Conference Producer

About the Role

Tradepass is seeking an experienced conference professional to take strategic ownership of its B2B events portfolio. This role involves setting content direction, leading a team of producers, and collaborating with commercial and marketing teams to expand the technology events business globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Content and Agenda Strategy
• Define editorial direction for multiple concurrent conferences.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify high-impact themes.
• Translate research into commercially relevant, well-structured agendas.
• Speaker Acquisition and Relationship Management
• Lead outreach to C-suite executives, senior practitioners, and industry voices.
• Manage the speaker journey from initial approach to on-site coordination.
• Build a network to strengthen Tradepass' standing for industry dialogue.
• End-to-End Event Ownership
• Own the production timeline and delivery of events from brief to wrap-up.
• Coordinate across content, logistics, sponsorship, and marketing workstreams.
• Resolve dependencies and align stakeholders.
• Content and Copywriting
• Oversee creation of event-facing content: agendas, speaker bios, campaign emails, brochures, website copy.
• Maintain consistent tone and messaging for audience acquisition and ticket sales.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Manage and mentor junior and mid-level producers.
• Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and support team growth.
• Establish scalable production standards and ways of working.
• Commercial Contribution
• Partner with sponsorship and delegate sales teams to support revenue targets.
• Track key metrics: speaker conversion, delegate satisfaction, content engagement.
• Use insights to improve future events.
• Portfolio Growth
• Identify new event opportunities, formats, and markets in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Contribute to shaping the long-term direction of the Tradepass events portfolio.
• On-Site Event Management
• Serve as the senior production lead on-site at events.
• Oversee the run-of-show.
• Manage speakers and session chairs.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for on-day issues.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong knowledge of the technology sector and the ability to identify commercially valuable topics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-event workloads under deadline pressure.
• Confidence engaging with senior industry stakeholders and building lasting professional relationships.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team.
• Analytical mindset with an eye for both content quality and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Postgraduate qualification an advantage.