Mariam Zaidi | Conference Moderator | Event Host (MC) | International News Anchor

Mariam Zaidi is a conference moderator, event host (MC) and international news anchor based in London, working across Brussels, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

She moderates global conferences, corporate events and high-level policy discussions for organisations, institutions and international audiences.

Conference Moderator for High-Level Events

Mariam Zaidi is a London-based conference moderator and event host (MC) with nearly two decades of experience across global newsrooms and live events.

A trusted global storyteller, EU affairs specialist and sought-after Brussels moderator, she is known for her authoritative presence at the centre of high-level policy discussions, executive conversations and international gatherings.

Broadcast & Journalism Career

Currently a news presenter at TRT World in London, Mariam anchors flagship bulletins and breaking news on major global stories in politics, business and international affairs.

Known for her sharp editorial judgment, commanding on-air presence and incisive interviews with world leaders and key influencers, she brings clarity and credibility to complex issues. Her work is driven by a single mission: to break down the world’s biggest stories with truth, impact and humanity.

International Reporting & Global Coverage

Over the course of her career, Mariam has anchored live coverage of defining moments in modern politics, from the seismic shifts of the Trump presidency to hours of breaking coverage of the war in Gaza and the wider Middle East conflict.

She has worked at leading international networks including CNBC and Euronews, where she notably broke the news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and helped steer the channel’s extensive coverage of the war, the Covid-19 pandemic and the UK’s Partygate scandal.

EU & Brussels Expertise

Earlier in her career, Mariam served as EU Correspondent and Bureau Chief at CGTN in Brussels, covering one of the defining political stories of a generation — Brexit — alongside European security and major geopolitical developments.

Reporting across Europe and the UK, she covered major summits of the UN, EU, NATO and G7 for CGTN’s global networks in America, China, Africa and Europe. Moving to Brussels in 2014 allowed her to build a deep network across European institutions and industries, relationships that continue to inform her work today.

Policy, Geopolitics & Sector Expertise

Mariam is a sought-after conference moderator across EU policy, geopolitics and international affairs, leading discussions on technology, finance, regulation and global policy.

Importantly, her decade covering the EU, including Brexit, has made her a trusted voice in Brussels’ policy circles. She regularly moderates conversations with senior policymakers, CEOs, innovators and global thought leaders across politics, technology, finance and business.

As an established health conference moderator, she also leads executive-level discussions bringing together pharmaceutical leaders, European policymakers, innovators and MEPs across major European cities.

Global Events & Conferences

Mariam appears at leading international gatherings including the World Economic Forum, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Money20/20 and VivaTech, as well as hosting high-profile award ceremonies and international conferences.

Sector Expertise & Continuous Development

Her wide range of moderation specialisms is driven not only by experience but by a commitment to continuous learning — an essential discipline for a moderator navigating complex and fast-moving sectors.

Following a high-level blockchain discussion for CNBC, she completed the Demystifying Blockchain and Crypto course with the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

As a main stage MC for Money20/20, she continues to deepen her expertise in fintech and emerging technologies.

MZ Productions & Event Curation

Beyond broadcasting, Mariam extends her newsroom expertise through her media venture MZ Productions, working with global organisations on moderating and shaping high-level conversations.

Through MZ Events — the events arm of MZ Productions — she also curates intimate, high-level discussions that bring together influential voices from politics, media, business and sport to foster meaningful dialogue on the world’s most pressing issues.

Education & Early Career

Mariam’s career began at the BBC on the day of the 7/7 London bombings, setting the tone for a career shaped by breaking news and international reporting.

She later gained experience at ITV and the Associated Press, developing her skills across fast-paced newsrooms and international bureaux.

She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from City St George’s, University of London, and an LLB (Hons) in Law.

Executive Media Training for Leaders

Master the message. Lead the conversation.

Mariam Zaidi is an executive media trainer working with CEOs, senior executives and policymakers, helping them communicate with clarity, confidence and authority in high-stakes environments.

What does a conference moderator do?

A conference moderator leads panel discussions, manages speakers and ensures clarity, structure and flow in conferences and events.

A skilled moderator with broadcast experience, subject matter fluency and strong presence like Mariam doesn’t just run an event, they shape how it is experienced. The result is a moment that resonates beyond the room.

Book Mariam Zaidi as your conference moderator and event host (MC) in London and internationally for corporate events, conferences and global forums, in-person, online and hybrid. For booking enquiries please contact MZ Productions.