Senior Conference Producer

Company Description

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).

Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia's B2B and B2C large-scale events scene.

Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf's series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you'll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities.

Job Description

In this role, you will be working with our Investor & Startup teams to deliver content across a number of our events including LEAP, Black Hat and DeepFest.

1. Feature & Content Development and Curation:

2. Contribute innovative ideas for conference content in the Investor & Startup Program focused on the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

3. Develop cohesive features and agendas aligned with investor interests in tech and finance sectors
4. Suggest new ideas and formats for investor-led sessions, roundtables, features, and content, drawing inspiration from onboarded investors.

5. Coordinate with speakers and partners to fit conference themes.

6. Speaker Management and Engagement:

7. Identify and invite high-profile investors and founders to contribute as speakers

8. Maintain a strong industry network to ensure a diverse line-up.

9. Draft communications and coordinate logistics to secure speaker participation.

10. Event Management Support:

11. Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, content production, and operations to deliver a cohesive and impactful investor program.

12. Provide on-site support for ISP-focused sessions during events.
13. Ensure smooth session flow and handle logistical issues as they arise.

14. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective event marketing and reporting.

15. Database Management and Analysis:

16. Maintain accurate databases of speakers & investors.

17. Post-Event Evaluation and Improvement:

18. Gather feedback to evaluate conference success and identify areas for enhancement.

19. Contribute insights for continuous improvement and future event planning.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Event Management, Communications, Business)
• Proven experience in event programming, conference planning, or investor relations
• Demonstrated experience working with startup ecosystems, venture capital, or investment communities

Industry Knowledge

• Strong understanding of tech and finance sectors, particularly venture capital and startup ecosystems
• Knowledge of current trends in entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation
• Familiarity with conference and event programming best practices
• Established network of industry contacts in the investment and startup communities

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong network development and relationship management capabilities
• Creative thinking and innovative approach to content development
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Database management experience and data analysis capabilities
• Problem-solving skills for on-site event management challenges
• Collaborative mindset for cross-functional team coordination

Additional Information

Core Benefits:

• Medical Insurance for individual and family
• Annual leave – 28 days
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere – 2 months every year
• School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per

year (up to a max of three children)

• Wellbeing Benefits
• Residency visa including yearly dependent fees
• Individual annual flight allowance for expats

Local Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh – individual and family
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from arrival date or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs
• If eligible

International Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh – individual and family
• 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival

date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000

• Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs
• Paid flight home for individual and end of service gratuity payment when

leaving the company (if applicable)

• If eligible

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.