Congress Program Manager
CurrentPartner with stakeholders to understand show objectives, exhibit space and budget to recommend and develop convention/congress annual participation. Coordinate w/ business to establish scope of Congress participation; estimated operational cost Develop and maintain annual budget planning/forecast in conjunction with Account Team Submit CSI form to begin PO/approval process (US only) Manage planning process from initial planning through debrief meeting at key congresses and conventions. Create pertinent decks inclusive of updated content and renderings Provide Association deadlines, key decision deadlines throughout the planning cycle Help brainstorm, recommend and collaborate with partners to develop and deliver traffic builder solutions inclusive of pre-show, show-site and post-show marketing, measurement, virtual show, e-literature services and the like. Serves as primary contact on-site at relevant conferences Negotiate Congress sponsorship participation to include exhibit space, symposia, custom packages and exhibit hall meeting space in conjunction with Account Team Leads relevant pre-con meetingsGathers post Congress feedback. Facilitates Debrief and sends pertinent data to Project Owner within 30 days Manage and maintain all pertinent congress information Maintain master schedule and convention/congress information utilizing congress planning tool Ensure accurate and timely data entry Provide support to brand teams via GCMA submissions Participate in weekly one-on-ones with Finance Controls Manager to assure all congresses are compliant Escalate issues to AE, VP Client Relations, Congress Lead as applicable