Where Industrial Heritage Meets Digital Discovery
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.
How to Get to Lijm & Cultuur, Delft
Your Route to ECIR 2026
Lijm & Cultuur is located in the city of Delft, in the western part of the Netherlands - ideally situated between The Hague and Rotterdam. Whether you're arriving by plane, train, or car, getting to the venue is simple and convenient.
Venue Address
Lijm & Cultuur
Rotterdamseweg 272
2628 AT Delft
The Netherlands
Arriving by Air
From - Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam Airport – AMS)
Train: Direct trains run every 15 minutes from Schiphol Airport to Delft Central Station (±40 minutes).
From Delft Central Station:
- Taxi: ±8 minutes
- Bus (line 40 or 69): Stop at 'TU Sport & Cultuur' + 8-minute walk
- Bike: ±10–12 minutes (rental bikes at station)
- Walk: ±25 minutes through TU Delft campus
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| From - Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Taxi: ±15–20 minutes to Delft
Public transport:
- Take bus 33 to Meijersplein, then metro E to Delft Campus Station, followed by a short bus/taxi ride
- Or continue to Delft Central Station and follow directions above
| From - Brussels Airport (BRU)
Train: Take a Thalys or Intercity Express to Rotterdam Centraal, then change to a local train to Delft (total travel time: ±2.5 hours)
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| From - Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Train: Thalys high-speed train to Rotterdam Centraal (~3 hours), then continue to Delft
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From Delft Central Station
- Bus: Line 40 or 69 to 'TU Sport & Cultuur' (±8 minutes)
- Taxi: ±8 minutes
- Bike: ±10–12 minutes (OV-fiets rental available)
- Walk: ±25 minutes through green and scenic TU Delft campus
By Car
- Use navigation to Rotterdamseweg 272, Delft
- Free parking is available onsite
- EV charging points nearby (check Shell Recharge or ANWB app)
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