Speaker Engagement Manager
Speaker Engagement Manager
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Job Description
About Us
ISMGis a global intelligence and media powerhouse leading the way in cybersecurity enterprise IT and digital transformation. With 10 brands 38 digital media properties and more than 400 premier events annually we connect a network of over 2 million executives decision-makers and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.
The Opportunity
ISMG is seeking a Speaker Engagement Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our global cybersecurity and technology summits. This is an exciting opportunity to directly impact our audiences by curating powerful agendas and recruiting world-class speakers who are industry leaders and thought provokers.
As the face of ISMG to top CISOs CIOs and senior technology executives you will be responsible for securing high-caliber speakers cultivating lasting relationships and ensuring every speaker has a seamless positive and professional experience. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills a confident executive presence and a passion for the cybersecurity and technology industries. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at building value-driven relationships this role will give you the platform to make a significant impact in the B2B events space.
What Youll Do
Speaker Recruitment & Relationship Management:
- Identify and recruittop-tier speakers with a focus on CISOs CIOs and other senior-level technology leaders.
- Conduct outreach (via calls email and LinkedIn) to and build strategic long-term relationships.
- Engage with high-profile executives confidently and crediblyrepresenting ISMG as a trusted industry partner.
- Partner with the Content team to design event agendas that align with ISMGs mission and audience interests.
- Ensure all speakers topics and abstracts are confirmed at least 90 days prior to each summit.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor programming to ensure ISMG content remains timely and innovative.
- Guide speakers through onboarding and preparation providing high-touch support from initial outreach to presentation coaching andpost-event follow-up.
- Send timely communications reminders and prep materials to ensure speakers are well-prepared.
- Support logistics coordination including travel and scheduling to deliver a seamless experience.
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree a plus.
- 35 years of experience in B2B events with at least 12 years focused on speaker management and recruitment.
- Prior experience in the cybersecurity or technology events sector strongly preferred.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently engage senior technology and cybersecurity leaders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build credibility quickly.
- Experience collaborating with marketing teams on event promotion and speaker content.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Resilient adaptable and solution-oriented with a proactive detail-driven mindset.
Why Join ISMG
At ISMG we bring together the worlds foremost cybersecurity and technology leaders through our premier summits and digital programming. As a Speaker Engagement Manager youll be at the heart of this mission ensuring our events continue to set the standard for excellence and impact. Youll join a collaborative high-performing team where your work directly contributes to building industry thought leadership and advancing global conversations in security and technology.
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Location: Manhattan NYC or Princeton NJ (on-site MondayFriday)
Salary Range: (exact compensation based on experience level)
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
