and professional associations.
• Ensure programme quality through rigorous research and external stakeholder validation.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop long‑term relationships with strategic industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to the management of advisory board meetings where appropriate.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure programmes align with market priorities.
• Act as a trusted industry contact for speakers, partners and customers.

Commercial Collaboration

• Work closely with Commercial teams to identify sponsorship opportunities and support business development.
• Develop and deliver conference briefings to the commercial team to support sponsorship and delegate sales.
• Participate in customer meetings where content expertise adds commercial value.
• Develop programmes that maximise commercial opportunities while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Support the identification of new products, partnerships and revenue opportunities.

Marketing & Thought Leadership

• Work closely with Marketing to support in the delivery of compelling content campaigns.
• Work with partners and industry stakeholders on the delivery of articles, interviews and promotional material to support audience and delegate acquisition.
• Input into the editorial direction of marketing campaigns (EDMs, socials, brochures).
• Contribute thought leadership content across digital platforms where appropriate.
• Support positioning strategies that strengthen the market profile of the portfolio.
• Provide market intelligence to support marketing and audience development initiatives.

Project Management

• Manage conference production timelines for your programmes from concept through onsite delivery.
• Maintain regular reporting on programme development and project progress.
• Coordinate activity across multiple internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage conference documentation, speaker schedules and programme updates.
• Ensure deadlines and project milestones are consistently achieved.

Event Delivery

• Attend conferences to oversee programme delivery and speaker management.
• Ensure speakers receive an exceptional experience throughout the event lifecycle.
• Resolve onsite programme challenges professionally and efficiently.
• Gather customer feedback to support future programme improvements.
• Represent the organisation professionally throughout live events.

Portfolio Development & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to enhance conference formats and customer experience.
• Develop innovative content initiatives across live and digital products.
• Support the launch of new conference products where required.
• Share best practice across the wider content team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of production processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop commercially successful conference programmes.
• Deliver market‑leading conference content.
• Build strategic relationships with senior industry stakeholders.
• Recruit and manage high‑quality speaker faculties.
• Support delegate and sponsorship revenue growth through content strategy.
• Produce commercially focused research and market intelligence.
• Deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively across Commercial, Marketing and Operations.
• Deliver exceptional speaker and customer experiences.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Job Context

The Senior Conference Producer operates within a dynamic, commercially focused conference production environment where success is measured through the quality of conference programmes, stakeholder engagement, commercial contribution and customer satisfaction. The role requires balancing strategic content development with operational delivery while managing multiple conference products and maintaining strong relationships with senior industry stakeholders. The position requires creativity, commercial awareness, intellectual curiosity and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Conference Producer will join a team of 5, and will be responsible for managing end‑to‑end Strategic Conference programmes. International travel and attendance at conferences may be required.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience in conference production, content development or a related role.
• Proven experience developing commercially successful conference programmes.
• Strong market research and analytical capability.
• Experience engaging with senior industry stakeholders and executive‑level speakers.
• Strong understanding of conference production lifecycle management.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with Commercial, Marketing and Operations teams.
• Strong written communication, briefing and presentation skills.
• Excellent networking and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience developing content strategies that support commercial objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple conference products simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of sponsorship and delegate business models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and conference management systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Commercially aware with strong business acumen.
• Natureally curious and intellectually driven.
• Excellent researcher with strong analytical thinking.
• Creative and innovative problem solver.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator.
• Collaborative team player.
• Professional and credible with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.
• Customer‑focused with a commitment to excellence.
• Continuous learner with a growth mindset.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example through high standards of research and content quality.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion collaboration across departments.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior producers where appropriate.
• Drive innovation in conference formats and customer engagement.
• Represent the organisation professionally at all times.

dmg events is an equal opportunity employer. If you have not had feedback from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful for this round.