Conference Producer (JR101907)

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 interactive gaming market will grow to being a $140bn market by 2028 and the land-based gaming market is predicted to reach €126bn by 2026. You are therefore joining an established, growing, and key supplier in a very lucrative, ever evolving, highly sociable and exciting industry to be part of.

We are not resting on our laurels - whether this is developing our current product set or launching new brands, we are constantly striving to be better to deliver the best experience possible for our customers. 

We're looking for a content-driven professional to lead the research, development, and delivery of our high-level conference and workshop programmes. These events will both enhance attendance at our established exhibition-led conferences as well as our premium, ticketed events, through thought-provoking and critical topics for the Global Gaming industry. Reporting directly to the Head of Content, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning insight into critical conference programme that offer rare access to the most successful businesses and people in the Global gaming industry and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• End to end production of conference programmes across our iGB & ICE Brands.
• Conduct in-depth research with all corners of the Gaming industry to identify trends and hot topics.
• Continuously monitor global gaming 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 on enhanced customer experience.
• 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 Sales, Marketing, and Operations departments to align 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 and audience engagement.
• 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 role is essential.
• Educated to degree level, ideally in an analytical or content-focused discipline would be desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with a results-driven mindset.
• 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 organized, 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.

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