Conference Producer

About DCD

The world depends on digital infrastructure. We empower the people who invest, plan, build, design and operate it to make better decisions in a fast moving and complex environment. To achieve this, we collaborate with and connect the most important stakeholders in the global technology and services supply chain, curating and creating always-on content, learning and events that support the mission-critical workforce. 

We have been publishing content, L&D programs and running events exclusively for the data center industry since 1998. As such, we are a trusted source of information for industry insiders across the world. Our web traffic is over 15,000,000 each year and we engage an active database of 300,000+ professionals across the digital infrastructure ecosystem. We help organisations who want to influence this market build highly targeted, underwritten, multichannel marketing campaigns that are aligned to modern B2B tech-buyer journeys. They deliver attributable pipeline and revenue impact that our sales intelligence platform reports this in real-time. 

DCD> Academy, provides corporate learning and development solutions that are tailored to our clients, improving operational performance and reducing staff turnover. The operational impact is reported vs industry benchmarks to ensure long-term and scalable learning solutions.

About the opportunity: 

A successful Conference Producer will be both commercially focused and content-driven, with strong skills in research, speaker acquisition, and project management. You’ll take ownership of event content from concept to delivery, ensuring the programme is engaging, commercially aligned, and operationally successful.

You’ll lead programme development, secure high-calibre speakers, and work closely with sales and marketing to deliver world-class events that meet financial targets. You’ll also help shape the audience strategy, ensuring the right mix of senior delegates and sponsors. 

As DCD delivers industry-leading events that attract major sponsorship, this role focuses on designing content-rich conferences and networking experiences that:

• Deliver cutting-edge insights from key industry thought leaders.
• Offer sponsors access to large, senior, and qualified audiences, providing clear ROI.
• Strengthen sponsor positioning through thought leadership and brand visibility.
• Reinforce DCD’s reputation for producing must-attend industry events.

Key responsibilities:

Research and Content & Agenda Creation

• Conduct in-depth market research (desk research and phone interviews) to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.
• Develop conference themes, topics, and session formats based on research insights.
• Create detailed conference agendas that are innovative, relevant, and commercially viable.
• Develop and enhance content formats to deliver the greatest speakers on the hottest new themes and the newest delivery formats. 

Speaker acquisition and speaker management

• Identify, invite, and secure high-profile speakers and thought leaders.
• Hit speaker targets to meet product readiness goals. 
• Align with sales and marketing teams on key content angles, commercial alignment and session copy and details.

Project Management

• Help develop KPIs and deadlines to keep the agenda/speaker progress on-track 
• Run weekly project meetings to check in with the wider team and ensure that all elements of the event stay on track and the desired outcomes are achieved
• Help manage the event onsite ensuring the delivery of a high quality event and positive experience for all stakeholders
• Participate in a team debrief post-event to identify areas for improvement

Audience Development & Management

• Work with the VIP and audience teams to ensure ideal customer profiles are being met
• Map the market and audience engagement to identify any key gaps to target
• Work with strategic industry partners to drive attendance from key audience groups 

Content Curation & Sponsor Management

• Ensure world class content and highly commercial agendas are developed 
• Closely manage available sponsorship inventory and work with sales to meet targets
• Deliver world class agendas by identifying and sharing high profile industry speaker ideas/leads 

Onsite Event Delivery & Customer Experience

• Work with operations to determine the best locations, formats and layouts for everything that needs to be delivered onsite.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure the appropriate look and feel is delivered throughout the event within brand guidelines.
• Proofread all event collateral and signage before it’s printed/published.
• Develop the slides for all onsite screens - stages, breakout rooms, public spaces, networking functions etc.
• Troubleshoot any issues onsite and ensure that the onsite team are all effectively performing their roles and all sponsors’ and attendees’ expectations are exceeded
• Moderate sessions and manage speakers and stages to ensure best in class content delivery

What you’ll bring:

• University educated, 2:1 or above or equivalent 
• 2+ years’ experience of conference or content production in an events or publication business if preferable but not essential
• Experience of working with regional markets including EMEA and NAM
• Outstanding organisation and time management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritise workloads and handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Exceptional attention to detail and proof-reading skills
• Experience of working directly with clients and managing expectations
• Excellent communicator with highly advanced interpersonal skills to effectively manage relationships and influence key internal and external stakeholders 
• Approachable personality and natural leader
• Able to travel to events

Our Culture: 

Meritocracy, Career Development, and Authenticity

At our core, we champion a meritocratic culture that values talent, effort, and results. We believe in providing every team member with the tools, opportunities, and sense of belonging that allows you to grow professionally and personally. By prioritising career development, we empower our people to take ownership of their paths, ensuring that hard work and ambition translate into meaningful progression. 

We continuously invest in our people, providing opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within the business. With 30%+ of our vacancies filled internally this year, this shows that we prioritise internal growth and promotion. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a hardworking and dedicated team that actively contributes to our vision—and makes a real difference.

In our latest engagement survey, 90% of our employees said they understand our vision and see how their work contributes to achieving it. Join us, and you’ll not only be part of a dynamic team but also have a direct impact on shaping our future.

Our Vision: 

Disrupting B2B Media with Client-Centric Innovation that aligns marketing and sales teams

At DCD, our vision is clear: to redefine B2B media by becoming a true extension of our clients’ teams, delivering real-time, attributable results that drive their success. We’re setting a new standard by aligning our innovative strategies with client goals, ensuring our work generates measurable impact.

We are proud of our people’s dedication to this vision— 87% of our team expressed a deep commitment to our future in our latest engagement survey. Together, we are disrupting traditional approaches to B2B media by combining our unique media and industry insights with a partnership-first mindset.

By joining DCD, you’ll contribute to this ambitious vision, working in an environment that values your input and empowers you to make a meaningful difference. 

Our Values:

At DCD, our values define how we work together and make decisions. They shape how we support one another and interact with our customers every day. 

We live by the I ACT values - because how we show up matters. 

Impact

We take accountability for our actions and their effect on others and the business. We embrace a growth mindset, seek feedback, and strive for continuous improvement.

Authenticity

We act with integrity, respect, and honesty. We communicate openly and align our actions with our values, even in challenging situations.

Commitment

We’re customer-focused, proactive, and passionate about what we do. We take initiative, go beyond expectations, and demonstrate resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.

Togetherness

We value meritocracy and inclusivity, ensuring every voice is heard. We collaborate freely, share knowledge, and work towards common goals, recognising the greater impact we can have as a team.

Our values reflect our identity as a company and what we stand for.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working scheme
• 25 days holiday entitlement, long service leave, and a celebration day off
• Paid sick leave, life assurance, and income protection
• Access to a health cash-back plan, health and wellbeing service, and EAP
• Enhanced employer pension contribution and parental leave options
• Flexible Friday finishes during the summer
• Fresh fruit and snacks in the office
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular socials and celebrations
• Opportunity for worldwide travel
• Wellness allowance
• Recognition rewards
• Regular `discover` outings

Equal opportunity employer:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from everyone. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate.