Senior Conference Producer Kingdom of Gaming📣 Job Ad

About Tahaluf

Tahaluf is Saudi Arabia's largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser, measured by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It operates as a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF). Tahaluf is recognized for delivering large-scale events such as LEAP, Cityscape, Black Hat MEA, and CPHI Middle East, making an impact on the global events sector. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and teamwork, partnering with various government and non-government organizations within Saudi Arabia’s events landscape.

The Role: Senior Conference Producer, Kingdom of Gaming

Tahaluf is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 5-10 years of experience and is focused on Kingdom of Gaming, the region’s prominent gaming marketplace. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the industry, confidently engage with expert speakers globally, and manage event logistics with meticulous organizational skills. A background in technology or gaming events is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-level, relevant industry conference programmes.
• Liaise with key professionals, institutions, and companies in the production of conference programmes.
• Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance.
• Ensure the speaker database is updated to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management.
• Prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team.
• Assist in providing leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate.
• Mentor other conference producers within the team.
• Conduct a post-show analysis of the event, including job title analysis.
• Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market.
• Develop new conference ideas and programme content through meetings and tele-research with key experts.
• Collaborate with the Exhibition Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio.
• Identify key opinion leaders, institutions, and companies related to the event.
• Maintain existing relationships and build new ones to develop conference topics and secure speakers.
• Identify additional add-ons and other methods for attracting more delegates, such as workshops or partnering with associations.
• Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may involve longer working hours.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive proven experience in conference production, with a focus on the tech or gaming sectors.
• Demonstrable experience in successfully delivering conferences within large-scale events, managing conference tracks and budgets.
• Good understanding of and experience in the KSA market, ideally with exposure to government entities.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments by maintaining a solutions-focused mindset and delivering results under pressure.
• Passion for driving continuous improvement with a proven track record of enhancing processes and successfully implementing new initiatives.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a research-based role.
• Sales experience, including creating proposals, pitching ideas, and closing proposals.
• Journalism skills, including copywriting and editing.

Work Environment and Culture

Tahaluf is committed to providing a rewarding, supportive, and enjoyable environment for all colleagues. The company values energy and ambition, seeking individuals who are proactive and contribute to collective success. Tahaluf embraces diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances, and bases hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. The company is proud to offer a disability-friendly environment and provides support or adjustments for interview and selection processes as needed.