In early December, we attended the Eurostar Destinations event in London together with VisitBrabant. Thanks to our partners, we were able to give away a great prize: two nights for two in a 4* hotel in Eindhoven of your choice, including a visit to the Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen.

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With Eurostar to London

DIAMANT Symposium was looking for the perfect location for both conference and stay, so we connected the organizers with a contemporary location in downtown Eindhoven: The Holiday Inn. This location has six meeting rooms, a luxurious, and a foyer for receiving guests.

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Support DIAMANT Symposium

At a strategic level, a partnership has also been entered into with the IAPCO-certified conference organizer Klinkhamer | conferences &amp; events, where joint efforts are made to promote Brainport Eindhoven as a destination for business tourism, with a focus on conferences that are relevant to the Brainport region. Klinkhamer Group, an expert in association conferences, contributes its expertise to assist the convention bureau in attracting scientific conferences.

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Partnership Klinkhamer Group

We initiated a concept development process for a European photonics conference, in collaboration with TU/e Hendrik Casimir Institute, Photondelta and numerous organizations active in the integrated photonics chain. We worked with them in a series of interactive sessions on a supported strategy for an impactful European conference. This strategy was delivered in November 2023 and the next step with Photondelta is planned for 2024.

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Concept development European photonics conference

In October, the Brainport region had a visit from the delegation of the University of Alabama at Birmingham accompanied by Games for Health and BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij). For this, we connected them with TU/e (EAISI) and TNO network for company visits and contributed to the social program-which resulted in a visit to Van Gogh Village Nuenen.

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Support delegation University of Alabama at Birmingham

For the IEEE Computational Intelligence in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Conference, which took place at the Eindhoven University of Technology, we advised on hotels and a social program. The result was a trip to the Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen and a BBQ at the Opwetten Water Mill—which Van Gogh painted during his time in Nuenen.

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Support IEEE CICB Conference

The Brainport region has plenty to offer, but where to find these offerings? To make it easy for conference visitors, we offer door hangers to our hotel partners. Guests only need to scan a QR code that links to a special page with leisure tips, including museum visits, walks in the greenery, and events.

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Door hanger: unconventional minds explore here

On 19 June, together with TU/e and VGF, we organized a lunch meeting for professors inclined to organize a conference but are still determining how best to go about it. We talked about the support from TU/e Conferences, financing possibilities from VGF (Pre Financing &amp; Guarantee Fund), and the focus of our congress office on stimulating, attracting, and hosting congresses in Brainport Eindhoven that strengthen the profile of technology, design, and knowledge.

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Lunch meeting TU/e

During the IMEX, the international meeting trade fair, in Frankfurt, we were present to raise awareness for the Convention Bureau and promote the Brainport region and its large, sometimes invisible, impact on the world. We stood out from the crowd using a unique stand made by Tienvierstudio.

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Representing Brainport Eindhoven at IMEX Frankfurt 2023

On 20 April, we organized the first partner day of the Convention Bureau Brainport Eindhoven. The theme of this day was the state of affairs of the convention bureau and the optimization of (future) partner collaborations. During the afternoon, partners and members of the Advisory Board explored these collaborations through role play.

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Partner day @The Social Hub

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Convention Bureau Brainport Eindhoven

JuliaCon, reached out to the Convention Bureau to help facilitate a seamless and successful event. In our role as support service, we provided essential advice, from coordinating hotel accommodations and site visits to organizing mobile daycare options and identifying ideal workshop venues. We also helped arrange bicycle rentals to enhance the attendee experience throughout Eindhoven.
Philips Stadion provided an inspiring backdrop for the event, creating a collaborative environment for nearly 800 participants. Alongside the main venue, workshops were held at the Neuron faculty building at Eindhoven University of Technology, while Grand Café De Lichttoren hosted the annual hackathon. With on-site childcare and a commitment to inclusivity, JuliaCon was designed to be accessible and welcoming for all.
We’re proud to have supported JuliaCon 2024 and to continue positioning Eindhoven as a prime location for innovative, international conferences.

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Support JuliaCon 2024

The organizing team of the IEEE Medical Measurements &amp; Applications Conference asked for our help with the bid and advice on, among other things, the location of the gala dinner. We proudly made a video of the three-day conference, organized in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven. This conference, which took place in the Conference Center of the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, brought together more than 250 participants from all over the world, including researchers, health professionals, technicians, and engineers.
Knowledge sharing and networking were central for three days. Participants exchanged ideas and worked together to promote innovations in healthcare systems and medical diagnostics. The conference provided a platform for three leading keynote speakers who shared their vision for the future of medical measurements and applications.
In addition, presentations were held by fifty invited speakers from various disciplines, who presented their expertise and research. There were also forty poster sessions where participants could show their ongoing research and findings. The social program of the conference offered ample opportunity for informal interaction and networking, including a pleasant BBQ and a stylish gala dinner.
Thanks to the efforts of Full Professor Massimo Mischi and his team, this symposium was a great success and proof that our region is perfectly suited to hosting such prestigious events. The <a href="https://vimeo.com/983581629" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">video</a> shows that with the right facilities and a dedicated team, our region is the ideal location for international conferences.

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Versatility of a conference in Brainport Eindhoven: Watch the Video!

The 'Bring Yourself, we’ll do the same' campaign, initiated by the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC), centers around sharing stories from Dutch Meetings &amp; Conventions (M&amp;C) professionals about the Netherlands as an attractive M&amp;C destination. It targets decision-makers who resonate with Dutch values of openness, ingenuity, and inclusivity.
The campaign's ultimate goal is to position the Netherlands as a valuable destination for business meetings, conferences, and events. As Director of Ecosystem Management at High Tech Campus Eindhoven and co-founder of Fe+male Tech Heroes, we found Hilde the perfect choice to represent our Brainport region, given her expertise in technology, innovation, and promoting diversity.
 In <a href="https://vimeo.com/947418527" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this video,</a> Hilde explains that organizing events in Brainport Eindhoven sets the stage for breakthrough innovations that will redefine our future.

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Bring yourself, we brought Hilde

We are proud to announce that Eindhoven has reached the top 100 of the European ICCA Ranking this year: 98th place! This is a significant achievement, especially considering that we have risen from the 152nd position. Nationally, Eindhoven has also made progress, moving from the 9th to the 8th position. ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) ranks cities annually based on conference factors such as country rotation, frequency, and number of participants. The top position in the Netherlands is held by Amsterdam, followed by Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Maastricht. The European top 5 consists of Paris, Lisbon, Vienna, Barcelona, and Prague. You can <a href="https://cbbe.unfolded.nl/uploads/icca-rankings-2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">download the report here.</a>
<h3 dir="ltr">Our ambition</h3>
The Convention Bureau Brainport Eindhoven aims to be in the top 50 of the European ICCA Ranking by the end of 2025. This will require more than doubling the number of ICCA-approved conferences. In 2023, Brainport Eindhoven hosted 13 approved ICCA conferences.
<h3 dir="ltr">Achieved results</h3>
The results of our efforts in 2023 are documented in <a href="https://vimeo.com/920020949" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this video</a>. The video provides an overview of the achievements we have made for the region in 2023, consisting of both ICCA-compliant and other valuable conferences and activities.

<h3 dir="ltr">Looking into the future</h3>
We remain committed to improving our position in the international conference market. We thank our partners and extensive network for their continued support and look forward to further collaborations to strengthen Eindhoven as a leading conference destination. Together, we are building a future where Brainport Eindhoven plays a prominent role in the international conference world!

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Eindhoven in top 100 of European ICCA Ranking

During the event, participants explored the possibilities of hosting conferences in Brainport Eindhoven.
During the session, participants gained valuable insights into the potential services offered by TU/e Conferences and the Convention Bureau Brainport Eindhoven.
The highlight of the session was the report from Professor Jean-Paul Linnartz, who shared his experiences hosting the IEEE Sustainable Smart Lighting World Conference (LS2024) in Eindhoven. His insights provided attendees with practical knowledge and inspiration for organizing their own impactful conferences in the future.

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Lunch & Learn session

We are pleased to announce that Bert-Jan Woertman has been selected as the new chair of the Advisory Board of Convention Bureau Brainport Eindhoven. Bert-Jan was unanimously elected chairman in February by the members of the Advisory Board due to his independence, enthusiasm, involvement, and extensive network in the Brainport region. To add a 'Brainport Eindhoven touch' to this occasion, Makersplayce was commissioned to produce a 3D-printed chairman's gavel.

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Bert-Jan Woertman new chair advisory board

The Enversed VR Center was the stage for the first partner afternoon of the year. The afternoon focused on the latest technological developments in VR, AI and 3D printing. Tim van der Grinten, the creative director, delivered an inspiring presentation on the future of gamification, data and AI. After this enlightening session, attendees had the opportunity to explore and experience the world of gaming for themselves.

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Partnermeeting @Enversed

TU/e Conferences and CBBE represented the region at ITBM in Barcelona. Thanks to our professional conference facilities, the region's leading position in various technology areas, and being home to the world's leading technical companies, we were able to show the potential of the Brainport Region.

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Brainport Eindhoven at IBTM 2023

For our first FAMtrip, we invited fifteen conference organizers to get acquainted with what the Brainport region does best: innovation and collaboration. In 24 hours, we took them on a GLOW tour where we introduced them to various partner locations, including the Pullman and Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven. We also planned some company visits at NXP Semiconductors and BIC, toured Strijp-S, and ended the trip with a dinner at the Evoluon.