Sr. Conference Producer - Tech

WHO WE ARE:

At Closer Still, we strive to deliver the best. We’re on a mission to be the most dynamic B2B events and communities business in every market we serve, bringing people together to learn, connect and grow.
Operating across five regions, we power over 200 market-leading events, publications and brands across Business Technologies, Healthcare, Learning, HR & Education, and Future Transport & Infrastructure.
But what truly sets us apart is our people.

Closer Still Media is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Content & Community Director to lead the content strategy, speaker acquisition, industry engagement, and overall program development for a flagship digital infrastructure event portfolio.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an individual with a proven track record of delivering world‑class B2B technology conferences and building influential industry communities. The successful candidate will combine exceptional conference production expertise with a strong understanding of the technology ecosystem and the ability to engage senior decision‑makers across digital infrastructure, cloud, AI, networking, data centers, power and cooling, and next‑generation enterprise technologies.

As the architect of the event’s content strategy and industry engagement efforts, you will shape the market positioning of the brand, develop relationships with leading operators and technology providers, recruit industry‑leading speakers, and create compelling experiences that attract and retain senior audiences.

Working closely with commercial, marketing, and operations teams, you will ensure the event delivers exceptional attendee value, commercial impact, and sustainable long‑term growth.

This role reports directly to the Event Lead.

• Define the annual content vision, program thesis, and thematic pillars across topics including AI infrastructure, next‑generation compute and networking, facilities and power management, sustainability, automation, IT/OT convergence, edge architectures, and emerging digital infrastructure trends.
• Design compelling multi‑track agendas that balance strategic leadership perspectives with technical and operational insights.
• Develop innovative session formats including keynotes, executive interviews, panel discussions, workshops, round tables, technical deep‑dives, and peer‑to‑peer networking experiences.
• Establish and manage an Industry Advisory Board comprised of senior leaders from operators, enterprises, service providers, and technology innovators to ensure ongoing market relevance and content quality.

• Build and maintain a diverse pipeline of senior‑level speakers and industry influencers across enterprises, hyperscalers, colocation providers, telecom operators, technology vendors, systems integrators, investors, and industry associations.
• Lead strategic outreach initiatives to secure high‑profile keynote speakers, moderators, and subject matter experts.
• Develop long‑term relationships with key industry stakeholders and cultivate a community of advocates around the conference brand.
• Represent the conference externally at industry events, association meetings, and community forums to enhance visibility and strengthen market positioning.

• Partner with commercial leadership to create high‑value sponsorship and thought leadership opportunities that align with audience needs while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop compelling messaging, agenda narratives, and targeted audience acquisition strategies.
• Drive audience growth among senior infrastructure, architecture, operations, facilities, procurement, and technology decision‑makers.
• Analyze attendee feedback, engagement metrics, and post‑event performance data to continuously refine programming and support year‑round community initiatives.

• Own program timelines, speaker management processes, budgets, and content quality standards.
• Develop speaker briefings, moderator guides, run‑of‑show documentation, and event‑day…