Maastricht to Host Major European Science Conference in 2026
Maastricht, Saturday, 12 October 2024.
The European Big Science Business Forum (BSBF) 2026 will be held in Maastricht, bringing together over 1,000 participants from high-tech companies and research organizations. This biennial event fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange in advanced technology and innovation.
Strategic Collaboration Across Borders
Belgium and the Netherlands have joined forces to organize the European Big Science Business Forum (BSBF) 2026, scheduled to take place at the MECC in Maastricht from October 27 to October 30, 2026. This collaboration underscores their commitment to advancing high technology and innovation by engaging over 1,000 participants from leading high-tech companies and European research organizations[1][2].
A Platform for Innovation and Development
The BSBF 2026 offers a unique platform for high-tech companies to enhance their knowledge base and explore new market opportunities. Participants will have the chance to learn about cutting-edge developments and engage in research and development collaborations with some of Europe’s largest research organizations, including CERN, ESA, and Fusion4Energy[2][3].
Massive Investment Potential
The forum is expected to highlight billions of euros in investment plans, making it an attractive venue for the Dutch and Belgian high-tech industries to foster partnerships. The Dutch Network of Industrial Liaisons (ILO-net) and the Belgian technology trade association Agoria have played pivotal roles in bringing this event to the high-tech region of Aachen-Leuven-Eindhoven, with support from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the province of Limburg[3][4].
Looking Forward to 2026
The announcement of Maastricht as the host city was made at the conclusion of the BSBF 2024 in Trieste, Italy, where over 1,300 delegates from 32 countries gathered. The success of the 2024 edition sets a high benchmark for Belgium and the Netherlands, as they aim to surpass previous achievements and further deepen the dialogue and collaboration between scientific and business communities[5].