Head of Conference (f/m/d)

bit summit is Hamburg’s leading tech conference, delivering actionable, deeply technical content across four core tracks: Backend, Frontend, Infrastructure, and Data Science. Guided by a “no noise, no filler” ethos, bit summit provides real-world insights, practical learning, and meaningful knowledge exchange for engineers, CTOs, and tech leaders solving complex challenges. Role Summary The Head of Conference role is the strategic lead and operational driver responsible for the end-to-end success of bit summit. The role blends marketing strategy, event management, and content curation to deliver a premium conference experience, meet attendance goals, and maintain bit summit’s reputation as a high-quality tech gathering. You own the tone, direction, experience, and conversations that define the event. Key responsibilities: 1. Marketing Strategy & Growth

Develop and execute marketing strategy to drive ticket sales and grow an audience of 500+ tech professionals

Manage media and sponsor marketing to drive visibility and profitable growth

Oversee digital and content marketing aligned to core technical themes to attract our audience

2. Program Curation & Speaker Experience

Lead development of the multi-track program and manage the Call for Papers

Ensure content meets the “deep tech, no sales pitch” standard

Recruit and manage speakers while overseeing logistics and experience

3. Event Operations & Financial Oversight

Manage logistics, including venue, catering, AV production, and vendor relationships

Maintain and optimize conference budget and negotiate supplier contracts

Oversee on-site execution, registration, and attendee experience

Qualifications

6+ years in marketing and end-to-end event management/production

Proven experience delivering large-scale conferences

Strong project management and operational execution skills

Ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and drive revenue

Excellent communication skills for working with senior speakers and partners, professional proficiency in German.

Bonus: Leadership or team management experience

Bonus: Experience marketing tech events or working in the tech industry

Fuel for the Journey:

Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skillset and achieve your career goals.

Easy Arrival to bitsummit: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at bitsummit in Hamburg? We support every ambition - from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.

Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy the Alster lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks.

Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.