In July 2026, Accessible Mobility Europe is heading to Barcelona for a month of discussions, meetings and documentation on accessibility and inclusive mobility. This stay will conclude with the 1st Congress for Inclusive Mobility in Europe on 10 and 11 July 2026.
Dive into the heart of inclusive mobility at our innovative European congress. Experience a transformative month of knowledge, exchange and innovation in Barcelona.
Throughout July 2026, our team will be on the ground in Barcelona to understand in concrete terms:
Throughout July 2026, our team will be in the field in Barcelona to gain a concrete understanding of:
how the city has become a European benchmark for accessibility,
how public transport, roads and urban services have been designed with and for people with reduced mobility,
what the drivers and successes are, but also the limitations and battles that remain to be fought.
We will meet with local associations, users, activist groups and institutions to document their practices and struggles.
On 10 and 11 July 2026, in the heart of Barcelona, the Congress for Inclusive Mobility in Europe will take place:
Round tables with associations, collectives, experts and institutions.
Participatory workshops on:
public transport (metro, bus, train, tram)
roads and public spaces
coordination between all stakeholders (collectives, cities, transport operators, Europe)
sharing difficulties and solutions in different countries
The Congress for Inclusive Mobility in Europe is:
open to all, with a particular focus on associations, activists and institutions,
free of charge,
requires registration for on-site participation,
freely accessible online via live stream,
organised in French, English and Spanish (with translation).
At the end of these two days, we will co-create the Barcelona Declaration for inclusive mobility in Europe.
This declaration will be:
a militant act, supported by associations, collectives and individuals concerned,
a clear message to European institutions: inclusive mobility must become a political and budgetary priority,
a tool to challenge, mobilise and exert pressure at all levels (local, national, European).
oday, nearly 150 million citizens of the European Union have reduced mobility. For them, the freedom to move – a fundamental right – is still too often an unfulfilled promise.
Accessibility varies enormously from one country to another, from one city to another, sometimes even from one transport line to another.
What the Congress for Inclusive Mobility in Europe brings:
Our goals with the Congress for Inclusive Mobility in Europe:
Promote inclusive mobility in public transport and cities, so that everyone can move freely.
Identify, showcase and disseminate good practices already implemented in Europe.
Create a European network of stakeholders committed to accessibility: associations, collectives, experts, institutions and transport operators.
Give a voice to those who live with reduced mobility every day, and turn their testimonies into a political lever.
An interactive European map highlights accessibility benchmarks in Europe by showcasing major cities recognised for their progress in inclusive mobility..
In July 2026, our team will go to Barcelona for a month-long immersion to document, meet and exchange with local accessibility stakeholders.
This stay will culminate with the Congress for Inclusive Mobility in Europe on 10 and 11 July 2026, in person and online.
Our ambition:
produce a Barcelona Declaration championed by the people concerned and associations,
strengthen a structured European network on inclusive mobility,
help move forward, together, a Europe where everyone can move freely, whatever their situation.
Accessible Mobility Europe is a citizen and activist movement. We believe in a Europe where accessibility is no longer a privilege, but a tangible right.
Join us to share, support and advance inclusive mobility across Europe:
by taking part in the Barcelona Congress,
by joining the association,
by relaying our actions within your networks.
Participation in the conference is free of charge, but registration is required to attend in person. To receive your registration form, simply contact us by email or via the contact form on this website. Places are limited (60 remaining for in-person attendance), so we advise you not to delay.
Yes! The conference is participatory. Whether you are an association, a collective, a person with reduced mobility, an expert or an institution, your voice counts. You can propose a presentation, a themed workshop or simply share your experience. Send us an e-mail with a brief description of your proposal so that we can review it.
This is our top priority. The conference will be held in a venue that is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility, located in the heart of Barcelona city centre. We pay particular attention to the entire “travel chain”: access to nearby public transport, appropriate signage and a dedicated reception area on site.
Yes. To enable as many people as possible to participate, particularly the 150 million Europeans affected who are unable to travel, the event will be freely accessible online and live. Simultaneous translation (French, English, Spanish) will be provided.
Do you have a question, would you like to participate, propose a contribution or become a partner of the Barcelona 2026 congress?
Contact us via the website contact form or by email. We will get back to you with all practical information and the link to the registration form
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