Event Producer - 4-Month Contract in Doha, Qatar

About the Role

We seek a seasoned Conference Producer responsible for architecting and executing the conference program for a newly co-located event. This role involves close collaboration with government partners and industry stakeholders to ensure the program meets strategic goals and offers significant value to attendees. The candidate will manage all aspects from thematic development and session design to speaker selection and onsite delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Create the conference program structure, themes, and session formats together with the government partner and content manager.
• Research market dynamics, government priorities, and sector trends to formulate a relevant and timely agenda.
• Develop engaging session ideas, panel discussions, keynote themes, and innovative formats tailored to the target audience.
• Guarantee alignment of the program with the government's strategic objectives and messaging priorities.
• Identify, engage, and secure high-caliber speakers including government officials, investors, developers, and subject experts.
• Manage the end-to-end speaker engagement process: invitations, briefing, presentation reviews, and logistical coordination.
• Prepare detailed speaker briefs, session outlines, moderator guidelines, and program copy for marketing and delegate communication.
• Coordinate with government partners regarding speaker approvals and protocol adherence.
• Collaborate closely with government teams to align program content and receive feedback through planning meetings and workshops leading to final approval.
• Partner with marketing to ensure content supports promotional campaigns and delegate attraction strategies.
• Work with conference operations to ensure program feasibility within venue and technical constraints.
• Deliver speaker information promptly to facilitate marketing materials and onsite signage.
• Support live program delivery by managing timings, speaker coordination, and real-time adjustments.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of four years experience producing conference programs, preferably within B2B events, exhibitions, or government-affiliated forums.
• Strong research proficiency with a keen interest in real estate, urban development, investment, or similar industries.
• Proven track record in securing and managing senior-level and government speakers.
• Excellent written communication skills to create clear and engaging program and speaker content.
• Confident and professional in interacting with senior government and industry figures.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities managing multiple sessions and speakers concurrently.
• Ability to stay calm, flexible, and effective under pressure including during live event execution.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience producing conferences in GCC or broader Middle East.
• Established network within real estate, urban development, or investment sectors in Qatar or the region.
• Experience working with government protocol requirements.
• Arabic language skills.