Job Description – Conference Producer
Company: Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISCM) (https://iscmindia.in/)
Position: Conference Producer
Industry: Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement & Manufacturing
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 1–3 Years
Compensation: 40K-60K
About the Role
We are looking for a creative, research-oriented and proactive Conference Producer to conceptualise, research, develop and execute high-quality B2B conferences, leadership summits, industry forums and corporate events.
The candidate will be responsible for developing relevant conference agendas, identifying industry trends, researching key topics, engaging senior industry leaders and curating impactful sessions that deliver value to participants, speakers and sponsors.
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, content development, research and networking skills, along with an understanding of corporate events and industry conferences.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conference Conceptualisation & Agenda Development
- Research and identify emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in supply chain, logistics, procurement and manufacturing.
- Conceptualise themes and topics for conferences, summits, forums and roundtables.
- Develop conference agendas, session structures, panel discussions, keynote topics and presentation themes.
- Create engaging and industry-relevant conference programmes that attract senior-level delegates and decision-makers.
- Identify relevant case studies, industry developments and thought-leadership topics.
2. Industry Research & Content Development
- Conduct in-depth research on industry developments, market trends and business challenges.
- Identify key discussion areas and topics relevant to CXOs, Directors, VPs and senior industry professionals.
- Develop conference brochures, agenda documents, speaker briefs and session descriptions.
- Prepare research-based content for event promotions, invitations and marketing campaigns.
- Continuously track industry developments and competitor conferences.
3. Speaker Research & Engagement
- Identify and shortlist potential speakers, panellists, moderators and industry experts.
- Connect with CXOs, senior management professionals and subject matter experts.
- Coordinate with speakers to finalise session topics, presentations and participation.
- Conduct speaker briefings and ensure alignment with the conference agenda.
- Build and maintain a database of industry leaders and potential speakers.
4. Conference Planning & Execution
- Coordinate with internal teams for the successful execution of conferences and events.
- Work closely with sponsorship, delegate acquisition, marketing and operations teams.
- Ensure timely completion of conference agendas, speaker confirmations and event-related content.
- Coordinate with speakers before and during the event.
- Monitor event progress and ensure smooth execution of conference sessions.
5. Industry Networking & Relationship Building
- Build relationships with industry professionals, associations, corporate leaders and subject matter experts.
- Stay connected with industry networks to identify relevant speakers and discussion topics.
- Explore opportunities for strategic collaborations and knowledge partnerships.
- Attend industry events and conferences to understand market expectations and emerging trends.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Communications or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in conference production, event content development, B2B event management or corporate event planning.
- Excellent research, analytical and content-writing skills.
- Strong communication, presentation and networking abilities.
- Ability to interact confidently with CXOs, senior management and industry leaders.
- Good understanding of corporate conferences, summits, panel discussions and roundtables.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel and online research tools.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Candidates with prior experience in B2B conferences, exhibitions, industry forums, leadership summits or corporate events will be preferred.
- Experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, technology or related industries will be an added advantage.
- Candidates who have worked with event management companies, conference organisers, media companies or B2B platforms are encouraged to apply.
- A proactive individual who can independently research, develop and manage conference content and agendas.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality and relevance of conference agendas and content.
- Number of confirmed speakers and industry experts.
- Timely development and finalisation of conference programmes.
- Quality of industry research and speaker recommendations.
- Effectiveness of coordination with internal teams.
- Overall quality and relevance of conference sessions.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
