The summit will integrate 20 specialized sessions featuring over 100 experts, ranging from urban planners and investors to non-profit organizations. By embedding the established Barcelona Housing and Renovation Forum into its core program, the congress aims to bridge the gap between policy and implementation. Discussions will center on five pillars: land policy, regulatory frameworks, construction innovation, building retrofitting, and sustainable financing mechanisms.
Barcelona Hosts Global Summit to Tackle Urban Housing Crisis
From November 3 to 5, the Gran Via venue in Barcelona will host the inaugural Housing World Summit, an international congress designed to address the escalating crisis of urban affordability. Organized by Fira de Barcelona and the City Council, the event convenes global leaders to move beyond rhetoric toward actionable development.
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Beyond technical sessions, the event prioritizes high-level diplomacy. The agenda includes the Housing Mayors Meeting—a closed-door session for city leaders to share policy strategies—and an open roundtable for global urban authorities. Backed by the European Union, the Spanish Ministry of Housing, and institutions like UN-Habitat and the European Investment Bank, the summit seeks to establish a collaborative platform for cities struggling to balance rapid urbanization with the demand for accessible, high-quality residential stock.
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