Maastricht Convention Bureau

🎻 ENCHANTING ANDRÉ RIEU EVENT IN MAASTRICHT This weekend, MECC Maastricht and Maastricht Convention Bureau had the pleasure of introducing association partners to a mesmerizing Maastricht experience: André Rieu's Vrijthof concerts. Renowned classical violinist from Maastricht, Rieu, is among our country's most celebrated artists. His Vrijthof concerts have become a beloved tradition in Maastricht, drawing 130,000 visitors from over 100 countries for a month-long celebration. Our guests embarked on a delightful walking tour through the charming city of Maastricht, followed by a delicious dinner at restaurant Aux Pays Bas, set against the backdrop of Rieu's enchanting performance. The exclusive association program concluded yesterday with a guided tour of our conference venue, MECC Maastricht. After showcasing the city's and venue's offerings, we eagerly anticipate welcoming them back for their multi-day scientific conferences. Special thanks to our partners Spauwen Travel Group, La Butte aux Bois | A five star superior hotel and Derlon Hotel Maastricht for their cooperation.

USA students exploring Maastricht's regional ecosystem and meeting Industry🎪 It was an honour to continue an enriching tradition and host students from Utah Valley University for an educational visit to MECC Maastricht. This event was part of their European Business Programme (7th – 27th July 2024), which includes company visits in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, and visits to universities and the European Parliament. Ingrid Grimbergen and Charles Beckers gave a presentation on the role of Maastricht Convention Bureau and MECC Maastricht in attracting high-level conferences and events. The students also learned about the knowledge economy in the Limburg region and the innovative Brightlands campuses. The students were enthusiastic about the meetings industry and the opportunities it offers. We look forward to welcoming another group next year, in cooperation with the Irish College Leuven. Special thanks to Ryan McGuinness and David Grant. Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Brightlands Welcome to Maastricht Region Universiteit Maastricht Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences #EducationalVisit #EuropeanBusinessProgramme #EventProfs #MICE #EconomicDevelopment #DestinationMarketing #StudentExperience

𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗖 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | Maastricht as European hub for 2,600 environmental professionals MECC Maastricht will be hosting the 36th edition of the annual European conference of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) from 16-21 May 2026. The conference offers a forum for collaboration and knowledge exchange between environmental professionals. In the past, the European event has been held in cities such as Copenhagen, Dublin and Seville, and in 2025 it will take place in Vienna. No less than 2,600 participants are expected to attend the event in Maastricht in May 2026. The SETAC conference will cover topics that align with the expertise of the Brightlands campuses in Maastricht, Geleen, and Venlo and research institutes such as the cross-border Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM). Last week, the contract was signed by Bart Bosveld, Global Executive Director of SETAC and Frank Mimpen, MECC Maastricht Commercial Director. Read the full press release here⏩ https://lnkd.in/ec85BG34 Image (from left to right): Bart Bosveld - Global Executive Director SETAC, Ingrid Grimbergen – Marketing & Communications Manager Maastricht Convention Bureau, Frank Mimpen – Commercial Director MECC Maastricht, Sandra van den Berk– Business Development Manager MECC Maastricht, Barbara Koelman – Meeting Manager SETAC Europe and Jurgen Moors – Managing Director Maastricht Convention Bureau. Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus Brightlands Chemelot Campus Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo #EnvironmentalToxicology #EnvironmentalChemistry #Science #Innovation #EventProfs #CongressCommunity #Partners

HOW TO MAKE AN IMPACT - TUTORIAL POWERED BY UFI 💡 👩🏻🏫 After the 2023 European Conference of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, this organization aimed to leave a long-term impact in the Maastricht region. For UFI, MECC Maastricht and Maastricht Convention Bureau established a collaboration with students Event Management of the Facility Management Zuyd Hogeschool. 🚀Now UFI is working with these students for the 2nd year in a row, sharing expert knowledge and challenging them to excel. Thank you so much for your efforts Nick Dugdale-Moore and Oana Cipca! Great to see how international conferences can contribute to positive social impact. Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Welcome to Maastricht Region Gemeente Heerlen Brightlands Smart Services Campus #EventProfs #sustainability #AI #innovation #legacy #ImpactConferences

📍 Setting priorities for the next EU leadership 🌍 - 🚀 Launching the Meetings Industry Manifesto! ⭐How to tackle future challenges for business events in Europe? ⭐Which role does the meeting industry have in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainability across Europe? Read all about it in the newly released "The Meetings Industry Manifesto: Priorities for the next EU leadership." This manifesto represents a collaborative effort between the meetings industry and European policymakers. Our very own Managing Director, Jurgen Moors, was co-writer of this pivotal document on behalf of City Destinations Alliance | CityDNA. Together, we can build a robust framework that supports our industry and aligns with the broader goals of the European Union. We encourage you to join us in spreading the message. 📢 Let's make a positive impact together! Read the manifesto: https://bit.ly/3L2g2X1 #CityDNA #MeetingsIndustry #EUDialogue #EventProfs visitbrussels City Destinations Alliance | CityDNA European Exhibition Industry Alliance JMIC Joint Meetings Industry Council Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Visit Zuid-Limburg Visit Limburg Brightlands MECC Maastricht

📯 And yet another exciting conference announcement for 2025! Universiteit Maastricht will host the 36th Annual Conference of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIETY (IABS) in 2025! 🌍✨ From April 2-6, 2025, leading minds in business, government, and society will gather in Maastricht to explore topics such as corporate social responsibility, and business ethics. Dr. Abel Diaz Gonzalez of the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics is board member of IABS and the chair of the 2025 congress. Abel proudly shared this fantastic news at the recent IABS Conference in Maryland, USA. Visit the congress website here⏩ https://www.iabs.net/ #IABS2025 #MaastrichtUniversity #BusinessAndSociety #CorporateResponsibility #BusinessEthics #EventProfs Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Brightlands

📯 The word is out: The EUROPEAN BIOSAFETY ASSOCIATION (EBSA) Conference is coming to MECC Maastricht from May 13-16, 2025! This prestigious event will bring together around 350 participants from Europe, the USA, and Asia. The EBSA is dedicated to professionals working in biosafety and biosecurity across all domains—human, animal, and plant. The presence of advanced research infrastructure, ranging from ML1 and ML2 labs at the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus to plant functional genomics labs at the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, makes the Maastricht region an ideal location for this conference. A special shoutout to Celeste Tillemans, Biosafety Officer at the biomedical co-workspace Medace BV located on the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus, who played a pivotal role in securing this conference for Maastricht. Leveraging her knowledge of the additional services provided by the Maastricht Convention Bureau, thanks to her former colleague Ingrid Grimbergen, Celeste made a significant impact during the bidding phase. We look forward to welcoming the global biosafety community to Maastricht in 2025! 🌍👩🏻⚕️ #EBSA2025 #Biosafety #Biosecurity #MECCMaastricht #Medace #Brightlands #MaastrichtConventionBureau #GlobalConference #LifeSciences #Innovation #Startups Maastricht University Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences Maastricht UMC Brightlands Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Jurgen Plyson Sandra van den Berk

🔄🌿 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 Spauwen Travel is making a difference: 🚍 Providing airport shuttle services, complemented by the user-friendly Go to Maastricht Booking Tool (co-created with MECC Maastricht and Maastricht Convention Bureau) 🚌 Operating buses with Euro 6 engines, ensuring lower emissions. 🌍 Connecting Maastricht with major European cities through eco-friendly Flix buses for 5-6 hour journeys. Join us in sharing these green initiatives and see how Maastricht is paving the way towards a sustainable future! #MaastrichtGoesGreen #Sustainability #GreenTravel #SpauwenTravel #SDG11 #MaastrichtConventionBureau #EventProfs #SustainableTravel 🌱💚 Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Brightlands Welcome to Maastricht Region Romain Spauwen

🚵🏻♂️ Excited to share some of the highlights from the Maastricht Convention Bureau participants meeting held on Thursday, June 20th! We were delighted to welcome a diverse representation from marketing and sales professionals in our partner network. The afternoon, themed 'Sporting events as a booster for multi-day tourism in Limburg' was packed with unique insights into destination marketing, spotlighting the iconic Amstel Gold Race. During an engaging masterclass, Roy Packbier from The PEPr Company, along with Andi Smart Solutions Group, shared strategies for successfully organizing this international event. Roy emphasized that "being sold out is the best marketing tool you could ever wish for." We also explored the crossover with the conference industry, analyzing the type of business visitors, their expectations, and how the hotel sector can better cater to this audience in the future. This included discussions on unexplored business opportunities and new chances for growth. The event featured a fascinating tour of Andi's facilities and was beautifully catered by Ria Joosten Catering & Evenementen. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to this insightful afternoon! Alexander Ummels Nathalie Poelmans Freek Joosten #EventProfs #community #hotels #venues #entertainment #cycling #congresspartners #knowledge Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Visit Zuid-Limburg #branding #destinationmarketing #hospitality

🏥 Next week, the 28th edition of the MOSA Conference is taking place on June 25th and 26th in the heart of the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus. The MOSA Conference is an international event organized by students, for students, focusing on the broad and impactful themes of (bio)medical sciences. This year, they are diving into the fascinating world of “Big Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) in (Bio)medicine”. 💡 This conference is a testament to the collaborative spirit between Universiteit Maastricht (NL) and the UHasselt University (BE). It's powered by esteemed organizations like dsm-firmenich, Clinical Trial Center Maastricht (CTCM), MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), and Brightlands. Take part in this opportunity to be at the forefront of (bio)medical sciences! For more details, visit ⏩ https://lnkd.in/egGtmHBv #MOSAConference #BiomedicalSciences #BigData #AI #StudentConference #MaastrichtUniversity #HasseltUniversity #Innovation #Research #Networking Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus Gemeente Maastricht Provincie Limburg Welcome to Maastricht Region