I am a conference producer and event project manager with a proven background in launching new events and growing existing ones. My main expertise is producing conferences and content such as awards, hosted buyer programmes and sponsor-led events for clients in the exhibitions and public sectors where it is important to keep costs low, but expertise and quality high. I have worked in the events industry for over 15 years including 8 years based in the UAE where I worked on award-winning events including the World Future Energy Summit and global brands such as SIAL.I have excellent attention to detail and love getting under the skin of new industries and markets to deliver the best events possible. I pride myself on my ability to work under pressure, high standards and strong working relationships with clients, partners and suppliers, which ensure success on the day. My career highlights include securing Bill Gates to deliver a message at the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA), and my work on GFIA was awarded ‘Best Conference’ at the Middle East Event Awards. My experience covers industries as diverse as decarbonisation, sustainable agriculture, architecture, insurance, fintech, ICT, media, ports and shipping and renewable energy.If you would like to chat about how I can add value to your project please drop me a line - I’m always open to discussing new opportunities.Skills include:• Conference production from concept to on-site delivery• Topic generation, research and programme development• Speaker recruitment and speaker liaison• Advisory boards and technical committees• Hosted buyer programmes• Content-led events including workshops, roundtable discussions, VIP functions, technical tours• Stakeholder engagement: getting buy-in from potential partners, sponsors and supporters• Copywriting for marketing and promotion • On-site event management• Post-event reporting and recommendations• Award programmes including securing and coordinating judging panels
Listed skills include Trade Shows, Event Planning, Event Management, Conference Production, and 13 others.
