Conference Manager (JR102316), Clarion Events, GB

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 iGaming market will grow to a $140bn market by 2028 - you are therefore joining an established but growing organisation in a very lucrative, ever-evolving, highly sociable and exciting industry.

We're looking for an exceptional content professional to lead the content strategy, research, development, and execution of our high-level conference and workshop programmes across our iGB Events portfolio that comprises 2 leading annual igaming events – iGB L!VE (London) and iGB Affiliate (Barcelona).

These events will enhance attendance at our established exhibition-led conferences, alongside delivering revenue via development of our Premium content offering. This will all be delivered through thought-provoking and critical topics relevant to the global iGaming industry.

Reporting directly to the Portfolio Director, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning insight into critical content strategy in a role that offers rare access to the most successful businesses and people in the global iGaming industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic content lead across our iGaming Events brands
• Commercial validation of potential premium content across the Portfolio
• Developing a deep understanding of the global iGaming & Affiliate markets  
• End-to-end production of conference programmes at iGB L!VE & iGB Affiliate events
• Conduct in-depth research with all corners of the Gaming industry to identify trends and hot topics
• Continuously monitor global gaming and affiliate marketing 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 to enhance customer experience and drive additional value
• 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 Portfolio Director, Sales, Marketing, Operations and Customer Success departments to align and deliver 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, audience engagement and strategy
• 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