The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
From Lead Event Technologist
3-5 years as a LeadSkills to master
- Mastering strategic planning for event tech, P&L management for a smaller portfolio, leading cross-functional projects, and developing junior team members.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully led the tech strategy for several large-scale global events end-to-end.
- Consistently delivered complex integrations and troubleshooting solutions.
- Demonstrated strong mentorship and informal leadership within a team.
- Proactively identified and implemented operational improvements that saved time or money.
- 2
From Senior Event Technology Specialist (Large Organisation)
5-7 years as a Senior SpecialistSkills to master
- Developing a broader understanding of the business impact of event tech, gaining experience in vendor management and contract negotiation, and taking on direct line management responsibilities.
You're ready to move on when
- Managed the tech for a diverse range of event types, showing adaptability.
- Acted as a go-to expert for complex technical challenges and escalated issues.
- Successfully trained and onboarded new team members, showing a knack for teaching.
- Contributed significantly to process improvements and documentation efforts.
- 3
From Event Operations Manager (with strong tech focus)
4-6 years in Event OperationsSkills to master
- Deepening technical expertise across a broader range of event platforms, understanding data architecture, and transitioning from event logistics to technology-specific leadership.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently owned the tech workstream within event operations, showing a passion for it.
- Successfully managed A/V and production teams, including their technical delivery.
- Demonstrated strong project management skills for complex event setups.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn new event technologies and platforms.