CloserStill Media Germany GmbH · 1 month ago
Conference Program Director
Utica-Rome Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCloserStill Media is dedicated to delivering exceptional B2B events and communities. They are seeking a Conference Program Director to build and lead a premier conference program focused on the digital infrastructure ecosystem, which includes data centers, AI-enabled compute, and enterprise/edge architectures.
Events Services
Responsibilities
Define the annual program thesis and content pillars across topics such as next-gen compute and networking, facilities & power management, sustainability, automation, AI/ML workloads, IT/OT integration, and edge architectures
Design multi-track agendas and diverse formats (keynotes, panels, technical deep-dives, workshops, roundtables, exec dialogues) that serve both strategic and practitioner audiences
Establish an Industry Advisory Board representing operators, enterprises, service providers, and technology leaders to ensure market relevance and quality
Build and manage a senior speaker roster across end users (enterprise, colo/telco, elite operators), technology vendors (compute, networking, storage, power/cooling, software), integrators/ODMs, and investors
Lead structured outreach and relationship programs with key companies to secure A-list speakers and moderators; maintain a balanced pipeline of established leaders and emerging voices
Serve as an external ambassador for the program at industry meetups, partner events, and online communities
Partner with commercial leads to translate program themes into value-backed opportunities (e.g., thought-leadership packages, showcases, workshops, hosted buyer/meet-the-expert, project theaters)
Collaborate with marketing on positioning, agenda storytelling, and data-driven audience acquisition for target roles (infrastructure, architecture, operations, facilities, procurement) across enterprises, colos, telcos, and cloud-adjacent players
Use post-event analytics and attendee feedback to iterate agendas and inform year-round content/community activities
Own program timelines, budgets, and quality standards; produce run-of-show, speaker briefings, and on-site moderation plans
Coordinate with production/ops on room specs, AV, recording, and accessibility; ensure excellent on-site experience for speakers and attendees
Measure program performance (NPS, session fill, seniority mix, engagement) and report insights with clear actions
Develop strategic relationships with standards bodies, open-hardware/software communities, regional associations, and user groups; explore co-created sessions and project workshops that complement our program
Maintain a landscape view of adjacent events and media to support smart scheduling, positioning, and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of the digital-infrastructure stack (data centers and power/cooling; compute/network/storage hardware; cloud/AI/edge architectures) and the business/operational drivers for operators and end users
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder skills; thrives under deadline pressure and handles multiple workstreams
Preferred
Experience building conference agendas or content strategies in complex B2B technology domains; preferred, not required; experience convening senior stakeholders and moderating high-stakes discussions
Established relationships across operators, enterprises, solution providers, and integrators; credibility with engineering and business audiences
Able to align content with partner value and audience needs; comfortable collaborating on sponsorable content constructs without compromising editorial standards
Experience with advisory boards, hosted-buyer or matchmaking programs; familiarity with community-driven, open-ecosystem initiatives
Benefits
Competitive 401(k) match
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage
Generous vacation package
Company
CloserStill Media Germany GmbH
CloserStill Media Germany GmbH had already been a subsidiary of CloserStill Media LTD since 2020.
Founded in 1998
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase