Conference Manager

DMG Events
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Business Development & PartnershipsExperience: 4+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Project coordination","Negotiation","Presentation"]

Support the Conference Director in delivering all aspects of a major industry conference, including agenda development, speaker management, sponsor relations, and on-site execution. Collaborate with sales, marketing and operations teams; recruit high-level speakers, manage call-for-papers, and gather market intelligence to shape commercially viable content and strategies for growth.

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2 months ago

Conference Manager

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Job Summary

Support the Conference Director in delivering all aspects of a major industry conference, including agenda development, speaker management, sponsor relations, and on-site execution. Collaborate with sales, marketing and operations teams; recruit high-level speakers, manage call-for-papers, and gather market intelligence to shape commercially viable content and strategies for growth.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Development & Partnerships
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage relationships with industry leaders, partner organisations, vendors, and media
  • •Programme research and development
  • •Speaker acquisition
  • •On-site delivery that strengthens speaker, attendee and sponsor relationships
  • •Market intelligence to identify new content opportunities

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 4 years producing senior-level conferences in energy, finance or policy.
  • •Ability to work with sales, marketing and operations teams.
  • •Demonstrable track record securing C-suite, ministerial and regulator-level speakers.
  • •Experience delivering multi-stage or multi-format programmes, including closed-door senior rooms.
  • •Strong stakeholder management with government bodies and industry associations.
Experience:4+ yearsEnergyFinancePolicy
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementProject coordinationNegotiationPresentation
Languages:English

Company Brief

DMG Events
Organizes international trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions across industries including energy, construction, hospitality, and defense. Delivers in-person and virtual events connecting buyers, sellers, and industry professionals worldwide with end-to-end event services and solutions.
Industry: Events & Live Entertainment
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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