Senior Conference Producer - Kingdom of Gaming at Informa Intelligence

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Conference Production, Market Research, Speaker Management, Program Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Budget Management, Event Planning, Copywriting, Editing, Project Management, KSA Market Knowledge, Strategic Planning

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF). Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene. Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you’ll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities. Job Description The team is looking for a Senior Conference Producer to join the team who can demonstrate they have their finger on the pulse of our fast-paced and ever-changing industry. The successful candidate will be confident in speaking to expert speakers from all over the world and selling the unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise at our event. With meticulous organisational skills, you will be responsible for managing the speakers and order of show on-site at the event. Your focus will be on Kingdom of Gaming, the region’s most powerful gaming marketplace, so a background in technology or gaming events is essential. What you will do Conference Production Produce high-level relevant industry conference programmes. Liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of conference programmes. Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance. Ensure the speaker database is updated to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management. Prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team. Assist providing leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate. Mentor other conference producers within the team. Conduct a post-show analysis of the event including job title analysis Market Research and Industry Networks Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market. Develop new conference ideas and programme content through meetings and tele-research with key experts. Collaborate with the Exhibition Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio. Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies related to the event. Maintain existing and build new relationships develop a conference with topics and speakers. Look at additional add-ons and other ways of attracting more delegates i.e. workshops, poster sessions, partnering with associations etc. Speaker & Delegate Liaison Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may require longer working hours Qualifications What you will bring Extensive proven experience in conference production, with a focus on the tech or gaming sectors. Demonstrable experience in successfully delivering conferences within large-scale events, managing conference tracks and budgets Good understanding of and experience in the KSA market, ideally with exposure to government entities Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments by maintaining a solutions-focused mindset and delivering results under pressure Passion for driving continuous improvement with a proven track record of enhancing processes and successfully implementing new initiatives What would be great (but not essential!) Experience of working in research-based role Sales experience including creating proposals, pitching ideas, closing proposals Journalism skills including copywriting and editing Additional Information Core Benefits: Medical Insurance for individual and family Annual leave – 28 days School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children Wellbeing Benefits Remote working on Sundays Working anywhere – 2 months every year Family visa costs* (up to a max of three children) Individual annual flight allowance* (Expat only) Local Relocation Package*: Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents) 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000 SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices International Relocation Package*: Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents) 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000 SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices *If eligible We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. 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. We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for producing high-level industry conference programs for the Kingdom of Gaming, including researching topics and recruiting expert speakers. Manages the order of show on-site and collaborates with marketing and sponsorship teams to enhance the event portfolio.