Director of Events and Travel

Who are we?

IOG, is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability.

Our projects include the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain and Web3 technology globally.

What the role involves:

As the Director of Events & Travel at IOG, you are responsible for leading global corporate events and travel programs that align with business objectives and ensure seamless experiences for employees, stakeholders, and C-suite executives. This includes overseeing event logistics, vendor partnerships, budgeting, and travel management across North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The role manages a team of event strategists, travel managers, and hospitality specialists to deliver conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships, meetups, training courses, and related internal initiatives.

Acting as a strategic partner within Input Output Global (IOG), the Director ensures each event and travel initiative communicates the company's brand leadership in blockchain and Web3 applications, driving engagement and highlighting IOG's expanding portfolio of products and services. An ability to integrate creative vision, operational efficiency, and exceptional stakeholder coordination is critical to success in this position.

Annual Events Strategy & Planning

• Develop and manage an annual global events calendar, covering internal and external events.
• Create a strategic event portfolio aligning with business priorities and market presence.
• Lead planning and execution of global conferences, summits, trade shows, and sponsorship activations.
• Design and deliver customer and partner engagement events (e.g., roundtables, showcases).
• Drive new ideas and experiential concepts to create engaging, high-touch events that leave a lasting impression. Think outside the box and logistics to deliver events that resonate with our audiences and generate buzz.
• Manage C-suite and executive engagement strategies for high-impact industry events.

Event Portfolio Strategy:

• Global Conferences & Summits: Planning and execution of major industry events where IOG has a presence.
• Customer & Partner Events: Development of exclusive forums, roundtables, or product showcases to drive relationship-building.
• C-Suite & Executive Engagements: Strategy for keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for executives.
• Trade Shows & Sponsorship Activations: Coordination of booth experiences, speaking opportunities, and sponsorships.

Internal Corporate Events

• Organize and execute leadership offsites, strategy workshops, and company-wide meetings.
• Design and support training events, development programs, and innovation labs.

Event Experience & Creative Execution

• Define creative direction, themes, and branding for events.
• Develop audience engagement strategies, including digital, interactive, and hybrid components.
• Oversee technology and production planning (AR/VR, livestreaming, platforms).

Event Data & Performance Optimization

• Lead post-event analysis and reporting on attendance, engagement, and business impact.
• Facilitate stakeholder debriefs to capture lessons learned and improvement areas.
• Assess ROI and align event outcomes with corporate objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Alignment

• Coordinate with marketing, communications, product, and leadership teams to align on strategy.
• Manage executive participation in events, including travel, logistics, and strategic briefings.
• Provide high-touch hospitality and on-site support for executives and VIPs.

Travel Operations & Policy Management

• Oversee global corporate travel programs, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain updated travel policies, preferred supplier programs, and negotiated rates.
• Lead travel vendor RFPs, onboarding, and annual performance reviews.
• Develop contingency plans for travel disruptions, event security, and executive support to ensure smooth execution.

SAP Concur Integration & Optimization

• Develop a roadmap for SAP Concur integration across the company, ensuring a seamless user experience and driving efficiencies and cost savings.
• Design and implement SAP Concur for travel booking, policy compliance, and expense management.
• Define user roles, permissions, approval workflows, and policy configurations.

Executive Travel and Hospitality:

• Manage executive travel logistics with white-glove service and high-touch hospitality, including the office of the CEO and President.
• Lead efforts to create warm, personalized experiences for event attendees, including VIPs, speakers, and key stakeholders. Serve as a dedicated point of contact for leadership on-site, proactively addressing needs and concerns.

Technology, Data & Tools

• Use CRM, event technology, and analytics tools to optimize event experiences and decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement of travel and event tools to ensure user satisfaction and cost efficiency.

Budget, Vendor & Risk Management

• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with venues, agencies, production teams, and travel vendors.
• Monitor budgets, drive ROI, and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Develop contingency plans for travel disruptions, event risks, and crisis scenarios.

Leadership

As Leaders it is our responsibility to motivate, develop and progress our fellow team members. As a Leader there is a need to communicate openly with all members of your team, address any issues head on and not shy away from difficult conversations.

Empowering your team to provide the best results by organising clear processes and coordinating team efforts should be your top priority.

Please read our Leadership at IO Globaldocument for more information on your duties and responsibilities as a leader at IOG.

Requirements

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Events, Hospitality, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in global corporate events planning and travel management in the high-tech industry.
• Experience in the Web3 blockchain technology industry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, working across time zones with high attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with planning and travel management systems (SAP Concur, Jira, HubSpot) and reporting tools.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and C-suite leadership.
• Highly organized with an eye for detail and exemplary planning skills.
• Familiarity with government requirements, including security aspects of virtual events and platforms is a plus.
• Ability to stay ahead of trends and best practices for event planning and promotions.
• Strategic Agility
  Ability to think long-term and systemically, aligning event and travel strategies with shifting business priorities, brand positioning, and global market dynamics.
• Executive Influence
  Ability to engage, advise, and align senior leaders through credibility, strategic insight, and the orchestration of high-impact experiences.

• Experience Innovation
  Ability to design and evolve audience-centric experiences that are emotionally resonant, brand-consistent, and creatively differentiated.
• Operational Excellence
  Ability to drive structure, clarity, and accountability in the planning and execution of complex, cross-regional programs.
• Commercial Acumen
  Ability to balance creativity with financial discipline?managing budgets, optimizing vendor relationships, and ensuring high return on investment.
• Technology & Data Fluency
  Ability to adopt and apply digital tools and data analytics to improve planning, measure impact, and enhance participant engagement.
• Team Leadership
  Ability to lead and grow high-performing, distributed teams with empathy, vision, and a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Cultural Intelligence
  Ability to work effectively across geographies and cultures, adapting delivery and engagement approaches to local contexts.
• Risk Navigation
  Ability to proactively assess, plan for, and manage risks to ensure resilience and continuity across travel and event operations.

Are you an IOGer?

Do you find yourself questioning the status quo? Do you tinker with ideas and long to turn those ideas into solutions? Are you able to spark thoughtful debates, bringing out the inquisitiveness in others? Does the promise of continuously growing excite you? Then get ready to reimagine everything you thought wasn't possible because that's what it means to be an IOGer - we don't set limits, we break them.

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO and Sick Leave plan

At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.