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Event Operations Manager (Intern)

Accelerate Tomorrow · Berlin

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Event Operations Manager (Intern)

Event Operations Manager (Intern)

Accelerate Tomorrow2 months agoInternship

On-siteEnglish requiredGerman is a plus (not required)Operations Event Management

Required skills

Event-day operationsVenue managementRun-of-show documentationTech fail build-upRisk management / contingency planningSOPs (standard operating procedures)Signage setupEvent planningVendor managementStage setup

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Job description

Accelerate Tomorrow published this listing. We've added our own working-student context below — what this role means for your weekly hours, take-home pay and student visa as a student in Berlin, Germany.

Description provided by Accelerate Tomorrow

Role: Event Operations Manager - Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit 2026

Location: On-site (Berlin)

Job Type: 3-Month Internship

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

Accelerate Tomorrow AI Summit (ATS) 2026 is Germany’s leading executive event focused on AI transformation at scale. On 2–3 June 2026, we bring together 2,000 senior business leaders, 200+ top-level speakers, and AI pioneers in Berlin to move from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide impact.

To deliver a premium, executive-level experience, we are looking for an Event Operations Manager (Intern) to take full ownership of on-site and pre-event logistics.

The Role

As Event Operations Manager (Intern), you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all operational aspects of ATS 2026.

You will work closely with Partnerships, Speaker Operations, Marketing, and external vendors to bring the summit to life.

Your Mission With Us

Event Planning: Lead ATS’s operational planning, including timelines and run-of-show documentation, ensuring logistics are aligned across program, partners, and attendees
Vendor & Venue Management: Coordinate venue operations and manage all external vendors, ensuring contracts and deliverables are executed as agreed
On-Site Management: Lead event-day operations, oversee room and stage setups, signage, and tech fail build-up, ensure sessions are on time and run smoothly
Tech Fair Management: Coordinate exhibition logistics and format setup for 100+ AI solution providers, ensuring space planning aligns with partner and program needs
Process & Risk Management: Develop standard operating procedures and contingency plans, and anticipate and mitigate risks

What We’re Looking For:

Ability to stay calm under pressure and lead on-site execution
Confident working with venues, vendors, and production teams
Experience or exposure to event operations or large-scale event management is a plus
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments is a plus
Strong organizational and project management skills
Highly detail-oriented and solution-oriented
A results-driven mindset, with a history of being a top performer
Team player who thrives in a dynamic, high-performance environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required, German is a plus)

Why Join ATS?

Build Germany’s leading AI Summit
Work on a high-level executive event with real impact
Take ownership of a 2,000+ person premium event
Be part of a highly international team and work with cross-border teams (20+ nationalities)
Subsidies for public transportation and gym membership.
Work from our modern office in the heart of Berlin, with literally hundreds of cafes and restaurants within a 10-minute walk.
Regular team lunches, social events, and opportunities to build professional relationships and make friends from around the world.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Accelerate Tomorrow is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Ready to Shape the Future With Us?

Apply with your CV and follow us on LinkedIn!

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Accelerate Tomorrow

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