The Palais des Congrès de Mons is run by a dynamic and dedicated team ready to help you organise your events. Thanks to their expertise, creativity and commitment, they have made the Palais an indispensable venue for organising professional and cultural events. Discover the faces behind this exciting adventure.
Mathieu Worhmann is a born entrepreneur and heads Van der Valk Congres & Spa Mons. In 2018, he took over the concession of the Palais des Congrès with a clear goal: to make it the event icon of the city of Mons. A dynamic investor and manager, he is passionate about developing this exceptional venue, always driven by the ambition to push boundaries and raise Mons' profile on a national level.
Fabienne de Brabanter arrived in December 2022 to strengthen internal event development and took over as General Manager in April 2023. With a unique background in both business and the arts, Fabienne is the driving force behind the centre's new identity, renamed Palais des Congrès de Mons. Her boundless creativity and innovative vision are reflected in the rich and varied programme she orchestrates with talent.
With several years of experience in the private sector, Jean-François Stuer is Deputy and Operations Director at the Palais des Congrès, where he supports Fabienne de Brabanter with expertise in the growth and optimization of the venue.
Since July 2023, Meggie Block has been in charge of external event management. A true conductor of projects, she centralises requests, processes them meticulously and ensures that every detail is taken into account for the big day. Organised, persistent and meticulous, she ensures that every event runs smoothly.
Palais des Congrès' stage manager Valery Tournai knows the venue like the back of his hand. He prepares the halls and makes sure each room is perfectly adapted to the needs of the event. Valery is also on hand to support organisers during their events to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
Michael Costa is a true source of solar energy and brings an infectious dynamism to the team. Responsible for partnerships and finding sponsors, Michael is an essential driving force behind the development of the Palais des Congrès. His charisma and professionalism, always smiling and enthusiastic, enable him to forge links and drive projects forward.
Together, Mathieu, Fabienne, Meggie, Valery, Michael, Alexandre and Lucas form a hyperactive team, united and passionate about their mission. Their shared ambition is to make Mons Palace of Congress an indispensable tool for anyone wishing to organise exceptional events.