Conference Producer

Company Description

Apparel Resources is a fashion media house that provides news, insights, and resources for the apparel, fashion, and textile industry. Our platforms, including digital, experiential, social, print, and events, power and propel the industry forward. We offer breaking news, trend reporting, retail insight, sourcing and buying strategies, and future market and technology information to help brands, retailers, and manufacturers make better business decisions.

Role Description

Conference Producer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, topics, and key issues relevant to the apparel and fashion industry
• Develop conference agendas and secure influential industry leaders as speakers and panelists
• Manage speaker communications and ensure alignment with event themes and goals
• Coordinate closely with internal teams for seamless event logistics, marketing, and production
• Oversee the successful execution of conferences from concept through post-event analysis
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments to inform content planning
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, associations, and business leaders

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in conference production, event management, or B2B media
• Strong skills in market research, speaker acquisition, and content curation
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and perform effectively under tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)