For work that
becomes the world
HP at the World Congress of Architects Barcelona 2026
Architecture often begins with a line: a sketch, a decision, an intention. But it rarely ends there. What is drawn on a screen or printed on a page becomes a lived-in space, a structure, a street, a school, a home or a city. The work becomes part of the world.
That is why an architect’s work does not end when a drawing is delivered. Every decision must move forward, be shared, reviewed, coordinated and brought to site without losing what made it meaningful from the start.
At the World Congress of Architects Barcelona 2026, HP brings two experiences that follow that journey: from the first sketch to the built environment.
June 28 – July 2, 2026
Barcelona
Architecture for a planet in transition
Barcelona hosts the World Congress of Architects UIA 2026 under the theme “Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition.”
Throughout the event, the city will bring together architects, studios, institutions and new generations to reflect on how we design and build in a changing world.
HP will be present across two congress venues to showcase how its solutions support architects through key stages of their work: sketching, digitizing, printing, coordinating and bringing projects into physical space. Because in architecture, work does not end as a delivery — it becomes something real, lasting and shared.
During the conferences:
From blueprint to construction
At the HP conference space, visitors will follow a four-step walkthrough showing how an architectural idea evolves seamlessly from the very first sketch to its materialization.
01. Design & Modeling
Enable a connected design workflow from scan to model.
Scan, vectorize, and print 2D drawings with HP DesignJet, centralize CAD files in HP Build Workspace to keep teams aligned, and use HP Z workstations for powerful performance to transform, refine, and interact with 2D and 3D designs in real time.
HP Z Workstations
HP Build Workspace
HP DesignJet Printer
Remote Work Solutions
02. Visualization & Rendering
Enable a seamless visualization workflow from model to print.
Use HP Z workstations to manipulate 3D shapes and render photorealistic designs in real time, then bring concepts to life with HP DesignJet printers to review and present with clarity.
HP Z Workstations
HP DesignJet Printer
Remote Work Solutions
03. Simulation & Analysis
Run complex simulations on HP Z workstations, delivering powerful performance to process large datasets and iterate quickly. Analyze results in real time to accelerate decision-making and optimize designs.
HP Z Workstations
Remote Work Solutions
04. Construction Management
From analyzing 3D designs on the job site, to printing site plans for teams, to autonomous layouts, HP enables streamlined construction processes.
HP Z Workstations
HP Build Workspace
HP DesignJet Printer
HP SitePrint
HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions
Remote Work Solutions
Get to know:
Featured HP Products
HP Z Workstations
Power your most demanding workloads with high-performance workstations, including AI-enhanced laptops, desktops and solutions.
HP Build Workspace
Lay the groundwork for successful construction projects with a user-friendly platform that automates tasks and enhances collaboration across project teams.
HP DesignJet Printers
Streamline large-format printing with intuitive solutions for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
HP SitePrint
Translate BIM/CAD designs into precise on-site construction layouts with robotic technology that boosts productivity and facilitates collaboration among trades.
HP 3D Printers
Design faster. Build smarter. HP Multi Jet Fusion turns complex architectural ideas into precise physical parts in hours so you can iterate freely, validate early, and deliver with confidence.
Remote Work Solutions
Technology that helps your employees deliver their best from anywhere.
Agenda
Featured activities from June 19th to July 3rd
Featured Session
Becoming Interdependent: Closing the Distance Between Idea and Building
Wednesday, July 1st
10.45 - 11.30am
Join Foster + Partners and HP as they explore how collaboration evolves as projects scale, and what it takes to preserve the architectural vision from concept through construction.
Plenary Session - Day 1
Monday, June 29th
9:00 - 10:30
Main room
Sessions
Monday, June 29th
10:45 - 16:30
All rooms
Plenary Session
Monday, June 29th
16:45 - 18:15
Main room
Plenary Session - Day 2
Tuesday, June 30th
9:00 - 10:30
Main room
Sessions
Tuesday, June 30th
10:45 - 16:30
All rooms
Plenary Session
Tuesday, June 30th
16:45 - 18:15
Main room
Plenary Session - Day 3
Wednesday, July 1st
9:00 - 10:30
Main room
Sessions
Wednesday, July 1st
10:45 - 16:30
All rooms
Plenary Session
Wednesday, July 1st
16:45 - 18:15
Main room
Official Closing Ceremony and UIA Own Awards
Thursday, July 2nd
9:30 - 12:00
Main room
Official Opening Ceremony
Sunday, June 28th
19:30 – 21:00
Open Forum - Day 1
Monday, June 29th
19:30 - 21:00
Student Competitions Granting Ceremony
Monday, June 29th
21:00 - 22:30
Open Forum - Day 2
Tuesday, June 30th
19:30 - 21:00
Open Forum - Day 3
Wednesday, July 1st
19:30 - 21:00
Congress Final Night
Wednesday, July 1st
21:00 - 00:00
