Welcome!

The 48th European Conference on Information Retrieval (ECIR 2026) is Europe's premier forum for cutting-edge research in Information Retrieval (IR). Bringing together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts, ECIR provides a platform for sharing new, unpublished, and innovative research shaping the future of IR.

ECIR 2026 will take place as a physical (in-person) conference from 30 March to 1 April 2026 in Delft, The Netherlands. The programme will be complemented by tutorials on Sunday, 29 March, followed by a dedicated workshop day on Thursday, 2 April.

With a strong tradition of supporting early-career researchers, ECIR especially welcomes contributions from postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Whether you're presenting groundbreaking research, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, or connecting with leading experts, ECIR 2026 promises an inspiring and dynamic experience.

Join us as we explore the latest advancements and challenges in Information Retrieval!

Venue

We are proud to host ECIR 2026 at Lijm & Cultuur, one of the most distinctive venues in the Netherlands. Once the beating heart of the Royal Dutch Glue and Gelatin Factory, this historic industrial complex has been reimagined as a vibrant space for culture, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

Just as Information Retrieval connects people with the knowledge they seek, Lijm & Cultuur connects Delft's industrial past with its high-tech present - bridging history and innovation in both form and function. With its bold architecture and raw character, the venue invites fresh thinking, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and experimental ideas - all core to ECIR's mission.

A Fitting Space for Exploration

Set on the banks of the Schie canal and just a stone's throw from TU Delft, the venue offers expansive halls for plenaries and parallel sessions, dedicated rooms for workshops and posters, and plenty of informal space to spark discussion. Its industrial scale and creative edge reflect the scale and ambition of our field - building smarter systems to retrieve, rank, and understand information in an increasingly complex world.

At ECIR 2026, Lijm & Cultuur becomes more than just a backdrop - it's a metaphor for transformation, connection, and the power of retrieval.

Rotterdamseweg 272
2628 AT Delft


Phone: +31 15 262 94 00
Email: info@lijmencultuur.nl
Website: www.lijmencultuur.nl

Countdown


Mar 29, 2026
Apr 02, 2026
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ECIR 2026 will take place as a physical (in-person) conference from 30 March to 1 April 2026 in Delft, The Netherlands. The programme will be complemented by tutorials on Sunday, 29 March, followed by a dedicated workshop day on Thursday, 2 April.
With a strong tradition of supporting early-career researchers, ECIR especially welcomes contributions from postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Whether you're presenting groundbreaking research, engaging in thought-provoking discussions, or connecting with leading experts, ECIR 2026 promises an inspiring and dynamic experience.
Join us as we explore the latest advancements and challenges in Inf...
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CHRONOLOGY

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

Workshop proposal submission
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

Full paper abstract submission
OCTOBER 2, 2025

Full paper submission
OCTOBER 7, 2025

Short paper abstract submission
OCTOBER 14, 2025

Reproducibility abstract submission
Short paper submission
Resource paper abstract submission
OCTOBER 17, 2025

Workshop proposal notifications
OCTOBER 21, 2025

IR for Good abstract submission
Reproducibility paper submission
Demo submission
Resource paper submission
OCTOBER 28, 2025

IR for Good paper submission
Tutorial submission
Doctoral Consortium abstract submission
NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Doctoral Consortium paper submission
NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Industry day submission
DECEMBER 16, 2025

Notifications:
• Full & Short papers 
• Demo 
• Reproducibility 
• IR for Good 
• Tutorials 
• Doctoral Consortium 
• Resource 
• Industry Day
JANUARY 18, 2026

Author registration deadline
MARCH 29, 2026

ECIR 2026 Tutorials
MARCH 30 – APRIL 1, 2026

ECIR 2026 Main Conference
APRIL 2, 2026

ECIR 2026 Workshops