Conference Producer - job 1 of 2

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.

An exciting position has arisen for a Conference Producer to join the Informa Markets IMEA - Energy team to help produce and deliver a series of events in the Energy and Utilities sector featuring the top global industry thought leaders. The role will be based out of Dubai, UAE.

The Conference Producer will be part of an international team that puts on multiple large-scale events annually. Exciting travel opportunities include trips to different countries where the Producer will be meeting and working with lively and engaged professionals in a resilient and exciting industry.

The Conference Producer will research, write, and deliver high-quality and innovative conference agendas, identifying and recruiting appropriate speakers at the same time as ensuring the marketability and commercial viability of each conference they are responsible for. Applicants must have strong project management skills and at least 12 months of experience in a B2B commercial environment. The role will help support growth and revenue goals and work directly with the Conference Director.

We are looking for a Conference Producer with strong commercial acumen who can help take the division to the next level and has excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. This role requires someone with an enthusiasm to succeed, brilliant research and analytical skills, and the interest and ability to travel internationally to attend events.

Responsibilities include:

• To research and produce high-quality and innovative agendas for 3 - 4 conferences using in-depth phone-based and desktop research of key subject areas.
• To research important industry topics and keep up to date with industry trends to ensure streams of content are relevant to our audience.
• To source, select, and secure the participation of high-level, industry-leading speakers through research, networking, and existing contacts to achieve your target requirements.
• To assume full project ownership of each event from a content perspective and to ensure that events run to deadline and to schedule close working with the cross-functional team.
• To produce all content-related copy for your events including sales-driven brochures, websites, direct mail, and emails.
• To contribute to social media activity for the events through regular participation on LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media channels to nurture a community and promote the events.
• To be responsible for the onsite delivery of the events through meticulous on-site execution of the conferences to exceptional customer standards.
• To provide input for the sales and marketing strategy for the events by identifying and suggesting possible sponsors, supporters, and media partners.
• To contribute towards portfolio development by generating topics to deliver a forward schedule of commercially viable programmes, conducting due diligence, and assisting in the development of new ideas for expanding the portfolio.
• To make and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders and the client base to develop and build communities around the events in the portfolio.
• To work with other departments to ensure all processes are as efficient and effective as possible.

• Educated to degree level
• At least one to two years of experience in conference production, preferably in a B2B commercial environment, with expertise in creating editorially powerful, well-written programmes with innovative, interactive formats.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - written and verbal
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A high level of commercial awareness 
• Milestone and deadline-driven
• Strong networking skills
• Ability to research a market and draw up a list of appropriate topics and prospective speakers
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred due to the nature of the projects.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include: 

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely and flexibly 
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World team day and active diversity and inclusion networks
•  Annual Flight entitlement after completing 1 year service paid as a cash amount 
• A comprehensive company funded private medical insurance with optical and dental coverage 
• A Share Match scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder from the start of your employment, and benefit from free matching shares
•  Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, and access to health apps and more 
• 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
• 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. 

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. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here