Practical Information

CCIB

Willy Brandt Square 11-14. 08009 Barcelona

SCHEDULES

08:00 h | Opening of doors

09:00 h | Opening Plenary Session

10:45 h | Sessions of the Congress

16:45 h | Last Plenary Session

RESTORATION

• Catering area with food trucks: from 11:00 h to 17:00 h
• Cafeteria food truck : from 08:00 h to 17:00 h

Les Tres Xemeneies

Av. d’Eduard de Maristany, 106, 08930 Sant Adrià de Besòs.

OPENING HOURS

Exhibition “Becoming. Architectures for a planet in transition”

Free access

• From 24 to 26 June I 12:00 h to 20:00 h.
• June 27 I Closed for editing.
• From 3 to 19 July I 12:00 h to 20:00 h.

Exhibition + Congress Events
Exclusive access for Congress participants.

• 28 June. I 19:30 h to 23:00 h. Opening Ceremony of the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona and Opening of the Central Exhibition.
  (With prior registration)

• June 29 I 19:30 h –21:00 h. Open Forum — Day 1 I 21:15 h –22:30 h. UIA Student Contest Awards Ceremony.
  (Without prior registration until full capacity is reached)
• June 30 I 19:30 h –21:00 h. Open Forum — Day  2
  (Without prior registration until full capacity is reached)
• July 1  I 19:30 h –21:00 h. Open Forum — Day 3 I 21:00 h –23:30 h. Closing night of the Congress

(Without prior registration until full capacity is reached for participants with Professional and Student Full Pass and participants with Professional and Student Day Pass on July 1, 2026)

RESTORATION

Restaurant area every day from 12:00

Disseny Hub

Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38. 08018 Barcelona.

OPENING HOURS

Member Sections Exhibition

• From June 29 to July 1 I 10:00 h – 19:00 h.
• July 2 I 10:00 a.m. – 14:00 h.

(Free access)

Restoration
DBar | Restaurant-Cafeteria. Open every day from 9:00 h to 20:00 h.

• Metro
  The L9 Sud line (Orange) connects the airport directly with the city to the Zona Universitària station, where it is possible to connect with other metro and bus lines. The metro can be taken from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and has a frequency of approximately 7 minutes, which allows for a quick and comfortable journey to different points in Barcelona.

• Aerobus
  The Arerobús is a fast and direct bus service that connects the airport with the center of Barcelona, reaching Plaza Catalunya. The journey takes about 35 minutes and stops at strategic points in the city such as Pl. Espanya, Gran Via–Urgell and Pl. UniversitatTiene departures from both terminals: Bus A1 from T1 and Bus A2 from T2.
  It operates all year round, with frequent departures every 5 minutes. It is recommended to buy the ticket online https://aerobusbarcelona.es

• Train
  The Rodalies Renfe train from the airport connects with the center of Barcelona and other cities in Catalonia, being an economical and practical option. The departure is exclusively from T2. There is a shuttle bus from T1 that connects both terminals. In Barcelona for the Sants and Passeig de Gràcia stations.
  Rodalies Renfe Airport

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The best way to get between the different venues of the Congress is to get to the CCIB is with the TRAM service, which has a direct connection from the Disseny Hub to the Les Tres Xemeneies, locating the CCIB, the main venue of the Congress, in the center of this axis.

The TRAM operates from 5:00 h. to 00:00 h. from Sunday to Thursday and from 5:00 h. to 2:00 h. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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• The Hola Barcelona Travel Card allows you to travel unlimited on public transport for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days.
• Montjuïc Telefèric offers you unique views of the city from the air as you climb Montjuïc Castle
• Catalunya Bus Turístic organizes day trips to the most important destinations in Catalonia.

For all participants of the World Congress of Architects, we offer a 20% discount. Use the code HOLAUIA2026 www.holabarcelona.com and it will be applied automatically.

CCIB

• CCIB Shuttles – Les Tres Xemeneies
  • Starting time: 18:30 h
  • Frequency: every 5 minutes.
  • PDF LINK SHUTTLES
• Tram
  • Line: T4. Forum stop (7 minutes walk)
    Info TRAM

• Metro
  • Line L4 (yellow). Forum Stop (8 minutes walk)
    Info Metro

• Bus
  An extensive network of buses connects the CCIB with different points in the city of Barcelona.

• • From Sants Estació:
    • Line H10 + Line 7
    • Line H8 + Line /
  • From Plaça Catalunya:
    • Line H16
    • Line 7

Information on the bus

• Bicycle
  The closest anchor points to the CCIB are:
  • Carrer Josep Pla, 1
  • Passeig Taulat, 262
  • Passeig Taulat, 286

You can check the map of anchor points here: Map of anchor points

• Taxi
  The CCIB has several taxi ranks nearby:
  • Taulat Street (in front of the Leonardo Forum hotel)
  • Carrer de Josep Pla (in front of the Hilton Diagonal Mar hotel)

You can order a taxi and check official rates, adapted taxis and other services through the official AMB Taxi Barcelona app: Info taxi

Or check the stops here: Taxi map

• Car
  Check the nearest paid car parks: Parking info

Les Tres Xemeneies

• Tram
  • Lines: T4 and T6. Sant Adrià Station stop (6 minutes walk)
    Info TRAM

• Train Rodalies Renfe
  • Lines R1 and RG1 – From Sants or Plaça Catalunya (7 minutes walk)
  • Sant Adrià del Besòs stop (6 minutes walk)
    Info Rodalies

• Bus
  • Daytime lines
    • From Barcelona: H14 (to Av. de la Platja – Pont d’Eduard Maristany)
    • From Badalona: B14, B21, B23 and M26 (to Sant Adrià station)
      Schedule from 6:30 h. to 23:15 h.

• • Night bus
    • N6 (from Sant Joan Baptista (Sant Adrià de Besos) to Plaça Catalunya)
      Time: from 23:00 h to 06:00 h.

Information on the bus

• Bicycle
  Barcelona has more than 200 km of bike lanes, some with a direct connection to Les Tres Xemeneies of Sant Adrià de Besòs. Bicycle anchor points will be enabled at the entrance.

• Car
  The headquarters has free parking areas nearby:

• • Avinguda d’Eduard Maristany, 76
  • In front of the main entrance of Les Tres Xemeneies

Disseny Hub

• Tram
  • Lines: T4, T5 and T6. Glòries stop (2 minutes walk)
    Info TRAM

• Train
  • Lines R1, R3, R4, R12 – Arc de Triomf stop (17 minutes walk)
  • Lines R1, R2, R11 – El Clot – Aragó stop (10 minutes walk)
    Info Rodalies

• Metro
  • Line L1 (red). Glòries stop (2 minutes walk)
    Info metro

• Bus
  Several bus lines connect with the area where the Disseny Hub is located

• • Line 7, 192, X1, H12, V23, N2 and N7
    Information on the bus

• Bicycle
  There are bicycle anchor points a few meters from the Disseny Hub

• • Irena Sendler, 1
  • Badajoz 175 – 177

• Taxi
  The Disseny Hub is located in an area with multiple taxi ranks nearby.
  You can locate them on the official map Taxi Map and check rates, adapted taxis and other services through the AMB Taxi Barcelona Info taxis app

Access to the Congress is done by showing the QR code received by email.
Go to the Visitor Services desks if you have any incidents.

• Accessible space for people with reduced mobility.
• Support for deaf people:Active measures during the main sessions in Stage 1
• Plenary Sessions: Daily from 09:00 h to 10:30 h and from 16:45 h to 18:15 h.
• Closing Ceremony: 2 July, from 09:30 h to 12:00 h.

Services available in Stage1

• English Subtitles: Live English subtitles will be clearly displayed on the main screens during all these sessions.
• International Sign Language (LSI): Live interpretation will be provided at LSI.
• Seating information: To ensure that you have a close view of both the stage and the International Sign Language interpreter, a reserved seating area has been set up for Stage 1. Please look for accessibility signage or ask any member of our staff upon arrival, and they will gladly accompany you to this area.

Les Tres Xemeneies

• This venue is an open-air space facing the sea. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as it is an unpaved area and taking into account that at night it can cool down.
• There is a walkway suitable for people in wheelchairs, although we do not guarantee its full usability.

Disseny Hub

• Accessible space for people with reduced mobility.

Castell de Montjuic (Gala Dinner)

• All areas of the Castle are accessible except for the upper terrace which is accessed by stairs and which will not be enabled during the Gala Dinner.
• People with reduced mobility may find it difficult to get around Montjuic Castle due to the uneven pavement.
• Washbasins accessible.

During the congress, photographs and short videos will be taken.

By attending this event, you agree to be photographed.

We are committed to respecting the guidelines established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) at public events.

Is there any discount available on ticket prices?

Yes. All passes will initially be offered at a reduced Early Bird rate, available until March 29, 2026. After this period, the regular price will apply.

Additionally, there are specific discounts available for certain groups:

• Students under 28 years old with valid accreditation have access to a reduced rate. (Student Pass).
• People aged 6 to 18 years old (inclusive), have access to a reduced rate. (Young Pass).
• Children up to 5 years old (inclusive), can enter for free.

No other price reductions are available.

I am a student. How can I benefit from the reduced-price accreditation?

If you are a student in any field and are under 28 years old at the time of the Congress, you can access the reduced rate. During the ticket purchase process, you will need to upload an official certificate issued by your educational centre confirming your student status for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Upon entering the Congress, you may be asked to present your passport or valid ID along with the proof of your student status to verify the validity of your ticket.

I have obtained my accreditation, but I’m no longer able to attend. What is the cancellation and refund policy?

No changes or refunds will be allowed, except in cases expressly provided for by current legislation. The cancellation and refund policy can be found in section 4.g. of the General Terms and Conditions for Ticket Sales for the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona, available here.

I have purchased a Professional Day Pass. Can I exchange it for a Professional Full Pass?

Once your purchase is complete, you won’t be able to change your ticket type. If you’d like to attend additional days, you’ll need to buy an extra pass.

Would it be possible to transfer my ticket to someone else?

Tickets are personal and non-transferable. The Congress organizers reserve the right to request a valid ID or passport from attendees to ensure legitimate use.

Who should I contact if I have issues with my purchase or need to update my details?

For any issues related to your purchase, payment, or data modification, you can email UIA2026@reedmackay.com.

How can I register for social events that require prior registration?

Registration for events such as the Opening Ceremony, the Student’s Night, and others that require prior registration can be done through your Private Visitor Area, which you’ll be able to access once you have your ticket.

Will I be able to receive a certificate of attendance for the Congress?

Yes. Once the Congress is over, you can easily request your certificate directly from your Private Visitor Area.

I have other questions or suggestions. How can I get in touch?

For any other questions or suggestions related to your visit, you can email us at: visitors@uia2026bcn.org. We’ll be happy to assist you.