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Head of Events

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token2049 logoToken2049 · Singapore
Full-timeOn-site2mo ago
LeadershipNegotiationVendor Management
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About the role

We are looking for an experienced Head of Events to lead the planning and delivery of large-scale global conferences for TOKEN2049 and SuperAI. This role sits at the center of our event operations, working closely with sponsorship, production, and experience teams to deliver world-class events. The Head of Events will serve as the primary operational lead across internal teams, production agencies, and third-party vendors, ensuring seamless execution from planning through on-site delivery. This role also oversees the production and logistics of AFTER 2049, our flagship multi-day side event series surrounding TOKEN2049. This position is ideal for someone highly organized, commercially aware, and experienced in managing complex, high-profile conferences and large-scale event programs.

Responsibilities

  • Event Strategy & Delivery
  • Lead the planning and execution of flagship conferences and associated events from concept through post-event delivery.
  • Ensure a world-class attendee experience across all event touchpoints, including programming, venue setup, networking spaces, and partner activations.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive event timelines, operational plans, and delivery schedules.
  • Production & Vendor Management
  • Serve as the main point of contact for production agencies and external vendors, including staging, AV, fabrication, design, and technical suppliers.
  • Oversee venue logistics, floorplans, build schedules, and technical production to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Manage vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
  • AFTER 2049 Event Series
  • Oversee the production and logistics of AFTER 2049, a multi-day series of curated side events taking place around TOKEN2049.
  • Coordinate venues, vendors, partners, and internal teams to ensure consistent quality and operational excellence across all AFTER 2049 events.
  • Manage scheduling, logistics, and production standards across multiple simultaneous venues and partners.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with Sponsorship, Experience, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure sponsor activations and event programming are executed to the highest standard.
  • Coordinate sponsor requirements with production and experience teams to ensure smooth implementation onsite.
  • Maintain clear communication and alignment across internal stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle.
  • Operational Leadership
  • Build and refine event operations processes to support the scaling of multiple global events.
  • Identify operational risks and proactively solve challenges during planning and on-site execution.
  • Lead on-site event operations and coordinate teams, vendors, and agencies during event week.
  • Budget & Planning
  • Develop and manage event budgets across production, logistics, and vendors.
  • Track costs and identify efficiencies while maintaining high production quality.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience delivering large-scale conferences, exhibitions, or global events.
  • Proven experience managing high-profile events with thousands of attendees.
  • Strong experience working with production agencies, AV teams, and complex event logistics.
  • Experience coordinating across multiple internal teams including sponsorship, marketing, and operations.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management experience.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and be onsite during events.
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Location: Singapore

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