Senior Conference Producer

At NEXT.io we are a global media and conference powerhouse in the iGaming sector. With a vision to become the most influential brand in iGaming, we deliver trusted news, insightful content, market-leading events, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Role Overview

The Senior Conference Producer will take full ownership of the strategic direction, content development, and execution timelines for NEXT.io events. This role is responsible for shaping high-impact, commercially driven conference agendas and ensuring seamless delivery from concept through to on-site execution and post-event analysis.

You will act as the central point of accountability across content, working cross-functionally to align commercial objectives, audience value, and brand positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Event Ownership & Strategy

• Take full ownership of assigned events, leading on event vision, content strategy, and end-to-end delivery timelines.
• Define and drive the overarching content narrative and direction for each event, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demand.
• Build and manage detailed production timelines, ensuring all milestones are met across content, speakers, and internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary decision-maker on content direction, format, and speaker selection.

Content Development & Market Insight

• Lead in-depth market research and analysis to identify key industry trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Develop commercially viable, insight-led agendas across conferences, podcasts, and spotlight products.
• Ensure a strong balance between thought leadership and commercial content, aligned to each vertical.
• Proactively identify and launch new content themes, formats, and business opportunities.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Own relationships with key speakers, sponsors, and industry leaders, ensuring high-quality participation and engagement.
• Work closely with sales teams to align content with revenue opportunities while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure strong messaging, positioning, and audience acquisition strategies.
• Partner with operations teams to ensure content delivery is executed seamlessly on-site.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior producers and wider content team members where required.

Speaker & Programme Management

• Lead the end-to-end speaker journey, from outreach and confirmation to briefing and on-site management.
• Curate and secure high-calibre speakers that elevate the brand and audience experience.
• Oversee all programme development, ensuring quality, consistency, and engagement across all sessions.

Marketing & Commercial Integration

• Collaborate with marketing to shape campaign messaging, copy, and promotional strategies.
• Contribute to and approve content-led marketing assets, including website copy, email campaigns, and social media.
• Support commercial teams with content-driven sales narratives and sponsor integration opportunities.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Take ownership of post-event analysis, including attendee feedback, speaker performance, and commercial outcomes.
• Identify areas for improvement and innovation across future events.
• Implement processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and content quality across the portfolio.

Key Success Indicators

• Delivery of events on time and against production milestones
• Strength and relevance of conference agendas and speaker line-ups
• Alignment between content, commercial performance, and audience satisfaction
• Growth in audience engagement, retention, and brand positioning
• Successful cross-team collaboration and leadership impact