Conference & Events Manager career guide
Conference & Events Managers organise business conferences, exhibitions, meetings and corporate events from planning through delivery.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Conference & Events Manager do?
Conference & Events Managers organise business conferences, exhibitions, meetings and corporate events from planning through delivery.
- Conference venues
- Hotels
- Office
- Client locations
- Conference centres
- Hotels
- Event venues
- Corporate organisations
- Event agencies
How to become a Conference & Events Manager
Many professionals progress from hospitality or events coordination into conference management roles.
Qualification in Events Management, Hospitality or Business, or an Events Apprenticeship.
- Degree apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship
- College
- Direct employment or training
Skills and progression for Conference & Events Manager
- Organisation
- Leadership
- Communication
- Budget management
- Problem solving
- Senior Conference Manager
- Head of Events
- Venue Director
- Operations Director
- Managing Director
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