Insights in action
CONGRESS OVERVIEW
A program packed with high-level discussions, solution-driven talks, and cross-sector collaboration focused on building a more resilient, accessible, and sustainable housing system that works for everyone.
3/11
5/11
BARCELONA
FROM DISCUSSION TO REAL IMPACT
Three days to advance housing solutions for all
A global stage to explore every dimension of the housing crisis through international keynotes, high-level roundtables, expert-led sessions, and more. Learn from best practices in cities worldwide, discover proven solutions that can scale, and join the conversations driving real change.
From planning and finance to construction and regulation, the program tackles the critical challenges and opportunities shaping housing worldwide, featuring leading voices in policy, innovation, finance, social impact, and urban development from across the public, private, and third sectors.
CONGRESS SCHEDULE
3 days of world-class content
SPEAKERS LINEUP
Leading voices on the housing crisis debate
Giuseppe Sala
Andre Dickens
Haris Doukas
Haris Doukas
Gergely Karácsony
Gergely Karácsony
Andre Dickens
Andre Dickens
Robert Dijksterhuis
Robert Dijksterhuis
Tanguy Desrousseaux
Tanguy Desrousseaux
Eamon Ryan
Eamon Ryan
Vanessa Alexandra Velasco Bernal
Vanessa Alexandra Velasco Bernal
Tatsuo Igarashi
Tatsuo Igarashi
Daryl Barron
Daryl Barron
Charalambos Prountzos
Charalambos Prountzos
Ana Abrunhosa
Ana Abrunhosa
Luísa Salgueiro
Luísa Salgueiro
Laura Lieto
Laura Lieto
Anne Hidalgo
Anne Hidalgo
Bruce Katz
Bruce Katz
Orna Rosenfeld
Orna Rosenfeld
Hélène Chartier
Hélène Chartier
Rogier van den Berg
Rogier van den Berg
Christine Lemaitre
Christine Lemaitre
Maria Vassilakou
Maria Vassilakou
Juan Caballero
Juan Caballero
Manuel B. Aalbers
Manuel B. Aalbers
01
Urban Planning & Land Policy
Rethinking how cities allocate land, plan density, and align spatial development with housing demand.
02
Housing Regulation
Legal frameworks, regulatory reform, and the balance between market dynamism and public interest.
03
Social and Affordable Housing
Models, financing mechanisms, and governance structures enabling equitable access to decent housing.
04
Building Innovation
Industrialization, modular construction, and emerging technologies reshaping how we build at scale.
05
Renovation, Retrofit & Reuse
Urban regeneration, energy retrofit, and adaptive reuse of existing building stock.
KEY TOPICS
An open dialogue to address a shared challenge.
HOWS Barcelona | Housing World Summit
HOMES FOR PEOPLE. CITIES FOR LIFE.
HELP MAKE HOUSING WORK FOR ALL
NOVEMBER 3 – 5, 2026
BARCELONA
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