Senior Manager, Conferences & Community Events

Senior Manager, Conferences & Community Events

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Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive,
business-in-a-box solution
—combining cutting-edge technology
, personalized training
, a vibrant community
, and exclusive industry partnerships
—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business
, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.

At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.

Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:

• Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
• A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
• Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
• Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.

Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez
, Jake Peters
, and Evan Frank
, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 130+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City
. Earlier this year
, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds
, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners
, with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital
. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand.

We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Manager, Conferences & Community Events to lead Fora’s large-scale, community-facing event strategy and execution. This role serves as the strategic owner and driver of Fora’s most visible gatherings — including our annual flagship conference Live Forum, Networking Roadshows, Keynote Events, and other community-driven experiences that connect, inspire, and empower our travel advisors.

• Event Strategy & Execution: Own the strategic direction and execution of Fora’s conferences and community events, ensuring every program advances advisor development, builds community, strengthens partner relationships, and aligns with broader company objectives.
• Program Design & Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end creation and production of event programs—from programming and large-scale production to logistics, communications, and reporting—to deliver high-impact experiences.
• P&L Ownership: Own the full Conferences & Community Events budget, including annual forecasting, cost planning, revenue generation, and post-event reconciliation, maintaining rigorous financial tracking and accountability.
• Performance Measurement: Establish clear success metrics, evaluate performance across events, and iterate on the event portfolio to enhance advisor value and amplify Fora’s brand presence.
• Attendee Experience Management: Oversee all attendee-facing operational systems—including ticketing, invoicing, event pages, and communications flows—to ensure a frictionless and consistent experience.
• Partner Engagement: Shape the partner and sponsorship strategy for our large-scale events, collaborating with the Partners Team to design opportunities that provide measurable value and drive revenue.
• Insights & Optimization: Work with the Data Team to analyze engagement and satisfaction metrics, transforming insights into continuous…