Portfolio Manager, The AI Summit Series (Maternity Cover)

This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars office.

Are you passionate about delivering world-class events and driving innovation in the AI industry Informa Connect is looking for a dynamic Portfolio Manager to lead The AI Summit Series including The AI Summit London in June digital product development and the Ambassador Chapter globally. This role also contributes to The AI Summit New York in December offering an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile events develop cutting-edge digital products and grow a thriving community within the AI sector.

As Portfolio Manager youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of The AI Summit Series driving thought leadership and delivering exceptional experiences for audiences and clients alike. Youll lead flagship events innovate new product formats and foster community engagement all while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve commercial and audience objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Event Leadership

• Lead The AI Summit London: Oversee the planning production and delivery of this flagship event ensuring world-class audience and client experiences.
• Launch New Events: Identify opportunities for innovative event formats and products within the portfolio and bring them to life.
• Global Ambassador Chapter: Drive the development and execution of this initiative fostering community engagement and thought leadership across the AI sector.

Product Development

• Innovative Content Creation: Collaborate with internal teams to design and deliver new physical and digital products including training programs conferences webinars roundtables and virtual content.
• Market Insights: Conduct research to identify emerging trends and opportunities ensuring the portfolio remains relevant innovative and commercially successful.

Team Management

• Line Management: Coach and mentor a Senior Conference Producer fostering high performance and professional growth.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively within a matrix structure partnering with sales marketing operations and content teams to achieve shared goals.

International Travel

• Represent The AI Summit Series at global events building relationships with stakeholders sponsors and community members to strengthen the portfolios market position.

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Skills

• Event Expertise: Proven ability to deliver large-scale events including physical virtual and hybrid formats.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the AI industry and ability to connect with key stakeholders including clients speakers and press.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing teams and driving collaboration across departments.
• Innovation: Ability to create exceptional and innovative event content and experiences.
• French Language: Proficiency in French is desirable but not essential.

Experience & Qualifications

• Event Management: Previous success in managing large-scale events and portfolios within a fast-paced commercial organisation.
• Content Development: Experience in creating high-quality agendas and content for virtual hybrid and in-person events.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to forge positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including sponsors exhibitors and advisors.
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of event P&L management and revenue growth strategies.
• International Travel: Willingness to travel globally as required.

Additional Information :

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time