Event Director - iGB ; JR

Overview

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We are proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences. If you share our values and want to be part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity: At Clarion Gaming, soon to be World Gaming, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We are proud that our core values of Trust and Loyalty, Care and Commitment, a love of learning, and innovation and pride in what we do define the way we carry out our work across all of our events, marketing solutions and communities.

We exist to provide the connections, insights and intelligence that fuel the growth of the modern, global gaming and gambling industry, so that together we can continue to build an industry that we can all be truly proud of. If you share our values and want to be part of a successful, dynamic and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

iGB Live - iGB L!

VE is one of the leading online gaming trade shows globally, and sits within the no.1 Gaming Events portfolio globally, alongside ICE Barcelona and iGB Affiliate Barcelona (World Gaming Week). iGB L!

VE takes place at ExCeL, London each July, and is the industry s #1 event that connects and celebrates the entire iGaming community - Operators I Tech Vendors I Affiliates I Suppliers. The iGB L!

VE strategy is to continue to represent the entire online gaming ecosystem, support the industry and remain ahead of market growth by delivering increased customer value in a highly competitive online event landscape. We achieve this by deeply understanding and servicing customer and market needs, delivering unparalleled business growth opportunities, pioneering product innovations, and providing critical regulatory insights. We are building the industry s most valued and fastest-growing must-attend event in the world s largest regulated online gaming market.

The iGB L!

VE Event Director leads the iGB L!

VE events business as a member of the Clarion Live senior leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director, Events. As the public face of iGB L!

VE, the Event Director is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the event and leading a high-performing team to deliver world-class live experiences. These experiences are focused on enabling meaningful connections, building strong communities, and delivering quantifiable return on investment for online gaming businesses worldwide.

• Hold overall accountability for the day-to-day management of the iGB L!
  
  VE brand, including full P&L ownership and successful delivery of live events
• Define and articulate a compelling value proposition and annual business plan for iGB L!
  
  VE, informed by quantitative and qualitative research and developed in close collaboration with Content, Marketing, Commercial and Customer Success teams
• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop a rolling three-year vision, strategy, and financial plan to deliver agreed growth targets, KPIs, and customer performance metrics
• Leverage customer insight and market intelligence to continuously enhance sponsor, exhibitor, and attendee experience, while identifying opportunities for innovation, new initiatives, and product launches
• Project-manage end-to-end live event delivery, aligning cross-functional teams (marketing, customer success, sales, content, PR and operations) around clear timelines, milestones, and success measures
• Maintain a deep understanding of key market segments, trends, and demand drivers, ensuring these are reflected in the strategic direction and evolution of iGB L!
  
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• Analyse competitor activity to identify strengths, weaknesses, and differentiation opportunities, defining and reinforcing iGB Live s unique selling propositions
• Partner closely with the Head of Sales to design and execute the key account strategy for iGB L!
  
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• Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships with key customers, venues, advisory board members, press and strategic stakeholders, while cultivating relationships…