Members contact day

Dear members,

This invitation is addressed to all members of the engineering associations affiliated to DIK, the Drielanden Ingenieurs Kontakt. These associations are: VDE, VDI, KIVI, VIZL and ie-net.

After years without a physical meeting, the time has finally come: the DIK Members' Day is coming! We cordially invite you to an inspiring and convivial day in Maastricht. The programme offers a unique mix of innovation, networking and relaxation.

Date: Thursday 22 May 2025 Location: Maastricht (various locations, see programme) For whom: Members and introducers

Contribution: members 10 euro; non-members 15 euro, per person

  • Programme
    09.45 - Meeting at ETPathfinder
    Location: Duboisdomein 30, 6229 GT Maastricht
    Maximum 40 participants (division into two groups)
    Please note that there is no lift, only stairs
    Parking is possible on the ETPathfinder's own grounds
    Location: Duboisdomein 30, 6229 GT Maastricht
    Maximum 40 participants (division into two groups)
    Please note that there is no lift, only stairs
    Parking is possible on the ETPathfinder's own premises
  • 10.00 - 12.00 - Lectures and explanations at ETPathfinder
    Language: English
    Coffee and tea included
    ETpathfinder is an R&D infrastructure for testing and prototyping innovative concepts and technologies for the Einstein Telescope, the first of a new class of future observatories for gravitational waves.
    Lecture in visitors' room with good view of the ET Pathfinder (glass wall) : presentation of the installation
    Lecture in meeting room : valorisation for companies
  • 12.00 - 12.30 - Walk to Bar Bistro Saam
    Distance: approx. 500 metres
  • 12.30 - 14.00 - Lunch at Bar Bistro Saam
    Joint lunch
  • 14.00 - 14.30 - Movement to Plein 1992
    With own transport ( map with the route will be sent to you together with the registration confirmation after registration)
    Parking possible in the garage under Plein 1992 (costs for own account)
  • 14.30 - 16.30 - City walk & closing at Bosch Brewery
    Start walk is at Plein 1992. The guides will be waiting for us there
    Discover the industrial heritage of Wyck district with a guide
    Closing at Bosch Brewery (1758) including explanation and tasting

Practical information & costs
Parking costs are at your own expense

Book your spot. Do you want to be there? Sign up and let us know if you bring a guest. We look forward to an inspiring and fun day together!

  • Register:
    Send an e-mail to dieudonneecobben@gmail.com.
    Please register before 10 May 2025, registration is complete when the personal contribution has also been paid. With more than 40 registrations, we will set up a waiting list.
    Your registration will be confirmed with an email from the organiser. After confirmation, you will receive payment details.

Kind regards,
The DIK board
Website DIK