Barcelona launches HOWS Barcelona to address urban and affordable housing
HOWS Barcelona – Housing World Summit is an international congress focused on the topic of urban and affordable housing, scheduled from November 3–5 in Barcelona. The event will take place at the Gran Via venue as part of the Smart City Expo World Congress and aims to lead global discussions around one of today’s most pressing challenges: access to adequate housing. Organized by Fira de Barcelona with support from the city council, HOWS Barcelona brings together key stakeholders including cities, developers, investors, NGOs, urban planners, scientists, and policymakers. The three-day program includes 20 presentations featuring over 100 speakers across five core themes: land policy, housing regulation, construction innovation, renovation strategies, and financing mechanisms. The summit will also host high-level meetings such as the Housing Mayors Meeting and Roundtable to foster international cooperation among city leaders. Supported by regional and national governments along with organizations like C40 Cities and UN-Habitat, HOWS Barcelona aims to become a leading platform for innovation in urban housing solutions.
Topics: affordable housing real estate development urban housing