Events Specialist

Senior Events Specialist

About the Role & Team

You will act as the Project Manager for assigned events, leading all activities and coordinating different stakeholders to ensure successful execution.

Type of contract: 8 months contract

Location: Italy – Milan, Hybrid

What You’ll Do

• Ensure high-quality delivery of IDC events, managing logistics, speakers, partners, and delegates
• Oversee financials to ensure event profitability
• Execute marketing activities (event websites, email campaigns, telemarketing)
• Collaborate with marketing to optimize messaging and maximize delegate attendance
• Work closely with sales teams and other lines of business
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships within the market
• Attend events in person across Italy

We are Looking for Someone Who

• Has 3+ years of end-to-end event management experience
• Brings an entrepreneurial, motivated, assertive, and collaborative mindset
• Possesses strong project management and organizational skills
• Has business-level English proficiency
• Is skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Nice to have: Experience with Email Marketing tools (e.g., Cvent, Adestra)

We are looking forward to your application! Please know that our global offices will be shut down for a company-wide PTO from December 24th to January 2nd. We will resume screening and next steps upon our return in the first week of January 2026.

Why IDC?

IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

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