Global Expansion Director – New Markets & Continents
pGlobal Expansion Director - New Markets Continents /p pbAI WEEK | Executive Leadership Position | Europe-based /b /p pbHave you ever brought a major tech event to a new continent? /b /p pWe want to meet you. /p pAbout AI WEEK - /p pAI WEEK is one of Europe's major events dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, connecting business leaders, technology companies, researchers, innovators and institutions. /p pIn 2026, our Milan edition brought together: /p ul lib27,000+ participants /b /li lib700 speakers /b /li lib300 brands /b /li libAttendees from 70 countries /b /li /ul pNow, we're ready for our next chapter. /p pbOur ambition is to take AI WEEK beyond Europe and build a truly global platform of AI conferences and exhibitions across multiple continents. /b /p pTo make this happen, we're hiring an experienced bGlobal Expansion Director /b to join our executive leadership team. /p pThis is a senior executive position with significant strategic responsibility, decision-making authority and direct involvement in building AI WEEK's international business. /p h3Your Mission /h3 pYou will lead AI WEEK's international expansion, from identifying new markets to negotiating agreements and successfully launching new editions. /p pYour responsibilities will include: /p ul liDefine and execute the global expansion strategy across new continents and markets. /li liEstablish strategic relationships with governments, host cities, convention bureaus, institutions and international organizations. /li liStructure and negotiate hosting agreements, joint ventures, licensing models and local partnerships. /li liDevelop business plans,
investment requirements and revenue models for new event editions. /li liSecure strategic sponsors, exhibitors and commercial partnerships. /li liBuild and lead local teams and international business operations. /li liOwn expansion budgets, commercial performance and financial objectives. /li liWork directly with the founders on international growth decisions. /li /ul h3Who We're Looking For /h3 pWe're particularly interested in executives with experience at international event platforms such as bWeb Summit, Mobile World Congress, GITEX, VivaTech, South Summit /b, or comparable global conferences and exhibitions. /p h3The ideal candidate has: /h3 ul liProven experience launching or scaling major international B2B events in new countries or continents. /li liPrevious leadership responsibilities in international expansion, general management or strategic business development. /li liA successful track record negotiating high-value institutional and commercial agreements. /li liStrong knowledge of international exhibition and conference business models. /li liAn established international network across multiple regions. /li liEntrepreneurial thinking,
strong commercial judgment and excellent leadership skills. /li liFluency in English and availability for frequent international travel. /li /ul pbWe are looking for an executive who has already helped build an international event business, not simply managed an event. /b /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul libExecutive-level, full-time employment /b within AI WEEK's organization. /li libAnnual gross fixed salary above €100,000 /b, commensurate with experience and responsibilities. /li libAdditional performance-based bonus /b, linked to strategic agreements, successful event launches and financial results. /li liDirect reporting to the founders. /li liSignificant autonomy and ownership of the international expansion strategy. /li liThe opportunity to develop and lead new business operations across multiple continents. /li liEurope-based position with frequent international travel. /li /ul pThe position is intended for an established senior executive. Formal employment classification will reflect the applicable country and contractual framework. /p h3What Success Looks Like /h3 pSuccess will be measured through tangible international expansion achievements: /p ul liStrategic agreements with new host cities and partners. /li liFinancially sustainable business models for international editions. /li liSuccessful launches of AI WEEK in new markets and continents. /li liRevenue generation and long-term profitability of the international event portfolio. /li /ul pAnnual Gross Base Salary: Above €100,000 + Performance-Based Premio /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
investment requirements and revenue models for new event editions. /li liSecure strategic sponsors, exhibitors and commercial partnerships. /li liBuild and lead local teams and international business operations. /li liOwn expansion budgets, commercial performance and financial objectives. /li liWork directly with the founders on international growth decisions. /li /ul h3Who We're Looking For /h3 pWe're particularly interested in executives with experience at international event platforms such as bWeb Summit, Mobile World Congress, GITEX, VivaTech, South Summit /b, or comparable global conferences and exhibitions. /p h3The ideal candidate has: /h3 ul liProven experience launching or scaling major international B2B events in new countries or continents. /li liPrevious leadership responsibilities in international expansion, general management or strategic business development. /li liA successful track record negotiating high-value institutional and commercial agreements. /li liStrong knowledge of international exhibition and conference business models. /li liAn established international network across multiple regions. /li liEntrepreneurial thinking,
strong commercial judgment and excellent leadership skills. /li liFluency in English and availability for frequent international travel. /li /ul pbWe are looking for an executive who has already helped build an international event business, not simply managed an event. /b /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul libExecutive-level, full-time employment /b within AI WEEK's organization. /li libAnnual gross fixed salary above €100,000 /b, commensurate with experience and responsibilities. /li libAdditional performance-based bonus /b, linked to strategic agreements, successful event launches and financial results. /li liDirect reporting to the founders. /li liSignificant autonomy and ownership of the international expansion strategy. /li liThe opportunity to develop and lead new business operations across multiple continents. /li liEurope-based position with frequent international travel. /li /ul pThe position is intended for an established senior executive. Formal employment classification will reflect the applicable country and contractual framework. /p h3What Success Looks Like /h3 pSuccess will be measured through tangible international expansion achievements: /p ul liStrategic agreements with new host cities and partners. /li liFinancially sustainable business models for international editions. /li liSuccessful launches of AI WEEK in new markets and continents. /li liRevenue generation and long-term profitability of the international event portfolio. /li /ul pAnnual Gross Base Salary: Above €100,000 + Performance-Based Premio /p #J-18808-Ljbffr