Conference Program Manager

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Informa Connect Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Conference Program Manager to join our team at Informa Connect's Buildings & Construction Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for researching, writing, and delivering high-quality innovative educational conference programs for BUILDEX events.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and develop conference content, including topics, themes, and speaker faculties, to ensure marketability and commercial viability.
  • Source and secure industry-leading speakers through research, networking, and existing contacts.
  • Manage speaker proposals, communications, and change requests to ensure alignment with conference themes and target audience.
  • Develop and adopt new conference themes, features, and formats to evolve the brand's conference offering.
  • Oversee the conference team to implement strategic, commercial, sustainability, quality, and diversity and inclusion improvement initiatives.
  • Take full responsibility for BUILDEX conferences and webinars, ensuring they run to schedule, deadlines, and budget.
  • Work with the Marketing Team to develop content and promotional collateral to drive delegate registrations.
  • Collaborate with the Sales Team to create conference agendas, show features, and products that drive sponsorship and exhibition sales.
  • Work with the Operations Team to prepare for the onsite delivery of the conference and conference-related show features.
  • Deliver post-event reports, deliverables, learnings, and insights to internal and external team members.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a conference programming function.
  • Strong experience and passion for researching and developing conference content.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to effectively multi-task.
  • Creative thinking, problem-solving, and ability to think on your feet.
  • High level of proficiency in the use of computer software and online platforms, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and social media.
  • Project-oriented with superior attention to detail and excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent English written, verbal, and telephone communication skills, with a customer service-oriented approach.
  • Knowledge of, or experience working in the design, building, construction, or real estate industries is an advantage.

What We Offer:

  • A great community with a welcoming culture, in-person and online social events, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
  • Career opportunities with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms, and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning.
  • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, and free access to a wellness app.
  • The chance to collaborate with teams around the world.

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