Congress Sessions

The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona will bring together more than 200 speakers across over 100 sessions on eight stages over three days in Barcelona.

Structured around six thematic lines — Becoming More-than-human, Becoming Circular, Becoming Embodied, Becoming Interdependent, Becoming Hyper-conscious, and Becoming Attuned — the Congress dedicates one half-day to each, framing discussions through carefully curated subtopics that connect disciplines, scales, and geographies.

Across the three days, the programme combines collective moments and focused conversations, creating a rhythm between keynote contributions, critical responses, and open debate. Each session is introduced and moderated by dedicated hosts, ensuring that contributions are interrelated and situated within a broader conceptual framework. In the evening, an open gathering at the Three Chimneys extends the dialogue in a shared and informal atmosphere, reinforcing the Congress as a space of active exchange rather than a sequence of isolated talks.