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 Bringing together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts, ECIR provides a platform for sharing new, unpublished, and innovative research shaping the future of IR.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!
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.
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.
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