Curating conversations
Around the ideas shaping our world
MZ Events | Curated Conversations, Thought Leadership & Events | London | Paris | Brussels | Geneva
MZ Events is the events and community platform of MZ Productions, creating curated conversations, executive gatherings and thought leadership experiences across London, Paris, Brussels, Geneva and internationally.
Founded by international journalist and moderator Mariam Zaidi, MZ Events brings together influential voices from politics, business, media, technology, health, culture and global affairs through conversations designed to build connection, insight and influence.
Curated Conversations Beyond the Conference Stage
MZ Events creates high-level experiences designed for people who want more than transactional networking and surface-level panels.
Each event is carefully curated around people, ideas and conversations that matter.
Hosted and moderated by Mariam Zaidi, events are designed to feel intelligent, relaxed and editorially sharp, creating an environment where meaningful discussion and genuine connection can happen naturally.
The focus is on quality conversations, strong guest curation and communities that continue beyond a single event.
Executive Gatherings, Salons & Thought Leadership Events
MZ Events produces intimate and high-level formats including:
executive networking gatherings
private dinners and salon conversations
thought leadership panels
leadership forums and roundtables
policy and cultural discussions
founder and investor gatherings
branded conversations and partner events
community-led networking experiences
Events are hosted in private members’ clubs, cultural venues, luxury hospitality spaces and institutional settings across London, Brussels, Paris, Geneva and international cities.
A Network Built Across Journalism, Policy & Global Events
Drawing on Mariam Zaidi’s international journalism and moderation career, MZ Events brings together senior voices from:
governments and policy
media and journalism
global business and finance
technology and AI
healthcare and innovation
culture and sport
venture capital and entrepreneurship
communications and public affairs
The result is a highly engaged, cross-sector community of senior decision-makers, executives, founders, investors, policymakers and influential voices who value thoughtful conversation, access and relationship-building.
Conversations That Shape Influence
MZ Events focuses on conversations with depth, context and relevance.
Themes include:
geopolitics and international affairs
AI, technology and society
healthcare and innovation
leadership and communications
media and culture
business, finance and entrepreneurship
Europe, policy and global change
The goal is not simply to host events, but to create spaces where ideas, partnerships and future collaborations can emerge.
Partnerships, Sponsorships & Brand Collaborations
MZ Events partners with brands, organisations and venues that want to be associated with intelligent, culturally relevant and globally minded conversations.
Partnership opportunities include:
Event sponsorship
Branded conversations
Co-hosted gatherings
Executive networking
Thought leadership programming
Journalist-led content
Partnerships can be tailored around a brand’s objectives, from audience engagement and thought leadership to executive visibility, relationship-building and content creation. MZ Events can combine live event presence with journalist-led interviews, editorial content and social-ready assets, creating value that extends beyond the event itself.
MZ Events is particularly interested in partnerships with:
luxury and hospitality brands
private members’ clubs
technology and innovation companies
financial services and investment firms
healthcare and pharmaceutical organisations
media and communications brands
international organisations and embassies
London, Brussels & International
Based in London and working regularly across Brussels, Paris, Geneva, the GCC and the United States, MZ Events develops conversations and experiences for internationally minded audiences and organisations.
Events can be produced independently or developed in partnership with brands, venues, institutions and strategic sponsors.
Collaborate with MZ Events
MZ Events welcomes conversations with:
sponsors
venue partners
brands
private members’ clubs
strategic advisory firms
cultural organisations
executive communities
media and communications teams
Interested in sponsoring an MZ Event, developing a branded conversation or partnering on a future gathering? Contact MZ Productions to discuss the audience, format and partnership opportunity.
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.
What People Are Saying
“Top two event I’ve ever attended. Masterclass in moderation and storytelling. Fawzia is incredible.”
— Ed“It was a privilege to hear Fawzia Koofi’s story first hand, and in such an intimate venue. Thank you to Mariam for creating and hosting the event which shone a light on the oppression faced by the women of Afghanistan.”
— Rachael
“Such a powerful event to witness. Fawzia’s story brought back into focus the horrific reality faced by the women and girls of Afghanistan. It left us with much to reflect on.”
— Lucinda