Conferences & Events

Premium events for senior business audiences

Our conferences and events bring senior leaders together through high-calibre speakers, relevant industry content and a premium event experience.

We create opportunities for business communities to exchange ideas and build relationships, and for companies to engage with the audiences relevant to their objectives.

Our conferences bring together senior leaders to explore the issues shaping their industries, learn from experienced speakers and connect with relevant peers and partners.

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities form part of this conference experience, giving companies a relevant way to participate and build relationships with the industries they serve.

We help partners identify the conferences and participation options suited to their audience and objectives, while maintaining the quality of the programme and delegate experience.

Bring together 10–15 senior executives from relevant industries and target accounts for a focused discussion around a defined business issue.

We develop the event around the audience you want to engage and the subject you want to explore. Support includes guest acquisition, editorial development, speakers and moderation, venue management and post-event promotion.

Develop a bespoke event around your audience, objectives and business themes.

From branded leadership forums to private client events, we help shape the programme and manage the experience, creating opportunities for your guests to engage with relevant ideas and one another.

Our support includes editorial development, speakers and moderation, venue management and post-event promotion.

Contact

Tell us what you’re interested in and our team will be in touch.

Phone Number:
02 8004 8590

Matilda Buck

As Content & Event Producer at Connect Media, Matilda develops conference programmes, sources speakers and creates content for senior business audiences. She works closely with C-suite executives to shape keynotes, panel discussions and fireside chats, supporting speakers from their initial involvement through to the event. Her role also includes social media marketing, industry research and the production of long-form insight reports.

Matilda studied journalism and international relations as a dual degree at the University of Queensland and has a background in broadcast journalism and digital storytelling. A lover of the outdoors, she spends most weekends multi-day hiking.

Duncan Hladik

Duncan manages commercial engagements for our clients, managing relationships with key stakeholders for successful sponsorship delivery. Having a background in psychology and recruitment, he leverages a person/client centred approach to drive long term success between Connect Media and their partners.

Outside of work, Duncan is passionate about sport and travel.

Lisa Eam

As Operations Director, 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.

Jack Martin

Jack leads sponsorship, business development, and client relationship management for our leading organisations. With a background in supply chain, he brings a strategic approach to creating meaningful impact for clients and building long-term, trusted partnerships. Outside of work, Jack is passionate about meditation, golf, and travel.

Malin Haug

As Head of Event Operations, 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

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.

Bridee Arrighi

As General Manager, Bridee has operational and strategic oversight of the entire business. Building on her previous role as Operations Director, she continues to lead our stakeholder relations and event management, drawing on over five years of dedicated experience. 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.

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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.