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We are a Women owned company. We are a team of innovators, creative marketers, sales professionals, strategists and logistical experts who solve challenges for some of the most progressive industry associations and their events.

Established in 2009

The Conventus team is comprised of forward thinking veterans in the healthcare trade show space having launched and grown healthcare events for nearly 20 years.  Led by Christine O’Connell (co-founder of the innovative and ground-breaking Pri-Med series of meetings) Conventus Media offers a wide range of capabilities from Operations and Logistics to Strategic Planning, Sales and Marketing.  We are a true exposition management firm that knows how to bring people together, streamline event schedules and effortlessly move attendees methodically through complex events while driving revenue.  We select our client base carefully as we take a personal and hands-on approach to understanding your challenges working with you to improve your event to your standards while raising all stakeholder satisfaction

Our Team

Christine O'Connell
​President
​Chris was the key architect and co-founder of the Pri-Med series of meetings for M|C Communications. In addition, she was the lead manager and liaison with the American Institute of Architects – over her 12 years of managing this event, the meeting saw explosive growth of 5,000 to 22,000 attendees and 40,000 to over 200,000 square feet of exhibit space. Prior to her role at M|C Communications, Chris was the Director of  Strategy and Business Development for Reed Exhibition, the world's largest trade show producer. She has over twenty-five years of trade show experience in a wide variety of industries. 

Lisa Koch
​EVP, Business Development and Sales
​Lisa Koch, EVP Business Development and Sales:  Lisa brings over 20 years of sales and management experience in the trade show industry along with a deep network of relationships specifically within the Healthcare and IT trade show and advertising space. In her 8 year tenure at Pri-Med, Lisa was devoted to helping build the Pri-Med Brand, holding a variety of strategic sales positions with M|C Communications. 
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Patricia Swift, CMP
Director of Meetings and Operations
As a Certified Meeting Professional, Tricia brings extensive knowledge of large annual conferences. Before coming to Conventus, Tricia spent nine years with the American Academy of Physician Assistants. As the Director of Meetings for AAPA, Tricia’s responsibilities included all aspects of pre-show and on-site operations as well as exhibits and sponsorship sales. Currently at Conventus, Tricia is the main point of contact to ensure all component of event are successfully executed. 

Kathleen Noonan
Director of Sales
Dynamic sales strategist with a 20+ year record of achievement and demonstrated success driving multimillion-dollar sales growth while providing award winning sales leadership in a highly competitive market. Tenacious in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with business partners. Prior position was National Account Manager specializing in Healthcare and Media Solutions.

​Amanda Pezzuto
Director of Sales
Amanda brings a wealth of sales, account management and business development experience within the healthcare industry specializing in building relationships with large pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Having worked for eleven years as a top-producing Senior Sales Executive at Pri-Med/MC Communications, Amanda’s skills in relationship management and negotiations led to numerous new business launches and multi-million dollar sales closings. She has a proven track record of driving double digit revenue growth year after year for both live and online medical conferences.


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