Senior Conference Producer LIONS Arabic Speaker

About Informa PLC and Tahaluf

Informa PLC is a global leader in events and digital services. Tahaluf, a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF), operates as the largest B2B live and on-demand events organizer in Saudi Arabia. Tahaluf is known for organizing large-scale events such as LEAP, Cityscape, Black Hat MEA, and CPHI Middle East, contributing significantly to the global events sector.

About LIONS Riyadh

LIONS Riyadh is a new festival launched by Tahaluf in partnership with LIONS and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media. This distinct Festival within the global LIONS community aims to highlight Middle Eastern creativity on a global platform, showcasing regional talent and connecting creative industries with leading networks and brands. The inaugural three-day Festival is scheduled to take place at KAFD, Riyadh, from December 6–8, 2027, bringing together CMOs, creative leaders, agencies, and emerging talent.

The Role: Senior Conference Producer - LIONS Riyadh

Tahaluf is seeking a Senior Conference Producer for LIONS Riyadh. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, requires an Arabic speaker with 5-10 years of experience. The Senior Conference Producer will be responsible for developing and delivering the content program for LIONS Riyadh, focusing on original, relevant, and culturally resonant sessions that address current trends in creativity, marketing, media, technology, and culture. The role demands strong editorial judgment, an understanding of the creative and marketing industries, and organizational skills to manage multiple sessions, speakers, and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-level, industry-relevant conference programs.
• Research, develop, and write compelling session content across various industry domains.
• Liaise with key professionals, institutions, and companies to develop conference programs.
• Identify, engage, and confirm high-quality global, Saudi, and regional speakers.
• Maintain and update the speaker database with accurate information.
• Prepare and communicate creative briefs to the Marketing team.
• Develop detailed speaker briefs, session narratives, and moderator guidance to ensure content quality.
• Assist Commercial and Partnerships teams with relevant leads and opportunities.
• Mentor other conference producers within the team.
• Collaborate with the Head of Content to maintain editorial quality and consistency.
• Conduct post-Festival analysis, including session performance and audience feedback.
• Research topics with industry professionals and target audiences.
• Develop new program ideas and content through meetings, interviews, and industry research.
• Stay informed on developments across advertising, marketing, media, technology, entertainment, culture, and the creator economy.
• Identify emerging ideas, talent, and trends for program opportunities.
• Identify key opinion leaders, organizations, and companies relevant to the Festival.
• Maintain existing relationships and build new industry relationships to support program development.
• Develop new content formats, including masterclasses, debates, workshops, and live case studies.
• Ensure a balance of global, Saudi, and regional voices across the program.
• Liaise and network with speakers, partners, and delegates onsite to maintain service standards and gather feedback.
• Assist with onsite duties during the Festival, including extended working hours.
• Manage speaker preparation, briefing, and onsite experience.
• Support stage delivery and order of show, working with production and operations teams.
• Build long-term relationships with priority speakers and industry contributors for future editions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level education or equivalent.
• A degree or professional background in media, marketing, communications, journalism, creative industries, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant content or editorial experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.
• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Fluency in Arabic is required.