Leadership
Bryon Main : CEO
Bryon Main specializes in the organization and development of B2B conferences, providing platforms that drive industry education and networking opportunities. Bryon joined Momentum, the “what’s next” conference organization as Chief Operating Officer and Co-Principal in July 2018. Momentum was founded on a mission to connect people through live events and unique experiences across industries and topics including Blockchain, CX, FinTech, RegTech, FoodTech, XR, Analytics, Professional Services, Retail, CPG, Energy, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment.
Mr. Main is the former CEO and Co-Founder of ExL Events, and currently serves as a special advisor to the company. ExL is an industry leader in developing innovative, educational conferences, seminars, and training courses to life sciences executives. ExL Events helps life sciences professionals understand and embrace the latest tools and strategies allowing them to improve access to life saving and life enhancing therapies. After leading and growing ExL over 14 years, they were acquired by Questex Events in June 2016.
My work passions and areas of expertise are: Team Building, Technology Implementation, Problem-solving, Marketing Automation, Lead Generation, Business Development, Conference Planning, Contract Negotiation, and am a certified Salesforce.com administrator.
Shari Gelfand : Managing Director
Shari is an accomplished marketing leader with 20+ years of experience in the B2B event industry. Her passion in marketing began at the Institute for International Research, then ExL Events, and now continues at Momentum. Expert in multi-channel marketing for live and virtual events, Shari also excels at creative development, project management, search, website and data strategy. She loves spending time with her family and traveling in her spare time.
Erika Banchs : Marketing Director
Erika Banchs has effectively navigated various roles that have honed her skills and broadened her professional expertise in the event industry. She began her career as a Delegate Sales Manager at ExL Events, where she developed a foundational understanding of event sales dynamics. Erika’s journey continued at Momentum Events, where she transitioned into the Marketing Department. This unique experience allowed her to gain comprehensive insights into both sales and marketing functions, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the industry.
Her core competencies include team leadership, marketing strategy, and project management. She’s passionate about marketing and consumer psychology, always striving to understand the intricate motivations behind consumer behavior to create compelling and targeted marketing strategies.
Erika enjoys spending time with her family & her three cats, watching documentaries or a good thriller.
Lauren Arcady : VP, Sales
Lauren is the Vice President of Sales at Momentum, where she specializes in overseeing all event sponsorship and business development opportunities. With over 10 years of experience in event management and business development, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every client partnership.
Her role involves working with clients to develop customized sponsorship opportunities and growing business development strategies to ensure measurable outcomes. She is dedicated to finding creative solutions that enhance the sponsorship experience and helping others turn connections into valuable business opportunities.
Ben Greenzweig : Advisor & Co-Founder
Benjamin Greenzweig is a leading events and business development professional whose experience includes over two decades working with media, technology, retail, consumer goods, financial services, energy, food & beverage, defense, government and professional services executives across the globe on a variety of topics. Ben launched Momentum in 2012.
Ben made his first sale when he was 5, has run two half marathons, is a long-suffering Mets fan which he is convinced only breeds strong character and unwavering resolve, got engaged on the stage of a country music concert, is originally from the New York City area and currently resides in South Carolina with his wife Casey, his three children and two rescued shelter dogs, Shelby and Ty.
In Memory Of Matt Godson, Co-Founder
In 2012 Matt left the American Conference Institute to launch Momentum Consulting and Momentum Events.
Born in London, Matt Godson studied Economics at Manchester University before joining Baker Tilly Accountants. Matt joined the Events Team at the Business Design Centre in London in 1994 launching, leading and supporting several high-profile conference and exhibitions including IDW, ART, and London Music Week.
In 1997 Matt joined the London Telecoms event team at the Institute for International Research producing more than 120 annual events globally in the Telecoms, Technology and Broadcasting sectors. Transferring to the New York offices of IIR in late 2000 and promoted to Regional Marketing Director, Matt launched IIRs Large Scale Event initiative with the highly successful Pharmaceutical Marketing Congress, CRM Focus, Design and Culture, Prepaid Markets Expo, In Building, CDMA World Congress and many more.
In 2004 Matt joined the American Conference Institute as Head of Marketing and assumed responsibility for the US and European Marketing Operations in 2007. Matt was an accomplished trainer and public speaker having presented at industry conferences in the US, UK and Europe.
On July 31 2017, Matt passed away after a quick battle with gliomatosis cerebri, an extremely rare brain cancer. He was one day shy of his 45th birthday. Matt is survived by his wife, fashion designer Emily Shalant and his sons Charlie & Giles.
A beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend and partner, his legacy will live on, preserved by the countless lives he touched, the people he made better, the ideas he created and the vision that helped form Momentum.
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