ESAE and MECC Maastricht announce a 2024 strategic partnership

November 29, 2023

ESAE, the European Society of Association Executives, and MECC Maastricht, a premier exhibition and conference centre in Maastricht, the Netherlands, proudly announced their strategic partnership yesterday, on 28 November, in Barcelona, in the context of the IBTM World 2023.

MECC Maastricht is eager to contribute to ESAE mission to help raise the professionalism in Association management in Europe. This partnership will provide Association professionals with new opportunities for conferences and events, networking, idea exchange, and collaboration, while ESAE will provide exclusive knowledge on Association trends as we are collectively working towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.

‘We are proud to have MECC Maastricht joining the family of ESAE partners that support our work, that enables Association leaders and professionals to share their experience and learn from each other’– Mike Morrissey, ESAE President

‘We are proud to be a partner of ESAE and to be able to contribute and learn from the network. This partnership is fully in line with the strategic objectives that we pursue as an organization. I look forward to our collaboration.’ – Charles Beckers, Sr. Business Development Manager Associations MECC Maastricht

This strategic partnership showcases a common commitment to advancing Association management practices and foster a collaborative environment for Associations, destinations and conference centers, and it is the first of its kind in Europe.

About ESAE:
With a focus on education, collaboration and knowledge sharing, ESAE empowers its members to thrive in their roles and encourages the professionalisation of the Association sector. For more information about ESAE and its upcoming activities, visit www.esae.eu.

Photo from left to right: Charles Beckers, Sr. Business Development Manager Associations MECC Maastricht & Mike Morrissey, ESAE President

Back to overview

European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Congress (EVECC) comes to MECC Maastricht in 2028

February 27, 2026

The European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Congress (EVECC) will be held at MECC Maastricht from 31 May through 3 June 2028. This leading annual international congress for veterinarian emergency...

Read More

Record turnover and profit for MECC Maastricht in 2025

February 25, 2026

MECC Maastricht will close out 2025 with a record turnover of €21.3 million and a record profit of €957,000. This is an important milestone after challenging years marked by the...

Read More

Second Home Fair 2026 experiences largest edition ever at MECC Maastricht

January 21, 2026

Second Home Fair 2026 experiences largest edition ever at MECC Maastricht: Second Home Fair, the event where supply and demand in holiday homes come together, is preparing for its largest...

Read More