About Us - dmg events
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 timely production of high-quality and industry-relevant summit and
industry talks programs is in line with the needs of the hospitality and
design market. Develop and grow the summit and industry talks programs for the
various events in the hospitality portfolio by generating new ideas and topics
and confirming industry-leading speakers.
Job Description:
* Produce industry-relevant summit and industry talks programs
* Manages the CPD accreditation for the programs delivered
* Onsite management of summit and industry talks programs is present at the respective events and oversees that the programs are delivered according to plan; also briefs and oversees (temporary) staff involved in the summit and industry talks programs organization
* Determine the viability of proposed programs from research
* Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies within topic areas
* Liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of the summit and industry talks programs
* Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market
* Independently turn research into an attractive draft summit and industry talks programs
* Contact suggested and identified speakers and confirm their attendance; also prepare a backup plan in case of last-minute speaker drop-outs
* Maintain existing and build new relationships to pull together a conference or workshop with suitable topics and speakers
* Consistently produce error-free programs and work closely with marketing to promote programs and speakers
* Develop new ideas/plans for programs
* Work with the related Directors and other team members to produce ideas for content programs
* Assist in the provision of leads to the sponsorship team
* Organize hands on workshops alongside our conferences if needed
* Assist the marketing department in the relevant distribution of marketing material (e.g. brochures) to companies and departments - marketing collateral, web marketing, media partners
* Ensure and provide the latest content for an up-to-date summit and industry talks programs promotion
* Introduce advisory boards and associations and manage existing relationships if needed
* Perform any other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
* ‎1-‎2 years' experience in organizing international events and conferences.
* Arabic written and spoken is a strong asset
* Conceptual ability to rapidly develop competent knowledge on diverse topics.
* Networking and information gathering abilities
* Multi-tasker
* Demonstrate fluency in both written and spoken English
* Copy writing skills
* Related industry/event knowledge
* Business experience in the Middle East
* Understanding database marketing

"Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the
criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all
applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within ‎5 days. If you
are not contacted by us within ‎5 working days, please consider your
application unsuccessful at this time."

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