ThE host behind high-stakes live events
Awards Host & Event MC | London | Brussels | International
Great hosting isn’t about reading a script. It’s about reading the room.
As a senior news anchor, Mariam brings the authority of live broadcasting to corporate awards ceremonies, gala events, industry conferences and pitch competitions, delivering high-stakes moments with composure, precision and glamour.
Awards Ceremony Host
Mariam regularly hosts corporate and industry awards, guiding audiences through nomination announcements, winner reveals and live stage moments with confidence and warmth.
Her background in broadcast journalism allows her to move seamlessly between scripted segments, live interviews and spontaneous moments with winners and guests. If unexpected moments arise, she adapts quickly without disrupting the flow of the event.
Whether hosting a formal gala dinner or a fast-paced industry awards night, she keeps the energy of the room high while ensuring the programme remains structured and professional.
Corporate Event Host and Master of Ceremonies (MC)
Mariam hosts and MC’s at international tech conferences, fintech events, stakeholder conferences, leadership events, interviews and pitch competitions across London, Brussels, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
Selected Hosting Experience
Main Stage MC — Money20/20 Europe
Capital Stage MC — Money20/20 ME
Master of Ceremony — MEP Awards Brussels
Awards Host — Forty Under 40 UK
Host & Moderator — CNBC Events, World Economic Forum Davos
Typical Hosting Roles
Mariam works as an awards ceremony host, broadcast event host and MC, corporate awards MC, gala dinner host, conference MC, event host and facilitator, pitch competition MC and international tech conference host.
How Mariam Works as an Event MC
Mariam combines editorial preparation with live broadcast experience to deliver structured, engaging and well-paced events.
She works closely with organisers and stakeholders to ensure clarity of messaging, smooth transitions and a confident stage presence throughout.
Book an Awards Host or Event MC
Book Mariam Zaidi as your awards host and event MC for corporate events, gala dinners, conferences and international productions across London, Brussels, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
Based in London, Mariam works globally in person, online and in hybrid formats.