Speaker detail

Maryam Novruzi

Maryam Novruzi works at the intersection of international business, architecture and regional across the Caucasus and Central Asia. In September 2026, Maryam moderated a high-level panel at the Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, following President Ilham Aliyev’s address. She guided a discussion on real estate, tourism and urban development with senior government representatives and business leaders, including Minister of Tourism of Montenegro, Azerbaijan and Emin Agalarov. Fluent in 6 languages, Maryam brings regional understanding, commercial insight and experience engaging senior decision-makers. Her strength as a moderator lies in connecting perspectives across government and business, asking purposeful questions and directing discussion towards practical opportunities for investment and international cooperation. development. For the past decade, she has represented Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Central Asia and the wider region in the UK and global markets, promoting their investment, business and cultural potential. Her experience includes representing the Azerbaijani Embassy and serving as an Executive Board Member of the Azerbaijani Business Chamber in the UK. At Zaha Hadid Architects, she develops relationships with government institutions, major developers and international partners, supporting opportunities.