A cultured team player and results-driven conference manager with over 15 years of experience in conceptualizing, managing, and executing large-scale conferences, business events, and global trade development initiatives. I have a proven track record in cross functional team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and fostering relationships with government officials and CXOs for mission-critical projects and initiatives. Passionate about value creation, I excel in synergizing knowledge with opportunity and establishing key industry connections.Skilled in vendor negotiations, time management, strategic partnerships and flawless event execution, I work closely with industry leaders and global think tanks to ensure strategic information exchange, community development, and the creation of value-based business opportunities. My key focus areas include team management, producing world-class conference/event content and agendas, and maintaining high-quality service standards. I thrive in global business environments, understanding diverse backgrounds and global business sentiments, and I am driven to unite businesses with progressive opportunities through strategic trade initiatives and cross-industry collaborations.MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCEo The Future Finance Forum at AIM Congress 2024o WHO - The Road to World Local Production Forum 2025 at AIM Congress 2024o ISAR - Sustainability reporting in the Gulf States and neighboring countries at AIM Congress 2024o UNWTO WomenTech Forum at AIM Congress 2024o UNWTO Tourism Investment Forum at AIM Congress 2024o Korean Institute for International Economic Policy: Investing in Smart Agriculture Forum at AIM Congress 2024o The CII Partnership Summit 2018o India Russia Investment Forum at CII o India UAE Trade Promotion Forum at the CII Partnership Summit 2018o
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Conference ManagementAim CongressIndia -
Conference ManagementAim Congress Apr 2024 - PresentUae And India• Responsible for the Future of Finance and FDI Portfolio Conference development, management, co-ordination, and execution.• Work with industry partners and collaborators to maximize AIM Congress' value proposition• Sectoral Focus: Sustainable Finance, Fintech and Digital Banking, Financial Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security and Data Protection, Green Economy, Regional and Global FDI, FDI in Emerging Markets, Energy Transition, Sustainable Energy Investment.• Collaboration with intergovernmental working groups – ISAR (UNCTAD), UNWTO, IOTA, WHO, IRENA, UN Tourism, etc. -
DirectorPramacon Private Limited Feb 2022 - PresentIndiao Managed outreach activities and designed project proposals in consultation with global multilateral forums, and government agencies.o Led content development and supervised logistics for multilateral forums' stakeholders for large-format programs like the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress) 2024, Phygital Retail Forum (PRC) 2023, India Fashion Forum 2023, India D2C Summit 2023, Shiprocket SHIVIR 2023.o Prepared meeting agendas and drafted talking points for international-level programs and stakeholders.o Developed background reports and theme papers on various global, regional, and national issues.o Organized conferences, seminars, events, and business summits.o Networked with key business and government representatives.o Provided inputs for policy interventions.o Liaised with various government departments and agencies.o Created new initiatives for renewable energy and sustainability, BFSI, technology, innovation, and start-ups, as well as energy and infrastructure segments to build world-class conferences and business meetings.o Introduced innovative partnership strategies among key stakeholders in allocated industry segments, including energy, infrastructure, climate change, renewables, power, policy advocacy, and real estate. -
Head, Conference ProductionImages Group Jan 2023 - Oct 2023IndiaOrganizing high-quality conferences for the retail Industry (India Fashion Forum, Phygital Retail Convention, India D2C Summit, and Shiprocket SHIVIR 2023).Collaborating with CXOs to plan and execute large-scale business events.Speaker management for large-scale events (150+ speakers per event)Partners and stakeholders engagement based on ROI.Producing communication and marketing content for digital promotions.Managing event portfolio and on-site execution for optimal attendee experiences.Facilitating communication and engagement with speakers and CXO stakeholders. -
Freelance Conference ProductionFreelance Oct 2020 - Dec 2021Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indiao Produced international and regional trade promotion endeavors, encompassing business conferences, webinars, B2B (Business to Business) matchmaking, and B2G (Business to Government) engagement programs.o Strategized go-to-market approaches and event marketing campaigns for business events, optimizing engagement with pertinent target audiences and stakeholders.o Initiated needs assessments, objective setting, and communication strategies for partners.o Conducted ongoing analysis of digital platform metrics and KPIs, advising on the evolution of communication channels and content.o Managed content curation and editorial planning for external communication, ensuring cohesive brand messaging and thought leadership.o Leveraged data-driven insights to optimize event participation and maximize ROI for stakeholders.
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Deputy DirectorConfederation Of Indian Industry Jul 2018 - Aug 2020Mumbai Area, Indiao Led portfolios of large-scale CII’s conferences and government interventions in Western Region of India. o Maintained connections with industry luminaries and government representatives.o Spearheaded regional business policy advocacy endeavors for CII.o Managed a team of 150+ senior level business executives and government representatives to activate various industry-specific initiatives (policy advocacy, workshops and trainings, regional conferences, and mentorship).o Led CII’s large-scale events and CII Special Projects like The CII Partnership Summit, India-Russia Forum, Magnetic Maharashtra.o Planned and executed over 250 B2B (Business to Business) B2G (Business to Government) and G2G (Government to Government) initiatives and events.o Managed a group of 20 global technology CEOs to develop policies on Indian data centers and digital infrastructure.o Mediated strategic business initiatives in entrepreneurship, technology, innovation, and digital infrastructure through various sectoral committees, advisory panels, and task forces. -
Head, Conference ProductionMesse München India Jan 2017 - Jun 2018Mumbai Area, IndiaLaunched and led the regional conference division.Developed internal communication mechanisms to run the conference division.Formulated external marketing and communication strategies.Integrating new conference and business events into existing exhibitions to increase the 300% rise in CXO attendance.Help Indian and German companies in electronics, electric mobility, waste management, solar, and drink technology with trade promotion activities via specially designed business conferences, roadshows, and events. -
Director, Conference ProductionHannover Milano Fairs India Pvt. Ltd Jun 2016 - Dec 2016Mumbai Area, IndiaLead the conference development strategies for CeBIT India.Managed over 200 conference speakers for CeBIT India 2016.Managed project timelines, revenue generation, and communication initiatives. -
Senior ManagerInformation Exchange Group- Ixg Sep 2015 - Jun 2016New Delhi Area, IndiaEstablished an industry-specific international conference division.Pioneered conference production ideologies across 3 continents.Generated revenue for organizational progression.Identifying revenue roadmaps and business improvement plans. -
Project Manager,ConferencesInforma Markets Aug 2014 - Aug 2015Mumbai Area, IndiaIdentified new conference topics and diversified Informa’s event portfolios.Cross-vertical market research, content, and conference development.Commercial concept creation, industry research, and forecasting.Established a network of 200+ high-profile industry leaders from the private and government sectors.Conceptualized and executed five inaugural events spanning transportation, manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and banking. -
Senior Conference ProducerFleming Gulf Jan 2012 - Jan 2014PuneResponsible for developing world-class content within key conference streams and sessions for Fleming Gulf flagship events, I work with key industry committees and international contacts to steer the editorial content and create a critically and commercially successful conference. Ensuring a qualitative intellectual content and audience and seek new opportunities to drive growth within the conference.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping excellent relationships with influential industry professionals and key stakeholders (including committees, working groups, and editorial teams) to guarantee industry support and positive input into the programme.Lead focused editorial meetings which deliver the best possible programme outcome for the conference.To manage the existing initiatives and identify new ideas for the conference (through discussion with key industry influencers and market research), assessing and presenting their feasibility before the final implementation.Define the target audiences and create communications material & driving delgate acquisition.Working closely with the Operations Team, ensuring the conference is delivered with high standard within budget whilst meeting the expectations of all stakeholders.Key skills and competenciesExperienced in editorial research, conference production, planning and people skillsGood editorial judgement, as well as strong commercial acumenProven organisational, planning and project implementation skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and always work to meet deadlinesAn understanding of the electronic media and broadcasting industryExperience:Managing and delivering an existing portfolio of conferences Identifying and implementing new business development ideasManaging speakers at all levels of seniorityEffective marketing and brand communicationResearching and assimilating information without supervision -
Conference ProdcuerFleming Gulf Jan 2012 - Jun 2013Pune Area, IndiaAs the project lead for conference production , my job is to drive the event from ideation to successful completion. To lay the foundation for a solid agenda, my journey starts with industry specific research, identifying the areas of growth, innovation and understand the key changes in the business models for the industry I am focusing on.I get connected with the whos' who of the desired industry vertical and try to have their guidance and insights on the scope and opportunities to understand the innovation associated with the specific industry I am following. Understanding the importance of business intelligence and networking, My aim is to work towards developing an agenda that caters the needs of executives on a global basis and making sure that they are up with the current trends and scope for further innovation. With my desired agenda in place, I try to communicate the idea of the conference with the industry heavy weights and try to explore a possibility to host them for presenting and speaking at the conference, sharing their insights and expertise to shape the next generation decision makers and influencers. I make calls, share emails to get involved with the desired industry veterans and experts. I use my research to formulate the key marketing ideas to attract marketing deals with magazines, websites and journals. I work with my team to identify sponsorship opportunities for the event, and help selling the benefits for getting associated for a unified cause for development at the diversified meeting place for the global community. -
Business DevelopmentMarketsandmarkets™ Feb 2011 - Jan 2012Pune Area, India -
Business AssociateNitor Infotech (Formerly Ocs Infotech) Jun 2010 - Feb 2011Nitor Infotech is a global Information Technology company specialized in Business Intelligence solutions. Through competency centers in various technology and functional areas, OCS leverages technology to solve business problems of customers.Offering world class Services in offshore outsourcing environment on technologies such as Performance Point Server 2007, MOSS 2007, SQL Server 2005 BI and .Net 2.0/3.0.SQL Server ( SSIS, SSAS & SSRS) and Silverlight. -
Research AnalystSalesify Sep 2009 - Jun 2010IT Business Development , Market Research via phone , Intense Web Research, E mail , etc.Channel Sales, Lead Generation, Appointment Garnering with decision makers, Tele Sales , Contact Discovery , Database Creation , Sales Support, End To End Sales , Marketing , Brand Building , Team Management , Client Management, Profiling, Data Cleansing.
Rahul B. Education Details
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Don Bosco Academy, PatnaScience
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Rahul B. attended Mit School Of Business, University Of Pune, Don Bosco Academy, Patna.
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