Director, Events Programming, US

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Director, Events Programming leads the design and execution of high-impact event strategy and agendas across TCB's portfolio of events convened for senior business decision makers. This role is responsible for setting event strategy and themes, curating compelling content, booking world-class and impactful speakers, and producing onstage experiences that reflect the issues shaping today's global business landscape.

You'll be part editor, part producer, and part strategist someone who can translate complex ideas into engaging, story-driven programming that inspires audiences and advances The Conference Board's mission.

This role defines strategy and owns outcomes. The Director sets the intellectual vision for event programs, serves as an editorial decision-maker, and represents TCB externally, with full accountability for content quality, relevance, and strategic impact.

Accountabilities :

Programming & Content Strategy

• Develop conference agendas from concept through execution, defining themes, topics, and narrative flow for each program.
• Translate TCB's research and strategic priorities into engaging, insight-driven formats that foster real dialogue and learning.
• Identify emerging trends, topics, and thought leaders in business, economics, ESG, HR, technology, and leadership.
• Partner with TCB's research centers and subject matter experts to ensure each program's content is relevant, rigorous, and distinctive.

Serve as decision-maker on agenda structure, thematic direction, and narrative coherence. Speaker Recruitment & Relationship Management

Event Production & Onstage Experience

Innovation & New Formats

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications :