Contact

CREATE ADVANTAGE

Who we are

Connect Media produces world-class events and integrated B2B marketing services that create advantage.

Our content platforms encourage the knowledge-exchange and interaction of senior leaders, delivering marketing solutions to some of the world’s most-recognised companies.

We are driven by a culture of originality that is powered by people.

See our events

Content by leaders, for leaders

Our content is carefully researched and curated in step with the expertise and insights of Connect Media’s vast network of industry specialists. Timely and uniquely tailored, our content ignites innovation, addresses leading industry challenges, all while providing the essential capabilities for achieving business excellence.

16

Years of Operation

450+

Events Staged

85%

C-Suite Seniority

35,000+

Executives Received

3000+

Clients Served

7000+

Companies Engaged

Our People

Specialist talent from across Australia
Dominic Patterson

Founder & Director

Bridee Arrighi

General Manager

Jane Forbes

Marketing Director

Mitch Cohen

Content Manager

Malin Haug

Event Manager

Lisa Eam

Operations Manager

Our Clients

Working with the world's most recognised companies
02-DS-Shopify
02-PS-Telstra_NEW
03 - DS - Twitter
04-GS-Microsoft
04-GS-trustpilot
04-SS-Seek
Adobe
Asana
Meltwater logo
Workday
Remote Logo
Australia Post
CoachHub
SGFleet
Visit-Melbourne-2
Google ChromeOS1
Indeed
infor
KPMG
Mastercard1
Oracle
Philips
Zendesk
Monday.com Logo
Uber
UTS
Shutterstock
Sonderlogo
Studio 2, 21 Mary Street,
Surry Hills,
NSW 2010, Australia
Phone: +61 2 8004 8590
Email: team@connectmedia.com
Connect Media is committed to improving the ongoing sustainability of our events. We aim to minimise our environmental footprint and seek to ensure a continued focus on both the short- and longer-term impacts that may affect our people, clients and community. We are committed to reflecting the diversity, both visible and invisible, of our society across all our events, and always seek to do so to the best of our ability.
Linkedin
Contact
© 2025 Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd

Dominic Patterson

Since founding the company in 2009, Dominic has fostered a culture of innovation and creativity, producing world-class conferences and pioneering advancements within the industry.

A media entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in B2B communications and events, Dominic has led Connect Media to be twice recognised as a BRW Fast Starter, a BRW Fast 100 Company, and a SmartCompanySmart50.

A keen sportsman and a supporter of the performing arts, Dominic maintains an active interest in public policy and has hosted a radio show with several listeners.

He has a Bachelor of Arts in Management (Economics) from the University of Westminster in London, certificates from AFTRS, NIDA and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Bridee Arrighi

As Operations Director, Bridee has operational oversight of our entire event portfolio, including stakeholder relations and end-to-end event management. Bridee graduated from Macleay College with a Bachelor of Business specialising in Event Management, and has over five years’ dedicated experience in the events space.

Bridee has a passion for the outdoors, and was quick to commandeer the best window seat in our office.

Jane Forbes

As Marketing Director, Jane plays a pivotal role in realising our long-term marketing agenda. Before assuming her current role, Jane served as Connect Media’s Data Manager for over two years. Jane holds an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management, and has over a decade’s dedicated senior experience in the events space. Jane enjoys escaping the hustle and bustle of the city to spend quality time at the beach with her young family.

Mitch Cohen

As Content Manager, Mitch is responsible for setting the strategic-agenda for our entire suite of industry and bespoke events, as well as the design, execution and editorial oversight of B2B content marketing services for our clients.

Malin Haug

As Event Manager, Malin is responsible for the seamless back-end management of our event operations. She also leads the management of client, speaker, and sponsor needs across our events and bespoke roundtable offerings. Malin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management from the University of Technology Sydney and brings extensive experience from the event space and customer service to her role.

Malin is an eager hobby sewist and creates her own clothes. Whether it’s a carefully crafted blouse or a tailored vest, chances are she’s sporting one of her designs whilst on-site

Lisa Eam

As Client Event Manager, Lisa is responsible for the seamless, back-end management of our event operations. She also charges the management of client, speaker and sponsor needs across both our event and bespoke roundtable offerings. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management in Events and Leisure from the University of Technology Sydney and has an extensive background in venue management and hospitality.

She currently holds the office title of ‘In-House Expert’ when it comes to the Sydney culinary scene, and is often the envy of all our office lunches.

close menu icon

Contact

Phone Number:
02 8004 8590

Subscribe







Interested In*:

Arti Oza

As Connect Media’s sole Designer, Arti is responsible for the creative visual direction and design of our entire suite of multimedia commercial and promotional material. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Design in Animation from the University of Technology Sydney. Arti’s artistic skill extends beyond her diverse corporate portfolio, and she has been known to draw incredibly realistic and stylised portraits of people.

Rachel Dreyfus

As Production and Operations Coordinator, Rachel has direct oversight over our event production portfolio and is responsible for securing our executive keynote speakers and panellists for our major events. She has a diverse administrative background in hospitality and database management, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Ceramics) from the National Art School, as well as a Masters of Management from ICMS.

Outside of the office, you will find Rachel teaching ceramics to kids and strategically surf-lifesaving outside of the water.

LACHLAN WATTS

Lachlan is a Partnerships Executive at Connect Media, where he manages strategic partnerships for our range of industry-leading business events. With a background in association membership, marketing, and communications, he has a keen ability to connect organisations with the right audiences to drive engagement and commercial success.
His experience spans sponsorship sales, account management, and marketing strategy, with a strong focus on interpreting data and insights to enhance visibility. Beyond his professional work, Lachlan is passionate about volunteering and in his free time tutors young students in rudimental drumming, a field in which he holds several Australian titles. 

Jessica Ewing-Flynn

As Commercial Director, Jessica is responsible for developing commercial partnerships across our entire suite of industry-leading events. Her extensive experience in the events sector spans both operational and client-facing roles, covering large-scale events through to bespoke engagements. She holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Australia, and a Bachelor in Event Management from the International College of Management Sydney.

Jessica hails from the Northern Beaches, where she is renowned as an extremely average runner, and a slightly better swimmer.