Senior Conference Producer - Maritime |Energy |Industrial

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

Job summary

A global events organization is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to develop high-quality content and manage successful events, based in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in conference production, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills. You'll be responsible for researching industry trends, securing speakers, and collaborating with marketing teams to ensure event success. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Great community with social events

Career development opportunities

Flexible personal benefits

Annual leave plus additional leave days

Company-funded private medical cover

ShareMatch scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research and curate conference programmes aligned with industry trends.
• Conduct in-depth market research and gather industry intelligence.
• Identify target audiences and potential sponsors for each event.
• Source and secure high-quality speakers for the programme.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional content.
• Oversee and manage the execution of the conference on the event day.
• Build and maintain relationships with speakers and sponsors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidence in professional settings

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Conference Producer – Maritime | Energy | Industrial

Full‑time

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 role is a strategic position suited to candidates with strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of the broader business landscape, requires prior experience in B2B conference production. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high‑quality content, engaging with senior‑level advisory boards, collaborating with marketing teams on content marketing initiatives, and working closely with content partners to deliver impactful and commercially successful events.

This role involves conducting market research, managing partners and liaising with senior management, requiring the candidate to possess exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate should be adept at identifying emerging commercial trends and translating insights into commercially compelling content for SPEX purposes. Prior experience in the Maritime, Energy, or Industrial sectors would be advantageous but not necessary.

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 the commercial viability and optimal timing of conference topics
• Identify target audiences and potential sponsors to ensure the 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 co‑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 / similar role
• Able to commit longer working hours (e.g., 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.

Life at Informa

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Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on‑demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: annual leave plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company‑funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although 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 and, 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. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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