Conference Manager (JR102316)

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences. If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

Clarion’s Gaming Division is the world’s biggest information provider for the global gaming (gambling) sector. We are more than just a service provider in the industry; we are a partner and are passionate about doing whatever it takes to connect, support, promote and defend the interests of businesses throughout the international gaming neighbourhood - 365 days a year. Market reports predict that the global iGaming market will grow to a $140bn market by 2028 - you are therefore joining an established but growing organisation in a very lucrative, ever-evolving, highly sociable and exciting industry. We're looking for an exceptional content professional to lead the content strategy, research, development, and execution of our high-level conference and workshop programmes across our iGB Events portfolio that comprises 2 leading annual igaming events – iGB L!VE (London) and iGB Affiliate (Barcelona). These events will enhance attendance at our established exhibition-led conferences, alongside delivering revenue via development of our Premium content offering. This will all be delivered through thought-provoking and critical topics relevant to the global iGaming industry. Reporting directly to the Portfolio Director, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning insight into critical content strategy in a role that offers rare access to the most successful businesses and people in the global iGaming industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic content lead across our iGaming Events brands.
• Commercial validation of potential premium content across the Portfolio.
• Developing a deep understanding of the global iGaming & Affiliate markets.
• End-to-end production of conference programmes at iGB L!VE & iGB Affiliate events.
• Conduct in-depth research with all corners of the Gaming industry to identify trends and hot topics.
• Continuously monitor global gaming and affiliate marketing trends, emerging technologies and regulatory developments.
• Build commercially driven agendas and secure top-tier speakers.
• Collaborate with industry stakeholders to help integrate our content into different gaming communities.
• Identify new opportunities for content and event formats based to enhance customer experience and drive additional value.
• Engage with key players across the gaming ecosystem to stay ahead of industry shifts.

Write compelling marketing and event copy for brochures, websites, and email campaigns. Identify speakers and industry experts for commentary and promotion. Maintain a strong presence on social media to build community and extend programme reach. Work closely with Portfolio Director, Sales, Marketing, Operations and Customer Success departments to align and deliver on event strategy and execution. Provide detailed internal briefs to guide campaign planning, content marketing, and logistical planning. Share key insights and audience feedback to support commercial success, audience engagement and strategy. Oversee all aspects of onsite theatre management. Manage speakers to ensure that they are briefed and ready for their sessions. Liaise with our onsite team to ensure a seamless delegate experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:

• Proven experience in a conference production or conference management role is essential.
• Educated to degree level, in an analytical or content-focused subject is desirable or alternatively equivalent experience.
• Strong commercial awareness with a results-driven mindset.
• Ability to meet group deadlines.
• Persuasive and collaborative, with a clear understanding of team dynamics.
• Outstanding writing ability for producing high-quality copy and detailed reports.
• Excellent research skills with an eye for uncovering insights and trends.
• Highly organised, with strong project management capabilities.
• Committed to creating innovative, inclusive, and engaging conference programmes.
• Quick to grasp complex and technical subject matter across a range of industries.

Clear and confident communicator, adaptable to diverse audiences and professional settings. Creative with the ability to deliver market leading live experiences.

Values:

The Gaming team is a group of enthusiastic individuals driven by the following values:

We love the unexpected:

We’re adventurous and willing to try new things We embrace and drive change We aim to surprise and delight

We’re open and happy to share:

We engage with stakeholders outside the event We build sharing communities We embrace others’ ideas

We’re committed to caring:

We take personal responsibility to get things done We always think about every step of the experience We strive to understand and meet customers’ needs

We continuously learn:

We actively seek inspiration from all quarters We constantly strive to improve what we do and how we do it We help learning lead to growth About Clarion Events Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. (https://clarionevents.com/welcome) Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term to build successful, resilient businesses. (https://www.blackstone.com/) Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count. Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year) Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc) Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays) Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP) Mentoring Programme Subsidised Café Season Ticket Loan Cycle to Work Schemes Free on-site gym and shower facilities Free eyesight tests Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees