Program and Communication Manager (offline)

About the job
Aivitam Ventures (the brand Forbes CY / The Future) is looking for a Program and Communication Manager (events) to join our growing events team. We have big plans to expand our events portfolio in 2024 and beyond and we are assembling a creative, enthusiastic events team to help make that happen!

Who We Are

Forbes CY / The Future is the media platform, backed by Forbes contributors, reporting on the world of technology and startups in Europe.

Following the successful debut of our flagship events, the Forbes CY The Future of Fintech Summit and Forbes CY 20 Woman in Tech Awards in Cyprus, Limassol in 2023, we are now strategically preparing for significant expansions and enhancements across our global events portfolio.

In addition to the annual Forbes CY The Future of Fintech Summit, Forbes CY Executive’s Summit, Forbes CY 30/50 Awards, Forbes CY 20 Women in Tech Awards, Startup World Cup and our digital products – The Future Media Platform, Forbes CY Talks and Forbes CY Pressroom – we are enlarging our content team to gear up for an exciting new phase.

The Program and Communication Manager (events) will oversee the curation and delivery of the Forbes CY Talks product, contribute to shaping the agenda for the Forbes CY Summit, and take the lead in orchestrating exceptional networking experiences for our community comprising tech companies, startups, and investors.

The role

The Program and Communication Manager (events), reporting to the CEO and collaborating closely with the entire team, will spearhead the development of thought-provoking and top-tier agendas, while also taking the lead on community-building initiatives that Forbes CY/The Future can proudly showcase.
In addition to content production, you will be responsible for extending invitations to VIP guests, overseeing networking opportunities, and managing community-led experiences onsite.
You’ll get there through developing an extensive understanding of the European startup ecosystem, careful research, creating exciting agendas, encouraging the best and brightest speakers to take to the stage at Forbes CY / The Future events - virtually, or in person and creating a network of Europe’s most prominent founders, investors and communities.

Responsibilities
– Researching the most important tech and startup trends to build out impressive event agenda and virtual events that Forbes CY / The Future audience — and clients — will love
– Consulting with editorial and commercial teams to align on market trends, speakers, sponsorship opportunities, and must-have VIPs
– Recruiting a diverse range of exciting speakers from across the World for Forbes CY / The Future Online and Onsite Events
– Establishing and maintaining relationships with industry leaders, thought leaders, and experts and taking ownership of speaker acquisition and VIP invitations for Summits
– Leading facilitated networking activations at Forbes CY / The Future Summits and establishing a growing network of founders, operators, investors, and industry community groups
– Curating the digital panels for Forbes CY / The Future Talks, working alongside clients to create sessions that are compelling, engaging, and attract online viewers


Location

Limassol (although we are open to part-remote applicants)

Start date

ASAP

Requirements

Who we are looking for

This is a multi-faceted role in a fast-paced environment. You’ll need to be comfortable juggling different tasks and be able to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders. You should be highly organised, a great communicator, and possess a can-do attitude. You should be a self-starter excited to develop the Forbes CY / The Future growing event portfolio.

You will be:
– Confident in conducting phone, desk, and face-to-face research with key players to identify market challenges, trends, and developments
– Experienced in writing and producing content-driven event agendas
– Knowledge of working on sponsored events with an understanding of what sponsorship offers clients
– Results driven
– Excited by working as part of a team to ensure objectives and targets are met
– Able to think independently and enjoy problem-solving
– Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time
– Excited by the prospect of traveling to Europe to attend events


A minimum of two years of experience in media/events and a desire to develop a strong understanding of the European startup and tech ecosystem is a must.

Benefits

What we offer
– Flexible, remote/hybrid working.
– Annual budget to spend your learning and development
– 28 days of annual leave plus the usual public holidays
– The chance to have an impact across many areas of the business, and to build and be part of a fast-growing team


Salary
Official contract dependent on experience, plus performance-related bonus

About Aivitam Ventures (Forbes Cyprus licensee)

We are organizers:
↗︎ Forbes Cyprus The Future of Fintech Summit Cyprus
We’ve been bringing fintech executives, investors, policymakers, and fintech experts together to capitalize on the opportunities of the fintech revolution.
↗︎ Forbes Cyprus 20 Women in Tech Awards.
↗︎ Forbes Cyprus CEO Summit.
↗︎ Forbes Cyprus 30/30 Awards.

Company website:
https://thefuturemedia.eu/

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