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AI 2030 is a global nonprofit initiative on a mission to mainstream Responsible AI by 2030. Through convenings, accelerator programs, research labs, and leadership councils, AI 2030 brings together leaders across industry, government, academia, and civil society to drive real-world AI adoption that is ethical, inclusive, and impactful. Our global event platform—including **Chicago AI Week, AI 2030 Summits, Tech Pulse 2030**, and international convenings—is at the heart of our ecosystem.

AI 2030 is seeking a **Head of Events** to lead the strategy, design, and execution of a world-class global events portfolio.

This role is not just about logistics—it is about building one of the most influential AI convening platforms in the world, driving thought leadership, partnerships, revenue, and community engagement.

You will own the end-to-end events function—from flagship summits to curated executive roundtables to thought-provoking online convenings—and play a critical role in positioning AI 2030 as the **#1 global platform for Responsible AI collaboration**.

Key Responsibilities
--------------------

**1\. Global Event Strategy & Portfolio Leadership**

*   Design and execute AI 2030’s global events strategy across:
*   Flagship events (e.g., Chicago AI Week, AI Summit in 6 major cities)
*   Industry-specific forums (FSI, Healthcare, Public Sector)
*   Executive roundtables and leadership councils
*   Scale to 10+ high-impact events annually across key global markets
*   Define themes aligned with Responsible AI, applied AI, and emerging tech (e.g., agentic AI, AI governance, AI infrastructure)

**2\. Signature Event Execution**

*   Lead end-to-end execution of major events (150–500+ attendees):
*   Venue sourcing and partner-hosted events (corporates, universities, etc.)
*   Agenda design focused on real-world implementation (not theory)
*   Speaker curation (CXOs, policymakers, investors, founders)
*   Ensure exceptional attendee experience and brand consistency

**3\. Partnership & Sponsorship Development**

*   Build and manage relationships with:
*   Corporate sponsors (hyperscalers, consulting firms, financial institutions)
*   Academic partners (MIT, UIUC, Harvard, etc.)
*   Government and multilateral organizations
*   Develop sponsorship packages and drive **event-driven revenue growth**
*   Collaborate with AI 2030 Ventures and Institute teams to integrate sponsors into broader ecosystem offerings

**4\. Speaker & Content Leadership**

*   Curate high-caliber speaker pipelines (CAIOs, CTOs, regulators, VCs)
*   Design agendas that focus on:
*   AI deployment at scale
*   Responsible AI in practice
*   Industry-specific transformation
*   Ensure every session answers: _“What is реально being implemented?”_

**5\. Community & Ecosystem Growth**

Leverage events to:

*   Grow AI 2030 membership
*   Activate global fellows, councils, and working groups
*   Support startup-investor matchmaking (accelerator integration)
*   Drive engagement, retention, and conversion

**6\. Operations, Systems & Innovation**

Build scalable event operations:

*   Tools: Luma, Circle, HubSpot, Zapier, CRM integrations
*   Automated workflows (registration → engagement → follow-up)
*   Introduce AI-powered event capabilities:
*   Smart networking
*   AI-generated content & recaps
*   Personalized attendee journeys

**Key Metrics (KPIs)**

*   10+ global events annually
*   2,000+ attendees across events
*   Sponsorship revenue growth
*   Membership conversion (event → member → paid)
*   Speaker quality (C-level, policy leaders, investors)
*   NPS / attendee satisfaction
*   Startup-investor deal flow generated

**Qualifications**

**Required**

*   8–12+ years in events, partnerships, or ecosystem building
*   Proven experience leading large-scale conferences (300+ attendees)
*   Strong network across AI, tech, startups, or enterprise sectors
*   Experience securing and managing sponsors and partners
*   Exceptional project management and execution skills

**Preferred**

*   Experience in AI, emerging tech, or innovation ecosystems
*   Background in venture, consulting, or startup ecosystems
*   Familiarity with tools like Luma, HubSpot, Zapier, Circle
*   Experience working with global, multi-stakeholder environments

**What Success Looks Like**

*   AI 2030 becomes the go-to global platform for Responsible AI events
*   Chicago AI Week evolves into a top-tier global AI conference
*   Events consistently generate partnerships, investments, and real-world impact
*   A scalable, repeatable event engine drives ecosystem growth worldwide

**Why Join AI 2030**

*   Build a **global movement**, not just events
*   Work directly with top leaders across AI, government, and industry
*   Shape the future of Responsible AI adoption worldwide
*   Operate at the intersection of innovation, impact, and scale

Fractional Head of Events– AI 2030

Chief Marketing Officer

Director of Strategy and Partnerships

Director of Community

Partnership Development

Event Planning

Chief Growth Officer

AI 2030 is a global initiative aiming to harness the transformative power of AI to benefit humanity while minimizing its potential negative impact. Focused on Responsible AI, AI for All, and AI for Good, we aim to bridge awareness, talent, and resource gaps, enabling responsible AI adoption across public and private sectors.

**Head of Events (Global) – AI 2030**

**Location:**
Chicago (HQ) / Hybrid / Global

**Type:**
Fractional Leadership Role

**About AI 2030**

AI 2030 is a global nonprofit initiative on a mission to mainstream Responsible AI by 2030. Through convenings, accelerator programs, research labs, and leadership councils, AI 2030 brings together leaders across industry, government, academia, and civil society to drive real-world AI adoption that is ethical, inclusive, and impactful.

Our global event platform—including
**Chicago AI Week, AI 2030 Summits, Tech Pulse 2030**
, and international convenings—is at the heart of our ecosystem.

**Role Overview**

AI 2030 is seeking a
**Head of Events**
to lead the strategy, design, and execution of a world-class global events portfolio.

This role is not just about logistics—it is about building one of the most influential AI convening platforms in the world, driving thought leadership, partnerships, revenue, and community engagement.

You will own the end-to-end events function—from flagship summits to curated executive roundtables to thought-provoking online convenings—and play a critical role in positioning AI 2030 as the
**#1 global platform for Responsible AI collaboration**
.

**Key Responsibilities**
**1. Global Event Strategy & Portfolio Leadership**

- Design and execute AI 2030’s global events strategy across:
- Flagship events (e.g., Chicago AI Week, AI Summit in 6 major cities)
- Industry-specific forums (FSI, Healthcare, Public Sector)
- Executive roundtables and leadership councils
- Scale to 10+ high-impact events annually across key global markets
- Define themes aligned with Responsible AI, applied AI, and emerging tech (e.g., agentic AI, AI governance, AI infrastructure)

**2. Signature Event Execution**

- Lead end-to-end execution of major events (150–500+ attendees):
- Venue sourcing and partner-hosted events (corporates, universities, etc.)
- Agenda design focused on real-world implementation (not theory)
- Speaker curation (CXOs, policymakers, investors, founders)
- Ensure exceptional attendee experience and brand consistency

**3. Partnership & Sponsorship Development**

- Build and manage relationships with:
- Corporate sponsors (hyperscalers, consulting firms, financial institutions)
- Academic partners (MIT, UIUC, Harvard, etc.)
- Government and multilateral organizations
- Develop sponsorship packages and drive
  **event-driven revenue growth**
- Collaborate with AI 2030 Ventures and Institute teams to integrate sponsors into broader ecosystem offerings

**4. Speaker & Content Leadership**

- Curate high-caliber speaker pipelines (CAIOs, CTOs, regulators, VCs)
- Design agendas that focus on:
- AI deployment at scale
- Responsible AI in practice
- Industry-specific transformation
- Ensure every session answers:
  *“What is реально being implemented?”*

**5. Community & Ecosystem Growth**

Leverage events to:

- Grow AI 2030 membership
- Activate global fellows, councils, and working groups
- Support startup-investor matchmaking (accelerator integration)
- Drive engagement, retention, and conversion

**6. Operations, Systems & Innovation**

Build scalable event operations:

- Tools: Luma, Circle, HubSpot, Zapier, CRM integrations
- Automated workflows (registration → engagement → follow-up)
- Introduce AI-powered event capabilities:
- Smart networking
- AI-generated content & recaps
- Personalized attendee journeys

**Key Metrics (KPIs)**

- 10+ global events annually
- 2,000+ attendees across events
- Sponsorship revenue growth
- Membership conversion (event → member → paid)
- Speaker quality (C-level, policy leaders, investors)
- NPS / attendee satisfaction
- Startup-investor deal flow generated

**Qualifications**
**Required**

- 8–12+ years in events, partnerships, or ecosystem building
- Proven experience leading large-scale conferences (300+ attendees)
- Strong network across AI, tech, startups, or enterprise sectors
- Experience securing and managing sponsors and partners
- Exceptional project management and execution skills

**Preferred**

- Experience in AI, emerging tech, or innovation ecosystems
- Background in venture, consulting, or startup ecosystems
- Familiarity with tools like Luma, HubSpot, Zapier, Circle
- Experience working with global, multi-stakeholder environments

**What Success Looks Like**

- AI 2030 becomes the go-to global platform for Responsible AI events
- Chicago AI Week evolves into a top-tier global AI conference
- Events consistently generate partnerships, investments, and real-world impact
- A scalable, repeatable event engine drives ecosystem growth worldwide

**Why Join AI 2030**

- Build a
  **global movement**
  , not just events
- Work directly with top leaders across AI, government, and industry
- Shape the future of Responsible AI adoption worldwide
- Operate at the intersection of innovation, impact, and scale

Chicago

AI 2030 is seeking a Fractional Head of Events to lead the strategy, design, and execution of a global events portfolio, focusing on Responsible AI. The role involves managing flagship summits, executive roundtables, and online convenings, with responsibilities in event strategy, execution, partnership development, and community growth.

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