After careful and in-depth consultation with the TEFAF Board and its partners in Maastricht, The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) is pleased to announce an updated fair schedule for 2021. The new plan results from the Foundation’s strong commitment to navigate the year ahead responsibly, and the art world’s desire to meet in-person at TEFAF’s signature fair in Maastricht in 2021.
MECC Maastricht announces that Vermaat Group has been selected as the best partner in the tender for the new, yet to be realized, restaurant in the brand-new conference center that will open in the spring of 2021. Vermaat Group’s winning concept stood out because of its extensive and highly creative presentation, with an eye for detail and sustainability. Vermaat Group will also become the permanent caterer for conferences, exhibitions and events that take place in MECC Maastricht. Vermaat Group has many years of experience in the catering and retail market and a proven track record in catering for various audiences and at all levels. Moreover, the visions of MECC Maastricht and Vermaat Group fit in seamlessly with each other: offering groundbreaking hospitality and continuously exceeding guests’ expectations. MECC Maastricht naturally also offers organizers the option of choosing a different caterer for their event.
The Original World Series of Fitness HYROX is coming to Maastricht for the first time on 23 January 2021 and a contract has been signed for the coming editions from 2021 to 2024. This is the second ever HYROX event in the Netherlands. Maastricht is proud to have been added to the destination list next to cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Berlin, London, Basel, Vienna and Amsterdam. HYROX is a unique indoor fitness competition designed for both amateurs and professional athletes. Competitors at all events cover the same course with up to 3,000 participants competing each time.
During this period of crisis and concern about the coronavirus outbreak, working on the long-term challenge of the Delta Program seems relative. Nevertheless, it is important that work on the safety and quality of life of the vulnerable delta in the Netherlands continues. The 11th edition of the National Delta Congress will therefore open its doors on 12 November 2020 in MECC Maastricht. The aim of this congress is to connect everyone who is active in the field of water, and all those who are particularly involved in the development of the Delta Program. More than 1,500 visitors are expected from social organizations, the business community, knowledge institutions and governments.
The health, safety and well-being of our employees, suppliers, partners and visitors are our first priority. In recent week, we have carefully followed the advice of the Dutch health authority (RIVM) and took the necessary precautions. The spread of the corona virus has accelerated in the Netherlands. As an international event location, we follow developments closely and take the situation very serious.
Maastricht University Medical Center+ will expand its care capacity for corona patients in MECC Maasticht in case the maximum capacity for patients has been reached in the region Limburg. With this extra measure, MUMC+ wants to prepare as much as possible for an increase in the number of corona patients. The extra capacity should be available as of Saturday 4 April.
In close consultation with the city of Maastricht, the health authorities, and MECC Maastricht, TEFAF has decided to shorten the fair and to close by the end of the day, March 11, 2020 at 7 pm.
While the health advice of the authorities in the immediate region has not changed, we understand the situation in the Netherlands and neighboring countries is changing. We have also taken into account the growing concern of exhibitors, visitors and staff and the ever-growing difficulties regarding travel and transport.
Dear visitors, exhibitors and partners,
We are currently receiving concerned enquiries about whether the corona virus will have an impact on our upcoming events. Please be assured that we take the topic very seriously and closely follow the developments with regard to the corona virus.
We are in close contact with specialized health authorities and partners including the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), the municipal health service (GGD) and the Municipality of Maastricht to take timely measures and to avoid risks. We use the RIVM and GGD guidelines as a starting point for the precautionary measures to be taken. There is also close consultation with our customers. The well-being and safety of our visitors, exhibitors and employees are our main priority.
Maastricht, 6 March 2020 – The renovated Forum entrance and passageway at MECC Maastricht were officially opened during today’s Preview Day event of the international art and antique exhibition, TEFAF. MECC CEO Rob van de Wiel, alderman John Aarts and provincial deputy Joost van den Akker celebrated this auspicious occasion by officially opening the doors of the all-new Forum entrance. The phased works as well as the upgrade and expansion of this part of the MECC began on 3 June 2019. This marks an important step in the project to make MECC Maastricht futureproof and even better equipped to meet the needs of organisers of international conferences and events, starting in 2021.
MECC Maastricht offers a solution for organisers of international trade fairs who are forced to cancel or postpone their event due to the ongoing spread of the corona virus. In addition to many organizational challenges, organisers are often faced with sky-high costs due to double rental charges when postponing their trade fair. MECC Maastricht now offers these organisers a unique offer.
André Rieu is thrilled to announce the dates of his 2020 Christmas Concerts at the MECC Maastricht. The concerts will take place on Saturday, 19th December at 20.00 h and Sunday 20th December at 15.00 h.
On Tuesday 26 November, MECC Maastricht and KCI Publising, the exhibition organizer of Stainless Steel World, signed the contract for the next two editions of Stainless Steel World in 2021 and 2023. This renowned event is taking place at MECC Maastricht from 26 to 28 November 2019. Maastricht is the European host city for more than 7,000 visitors and more than 300 exhibitors. Stainless Steel World is the most important biannual meeting for the worldwide stainless steel industry, where experts and stakeholders from the technical landscape and the supply chain come together. The international trade fair is an absolute must for anyone involved in the production and application of a wide range of corrosion-resistant alloys from the main industries and for everyone who wants to stay up to date with the latest developments, technologies and trends.
