Bryon Main : CEO
Bryon Main specializes in the organization and development of B2B conferences. Bryon joined Momentum as Chief Operating Officer and Co-Principal in July 2018 to assist the organization through a difficult time with the passing of one of the co-founders, Matt Godson. Since 2018, Bryon has assisted Momentum through some interesting challenges, launched the company into some interesting new sectors, and has been faced with some challenges event executives never anticipated dealing with. But that's all behind us now :).
While the plan wasn't drawn up this way, Bryon is here leading Momentum as CEO and has the organization primed for smoother seasons ahead with a refined sector and product focus, a wonderful supporting cast, as well as industry partners assisting behind the scenes, and the best and most supportive clients. Momentum Events was founded on a mission to connect people through live & virtual events, providing unique experiences. That mission remains, with just a bit more Momentum behind it now.
Bryon is the former CEO and Co-Founder of ExL Events, which was acquired by Questex in 2016, and is now known as either Questex, Fierce Pharma, Fierce Life Sciences, or Fierce Biotech. Bryon was also the founder and creator of Digital Pharma, the largest digital marketing event for life sciences executives, and the Pharma PR & Communications Summit.
Shari Gelfand : Chief of Staff
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.
Scott Grossman: Chief Content Officer
Scott is the Chief Content Officer at Momentum Events, a leader in high-impact, industry-driven conferences. With more than a decade of experience in event strategy and execution, Scott excels at creating educational programs that drive engagement, inspire innovation, and deliver measurable ROI for speakers, attendees, and sponsors.
He has successfully launched and scaled event series across sectors such as Life Sciences, Talent Acquisition, Business, and Spa & Wellness. As head of content development, Scott plays a key role in shaping the organization’s event portfolio—spearheading new initiatives, growing flagship programs, and ensuring every event meets the evolving needs of executive audiences.
With a background in both conference production and life sciences recruitment, Scott brings a unique perspective to trendspotting, content curation, and program design.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys traveling with his family, reading, and cheering on the New England Patriots.
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.
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.
