Conference Producer
to develop high-quality conference agendas and source industry-leading speakers for its rapidly expanding portfolio of international events and webinars. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional content that resonates with the gambling industry and its evolving needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive, and relationship-driven professional passionate about conference production and the gambling industry. What you’ll do:
Research the betting, gaming, and related industries to identify relevant agenda topics, speakers, and competitor activity. Proactively plan and curate agenda topics, ensuring they reflect current trends and interests in the industry. Speaker Engagement
Engage, network, and build relationships with key industry figures to source high-quality speakers from sports betting and iGaming operators. Collaborate with the content and editorial teams to align agenda topics with speaker expertise and audience interests. Sponsorship Coordination
Liaise with the sales team to maximise sponsorship opportunities and generate revenue through strategic speaking engagements. Manage relationships with conference sponsors who are also speakers or panellists, ensuring their representation enhances the overall program. Logistics and Event Delivery
Oversee agenda management and speaker logistics, ensuring all participants are adequately prepared for events. Organise pre-event panel calls and confirm AV specifications for presentations. Manage event delivery on-site for all SBC events, ensuring a seamless experience for speakers and attendees. Market Representation and Opportunity Identification
Attend and represent SBC at international events and exhibitions, fostering connections and identifying new opportunities for future conferences and content. Develop and maintain profiles on key operators, understanding their functions (payments, marketing, tech/product, etc.) and C-level contacts to leverage for speaker sourcing. Marketing Support
Collaborate with the marketing team to highlight key speakers in promotional campaigns and content marketing. Ensure that all speakers have the necessary digital marketing assets to promote their participation effectively. Qualifications / Requirements
Proven experience in conference production or a similar role, with a strong understanding of event logistics, speaker management, and audience engagement within the B2B events and/or media landscape. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with industry executives and open doors for collaboration, ensuring strong relationships with key stakeholders. Proven experience operating autonomously with effective decision-making and judgement. A keen interest in technology, with strong digital savviness that enhances the ability to leverage tools and platforms for successful event execution and promotion. Outstanding communication skills in English, both written and spoken, facilitating clear and impactful interactions with speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Exceptional organisational skills, with a proven ability to adapt and change priorities according to immediate business needs, ensuring successful event delivery and coordination. Nice to have:
A network of senior level contacts across sports betting and iGaming operators. Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish.
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