As a Program Owner, you provide the vision, structure, and coordination needed to ensure a coherent, well-run, and impactful segment of the summit—ultimately contributing to its overall success.
General Responsibilities of a Program Owner
1. Program Planning & Narrative Development
Define the overall theme, narrative, and objectives of the program.
Determine the number and focus of sessions or panels, ensuring all elements align with the broader
Keep all parties informed with regular updates and finalized details through accessible shared documents and telegram channels. unDavos is fully self organised through Telegram. The main Telegram Structure we use is:
The Program Organizers Telegram group serves as the primary coordination channel for the unDavos core team, Program Owner, and Session Owners to organize program-level activities.
Additional Telegram groups are structured as follows:
One Telegram group per session: Including unDavos core team, Program Owner and Session/Co-Session Owners as representative from each panel, within this session
Panel-specific groups: Each panel may establish its own Telegram group for speakers and Panel Owner to coordinate details
Oversee the full lifecycle of the program—from initial concept through to execution on-site or online—ensuring a smooth, professional, and impactful experience.
Act as a point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving last-minute issues.
Skills Needed
• Strong organization and project management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Excel and basic event management tools
• Capacity to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Role Benefits
• Direct influence on shaping a compelling and successful program
• Enhancement of large-scale event management and leadership skills
• Opportunities to network broadly with professionals, contributors, and sponsors involved in the summit
unDavos Program Owner
