International Conference Host & Moderator
From the News Studio to the World Stage
Maria Ramos is a seasoned Master of Ceremonies and Moderator, known for hosting high-level international conferences on diplomacy, sustainability, humanitarian issues, and global affairs.
She regularly leads events for the United Nations, European Parliament, embassies, and governments, facilitating dialogue with global leaders including President Julius Maada Bio, Prime Minister Edi Rama, and former UK Prime Minister Sir John Major.
As an international news anchor, Maria brings the authority of live broadcasting to the stage, combining deep knowledge of current affairs with a dynamic presence.
Fluent in several languages, she connects effortlessly with global audiences and has led diplomatic engagements for the Spanish Embassy, EU Council Presidency, and Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
Whether anchoring breaking news or moderating summits, Maria delivers with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.
Maria's moderating showreel, demonstrating her hosting experience from Riyadh, Madrid, to Geneva
Maria hosting an exclusive interview with the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent – Francesco Rocca on “Managing Migration: Europe and the Refugee Crisis.”
Maria hosting the UNDP Istanbul Development Dialogues. Three years after the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were unveiled to the world — the IDD provided onstage discussions from the very people leading the battle for change.
TESTIMONIALS
Events Gallery
MC for 60th anniversary of UN Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, Geneva, in July 2024 where Maria introduced UN Secretary--General Antonio Guterres.
Moderating at UN Women Europe and Central Asia, Istanbul, in April 2024…
MC for the launch of TRT Español, Istanbul, in April 2024…
Moderating at the UNWTO for World Tourism Day Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September 2023…
Master of Ceremonies at the European Parliament in Brussels, October 2022…
Master of Ceremonies at the Gavi Global Vaccine Impact Conference, in Madrid, June 2023…
Moderating Investopia Abu Dhabi, February 2023…
Moderating for the start of Spain’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, in July 2023…
Master of Ceremonies for the World Travel & Tourism Council in Barcelona, in September 2023…
Moderating the Antalya Diplomacy Forum for the Regional and Global Pathways with the President of Kosovo, President of Sierra Leone, and PM of Albania, in March 2022…
Master of Ceremonies and Moderator at World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit with former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón and Economics Professor Jeffrey Sachs, in Riyadh 2022…
Moderating the online launch of UNDP-Atlantic Council joint report on Turkey’s refugee resilience, in July 2020…
Moderating the Global Tourism Forum during the pandemic in 2020, Istanbul…
Hosting the high-profile launch of a flagship report for the UNFPA: #SWOT2020, via ZOOM/Facebook live in June 2020…
Moderating at UNDP local solutions to migration and displacement, Gaziantep, 2019…
Hosting at the TRT World Forum, Istanbul, 2019….
Hosting at Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union’s, 5th Global News Conference “Trust and Truth in Journalism”, Istanbul, 2019…
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Hosting and moderating at the Government/UN Forum on Sustainable Development, Baku, 2018…
Hosting at UNDP, Istanbul Development Dialogues 2018: Breakthrough to 2030…
Hosting at TRT World Forum, Istanbul, 2018…
Interviewing former British Prime Minister Sir John Major at Credit Swiss Global Megatrends Conference, London, 2014 - “Discussion of Geopolitical Impacts”…
“There are many potential risks to global economic stability and prosperity. Some are real. Others may be phantoms. One certainty is that the UK should remain part of Europe.”
Sir John Major