Senior Congress and Events Project Manager (100%)

The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) is a leading global NGO dedicated to the development, improvement, and legal protection of intellectual property. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, AIPPI is a politically neutral, non-profit organization with about 9,000 members from over 118 countries, including legal professionals, academics, and officials.

Job title :

Senior Congress and Events Project Manager

Workload : 100%

Starting date :

1 December 2025 or upon mutual agreement

Reporting to :

Secretary General, Executive Director

Cooperating with :

Congress and Events internal and external stakeholders (e.g. CCC, DMC, PCOs, sponsors, exhibitors, suppliers, convention centres), AIPPI National Groups, AIPPI Committees, AIPPI Bureau, General Secretariat Team

Your main responsibilities :

• Working with Secretary General, Congress and Event team members and Executive Director to develop AIPPI strategic goals for new Congress and Events formats and strengthen current AIPPI’s Congress and Events portfolio
• Manage full lifecycle of congress and events
• Develop project plans, define scopes, assign internal and external tasks
• Budgeting and financial planning for Congress and events
• Manage relationships with venues, local, national and international partners
• Working together with Secretary General, Executive Director on KPIs, and Bureau reporting
• Ensure integration of new technologies and best practices for the planning and organisation of Congress and Events
• Represent AIPPI in international event industry and in contacts with local and international partners

Your Profile :

Salary :

A competitive salary in line with the candidate’s qualifications and experience

Application :

Please send your complete application documents (CV, cover letter , reference letters, etc.) to hr@aippi.org until 30 November 2025.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact person :

Please contact hr@aippi.org if you have specific questions.

Link : AIPPI

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