Head of Production - Speaker Acquisition

*** B2B Events and Exhibition experience is a must***

Based in Oman

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Content Development:

• Develop and own the content strategy for all conferences within the exhibition portfolio.
• Conduct market research to identify key industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Design innovative, topical, and commercially viable conference agendas.
• Ensure content aligns with the exhibition’s brand, audience profile, and strategic goals.

Speaker Acquisition & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Identify, invite, and secure high-level speakers including industry leaders, policymakers, and influencers.
• Build strong relationships with industry associations, partners, and thought leaders.
• Work closely with marketing and sales teams to align speaker lineup with sponsorship and audience acquisition goals.

Team Leadership & Project Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of conference producers and content executives.
• Create project timelines and ensure deadlines are met for agenda completion, speaker confirmations, and content delivery.
• Oversee on-site delivery of the conference, including speaker coordination and session management.

Revenue & Commercial Contribution:

• Collaborate with the sponsorship and sales teams to develop content-driven commercial opportunities.
• Support the creation of sponsorship packages tied to content features, panels, or speaking opportunities.
• Monitor budget and contribute to achieving overall event profitability.

Event Execution:

• Attend conferences to manage speaker logistics and moderate sessions when needed.
• Ensure a seamless conference experience for speakers and delegates.
• Evaluate post-event feedback and performance metrics to improve future editions.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in conference production, content development, or a similar role in exhibitions/events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of building high-level conference programs and securing C-suite speakers.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.
• Commercial mindset with understanding of how content drives sponsorship and delegate sales.

Success Metrics:

• Quality and relevance of conference agendas.
• Number and seniority of confirmed speakers.
• Delegate satisfaction and engagement.
• Sponsorship revenue linked to content.
• On-time delivery of all conference milestones.

*** ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted ***