Associate Event Technology Manager

Building a Brand Starts with a Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilised three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.

Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specialising in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors.

Consistently recognised for excellence, recent honours include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

What You Would Get To Do

The Associate Event Technology Manager supports the delivery and execution of event technology solutions, including registration websites, event platforms, and data management, working closely with clients and internal event delivery teams. The role is responsible for building, configuring, and supporting event technology platforms; managing event databases; and producing accurate reports using advanced Microsoft Excel skills. This position also provides technology and coordination support for live events and meetings as required, helping to ensure event technology is implemented effectively and contributes to a smooth overall event experience.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required with this role.

Your Contributions

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and project management of event registration websites, mobile apps, and related event technology platforms for assigned events, from initial setup through live execution and post-event closeout.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients on event technology matters, maintaining direct communication and confidently representing the agency’s technical expertise. Provide informed recommendations on platform selection, attendee experience design, and implementation approaches based on event objectives.
• Configure, test, and execute event technology systems, balancing multiple concurrent projects while managing timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, both remotely and onsite, exercising sound judgment to address challenges without the need for constant senior escalation.
• During live events, serve as the lead onsite Event Technology representative when assigned, overseeing registration desk operations, system performance, and onsite troubleshooting, and directing supporting team members as required to ensure seamless delivery.
• Manage all technology-related client communications, including save-the-dates, invitations, registration process, confirmations, post-event surveys, and system-driven attendee communications.
• Oversee database and list management, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and effective segmentation. Produce registration reports, year-on-year comparisons, attendance insights, and event analytics to support decision-making.
• Coordinate the production and execution of technology-enabled event materials such as name badges, tent cards, place cards, signage, agendas, confirmations, and departure notices, where applicable.
• Partner closely with Event Delivery, Production, and Content teams to ensure event technology is fully integrated into overall programme logistics and onsite operations.
• Contribute to budget development support by gathering and validating technology-related costs, liaising with vendors, identifying cost efficiencies or value-add opportunities, and supporting post-event reconciliation and follow-up. While not a direct budget owner, inputs materially inform budget and resourcing decisions.
• Design and support registration desk flow and onsite setup, ensuring efficient attendee check-in experiences and operational readiness.
• Create and distribute post-event client surveys
• Maintain comprehensive event documentation, files, and records in line with standard operating procedures, compliance requirements, and audit standards, ensuring continuity across teams and projects.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Event Technology function by sharing learnings, communicating platform or vendor updates, and recommending process