Events & Partnerships Manager

Position: EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
ABOUT KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS

Knowledge Networks is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Reston, VA. We unite technologists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and global leaders around one mission: making AI work for humanity.

Our flagship initiatives include:

• RegulatingAI — Premier AI governance podcast & newsletter, 100K+ subscribers

• CAIO Connect — Exclusive network of Fortune 500 Chief AI Officers

• Moonshots.

TV — 24/7 OTT channel spotlighting breakthrough startup innovation

• SAGE / RALC — Responsible AI Leadership Certification Program

• Policyora — AI policy intelligence platform for governments and enterprises

• Universal AI Awards, ERAI Fellowship, Give Back Gyan  & more

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THE ROLE

As Events & Partnerships Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle of KN's event strategy — from initial concept through post-event impact analysis — while building a growing portfolio of strategic partnerships with leading AI conferences, tech companies, media brands, and policy organizations.

You will work directly with KN's Founder and senior leadership, with significant autonomy, a global remit, and visibility that comes from operating at the intersection of AI, policy, and purpose.

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✅ WHAT YOU WILL DO

EVENT STRATEGY & EXECUTION

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of KN's flagship events, panels, live podcast recordings, and conference activations

• Manage all logistics: speaker coordination, agendas, venues, AV, budgets, and timelines

• Lead live event coverage at major AI and policy summits (Ai4, World Bank/IMF, OGP, UNGA-adjacent forums)

• Design speaker and VIP engagement programs that attract top-tier AI policymakers, CAIOs, and thought leaders

• Drive continuous improvement through post-event data, ROI analysis, and stakeholder feedback

PARTNERSHIPS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Identify, pitch, and close partnership agreements with leading AI conferences, industry associations, and media brands

• Negotiate co-branding, media, and content collaboration deals that expand KN's global reach

• Build and cultivate a high-value stakeholder network — CAIOs, policymakers, event organizers, and sponsors

• Develop 90-day marketing campaigns for conference partnerships, including social media, email, and PR assets

BRAND & ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH

• Advance KN's positioning as the premier AI governance platform in the US and globally

• Support the KN Ambassador and Advisory Board programs across 15+ countries

• Stay ahead of AI governance trends and emerging event formats — and bring fresh ideas proactively

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WHAT YOU BRING

REQUIRED

• 5+ years of events management experience, ideally in technology, policy, or media

• Proven track record executing multi-stakeholder conferences, summits, or live shows

• Exceptional project management skills — you keep every detail on track across competing priorities

• Outstanding communicator — you engage C-suite executives and policymakers with equal confidence

• Experience building strategic partnerships and managing sponsorship relationships

• Hands-on social media marketing and digital event promotion experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

BONUS POINTS

• Background in AI, tech policy, or a mission-driven nonprofit

• Existing network within the AI, policy, or DC tech ecosystem

• Exposure to OTT/media, podcast ecosystems, or edtech

• International event experience or multilingual capability