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Open up your world in Sittard-Geleen!

Where heritage meets science

Welcome to Sittard-Geleen, where history and high-tech innovation meet. With one of the oldest city centres in the Netherlands, Sittard-Geleen radiates charm through its lively squares, churches and monuments. Just minutes away lies one of Europe's largest chemical sites, home to the Brightlands Chemelot Campus — a global hotspot for circular chemistry and materials science.

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Knowledge hub for circular chemistry

This powerful combination of heritage and cutting-edge research gives the city a unique identity. Sittard-Geleen is also known for its green surroundings, where nature and industry exist side by side. Venues range from intimate historic locations to on site Brightlands Chemelot Campus conference facilities at the heart of innovation. It is a place where circular performance materials and sustainable processes come together to shape tomorrow.

Venues

Watersley

SEPHS Hotel by Watersley 

 

Housed in a beautifully restored former monastery, the hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort. Guests visiting for sport, business, or leisure will find an inspiring environment that supports their goals. The hotel features multifunctional meeting space surrounded by nature. Onsite dining is provided by Proeflokaal Watersley and an in-house caterer. As part of the Watersley Sports and Talentpark, SEPHS Hotel is closely connected to a community of athletes who live, train, and work toward professional careers.

Doubletree By Hilton Sittard

DoubleTree by Hilton Sittard

 

A beautifully restored hotel in the city centre of Sittard, offering modern meeting facilities. The hotel and restaurant are located in a former secondary school which has been transitioned into a modern-day hotel. This building combines modern luxury with a nod to the past where a historical story lives on in a new way. 

Restaurant George's

Merici Hotel 

 

Set in the restored monastery district in the city centre of Sittard, Merici Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort. The hotel features versatile meeting rooms, a striking event space and Restaurant George’s with a sun terrace. With extensive guest accommodation on site, Merici Hotel provides a complete event solution where conferencing and relaxation go hand in hand.

Stadsbroekermolen Sittard

Stadbroekermolen 

 

Stadbroekermolen is a stunning 16th-century watermill transformed into a multi-purpose event venue in Sittard. With capacity for up to 600 guests, it suits anything from small meetings to large business events. The site combines authentic rustic charm—with wooden beams, stone walls and historic mill mechanics—with modern facilities. 

Toon Hermans Theater Sittard Met Lichten

Toon Hermans Theatre

 

The Toon Hermans Theatre is the cultural stage of Sittard-Geleen. With a spacious main auditorium seating 760 guests and an intimate secondary hall with 180 seats, it offers flexible options for conferences, presentations, and performances. As one of the largest theatres in the region, the venue combines professional facilities with an inspiring atmosphere.

Fletcher

Fletcher Wellness Hotel Sittard

 

Situated right next to the football stadium in Sittard, this modern hotel provides a perfect setting for meetings and events. It offers a wellness centre, a large sports hall, and meeting rooms with natural daylight.  With extensive capacity for overnight guests, it can be a good choice for multi-day gatherings.

Brightlands Chemelot Campus

Brightlands Chemelot Campus 

 

Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen offers modern meeting and event facilities across several venues. From an auditorium to spaces for up to 300 guests, it provides everything needed for impactful gatherings. What makes it truly unique is the setting: right in the middle of a leading chemical industrial site, at the heart of its transition to sustainable chemistry.

One of the largest industrial chemical sites in Europe

Home to Brightlands Circular Space

100+ companies active in circular chemistry and materials

A word from the local experts

Kim Ragaert

Kim Ragaert

Meet Kim Ragaert, Professor Circular Plastics and learn about her ambitions in setting up the new Brightlands Circular Space, a facility that stands unparalleled across Europe.

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Jules Harings

Jules Harings

Meet Jules Harings, Group Leader at the Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM). He played a key role in developing natural science at Maastricht University, particularly in macromolecular physics and renewable materials.

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Yvonne Van Der Meer 2022

Yvonne van der Meer

Meet Yvonne van der Meer, Professor of Sustainability of Chemicals and Materials at Maastricht University and Scientific Vice-Director of the Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM) at Brightlands Chemelot Campus.

Meet Yvonne van derMeer