Company Description
Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.
To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.
Be part of something BIG! Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat.
Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.
Job Description
We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to:
- Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up
- Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale
- Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.
Cityscape has been the launchpad for thousands of successful real estate projects over the last 20 years. Supported by the Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, and every Saudi GIGA project under one roof, Cityscape Global saw a record-breaking 2024 edition – with 172,000+ attendees, 560+ speakers, US$61 billion in announced investments, and institutional investors managing over $3 trillion in AUM.
We are now looking for an experienced Conference Producer to join us and add their knowledge and innovative ideas to the region's leading real estate event.
You will have the opportunity to speak to expert speakers from all over the world, and sell the unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise at our event. With meticulous organisational skills, you will be responsible for managing the speakers and order of show on-site at the event.
What you will do
Conference Production
- Produce high-level, relevant industry conference programs
- Manage competitions and create interactive experiences for attendees
- Develop and implement debate formats and other engaging content styles
- Liaise with key professionals/institutions, and companies
- Collaborate with the marketing and sponsorship teams and attend sales meetings as appropriate
- Conduct post-show analysis of the event, including job title analysis
Market Research and Industry Networks
- Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and target markets
- Develop new conference ideas and program content through meetings and tele-research
- Identify key opinion leaders, institutions, and companies related to the event
- Build and maintain relationships to develop conferences with relevant topics and speakers
- Explore additional add-ons to attract more delegates (workshops, poster sessions, association partnerships)
Speaker & Delegate Liaison
- Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance
- Ensure the speaker database is updated with current and accurate information
- Liaise and network with speakers, exhibitors and delegates on-site
- Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event
Qualifications
What you will bring
- Proven experience in conference production
- Excellent presentation skills and PowerPoint proficiency
- Strong Excel capabilities for managing speaker data
- Proven ability to source and secure high-quality speakers
- Creative thinking to develop engaging, interactive session formats
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong research capabilities and commercial awareness
- Demonstrable copywriting skills
- Brand and market awareness
What would be helpful
- Arabic Speaking
- Conference production experience in real estate, finance and investment, or political conferences
Additional Information
What you will get
- Medical Insurance for individual and family
- Annual leave – 25 days
- School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children
- Wellbeing Benefits
- Remote working on Sundays
- Working anywhere – 1 month every year
- Family visa costs (up to a max of three children)*
- Individual annual flight allowance for expats
International Relocation Package*:
- Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
- 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
- SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices
Local Relocation Package*:
- Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
- 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
- SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices
*If eligible