ABOUT US
NO HOLDS BARRED CONVERSATION
Respecting Chatham House Rule, Salon Camden encourages an open and uncensored dialogue on issues of our time. Speakers and Participants are respected for their views - difference of opinion is welcomed.
INTIMATE SOCIAL INTERACTION
The nature of venues ensures that events are mostly limited to ~40 participants, offering a cozy environment for exchange of ideas and social networking.
A DINNER TO REMEMBER
Salon Camden events are known for fabulous dinners in beautiful settings adding an additional layer to a memorable experience.
Salon Camden promotes urban discourse, in cozy salon settings, on subjects spanning art, culture, socio-economic issues, geopolitics and philosophy.
Salon Camden was founded in 2008 by Azmi Haq alongwith Kevin Stolarik, Mahreen Haq, James Meers and Noor Haq. Its an interactive modern day forum evoking the Parisian Salons of the 18th Century. In 2018, Noor Haq took over as Director of programming. Salon Camden is recognized as the Premier Canadian Salon inspiring a salon fervor in Toronto that has extended to TEDx Toronto, Brama & Bluma Appel Salon, the Martin Prosperity Institute, Toronto Literary Salon, 1837, Salon Voltaire and beyond. Since its inception, Salon Camden has held over 80 Salon dinners involving thousands of participants in interactive conversations covering major topics of our time. In 2010, Salon Camden International was launched with events held in Bangalore, St. Petersburg, Montreal, Dubai, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi and Lahore. Salon events are by invitation only.