dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business.
dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment.
Job Purpose
The ADIPEC Conference Manager will report to the Conference Director and will be responsible for supporting the delivery of some of the co-located conferences within ADIPEC, including developing the relevant relationships within the industry, and managing the programmes accordingly.
The Conference Manager will be involved in the execution of some of the co-located conferences within ADIPEC, strategic and technical, responsible for their growth and management, including:
• Programme research and development to identify commercial topics and industry relevant content for hybrid, live events, webinars and speaker interviews
• Development and management of new and existing relationships with relevant market stakeholders, including industry leaders, partner organisations, vendors and media
• Source, invite and confirm senior level speakers and moderators
• Continue assessment of regional and global market dynamics to identify opportunities for the development of conference content offerings
• Work closely with commercial managers and sales teams to identify targets for sponsorship and delegate sales
• Write and deliver sales briefings to ensure the teams are meeting their targets and the right messages are being delivered
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure the necessary marketing mediums are being used and the right messages are being sent to market
• Ensure onsite delivery is executed with excellence and speaker and attendee/sponsor relationships are strengthened
This is an exciting and highly varied role that will demand intellectual autonomy, creativity, and an ability to think beyond the standard commercial conference conveyor belt production cycle. The primary aim will be to help dmg create a long-term reputation for excellence in the global energy market, driving forwards our ambitions to be the most respected provider of energy conferences in the world.
PLEASE NOTE : Travel to our Abu Dhabi office will be required to fulfil this role. Transport is in place to assist you.
Key Accountabilities:
Conference Production and Content Development
• As a continuation and alignment of the ADIPEC Conference themes, you will produce content and programme formats to support and develop the topics within the different conferences that take place at ADIPEC
• When applicable, you will liaise with Conference Chair/s and Governing Body members, alongside the Conference Director, organising and running Governing Body meetings to determine conference themes, topics, session chairs, and speakers
• You will assist in targeting key industry stakeholders (IOCs, IECs, NOCs, Ministers, Global Leaders) to positively influence them regarding the value / positioning of your event and the value that dmg energy events provides energy stakeholders
• You will attend conferences to promote the conference, gather market intelligence, and to network with potential speakers and delegates to establish and maintain relationships pre- and post- conference
• You will conduct telephone and in-person research with potential attendees within the target market to develop programme agendas.
• You will provide a high value, current and differentiated programme for events relative to its key competitors
• You will join sales calls and meetings with existing and potential clients to commercially contribute to the growth of your conference and find new market opportunities for speakers, moderators and partners
• You will ensure that the conference agenda is at the highest level of commercial viability for both sponsorship and delegate sales
• You will be recruiting highly esteemed leading experts, industry representatives, regulators, government representatives, and other relevant speakers to your programme faculty
• You will research and provide strategic information required to market: detailed information on the target market both in terms of sector and geographic markets, relevant industry associations and publications and competitive events.
• You will assist in the maintenance of constant, correct and timely liaison with speakers throughout the duration of the event - onsite conference fulfilment.
• You will assist with queries from potential delegates and assist in adopting positive actions to help sell delegate places and sponsorship.
• You will work closely with the operations team to ensure delivery of a first-class onsite conference experience for attendees
• You will attend your conferences with the onsite project to ensure the successful, high-quality delivery of customer services and the event experience to delegates, as well as speaker liaison to ensure all speaker preparation and requirements are taken care of and that the faculty feel welcome, comfortable, and happy to participate in our conferences.
Passionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable about developing smart, profitable, and industry-leading conferences and have proven and comprehensive experience of applying efficient and effective processes to your own successful conferences. You will show how you are able to create leading-edge marketing and sales campaigns
Skills and Behavioural Competencies
• Minimum 2-3 years conference production experience
• Excellent networking and information gathering abilities.
• Engaging, professional, and diplomatic demeanour
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