GIJC27
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About

About GIJC27

Learn about the conference and what to expect.

Sponsors

Organizations helping make GIJC27 possible.

Program

Program

Sessions, workshops, panels, networking, and special events.

Speakers

Meet the journalists, editors, trainers, and experts joining GIJC27.

Participate

Registration

Call for Ideas

Fellowships

Awards

Submit your work for the Global Shining Light Awards

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Venue & Accommodation

Visitor Information

FAQs

Contact

Venue & Accommodation

The Venue

De Deolen ICC Rotterdam, an iconic concert and congress centre, is located at Schouwburgplein 50, 3012 CT Rotterdam. With over 30 halls in a central location, it is the perfect venue for international events and congresses ranging from intimate symposia for 150 people to large conferences with 3,000 visitors.

Venue & Accomodation
Image. Guido-Pijper

Three complexes

A versatile concert and conference venue, De Doelen is ideal for a wide range of business events. The building consists of three quarters. The Grote Zaal Complex exudes grandeur with marble, chandeliers, and white armchairs and can accommodate 1,755 visitors. The Jurriaanse Complex, with its recognizable cube-shaped walls, is a stylish medium-sized concert hall with a capacity of 523 people.

The Willem Burger Complex is fully equipped for conferences and events, with modern facilities, transparent architecture, and flexible spaces. The Willem Burger Hall has a capacity of 700 people and adjoins a light foyer with a roof terrace. In addition, there are 10 break-out rooms for 43 to 240 people.

All facilities and capacity of the different rooms can be found on the website of De Doelen ICC.

Green Key certification

De Doelen consciously operates in a sustainable manner and has held the Golden Green Key certification for many years. The venue also offers extensive online and hybrid options, including high-quality streaming in the Main Hall and Willem Burger Hall via fixed camera installations.

Accessibility

De Doelen is easily accessible: a three-minute walk from Rotterdam Central Station and several public transport stops, with five car parks in the immediate vicinity. Exit tickets are available for clients at Schouwburgplein 1 and 2.


Hotels

We are currently working with several reputable hotels in the area to secure special rates for participants of #GIJC27. We will incorporate more information about special rates and hotels in the coming weeks.

Co-hosts

GIJN
VVOJ

Conference Regional Partners

Journalismfund Europe
Free Press Unlimited