Occupation · 2026 assessment

Event Manager

The Event Manager role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

31%2026
37%2028
43%2030
52%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports51%
Resource planning and scenario modelling45%
People, conflict and accountability decisions12%
Finding and qualifying prospects53%
Preparing standard outreach and proposals55%
Maintaining CRM records and contact history54%
Forecasting deals and next actions46%
Negotiating complex terms17%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 51% · human 75%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 45% · human 68%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 12% · human 83%
  4. 4Finding and qualifying prospectsAI 53% · human 71%
  5. 5Preparing standard outreach and proposalsAI 55% · human 61%
  6. 6Maintaining CRM records and contact historyAI 54% · human 70%
  7. 7Forecasting deals and next actionsAI 46% · human 65%
  8. 8Negotiating complex termsAI 17% · human 72%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • AI finds leads and prepares personalized outreach
  • CRM systems predict deal probability and next action
  • standard consultations move to chat and voice agents

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • trust and long-term relationships
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • complex negotiation and customer motivation
  • accountability for non-standard commercial offers

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$6 700per month
2035$9 050scenario estimate
2026: $6 70020262027: $6 95020272028: $7 15020282029: $7 40020292030: $7 65020302031: $7 90020312032: $8 20020322033: $8 45020332034: $8 75020342035: $9 0502035
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Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • needs discovery
  • negotiation
  • objection handling

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • AI prospecting
  • funnel analytics
  • sales AI-assistant management
  • complex B2B sales
CurrentEvent Manager · 31%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · AI prospecting

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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