Program Lead, ADSW

To extract and create content for programmes related to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) including, but not limited to, the ADSW Summit, the Green Hydrogen Summit, and other programming elements such as Roundtables and Web series.

To support on content related activities and act as the liaison with the Marketing & Communications team at ADSW (Masdar) and the third-party service provider, and with key internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that all objectives are achieved on time.

Key Responsibilities : 

• Research and propose content areas relevant within ADSW thematic remit.
• Develop sessions in line with ADSW strategic objectives and brand positioning.
• Work with management and contract awarding process for the Summit in line with policies, procedures and business requirements.
• Develop potential speaker list in line with ADSW objectives.
• In conjunction with Management, liaise with appointed Content Partner on all matters related to the Summit as per their duties outlined in agreed contract.
• Liaise and coordinate with Marketing & Events regarding the Summit build.
• Provide on the ground support during the Summit to the Content Partner.
• Act as the focal point of contact at Masdar for all speakers and stakeholders addressing their questions and ensuring that desired objectives are achieved.
• Develop and execute communications plan for the Summit working with ADSW Communications team.
• Liaise with the third-party/outsourced marketing team to develop marketing plan.
• Develop and execute program for ADSW and related events, as needed ensuring that all targets and objectives are met in line with standards.
• Work with third parties to execute events in line with plans and objective, ensuring that both time and budget are adhered to.
• Draft invitations for various stakeholder categories in line with overall events standards and objectives.
• Develop Heads of State and Celebrity invitation lists in line with protocols and standards.
• Work with Logistics and Operations to execute the invitation process in line with policies and timelines.
• Manage list development and approval for committees and work with ADSW Marketing on logistical arrangements.
• Develop agenda for committees to ensure that all items are covered, and that committee time is optimized to achieve objectives.
• Manage invitation and RSVP process ensuring that all members are informed on time.
• Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and long-term objectives of the team.
• Engage with and monitor relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure adequate knowledge transfer and completion of services as per agreed parameters.