Conference Producer
Location: Borough, London SE1
Job type: Permanent
Hours : Full time (37.5 hours), fully office-based
Reporting to: Lead Conference Producer & Editor-in-Chief
About Akabo Media
Akabo Media is a leading B2B publishing and events company serving the logistics, supply chain, transport, road user charging, robotics and automation sectors. Through its magazines, conferences, exhibitions, awards and research products, it connects senior decision-makers with high-value insight, peer learning and commercial opportunities across the UK and international markets.
The role
The Conference Producer is responsible for researching, developing and delivering high-value conference programmes across Akabo Media’s portfolio.
This is not simply a content scheduling role. The Conference Producer is responsible for building programmes that attract decision-makers, support delegate demand, strengthen industry influence and contribute to the commercial success of Akabo Media’s events.
The role covers the full conference content lifecycle, from market research and agenda development through to speaker acquisition, promotional copy, onsite delivery and post-event evaluation. It requires strong judgement, strong communication skills and a clear understanding of the difference between premium paid conference content and exhibitor-led theatre content. Paid conferences must deliver insight, authority, strategic relevance and peer learning that delegates cannot easily access elsewhere.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research markets, sectors and event communities to identify emerging trends, regulatory developments, commercial opportunities and the issues shaping each conference audience.
Develop commercially relevant conference programmes that address urgent industry challenges, appeal to senior-level delegates and clearly differentiate Akabo’s paid events from exhibitor-led or sponsor-led theatre content.
Build strong, well-structured agendas that deliver practical insight, strategic relevance and peer learning, using formats that support delegate demand and event value.
Identify, approach, secure and manage high-quality speakers, applying sound judgement to ensure every speaker and session has a clear purpose and adds genuine value to the programme.
Prioritise credible speakers with real-world experience, seniority and market influence, including operators, policymakers, regulators and strategic industry leaders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with speakers, partners, associations and wider industry stakeholders to strengthen programme quality and long-term conference pipelines.
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Conference Producer employer: Akabo Media Careers
Akabo Media Careers provides a vibrant work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from engaging with top industry professionals and have access to various training and development opportunities. The company's focus on high-value insights and commercial success makes it an attractive place for career growth.
