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MAIN, Maastricht's AI & Tech Network, is a student-run community at Maastricht University built for anyone curious about artificial intelligence and technology. We're the place where students from every faculty come together to actually do something with AI: Business, Law, Psychology, Science, you name it.
What we do
Three ways to get involved
Panel Talks
We invite founders, researchers, professors and industry leaders to discuss the trends and challenges shaping AI today. Each panel brings together different perspectives and every session closes with an open Q&A, so the conversation goes both ways.
Workshops
Our partners teach you the tools and workflows they use every single day. Forget theory. You leave with skills you can put to work immediately, whether that's in your studies, your projects, or your future career.
Hackathons
Companies bring real business challenges, and you build the solution under time pressure. It's fast, it's hands-on, and every so often, what you build gets used for more than just the competition.
Events
What's happening
Upcoming events
October 3–9, 2026
Hong Kong AI Summit
Europe and Asia. One week. One AI summit in Hong Kong.
November 20–21, 2026
MAIN Summit & Hackathon
Two days. One shared mission. An AI Summit and an AI Hackathon, back to back.
Visit Summit websitePast events
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MAIN × SpaceX AI
September 21, 2026
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Builders Table 1
September 11, 2026
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Practical AI Workshop with Jean-Maurice Henkel
September 10, 2026
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AI and Leadership
June 3, 2026
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EU Law and Artificial Intelligence
May 18, 2026
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Build Your First AI Tool
April 29, 2026
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AI & The Future of Work
April 14, 2026
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The people behind MAIN
Made by students, for students.
Max Hesse
President
Finley Sieben
Vice President
Merle Kleuters
Head of Brand & Strategy
Jonathan Schindera
Head of External Relations
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in MAIN.
Choose how you want to be part of the community.
Member
Passive Member
Officially part of MAIN. Get access to exclusive events and be listed as a registered member.
- Official membership
- Exclusive event access
- Direct engagement
Core Team
Active Member
Shape the direction of MAIN. Help organise events, build partnerships, and grow the community.
- Core team access
- Co-organise events
- Lead initiatives
Partner
Company Projects
Bring a real challenge to our community. Students build creative solutions - sometimes products that actually ship.
- Present a challenge
- Access to student talent
- Networking with UM students
Get in touch
Have a question, partnership idea, or just want to say hi? Send us a message and we'll get back to you.