Conference Producer - Maritime |Energy |Industrial

Informa Group Plc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events company seeks a Conference Producer in Singapore to curate high-quality content and manage successful events. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in conference production with strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include researching market trends, securing speakers, and collaborating with marketing teams. This role offers competitive benefits and a thriving workplace culture.

Benefits

Volunteer days with charity match funding

Access to LinkedIn Learning courses

Company-funded private medical cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in conference production or a similar role.
• Able to commit longer working hours during events.
• Comfortable with travelling once every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Research and curate conference programmes aligned with industry trends.
• Conduct in-depth market research to assess viability of conference topics.
• Identify target audiences and potential sponsors for each event.
• Source and secure high-quality speakers for the programme.
• Collaborate with marketing on content for conferences.
• Oversee and manage the execution of the conference on the event day.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Exceptional communication skills

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Conference Producer - Maritime | Energy | Industrial

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business. We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

This role is based in our Paya Lebar Quarter 3 office.

Senior / Conference Producer is a strategic role for candidates with strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of the broader business landscape, requiring prior experience in B2B conference production. The successful candidate will develop high-quality content, engage with senior-level advisory boards, collaborate with marketing teams on content marketing initiatives, and work closely with content partners to deliver impactful and commercially successful events.

The role involves market research, partner management, and liaison with senior management, requiring exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate should identify emerging commercial trends and translate insights into commercially compelling content for SPEX purposes. Prior experience in the Maritime, Energy, or Industrial sectors is advantageous but not required.

Job Summary

• Research and curate conference programmes aligned with industry trends and audience interests
• Conduct in-depth market research and gather industry intelligence to assess commercial viability and timing of conference topics
• Identify target audiences and potential sponsors to ensure commercial success of each event
• Source, approach, and secure high-quality speakers to participate in the programme
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional copy and content marketing aligned with conference themes
• Lead partner meetings on content curation where needed
• Oversee and manage the smooth execution of the conference on the day of the event
• Monitor and ensure the quality and relevance of speaker presentations
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with speakers, sponsors, and delegates through strategic networking and engagement
• Work collaboratively within a cross-functional project team including event, marketing, sales, and operations
• Partner closely with the Event Director to develop content partnerships and innovative, format-driven content products
• Directly manage and mentor a Conference Executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of confidence in professional settings
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in conference production or similar role
• Able to commit longer working hours (weekends during event period and leading up to event)
• Comfortable with travelling once every 2 years

Candidates with significant experience may be considered for a Senior Conference Producer title.

Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our Walk the World charity day and diversity/inclusion networks
• Broader impact: up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available
• Career opportunity: bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning; internal job moves encouraged
• Time out: annual leave plus a birthday leave day and the option to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Flexible personal benefits plus company-funded private medical cover
• ShareMatch scheme to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP, mental health first aiders, health apps access and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
• Opportunity to collaborate with teams around the world as part of an international company

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We value energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll up their sleeves, join in, and help make things happen. If this sounds like a match and you have most – though not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you’ll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. See our website for full information.

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