Beyond Boundaries

Your venue in The Netherlands

OPENING

RENOVATED

CONVENTION CENTRE

MARCH2021

The best is yet to come

‘Maastricht is famous for its international allure and has been

high on the wish-list of many international conference and

exhibition organisers for years. Thanks to the upgrade and

expansion of MECC Maastricht we will be able to be of even

better service to organisers of international conferences,

exhibitions and corporate events. We will be able to

accomodate events for up to 5.000 guests simultaneously.

This will help us to play an even larger role in the international

conference and exhibition world’.

Rob van de Wiel,

Managing Director MECC Maastricht

The upgrade and expansion of MECC Maastricht ensures an

even better match with our clients, thanks to:

• a brand-new convention centre (opening in March 2021)

• a compact set-up with all rooms and halls within 5 minutes

walking distance

• two auditoria (seating up to 1,700)

• a multifunctional Expo Foyer (2,500 sqm; seating up to

2,000)

• 55 break-out rooms (rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi,

state-of-the-art technology, sound and lighting)

• 30,000 sqm of exhibition space in a total of three halls

which can be combined

• halls that are directly connected to the conference centre

through the Expo Foyer

• open innovation spot

• various in-house catering facilities

• 2,200 on-site parking spaces

The best is yet to come

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It is in our ambitious nature to go to great lengths to

exceed your expectations. It goes without saying that our

accommodation is rock-solid. The difference is the special

attention we give you and your event. Our people make that

difference. They are professionals with a clear focus: to find

out exactly what your special wishes are and then to fulfil them

as completely as possible. As driven service providers who

aren’t afraid to set the bar high, we are energetic thinkers and

doers who always aim to find the best solution with a sense

of pleasure that is infectious. The sky’s the limit. Feel free to

challenge us, we can’t wait.

We go Beyond Boundaries

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As a customer and visitor to MECC Maastricht, you know you’re in good hands. You

just sense it, the pleasant realisation that your event is being handled by competent

professionals. The confidence that everything is being taken care of. It’s our attention

to details that will really surprise you, from our thorough preparations to the flawless

execution. Whether you are an organiser, exhibitor or visitor, providing you with the

special experience of five-star service is why we do it. We believe in an informal approach.

The more personal our contact, the better we can put ourselves in your shoes and figure

out exactly what you need from us. This is how we pave the way for your perfect event.

After all, isn’t this the goal?

You just know you’re in good hands

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At MECC Maastricht we take all time-consuming work out of your hands. We will

help you with every step in organizing your event, from a thorough preparation

to a flawless execution. You will be assigned a dedicated and all-round project

manager who will listen carefully to your needs. In addition, we offer a broad range

of additional facilities and services, aligned with your specific wishes. With our

full-service package we go beyond boundaries to exceed your expectations and

surprise you with a 5-star experience.

Catering services

We are happy to advise on and facilitate your catering activities during the event. We

offer a broad range of high-quality catering services in different price ranges, from lunch

and dinner to drinks and party arrangements, from innovative food concepts to regional

products. Based on the visitor profile, our in-house catering manager will help you in

making a suitable choice and coordinates all catering activities.

Audiovisual services

Experienced professionals will handle all of your audiovisual needs during your event.

You even have the possibility to work with our experienced in-house supplier who has

been working with us for over 30 years. As such they are able to service all types of

events. We guarantee excellent quality and a high level of service.

MECC Hotel Services

Our in-house booking agency can take care of your hotel reservations in Maastricht

and surroundings. Thanks to our long-term relationship with local and regional hotels,

we can guarantee availability and high-quality hotel rooms for the best rate, also for

group reservations. We can also assist in preparing the perfect transport plan or shuttle

service in order for your participants to reach their destination comfortably and carefree.

Reservations can be made quickly and easily through our online reservation system.

MECC Exhibitor Services

As a one stop service point we support you with the preparation for your event. We

offer a full-service package that guarantees a successful and carefree participation

in the event. Products and services can be quickly and easily ordered online through

our webshop. Our multilingual helpdesk is always available to provide you and your

exhibitors with personal advice, support or special requests. From stand construction to

stand design, from electricity to cleaning, our professional team knows exactly what you

and your exhibitors need.

We take care...

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Birds eye view

Maastricht City Centre (15 min walk)

Main Entrance

Provincial government building

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Bus station

Maastricht University Medical Centre +

Meuse river

NH Hotel (275 rooms)Maastricht School of Management

Maastricht Randwyck train station

(2 min to city centre)

Maastricht University

Forum Entrance

Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus

MECC Maastricht

MECC Congress Centre

MECC Exhibition Halls

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LiegeBrusselsParisAachen / Frankfurt

A2E25

EindhovenAmsterdamRotterdamAachen / Cologne

A2E25

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Our ‘red’ print

FORUM ENTRANCE

Expo Foyer2.500 sqm

Congress Centre

ForumEntrance

Main Entrance

EuroCentre

West Hall7.200 sqm

North Hall10.000 sqm

South Hall10.000 sqm

CateringArea

Forum Passage

Forum Passage

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CONGRESS CENTRELEVEL 1 | GROUND FLOOR

Facts & Figures

Trajectum North 1.030 - - - - - -

Trajectum South 475 - - - - - -

Auditorium 1 944 16,14 1068 - - - -

Auditorium 2 539 16,14 573 - - - -

Podium 422 16,14 45 - - - -

1.1 Himalaya 227 3,10 195 76 96 37 42

1.2 Andes 78 3,10 30 12 12 14 16

1.3 Vercors 168 3,10 175 56 84 35 42

1.4 Alps 77 3,10 81 34 36 22 28

1.5 Transantarctic 75 3,10 80 36 38 22 28

1.6 Dolomites 173 3,10 174 56 84 35 44

1.7 Pyrenees 49 3,10 48 24 24 16 20

1.8 Blue Mountains 47 3,10 47 24 24 16 20

1.9 Rocky Mountains 130 3,10 135 50 69 27 26

1.10 Restaurant 374 3,10 - - - - -

Brightlands Foyer 629 3,10 500 260 240 70 80

Expo Foyer 2.500 7,00 2000 - - - -

Expo Foyer

1.11.2 1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

1.9

1.10

Level 1

Auditorium 1

Trajectum North

Forum Passage Forum Passage

Trajectum South

Auditorium 2Brightlands

Foyer

Stage

Catering Area

Forum Entrance

sqm m

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0.4 0.5

0.6

0.3

0.2 0.9 0.8

0.1

0.7

0.11

0.10

0.12

0.130.14

0.15

0.170.18 0.16

Level 0

Loading Area

Lobby North

Praetorium

Lobby South

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CONGRESS CENTRELEVEL 0

Lobby North 930 - - - - - -

Lobby South 699 - - - - - -

Praetorium 373 - - - - - -

0.1 London 76 3,10 90 32 40 24 28

0.2 Berlin 76 3,10 90 32 37 24 28

0.3 Copenhagen 47 3,10 52 24 23 16 20

0.2/0.3 Berlin/Copenhagen 123 3,10 150 64 72 44 48

0.4 Brussels 175 3,10 184 80 84 38 48

0.5 Paris 175 3,10 184 80 84 38 48

0.4/0.5 Brussels/Paris 350 3,10 354 146 146 56 80

0.6 Madrid 50 3,10 49 24 24 16 20

0.7 Lisbon 48 3,10 47 24 24 16 20

0.6/0.7 Madrid/Lisbon 98 3,10 100 48 56 36 40

0.8 Rome 100 3,10 111 40 48 30 36

0.9 Athens 100 3,10 111 40 48 30 36

0.10 Sydney 224 3,10 268 88 109 56 68

0.11 Cape Town 226 3,10 265 88 109 56 68

0.10/0.11 Sydney/Cape Town 450 3,10 533 192 184 74 124

0.12 Los Angeles 28 3,10 25 6 - 14 16

0.13 Lima 87 3,10 88 36 40 28 32

0.14 Singapore 112 3,10 126 46 44 30 36

0.15 Washington 277 3,10 310 90 96 68 76

0.16 Tokyo 19 3,10 16 4 - 10 12

0.17 Moscow 36 3,10 32 10 - 22 24

0.18 Shanghai 19 3,10 16 4 - 10 12

Facts & Figures

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sqm m

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CONGRESS CENTRELEVEL 2

Promenade North 455 - - - - - -

Promenade South 454 - - - - - -

2.1 Volga 148 3,10 168 64 77 46 52

2.2 Zambezi 204 3,10 250 96 95 48 60

2.1/2.2 Volga/Zambezi 352 3,10 402 192 153 62 80

2.3 Mississippi 85 3,10 94 40 32 28 32

2.4 Congo 63 3,10 68 36 32 26 28

2.5 Rhone 24 3,10 29 8 12 10 12

2.6 Thames 24 3,10 27 8 12 10 12

2.7 Seine 24 3,10 27 8 12 10 12

2.8 Danube 24 3,10 27 8 12 10 12

2.9 Meuse 45 3,10 50 18 18 16 20

2.10 Rhine 45 3,10 44 20 24 14 20

2.9/2.10 Meuse/Rhine 90 3,10 100 38 44 24 32

2.11 Euphrates 45 3,10 44 20 24 14 20

2.12 Tigris 45 3,10 50 18 18 16 20

2.11/2.12 Euphrates/Tigris 90 3,10 100 38 44 24 32

2.13 St. Lawrence 25 3,10 30 10 8 10 12

2.14 Ganges 16 3,10 16 - 8 6 8

2.15 Nile 16 3,10 16 - 8 6 8

2.16 Amazon 45 3,10 56 20 16 18 24

2.17 Mosman 88 3,10 84 40 36 24 28

2.18 Mekong 99 3,10 112 40 48 28 36

2.19 Madeira 74 3,10 87 40 30 24 32

2.18/2.19 Mekong/Madeira 173 3,10 217 86 87 48 56

2.14

2.15

2.13

2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12

2.16

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

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2.18

2.19

Level 2

Auditorium 1

Auditorium 2

Promenade North

Promenade South

Facts & Figures

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sqm m

Expo Foyer

Expo Foyer2.500 sqm

Congress Centre

ForumEntrance

Main Entrance

EuroCentre

West Hall7.200 sqm

North Hall10.000 sqm

South Hall10.000 sqm

Forum PassageCateringArea

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Expo Foyer 2.500 7,00

sqm m

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Exhibition Halls

Expo Foyer2.500 sqm

Congress Centre

ForumEntrance

Main Entrance

EuroCentre

West Hall7.200 sqm

North Hall10.000 sqm

South Hall10.000 sqm

Forum PassageCateringArea

North hall 10.000 12,80

South hall 10.000 17,37

West hall 7.200 17,37

sqm m

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EURO CENTRE

Expo Foyer2.500 sqm

Congress Centre

ForumEntrance

Main Entrance

EuroCentre

West Hall7.200 sqm

North Hall10.000 sqm

South Hall10.000 sqm

Forum PassageCateringArea

W2.1 Euro 163 3,75 168 70 96 40 52

W2.2 Florin 143 3,75 144 56 80 38 48

W2.1/W2.2 Euro/Florin 306 3,75 336 140 160 50 76

W2.3 Dollar 34 3,38 38 12 24 12 12

W2.4 Yen 47 3,38 55 18 31 16 20

W2.3/W2.4 Dollar/Yen 81 3,38 101 34 44 32 36

Millenium Foyer 200 3,75 - - - - -

W2.5 Office 22 3,40 - - - - -

W2.6 Office 18 3,40 - - - - -

PM Kantoor West

PM Office West

W2.6

W2.6

W2.5

W2.5

W2.4

W2.4

W2.3

W2.3

MillenniumFoyer

MillenniumFoyer

MECC Kantoor

MECC Office

W2.2

W2.2

W2.1

W2.1

Facts & Figures

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sqm m

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Meet, work, have lunch or just enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. Our

restaurant is the central meeting place for people working at and

visiting the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus. This makes MECC

Maastricht the hub of an inspiring and stimulating campus environment

for top national and international institutes, particularly those active

in the field of life sciences and health. Coming together is a beginning,

working together is a success.

Where people meet

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100 km62 miles

142 miles

200 km

AMSTERDAM

ROTTERDAM

VENLO

ZUID-LIMBURG

EINDHOVEN

MAASTRICHT

HAMBURG

DUISBURG

WEEZE

DÜSSELDORF

COLOGNE

AACHENBRUSSELS

LIÈGE

LONDON

PARISMETZ

LUXEMBOURG

ANTWERP

CHARLEROIFRANKFURT

BERLIN

D 82 mlnB

10,5 mln

L 0,5 mln

NL 16,5 mln

F 64 mln

GB 61 mln

road

water

airport

harbour

barge terminal

population

Maastricht, centrally located in Europe and with

Belgium and Germany just a stone’s throw away. The

dream setting for your event, Maastricht is the cradle

of hospitality. Our attractive city will embrace you;

we challenge you not to fall in love with its warm,

epicurean, stylish and elegant qualities. Apart from its

extensive culinary and cultural offering, you can see

and feel the city’s rich history. The lively pavement

cafés and vast array of restaurants and bars will make

your stay a true celebration. They offer every visitor

the welcome opportunity to enjoy a pleasant, relaxed

moment, even outside the walls of MECC Maastricht.

Let us handle it all so you can enjoy every moment.

In charming Maastricht

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Our home is Beyond Boundaries

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ECONOMY

• Maastricht University Medical Centre +

• Maastricht University

• Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus

• Brightlands Chemelot Campus

• Brightlands Smart Services Campus

• Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo

ACCESSIBILITY

Brussels Airport (Zaventem) 1 HOUR

Düsseldorf Airport 1 HOUR

Maastricht Airport 10 MIN

Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol) 2.5 HOURS

Eindhoven Airport 50 MIN

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HOSPITALITY

• 5,600 hotel rooms

• The gateway to Europe

• Oldest city in the Netherlands

• Student city (more than 100

nationalities)

MAJOR EVENTS

TEFAF

André Rieu Concerts

Jumping Indoor Maastricht

Amstel Gold Race

Magisch Maastricht

A city to fall in love with

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Also interested to go Beyond Boundaries with your event? Please contact us!

MECC Maastricht

Forum 100

6229 GV Maastricht

+31 (0)43 38 38 383

sales@mecc.nl

www.mecc.nl