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MECC's Operations Director Sven Wiertz offers you a behind-the-scenes look of the revamped MECC Maastricht conference centre. On a mission to become one of the most sustainable buildings in the city of Maastricht, MECC aims for net zero by 2050. Heating and cooling systems have already been completely transformed from gas to electricity generated by rooftop solar panels. The full renovation has...

Take a look behind the scenes at Van der Valk Hotel Maastricht and watch local entrepreneur Frans Willem Cox explain how his hotel's sustainable activities contribute to making Maastricht a premier sustainable conference destination. Discover how his sustainable initiatives like live cooking and advanced waste management help to reduce our local environmental footprint and enhance the overall g...

With the 'Maastricht Goes Green' campaign we are showcasing our event industry partners' sustainable initiatives. Meet our local SDG Goal Getters of Maastricht and watch the impact they have on the Sustainable Development Goals. First up, Camille Oostwegel of Château St. Gerlach, a beautiful venue affiliated with Relais & Châteaux and Serandipians. Enjoy a short tour and a glimpse behind the sc...

Maastricht Goes Green: Partner spotlight on Spauwen Travel Group! Proud to present the latest video in our "Maastricht Goes Green" series, showcasing how our community partners are contributing to sustainability in the region. In this video, we highlight Spauwen Travel, a pioneer in reducing transportation movements to and from Maastricht, making our city more sustainable (SDG 11). Here's how S...

Discover why Maastricht is the perfect location for the upcoming ICT&health World Conference, taking place from May 14th to 16th 2024. In addition to providing a platform for showcasing the latest technologies, innovations, and applications in healthcare, the conference will feature captivating keynote sessions from renowned speakers like Conny Helders, Minister of Health and Helen Mertens, CEO...

Professor Kim Ragaert has been awarded the prestigious public prize at the national Prins Friso Engineering Award for her groundbreaking research on plastic reuse. As professor in Circular Plastics at Maastricht University - Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kim Ragaert's work is truly groundbreaking. Meet Kim in our 'Word from the expert' interview in which she shares her ambitions in settin...

SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY MEETS ARTS AT TEFAF For the second time in a row Maastricht Convention Bureau organized the "Sustainable Chemistry Meets Arts" association event, together with Yvonne van der Meer - President of KNCV. Accompanied by chemical association leaders from Koninklijke Nederlandse Chemische Vereniging-KNCV, we delved into a world of innovation and collaboration at the Brightlands ...

From the St. Servaas Bridge in Maastricht, marvel at the panoramic views that stretch across the meandering River Meuse, revealing the city’s enchanting skyline. Watch as Maastricht comes to life, showcasing a harmonious blend of historical architecture and vibrant modernity. Immerse yourself in this picturesque perspective and discover the captivating essence of this beloved city. Press the pl...

The Maastricht Convention Bureau studied on which sustainability practices have been embraced by local entrepreneurs within the meeting industry in Maastricht. We found out which 4 Sustainable Developoment Goals are particularly relevant in Maastricht and we’d love to share our industry members' sustainable initiatives! Local entrepreneurs like Château St. Gerlach, MECC Maastricht, Eden Hotels ...

The Maastricht Convention Bureau published the enlightening documentary 'Maastricht Goes Green' showcasing local meeting industry members' sustainable initiatives. Local entrepreneurs like Chateau St Gerlach, MECC Maastricht, EDEN Design Hotels and Hotel van der Valk Maastricht engaged in this documentary. They opened doors that normally remain closed and gave a glimpse behind the scenes, where...

In the city of Maastricht the ET Pathfinder has been established. This is a test facility for the Einstein Telescope, which may be built in this region in the next few years. The Telescope will be a measuring instrument to detect gravitational waves. This will allow a thousand times more observations than current telescopes and can even measure waves from the beginning of the universe. Gideon K...

Eindhoven University of Technology, together with the universities of Leuven and Liège, recently organized the 28th edition of the international conference of the European Society of Biomechanics. Maastricht was chosen as the destination for the conference as it is ideally positioned in the cross border area of Belgium and the Netherlands. In July 2023, the MECC Maastricht conference centre bec...

With keynote speaker John Elkington, creator of the world-famous "triple bottom line" People-Planet-Profit, the New Business Models International Conference in June 2023 in Maastricht brought in a world-class speaker. The Maastricht University School of Business and Economics was privileged to organize and host the 8th edition of this international conference, supported by the Maastricht Conven...

IMEX Frankfurt 2023 - Representing Maastricht

Participantenbijeenkomst Maastricht Convention Bureau 11 mei 2023

Jules Harings - Associate Prof/Group Leader Macromolecular Physics Maastricht University

Henny Beckers - Professor of Ophthalmology at University Eye Clinic Maastricht

Sustainable Chemistry Meets Arts Event

European Industry and Energy Summit 2022 - Brightlands Chemelot Campus

Maastricht ambassadors from the scientific community

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Pain Science in Motion Congress 2022

International Mass Spectrometry Conference 2022

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Vacature Business Development Manager Maastricht Convention Bureau

A word from the expert - Yvonne van der Meer

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