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Conference and exhibition manager or organiser

Conference and exhibition manager or organiser - overview

As a conference and exhibition manager or organiser, you'll use your creativity and organisation skills to manage, plan and deliver business conferences, exhibitions and similar events. Read our guide to see if this is the career for you and what you need to do to work in this sector.

Learn what the role involves below.

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What does a conference and exhibition manager or organiser do?

A role in conference and exhibition planning could see you working on a variety of events. For example, you could be employed to organise and run a pharmaceutical conference in the capital or a superyacht exhibition near the coast. Your work will mainly be office-based, but you'll also likely travel to visit clients and venues as well as event sponsors and suppliers.

Your main responsibility will be to plan all parts of the event you're working on before making sure that it runs smoothly and successfully engages the target audience. It's a fast-paced and exciting work environment with lots of benefits, like meeting a variety of people and having to overcome difficulties and challenges.

What will your days involve?

Daily tasks will vary but could involve:

  • Researching venues and suppliers
  • Following health and safety regulations
  • Working closely with venue staff
  • Contacting and booking suppliers, such as catering companies
  • Liaising with external companies for advertising opportunities
  • Selling event tickets and keeping a record of attendees
  • Allocating exhibition and advertising space at venues
  • Developing proposals to organise and manage events
  • Promoting events, conferences and exhibitions

FAQs

How much can you earn as a conference and exhibition manager or organiser?

The average salary for a conference and exhibition manager or organiser in the UK is £26,000.

Does a conference and exhibition manager or organiser role involve travel in the UK or overseas?

You can expect to travel often in this profession as you'll be organising exhibitions and conferences at different venues around the UK or even abroad depending on the project.

Can you work from home as a conference and exhibition managers or organiser?

You may be able to work from home when completing more admin-based tasks but conference and exhibition organisers typically work in busy offices.

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