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 global technology events business.

Key Responsibilities

Content and Agenda Strategy

• Define the editorial direction for multiple concurrent conferences.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify high-impact themes.
• Translate themes into commercially relevant, well-structured agendas that differentiate in the market.

Speaker Acquisition and Relationship Management

• Lead outreach to C-suite executives, senior practitioners, and recognized industry voices.
• Manage the entire speaker journey from initial approach to briefing and on-site coordination.
• Build a lasting network to enhance Tradepass's standing as a platform 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 ensure stakeholder alignment.

Content and Copywriting

• Oversee the creation of all event-facing content, including agendas, speaker bios, campaign emails, brochures, and website copy.
• Maintain a consistent tone and messaging to support audience acquisition and ticket sales.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage and mentor junior and mid-level producers.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support team growth.
• Establish scalable production standards and ways of working across the portfolio.

Commercial Contribution

• Partner with sponsorship and delegate sales teams to align content strategy with revenue targets.
• Track key metrics such as speaker conversion, delegate satisfaction, and content engagement.
• Utilize 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 and 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.