We9re looking for a
senior Technical Producer who can lead the technical delivery of complex, large-scale conferences from concept through execution. This role owns the
full event ecosystem - keynotes, expos, breakouts, and ancillary programming - ensuring everything works together seamlessly.
You9ll serve as the
technical lead and client partner, connecting creative vision to execution while guiding strategy, solving problems, and keeping teams aligned across multiple environments.
What you9ll doLead technical strategy across full conference programs- Own execution across keynote, expo, breakout, and multi-track environments
- Build workflows that support simultaneous programming and multiple venues
- Ensure consistency and integration across all event components
Serve as the client9s technical advisor- Act as the primary technical point of contact
- Translate ideas into scalable, executable solutions
- Provide clear guidance, risk assessment, and recommendations
Drive expo and exhibit hall integration- Oversee expo floor operations, including power, internet, rigging, and AV
- Partner with EACs, general service contractors, and venues
- Align exhibitor needs with overall show production
- Navigate union environments and complex load-in/load-out sequencing
Lead cross-functional technical teams- Guide Technical Directors, Production Managers, Coordinators, and specialists
- Define scope, roles, and communication across teams
- Lead the technical organization for each project (project-based leadership)
Shape programs early- Get involved before full team activation
- Help define technical approach, staffing, and vendor strategy
- Partner closely with the Executive Producer and client teams
Guide budgets and operations- Support budget planning across AV, lighting, rigging, scenic, labor, logistics, and venue operations
- Track costs, identify risks, and find efficiencies without sacrificing quality
Manage execution and technical planning- Identify bottlenecks and solve problems in real time
- Stay calm and decisive during rehearsals and live events
- Oversee technical documentation, including schedules, system plans, and CAD drawings
Ensure safety and compliance- Maintain alignment with venue requirements, regulations, and safety standards
- Partner with technical teams to uphold best practices
What you bringWe9re looking for someone who has already operated at a high level in this space and understands how complex conferences come together.
Required experience- 7+ years in technical production for live events or conferences
- Experience leading large-scale events (5,000+ attendees or similar complexity)
- Ownership across multiple event environments (not just keynote or expo alone)
- Direct expo / tradeshow experience, including exhibitor workflows and EACs
- Strong knowledge of AV, lighting, rigging, scenic, and show integration
- Experience leading Technical Directors, Production Managers, and specialists
- Proven budget ownership across technical areas
- Comfort working with and interpreting CAD files
You understand- The differences between keynote, breakout, and expo environments
- Exhibitor vs show management workflows
- Expo infrastructure (power, internet, show services)
- Multi-track breakout execution and load-in/load-out sequencing
What makes you successful- You can see the big picture and understand the details
- You9re confident working with both clients and technical teams
- You bring structure and clarity to complex environments
- You stay calm, proactive, and solutions-focused under pressure
