UIA2026BCN · International Union of Architects (UIA)
UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona
Delegates
10,000+
Countries
130+
Duration
5 days · 28 Jun 2026 – 2 Jul 2026
Frequency
Triennial
About this congress
The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona is a unique international event for architectural dialogue, bringing together renowned architects, researchers, and leading figures from various disciplines. It will explore how time can be viewed as a design tool, while encouraging action on environmental challenges, under the theme 'Becoming. Architectures for a planet in transition'. The congress aims to generate rich, cross-cutting and diverse discussions on six thematic pillars, focusing on the production of specific, speculative and applicable knowledge through architectural design.
Key details
- City & country
- Barcelona, ES
- Dates
- 28 Jun 2026 – 2 Jul 2026
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Triennial
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation (Triennial, with Barcelona being the first city to host twice)
- Commercial type
- ConferenceExhibitionWorkshopB2B
- Official website
- uia2026bcn.org — register free for link access
Who attends
Programme
Tracks
Networking events
- debates
- exhibitions
- tours
- networking events
- open forums
- public celebrations
- lectures
- panel discussions
- round tables
- research presentations