About this role
Tasks Type: Unpaid Internship (Strategic & Leadership Roles) positions
Duration: 6 or 12 months
Work Mode: Remote with optional on-site presence during the event
Target Profile: Senior students, PhD candidates, postdocs, early-career professionals, startup ecosystem contributors
All roles require strong organizational skills, professional communication, and the ability to use digital and AI tools to manage complex, long-running tasks efficiently.
Requirements Head of Partnerships & Sponsorships
Role Overview
This role defines and drives the overall sponsorship and partnership strategy for the conference.
Responsibilities
Design sponsorship packages and value propositions
Identify and secure anchor sponsors Negotiate strategic partnerships Coordinate with marketing and event leadership Manage high-level corporate relationships
Requirements
Experience in business development, partnerships, or sales
Strong negotiation and communication skills Understanding of corporate sponsorship models Structured and strategic mindset
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Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Manager
Execution-Focused Role
Role Overview
Responsible for selling exhibition booths and sponsorship packages and managing sponsor pipelines.
Responsibilities
Outreach to tech companies, corporates, and industry partners
Manage follow-ups, approvals, and sponsor onboarding Coordinate exhibitor requirements Maintain CRM-style tracking of leads and deals
Requirements
Sales, account management, or partnership experience
Persistence and structured follow-up capability Professional communication skills Ability to manage long sales cycles
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Startup Program Lead
Ecosystem Builder
Role Overview
The Startup Program Lead designs and manages startup-focused formats such as competitions, awards, and exhibition programs.
Responsibilities
Design startup awards and pitch programs
Coordinate startup booth participation Build relationships with accelerators and incubators Promote startup calls and manage applications Support founders before and during the event
Requirements
Startup ecosystem experience
Familiarity with accelerators, incubators, or venture programs Strong coordination and community-building skills Entrepreneurial mindset
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Investor Relations Lead
Trust & Credibility Role
Role Overview
This role manages relationships with investors and designs investor-focused conference formats.
Responsibilities
Outreach to angel investors, VCs, and corporate VCs
Coordinate investor-only sessions and meetings Align investor participation with startup programs Build long-term investor engagement strategy
Requirements
Understanding of venture capital and startup funding
Strong professional network or outreach capability High credibility and communication skills Structured relationship management approach
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Head of Marketing & Communications
Momentum & Visibility Owner
Role Overview
Responsible for conference positioning, messaging, and visibility across academic, tech, and business audiences.
Responsibilities
Define conference narrative and positioning
Coordinate CfP promotion campaigns Align messaging across research, startups, and sponsors Oversee all communication channels
Requirements
Marketing or communications experience
Strategic storytelling ability Experience with tech or academic audiences Strong coordination skills
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Content & Community Manager
Role Overview
This role builds trust, consistency, and community engagement over time.
Responsibilities
Manage website content and updates
Promote CfP, speakers, and researchers Manage LinkedIn, newsletters, and community channels Engage academic and tech communities regularly
Requirements
Content creation and community management experience
Strong written communication skills Familiarity with LinkedIn and newsletter platforms Consistency and reliability
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Event Director / Program Director
Central Coordination Role
Role Overview
The Event Director ensures alignment, timing, and execution across all teams.
Responsibilities
Own the master project timeline
Coordinate academic, business, marketing, and operations teams Identify risks and resolve cross-team issues Ensure readiness for event execution
Requirements
Strong project or program management experience
Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams Leadership and decision-making skills High reliability under pressure
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Conference Platform / Website Product Owner
Technical Foundation Role
Role Overview
Responsible for the digital backbone of the conference.
Responsibilities
Own website and platform requirements
Coordinate registration, submission, and application forms Work with developers and designers Ensure platform stability and usability
Requirements
Product ownership or web platform experience
Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements Strong coordination and prioritization skills Basic understanding of web systems
Benefits Commission-based incentives for all successful sales, including:
Ticket sales
Sponsorship packages Exhibition booths Partnership agreements
Fully remote work with optional on-site participation during the event
Flexible working hours, outcome-focused rather than time-based Direct involvement in a high-profile international conference / expo Professional visibility within academic, startup, and industry ecosystems Official certificate of contribution and letter of recommendation upon successful completion Priority consideration for future paid roles or long-term collaboration opportunities