Gartner is seeking a Program Director for its conferences, responsible for developing engaging content and programs that enhance attendee experiences and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in conference management and collaboration across various teams to create successful events
Job Summary
The Program Director is responsible for developing the content, programs, and experiences of several major Gartner Technology conferences to make them must-attend events.
This role requires creating a compelling attendee-driven agenda in close partnership with Gartner Research chairs while driving growth, profitability, and customer retention.
Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation, and disproportionate rewards for top performers in a hybrid work environment.
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Gartner is seeking a Program Director for its conferences, responsible for developing engaging content and programs that enhance attendee experiences and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in conference management and collaboration across various teams to create successful events.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8-12+ years conference management experience
Content strategy and agenda development expertise
Speaker identification and management skills
Audience and sponsorship acquisition experience
Cross-functional stakeholder management
Market research and competitive analysis
Nice-to-have
MBA degree preferred
Global multinational experience
AI, data, and analytics familiarity
Ability to engage C-level executives
Hybrid work environment adaptability
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred
8-12+ years' experience in conference management or content strategy
Experience with large, complex multi-day/multi-track conference programs
Proven track record in audience and sponsorship acquisition