Conference Program Director

CloserStill Media • New York, NY

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About The Position

Build and lead a best-in-class conference program for a new, flagship initiative serving the digital infrastructure ecosystem, spanning data centers, AI-enabled compute, and enterprise/edge architectures. The role combines content leadership with senior industry engagement to develop a program that is technically credible, commercially impactful, and operationally excellent. At CloserStill, 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. Our teams are diverse, driven, and united by a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our core values of ownership, empathy, teamwork, integrity, and determination, we empower every employee to grow, shape their own path and make a meaningful impact. Joining CloserStill means being part of something bigger - not just building events, but creating opportunities, connections, and lasting value for the communities we serve. You will own the end-to-end program strategy and delivery for a new digital-infrastructure conference brand. You’ll curate themes, recruit senior speakers, and forge high-value industry relationships across operators, end users, and solution providers. You’ll work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure the program drives audience quality, partner value, and growth. In this role, you will report to the Event Lead.

Requirements

• Sector fluency: 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.
• Commercial acumen: Able to align content with partner value and audience needs; comfortable collaborating on sponsorable content constructs without compromising editorial standards.
• Execution excellence: Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder skills; thrives under deadline pressure and handles multiple workstreams.

Nice To Haves

• Program/content leadership (advantageous): Experience building conference agendas or content strategies in complex B2B technology domains; preferred, not required; experience convening senior stakeholders and moderating high-stakes discussions.
• Network: Established relationships across operators, enterprises, solution providers, and integrators; credibility with engineering and business audiences.
• Experience with advisory boards, hosted-buyer or matchmaking programs; familiarity with community-driven, open-ecosystem initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Program Strategy & Thought Leadership
• Speaker & Community Development
• Commercial Alignment & Audience Growth
• Program Operations & Delivery
• Industry Relations

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, and a generous vacation package.
• Opportunity to shape a flagship brand at the heart of a rapidly scaling market.
• A collaborative, high-performance culture with strong executive sponsorshiP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed