Curating thoughtful conversations around the ideas shaping our world

MZ Events | Curated Conversations in London | Brussels | International

MZ Events is the creative events arm of MZ Productions, producing curated gatherings in London and Brussels and working across Europe and internationally.

It brings together voices from politics, media, business, industry, sport and culture for discussions designed to inform, challenge and inspire.

Curated Events & Conversations

Hosted and moderated by international journalist Mariam Zaidi, MZ Events creates space for meaningful dialogue beyond the daily news cycle.

Each event is designed to foster thoughtful discussion, bringing together speakers and audiences in an environment that encourages insight, exchange and engagement.

Intimate, High-Level Event Formats

MZ Events produces salon-style conversations, panel discussions and private gatherings in collaboration with venues, organisations and cultural partners.

These events are typically hosted in private members’ clubs, cultural venues and institutional settings in London and Brussels.

Bringing Together Influential Voices

Drawing on Mariam’s international journalism network, MZ Events brings together influential voices from politics, media, business and global affairs.

Recent gatherings have included speakers and audiences from across international affairs, journalism, business and the creative industries.

Global Themes & Underreported Stories

Each event explores global themes, underreported stories and the ideas shaping international affairs.

The focus is on conversations that go beyond headlines — offering depth, context and diverse perspectives.

Partnerships & Brand Collaborations

MZ Events works with brands, organisations and venues to develop thoughtful cultural programming aligned with their audiences and values.

This includes:

  • curated panel discussions

  • private salon-style events

  • branded thought leadership conversations

  • cultural and policy-focused programming

Events in London, Brussels & Internationally

Based in London and working regularly in Brussels, MZ Events delivers curated conversations across the UK, Europe and internationally.

Events take place in private members’ clubs, cultural venues and institutional spaces.

Collaborate with MZ Events

If you are a venue, organisation or brand interested in collaborating, sponsoring or co-creating an event, MZ Events welcomes new partnerships.

Contact MZ Productions

For collaborations, partnerships or future events, please contact MZ Productions to start the conversation.

FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE OF AFGHANISTAN’S WOMEN: An evening with fawzia koofi

Century Club London

May 6th 2025

How to end the gender apartheid of Afghan women and girls with a keynote by Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon. Event planned, produced, hosted and moderated by MZ Events.

The discussion examined questions of identity, belonging and displacement, using Fawzia Koofi’s experience to reflect on the wider realities facing Afghan women today.