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Maastricht · AI

Maastricht's community for AI and tech.

MAIN brings together students shaping the future with artificial intelligence and technology — through events, workshops, and hackathons.

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What we do

Three ways we
build together.

Panel Talks

Panels with industry experts, professors, founders, and researchers on current AI topics — including a Q&A session where students drive the conversation.

Hands-on Workshops

Partners from industry and academia introduce students to relevant tools and workflows — so you can apply them directly in your own projects.

Hackathons & Build Nights

Partners bring a challenge, students build creative solutions. Real problems, real outcomes — and sometimes a product that actually ships.

Events

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happening.

Upcoming

Something's in the works.

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Past

AI & The Future of Work

Panel Discussion · with Omnium

April 14, 2026 · Kaleido, Maastricht

Done

We brought together industry professionals, university professors, and AI researchers to tackle the questions that actually matter: How will AI reshape the way we work? What skills will matter most? How can students prepare for an AI-driven world?

Students at the Build Your First AI Tool workshop

Build Your First AI Tool

Buildnight · with Lovable

April 29, 2026 · Espresso Quartier, Maastricht

Done

No technical experience needed — just a laptop and a bit of curiosity. You brought the idea, Lovable made it real.

The team

The people
behind MAIN.

Made by students for students.

Max Hesse

Max Hesse

President
Finley Sieben

Finley Sieben

Vice President
Merle Kleuters

Merle Kleuters

Head of Brand & Strategy
Jonathan Schindera

Jonathan Schindera

Head of External Relations

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