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Where creativity meets digital innovation

Welcome to Heerlen, a city reinventing itself. Once known for its mining past, today Heerlen pulses with urban energy and creativity. Iconic buildings, bold street art and striking architecture give the city its unique character. Green parks and surrounding hills balance the urban vibe with space to breathe and recharge.

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Knowledge hub for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Heerlen is emerging as a hub for data science, smart digital services and artificial intelligence, anchored by the Brightlands Smart Services Campus. Modern venues and cultural hotspots make it an inspiring setting for conferences that look ahead. Heerlen shows how a city can transform — and become a stage for future-focused events.

Venues

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Music venue Nieuwe Nor

 

The Nieuwe Nor, Heerlen’s dynamic music venue is one of our newest partners. Since its expansion in 2022, the Nieuwe Nor has boasted two modern auditoria accommodating over 1,000 guests, a vibrant bar, and advanced technical facilities. While well-known as a cultural hotspot for live music, the venue now also serves as an inspiring setting for conferences and business events.

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Auberge de Rousch

 

Auberge de Rousch offers an inspiring meeting environment in the scenic hills of the southern Netherlands, close to the German border. The venue features multifunctional meeting rooms for up to 1,000 delegates with fully customizable layouts. With extensive hotel capacity on site it is also well suited for multi-day meetings. 

 

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Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen

 

Conveniently located near the German border, this venue offers a professional setting for conferences. Van der Valk Hotel Heerlen offers multifunctional meeting rooms for up to 500 guests. Delegates have access to the on site restaurant and a wellness centre. The nearby Estate TerWorm provides opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a well-rounded choice for interactive conferences. 

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Castle TerWorm

 

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and set on a historic estate, this castle combines elegance and tranquility with modern facilities. The venue provides well-equipped meeting rooms for smaller groups. Guests can extend their stay in luxurious rooms and suites at the Castle and enjoy fine dining at the castle's restaurant. 

 

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Brightlands Smart Services Campus

 

Brightlands Smart Services Campus in Heerlen is one of the Netherlands’ leading hubs for data science, digitalization, and smart services. At its core is a spacious area with an open auditorium, surrounded by innovative start-ups. The campus also offers event spaces, conference rooms, and research labs, used by both academia and industry. It’s a vibrant ecosystem that provides an inspiring setting for future-focused meetings.

 

 

Home to the Brightlands Institute for Smart Society (BISS) – Maastricht University

Part of the official Dutch AI Coalition

Partner in the regional Health AI & Data Alliance

Get to know our local experts

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Anna Wilbik

Meet Anna Wilbik, Full Professor of Data Fusion and Intelligent Interaction at Maastricht University’s Department of Advanced Computing Sciences and researcher at the Brightlands Institute for Smart Society (BISS). She is also an alumna of Stanford University’s TOP500 Innovators Program.

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Mark Winands

Meet Mark Winands, Chair of the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences at Maastricht University and Professor in Machine Reasoning, with a focus on heuristic and adaptive search.

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Gerhard Weiss

Meet Gerhard Weiss, Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science at Maastricht University’s Department of Advanced Computing Sciences.

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