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Exchange Knowledge.
Create Connections.

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

They create opportunities to exchange ideas, meet peers and build relationships.

11-12 November 2026

Melbourne

Australia’s essential event for CMOs seeking to drive commercial growth, strengthen customer engagement and build distinctive brands in a dynamic and competitive marketplace.

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3-4 March 2027

Melbourne

A senior gathering for sustainability leaders focused on aligning commercial performance with environmental and social impact while navigating an increasingly complex operating environment.

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23-24 March 2027

Melbourne

Australia’s established event for senior retail leaders examining customer relevance, commercial growth, operational performance and the future of connected retail.

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12-13 May 2027

Sydney

A senior gathering for HR leaders navigating workforce transformation, organisational change and evolving employee expectations, with a focus on building resilient, high-performing and future-ready workplaces.

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25-26 May 2027

Sydney

A senior summit for corporate affairs and communications leaders strengthening stakeholder trust, protecting reputation and responding to regulatory and organisational change.

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9-10 June 2027

Sydney

An executive summit for General Counsel seeking to transform legal from cost centre to value creator while building resilient capabilities for an evolving business landscape.

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17-18 August 2027

Melbourne

An executive level forum positioned for L&D and capability professionals dedicated to showcasing the frameworks and tools needed to drive performance, accelerate capability and build future-ready learning ecosystems.

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August 2027

Sydney

An executive summit for senior sports leaders examining revenue-driving partnerships, year-round engagement and resilient fan ecosystems that support sustainable growth.

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Engage your industry

Looking to engage a particular industry or executive audience?

Talk to our team about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities within our conferences, or a bespoke roundtable or branded event developed around your objectives.

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Share your experience

Have an experience or idea your industry should hear?

We welcome leaders with first-hand experience, original thinking and practical lessons to share. Propose a topic or nominate a speaker for an upcoming event.

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Acknowledging those before us
Connect Media acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we facilitate our events. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.
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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.