Company Description IMAGES Group is a leading knowledge platform and growth catalyst for India's modern retail industry. Since 1992, the company has built a strong portfolio of business publications covering key retail verticals such as fashion, textiles, real estate, technology, food service, food & grocery, retail support, beauty & wellness, internet commerce, and D2C. IMAGES organizes business exhibitions, networking meets, and conferences that bring together global leaders, experts, and decision makers to share insights, shape policies, and drive innovation. Its respected awards, business intelligence, market research, training, and online community initiatives further support the development of India as a premier retail destination. IMAGES is headquartered in New Delhi, with offices across major Indian metros and in the Middle East.
Role Description:
IndiaRetailing is looking for a dynamic Conference Producer & Editorial Executive – RetailTech to support content development and speaker engagement across its leading industry platforms, including:
- Phygital Retail Convention
- India E-commerce Forum
- India D2C Summit
- India Fashion Forum
- India Food Forum
Key Responsibilities
Speaker Acquisition & Conference Engagement
- Identify, invite, and onboard speakers for conferences, summits, webinars, roundtables, and bespoke events.
- Build strong relationships with senior executives from leading retail brands, consumer businesses, marketplaces, and technology companies.
- Manage end-to-end speaker communication, confirmations, briefing calls, and session coordination.
- Ensure a seamless speaker experience from invitation through event execution.
- Maintain and continuously expand a strong database of industry leaders and potential speakers.
- Work closely with editorial, marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure successful event delivery.
Editorial & Research
- Track key trends and developments across RetailTech, E-commerce, Supply Chain, AI, Omnichannel Retail, and Digital Transformation.
- Research industry developments and identify relevant topics, themes, and thought leaders for conferences and editorial initiatives.
- Conduct interviews and engage with CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, E-commerce Leaders, and Supply Chain Heads.
- Create speaker briefs, session notes, executive profiles, and editorial content for IndiaRetailing platforms.
- Build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, technology providers, and retail decision-makers.
Desired Candidate Profile
4–5 years of experience in:
- Conference Production
- Speaker Acquisition
- B2B Media
- Editorial & Business Journalism
- Industry Research
- Knowledge Conferences
Skills & Competencies
- Strong research and content development skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proven ability to engage and build relationships with senior executives and industry leaders.
- Experience in speaker acquisition and stakeholder management.
- Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
