CIIIC 2026: The annual gathering for everyone in IX

Empowering Immersive Creativity

Do you work as a creator, researcher, policymaker, or for an organization where immersive experiences (can) make a difference? Then you’ll want to be in Utrecht on April 16.

On April 16, we will bring together the Dutch IX field. Not a standard conference, but a day where ideas are tested, perspectives converge, and new collaborations emerge.

Following the well-attended Annual Meet-Up in 2025, we are building on what started there. This is the moment to join and contribute to the next step for immersive creativity in the Netherlands.

Who is it for?

Are you active as a creator in the IX field and looking to further develop your practice? Do you work as a researcher seeking stronger connections to application and impact? Or are you part of an organization or public institution where immersive technology is being applied or developed?

Then CIIIC 2026 is the place to meet others working with similar questions and ambitions.

What does the day look like?

CIIIC 2026 is structured around connection, in-depth exploration, and application.

Programme

• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Plenary programme
• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch
• 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Break-out sessions in thematic tracks
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Plenary closing
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking drinks

The 5 thematic tracks

In the afternoon, you will work in one of five parallel tracks. Each track starts from concrete cases (“show, don’t tell”) and moves towards deeper exploration, dialogue, and collaboration.

• Immersive Technologies as a Training Method
• Artistic Development & Distribution
• Immersive Experiences in the Public Domain
• Healthcare & Patient-Centred Immersive Experiences
• Designing for Inclusivity

When registering, please indicate two preferred tracks. Based on these preferences, we will compose carefully curated groups with a balanced mix of backgrounds and perspectives.

Each track has a limited number of places to ensure meaningful exchange.

Would you like to submit a case study or demo?

Are you working on a specific project within one of the tracks? We are looking for examples and demos that can deepen the discussion. Please let us know via info@ciiic.nl.

We look forward to welcoming you on April 16 at the Werkspoorkathedraal in Utrecht. The CIIIC 2026 programme will be conducted in English.

We want everyone to feel welcome at our event. To this end, we have a Code of Conduct. By participating, you agree to abide by the Code of Conduct.