Curating conversations

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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