Every two years since 2001, the world’s investigative journalism community has joined together in a different city, and the results have been extraordinary. The GIJCs are giant training conferences, with practical panels and workshops on the latest investigative techniques, data analysis, cross-border collaboration, and more by the best journalists in the field. Our conferences have trained thousands of journalists from all regions and resulted in the founding of investigative teams, nonprofit newsrooms, and headline-making stories around the world.

The 2027 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (#GIJC27) is brought to you by the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN), and the Dutch-Flemish Association of Investigative Journalists (Vereniging van Onderzoeksjournalisten, VVOJ), in partnership with Free Press Unlimited and Journalismfund Europe.

We are hosting many of the world’s leading investigative reporters, editors, producers, and data journalists, alongside key experts in freedom of information, media law, security, and teaching. We expect over 150 panels, training sessions, keynotes, workshops, and networking sessions. More details to come, keep checking for updates.

The 2027 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (#GIJC27) is scheduled for October 19 – 23 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The conference venue is the world-class concert hall and convention center de Doelen.

Early bird registration for GIJC27 will begin in late October 2026. 

To stay up-to-date on the conference: registration, fellowships, call for session proposals and academic papers, and other opportunities from GIJN, you can subscribe to our email newsletter, the GIJN Bulletin.

The GIJC is possible because of sponsors large and small, including foundations, news media, NGOs, schools and training centers, companies, and individuals. We raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring talented journalists from around the world to these events, and we need your support. Here’s a chance to support the “special forces” of journalism on the front lines of battling crime, corruption, abuse of trust, and lack of accountability. See the list of current sponsors here.

If you are interested in becoming a co-sponsor, please contact: 

International: Karen Martin, GIJN / karen.martin@gijn.org 

The Netherlands: Rick van Dijk, VVOJ / rick@vvoj.org

Yes! The conference hosts and their partners are giving out travel fellowships for journalists from the Global South. The fellowship application period will begin in October 2026. 

To stay up-to-date on the conference: registration, fellowships, call for session proposals and academic papers, and other opportunities from GIJN, you can subscribe to our email newsletter, the GIJN Bulletin.

The Global Investigative Journalism Network and VVOJ are committed to providing a welcoming and harassment-free environment for participants of all races, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, physical appearances, and beliefs. We believe a clear code of conduct builds a respectful and safe community space. Discrimination, sexual harassment, or other inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated and will be grounds for expulsion from the conference. You can read here our code of conduct.

We are currently reaching out to a number of quality hotels in the city to negotiate discounts for #GIJC27 attendees. We will add options in the coming weeks.

Requirements for visitors’ visas differ from country to country. Be sure to review at the link below whether you need a visa to enter the Netherlands. 

https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-netherlands

If you do need a visa, we recommend that you start your application as early as possible.

In Rotterdam, the euro (€) is the legal tender. Practically anywhere in the town, you can pay at every register with cash or PIN and chip-cards. Do you need cash ? ATMs and banks are always close by, particularly in the city center. If you need to exchange other currency into euros, you can use the services of GWK Travelex at Stationsplein (next to Central Station) and at Rotterdam The Hague Airport.

Average High in October: 15. °C (59 °F)

Average Low in October : 6.0 °C (43 °F)

October is often a wet month with regular showers and occasional autumn storms. So bring an umbrella and a rain jacket. The weather is a favourite topic of conversation in the Netherlands. Not in the least because it can vary greatly, influenced by weather fronts and wind conditions. There is no universal advice or prediction we can give, so check the current weather info and forecast online before and during your trip, for instance with the Buienradar.

Dress code for the GIJC is casual. (Hey, we’re journalists…) Jeans, shoes or sneakers, shirts or t-shirts are all okay. You might want to dress up for the award ceremony dinner on October 22, Friday evening.