Cornelia Ilg-Project Manager Events & Conferences
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Experience
Project Manager | Conferences
CI Projektmanagement MICE
- Leading conferences as event manager
- Curating content & speakers for conference programs
- Managing conference teams
- Communicating with all stakeholders during planning and onsite
- Emergency and crisis management
- Advising clients on event design
- Project planning, management, and completion
- References: FKFS Symposium, DTT Symposium, ETUG User Conference, RETAIL NXT
Lecturer | Program: Business Administration – Trade Fair, Congress, and Event Management
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg / iba – Internationale Berufsakademie Heidelberg
- Conducting courses and seminars (focus areas include project management, conference management, risk management, marketing)
- Supervising and evaluating bachelor's and project theses
- Assessing exam performance (written exams, oral exams)
Project Manager | Conferences
tcworld GmbH
- Planning, organizing, and executing international conferences for up to 5,000 participants in Germany and abroad (sometimes with accompanying digital or hybrid exhibitions)
- Leading conferences as event manager
- Managing conference, project, and expert teams
- Communicating with all stakeholders during planning and onsite
- Emergency and crisis management
- Project planning, management, and completion
- Selecting and deploying event software and tools
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Education, and Tourism.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, and Marketing.
Summary
I help conference organizers as a freelance Conference Producer to strategically curate content, attract the right speakers, and design programs that really connect with the audience. From the first topic idea to the stage, I translate goals into relevant content, strong narratives, and interactive formats.
As a certified Event Designer, I create formats that not only inform but also foster exchange, interaction, and sustainable learning.
What I do for your event:
Content & Speaker Strategy
- Trend scouting & topic development
- Speaker recruitment (C-level, tech, industry experts)
- Briefing & coaching for strong stage presentations
- Call for papers & program committee management
Concept & Dramaturgy
- Developing content architecture
- Agenda design & format development
- Experience journey & interaction design
Strategic Alignment
- Alignment with marketing & business goals
- Audience-focused topic prioritization
- Ensuring relevance & market resonance
Implementation & Leadership
- Project management (timelines, budget, stakeholders)
- On-site leadership & quality control
Academic Passion As a lecturer in event management at dual universities, I teach the basics and future trends of the congress and event industry. Additionally, I expanded my profile in teaching German as a foreign language (DaF) to support international professionals and executives in accessing the German job market.
My Drive I am motivated by making topics visible, connecting people, and creating events that deliver real added value. I stand for clarity, expertise, and professional execution.
- Let's talk about your next event!
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Typo3 / Wordpress
- Moodle
- Miro / Mural
- Various Event Management Software
- Clickup / Monday (Project Management)
- Ai Applications (Chatgpt / Perplexity / Notion, Etc.)
- Dll Standard Training (Goethe Institute)
- Event Leadership (TÜV Certified)
- Ced (Certified Event Designer)
Languages
Education
Hotel Management School Hannover
State-certified Hotel Business Manager · Hotel Business Management · Hanover, Germany
Hotel Bayerischer Hof
Hotel Specialist · Hotel Specialist · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
CED (Certified Event Designer)
Event Leadership (TÜV certified)
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Cornelia is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Cornelia speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Cornelia has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Cornelia has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 2 months. Note that Cornelia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Cornelia would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager | Conferences, Lecturer | Program: Business Administration – Trade Fair, Congress, and Event Management.
Cornelia's most recent position is Project Manager | Conferences at CI Projektmanagement MICE.
In recent years, Cornelia has worked for CI Projektmanagement MICE, Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg / iba – Internationale Berufsakademie Heidelberg, and tcworld GmbH.
Cornelia is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Tourism.
Cornelia is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Marketing.
Cornelia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Tourism.
Cornelia has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Marketing.
Cornelia attended Hotel Management School Hannover for Hotel Business Management.
Cornelia has 2 certificates. These include: CED (Certified Event Designer) and Event Leadership (TÜV certified).
The availability of Cornelia needs to be confirmed.
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