Yash Pal Dogra
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic event management professional with 20+ years of experience in delivering high impact exhibitions & conferences across the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, India, and Asia-Pacific. Proven expertise in end-to-end event operations, supplier & venue management, team leadership, and budget control for large-scale B2B events. Skilled in strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder engagement with a strong track record of achieving revenue growth and profitability. Adept at aligning event content, themes, and messaging with market trends, ensuring seamless execution, and driving exceptional sponsor and attendee experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Conference Manager
IDC Middle East, Turkey, and Africa
Dubai
08.2014 - Current
- Manage the flagship CIO Summit series and high-value regional events, contributing 50% of IDC's annual revenue.
- Develop conference themes, align with research analysts, and curate impactful content.
- Manage and finalize floorplans, branding and technical requirements for the conference and exhibition.
- Oversee onsite execution from build-up to breakdown, ensuring safety compliance, branding accuracy, and timely execution.
- Oversee event budgets, ensuring profitability while optimizing costs through venue & vendor negotiations.
- Drive attendee acquisition strategies and implement innovative engagement activities.
- Mentor and lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and strategic goals.
Project Manager
MCI – Dubai
Dubai
12.2010 - 07.2014
- Managed end-to-end project delivery, including venue management, supplier management, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Enhanced productivity through innovative event solutions and strong stakeholder collaboration.
- Supervised and trained teams to execute seamless events and maintain client satisfaction.
Project Manager
Srijan Cultural & Education Society (NGO)
12.2009 - 11.2010
Exhibition Sales Manager
Motivate Events (Motivate Publishing)
10.2008 - 09.2009
Project Manager
Falak Holdings / International Expo-Consults LLC
08.2005 - 09.2008
Services Supervisor/Team Leader
Global Tech L.L.C.
03.2003 - 07.2005
Senior Customer Service Executive
Global Dial Net
08.2001 - 02.2003
Business Development Officer
Finance on Wheelz (Citibank DSA)
03.2000 - 12.2000
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna University
Dehradun01.2000
Diploma in Computer Applications -
Skills
- Strategic Event Operational Planning
- Team Leadership and Performance Management
- Vendor and venue management
- Budget Planning and Cost Optimization
- Attendee Experience and Engagement
- Post-event analysis
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the IDC CIO Summit series, achieving 120% of targets and maintaining 65%+ profitability margins.
- Launched digital editions of events during the pandemic, consistently achieving 92%+ profit margins annually.
- Increased event revenue by 15% through upselling branding and activation opportunities.
- Successfully managed multi-million-dollar sponsorships and developed strong C-level partnerships.
- Leading a team of project managers and a graphics/social media team, driving performance and innovation.
Timeline
Associate Conference Manager
IDC Middle East, Turkey, and Africa
08.2014 - Current
Project Manager
MCI – Dubai
12.2010 - 07.2014
Project Manager
Srijan Cultural & Education Society (NGO)
12.2009 - 11.2010
Exhibition Sales Manager
Motivate Events (Motivate Publishing)
10.2008 - 09.2009
Project Manager
Falak Holdings / International Expo-Consults LLC
08.2005 - 09.2008
Services Supervisor/Team Leader
Global Tech L.L.C.
03.2003 - 07.2005
Senior Customer Service Executive
Global Dial Net
08.2001 - 02.2003
Business Development Officer
Finance on Wheelz (Citibank DSA)
03.2000 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Commerce -
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna University
Diploma in Computer Applications -
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