Head of Event Content & Speaker Acquisition

Head of Event Content & Speaker Acquisition

Location: Remote (UK or US)

Pay: £80,000-£90,000 + performance bonus | Equity potential

Start: Jan/Feb 2026 (flexible)

Responsibilities

• Own the conference agenda and content roadmap across events, roundtables, reports, and digital platforms
• Build programmes shaped by market trends, practitioner challenges, and industry shifts
• Recruit and secure senior speakers: CISOs, CTOs, researchers, founders, policymakers
• Oversee production of all sessions: keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, and structured discussions
• Ensure content drives attendance, sponsor success, and commercial outcomes
• Manage researchers, moderators, and freelancers as the content function grows

Requirements

• 5+ years in conference production, agenda design, or speaker recruitment – ideally in cybersecurity, AI, enterprise tech, risk, or privacy
• A strong network and proven ability to engage senior industry figures
• Deep awareness of cyber and AI trends, emerging threats, and regulatory developments
• Ability to turn technical or policy‑heavy topics into compelling sessions
• Strong communication skills and confidence to represent the brand externally
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, early‑stage startup environment with high autonomy

Why Join

This is an opportunity to build a conference from the ground up, shape the industry conversation around AI and security, and create a content programme that becomes a defining experience for senior cybersecurity leaders.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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