International Event & Conference Moderator

Massimo Marioni is a London-based international event moderator and journalist. A former Fortune senior editor and CNN journalist with nearly 20 years of experience, he leads panels, fireside chats and executive roundtables across business, AI, technology, media and sport.

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Conversations that go beyond the talking points

A useful live discussion needs preparation, listening and the confidence to follow a revealing answer. My journalism background helps me find the story, make complex subjects accessible and keep the audience at the centre of the conversation.

Formats I moderate

Panel discussions

Informed questions, balanced contributions and connections between speakers’ perspectives. The aim is a coherent discussion that gives the audience something useful to take away.

Fireside chats and CEO interviews

Focused conversations with senior leaders about their decisions, experiences and ideas. Preparation creates room for natural follow-up and a discussion that feels personal.

Executive roundtables

Smaller discussions that encourage participation and explore a shared business question in depth, shaped around the audience, participants and purpose of the meeting.

Selected experience

I have moderated and hosted conversations at Web Summit, GITEX, Cannes Lions, HumanX, Advertising Week, Techarena and Arabian Travel Market. My interview work includes leaders from Yahoo, Omnicom, Spotify, Snap, Pinterest and SoundCloud.

HumanX speaker profile · GITEX profile · Selected work

What clients say

“Massimo is a sharp, thoughtful moderator who brings genuine curiosity and professionalism to every conversation. He made our discussion dynamic, insightful, and effortless.”

— Eliah Seton, SoundCloud, CEO

Planning your session

Share the event’s purpose, audience, format, speakers and timings. We can then discuss preparation, the tone of the conversation and what you want the audience to leave understanding.

Frequently asked questions

What subjects do you cover?

Business and leadership, AI and technology, cybersecurity, the future of work, media and marketing, and sport and performance. Explore AI and technology moderation.

Do you work outside the UK?

Yes. I’m based in London and work internationally, including across Europe and the Middle East.

Can you also host the conference or film interviews?

Yes. Conference MC and event hosting and executive video interviews can be discussed alongside moderation.

Discuss your event

Tell me the dates, location, audience and format, along with any confirmed speakers. Check availability and discuss your brief.