Event Operations Manager -Ticketing, Registration, Security & Traffic Management

Freelance Event Operations Manager

Ticketing, Registration, Security & Traffic Management

1 Billion Followers Summit 2027

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced freelance Event Operations Manager to oversee all ticketing, registration, security, and traffic management operations for the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2027.

The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact between internal teams, appointed agencies, venue management, government authorities, and operational stakeholders to ensure a seamless guest experience from arrival through departure.

Key Responsibilities

Ticketing & Registration

• ● Lead the overall ticketing and registration workstream for the Summit.
• ● Coordinate with the appointed ticketing and registration agency.
• ● Review and optimize the guest registration journey.
• ● Develop registration workflows for VIPs, speakers, partners, media, exhibitors, and general attendees.
• ● Oversee badge production, distribution, and accreditation processes.
• ● Ensure registration service levels are maintained and queues are minimized.
• ● Coordinate self-service kiosks and on-site registration operations where applicable.
• ● Monitor daily registration reports and attendance figures.
• ● Resolve on-site registration issues in real time.

Security & Traffic Management

• ● Coordinate and lead security and traffic marshal agencies.
• ● Liaise with Dubai Police, RTA, venue management, and relevant authorities as needed.
• ● Oversee crowd flow, access control, VIP arrivals, parking, and traffic operations.
• ● Ensure all operational and safety procedures are implemented throughout the event.
• ● Manage shuttle and transport logistics where applicable.
• ● Ensure pedestrian movement is safely managed.
• ● Monitor congestion points and implement operational improvements.
• ● Coordinate emergency vehicle access routes.

Operations

• ● Attend planning meetings and site visits.
• ● Develop operational timelines and action trackers.
• ● Coordinate rehearsals and operational readiness.
• ● Act as the main point of contact for all assigned operational workstreams.
• ● Manage on-site operations during setup, event days, and dismantling.

Requirements

• ● Proven experience managing large-scale events, conferences, or summits.
• ● Strong background in ticketing, registration, security, or event operations.
• ● Excellent stakeholder and project management skills.
• ● Experience working with government entities and multiple vendors is preferred.