EMA 2025
Descripción
This new edition of the EMA forum will bring together high-level political representatives from major European metropolises to discuss metropolitan challenges.
Provisional program
15th October 2025
9:30-13:00
World Metropolitan Summit – Joint Plenary Session at the City Hall of Barcelona (Pl. de Sant Jaume, 1)
- Metro: the nearest metro stop is Jaume I (L4, yellow line). There is a two-minute walk from the metro stop to the City Hall.
- Bus: 47, 59, 120, V15 or V17 (stops at Via Laietana). The walk from the bus stop to the City Hall is less than five minutes.
- Walking: Barcelona is a very walkable city.
- Taxi.
14:00-16:00
EMA Discussions at the City Hall of Barcelona (Pl. de Sant Jaume, 1)
14:00-16:00
Site visits for the Metropolitan Governance and Mediterranean Conference participants
After lunch, participants attending the site visits will be asked to gather at a designated location. A bus will take them to both sites and will bring all participants back to the city centre.
Site visit 1: socio-environmental recovery of the Llobregat River
Site visit 2: El Prat de Llobregat Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Practical information
We are pleased to welcome you to the World Metropolitan Summit (WMS), which will take place together with the 10th anniversary of the European Metropolitan Authorities (EMA) Forum, from the 14th to the 17th October 2025. In this document you can find practical information about Barcelona to make your visit and participation in the Forum as easy and enjoyable as possible.
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Registration
Delegates must register by filling in this form at your earliest convenience.
For any changes, please contact ambmetropole@amb.cat.
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Event information
Event title: World Metropolitan Summit (WMS)
Organized by: European Metropolitan Authorities (EMA), Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB), and Barcelona City Council
Contact persons:
European Metropolitan Authorities
Carlota Rosés +34 607 071 728
Xavier Estruch +34 606 301 946Date and time:
- From 14-10-2025, 6:00 p.m., until 17-10-2025,12:00 p.m.
- Central European Summer Time - Barcelona (UTC +01:00).
Social media:
- @EMAmetropolitan
- #WMS
- #EMA2025
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Arrival
From the airport to your hotel, you can choose different transport modalities
Taxi:
The Barcelona taxi service operates 24/7. Clear indicated signs provided in multiple languages will guide you to the nearest taxi stop after you go through baggage claim. If you find yourself at Terminal 1 (T1), the main taxi stop will be located at the ground floor, just outside the arrivals hall. On the other hand, if you find yourself in Terminal 2 (T2), the nearest taxi stand will be situated outside the arrivals area near the exits of the sub-terminals (T2A, T2B, T2C). The average duration time from the airport to the city centre is around 22 minutes depending on the traffic, and the price range should be around €30.
Aerobús:
The Barcelona Airport provides a 24/7 bus service. There are 2 lines: A1 (from T1 to the city centre) and A2 (from Terminals T2B and T2C to the city centre). Clear indications are provided in the airport that will guide you to the Aerobús. You will be able to buy your ticket at the bus stop at the appropriate ticket machines. The price of a one-way ticket is €7,45 although you can already buy a two-way ticket for €12,85 and save the ticket until the day of your departure. The trip from the airport to the city centre is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Keep in mind that these buses are blue and have the word Aerobús written on their side.
Metro:
Line L9 Sud will take you from the airport to the city centre. It stops at both T1 and T2. Tickets can be purchased at the vending machines located right next to the entrance of the metro. Depending on the location of your hotel, we recommend you switch metro lines at the stations Torrassa or Collblanc to get on L1 (red line) or L5 (blue line) that will probably get you closer to your hotel.
The total travel time from the airport to your hotel will depend on the location of your hotel but will take about 1 hour. The price of the ticket will be €5,70 for a one-way trip from the airport to the city centre.
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Accommodation
Below, you will find the hotels in Barcelona where the organisation has negotiated accommodation special prices for conference participants, on a limited number of rooms:
Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona
Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona
Bergara, 8
(+34) 934 81 67 67
bookings@hotelpulitzer.esThere are 20 available rooms.
Use the following code to obtain a 5 % discount: WMM
Approximated prices:
Signature Room – €245 per night
Signature Balcony – €270 per night
Signature Plus - €307 per night
Signature Extra - €368 per night
Signature Terrace - €380 per night
Pulitzer Suite with Terrace – €675 per nightThe fee to include breakfast is 75 additional euros.
Hotel Exe
Hotel Exe
Ronda de la Universitat, 18
(+34) 932408419There are 12 available rooms.
Cancelation is free if done 14 days before the entry date.
Use the following code for a 12 % discount in your reservation until September 14th: WMMApproximated prices:
Double bedroom: around €234 per night
Superior double bedroom: around €265.50 per night
Premium bedroom with terrace: €272 per nightThe fee to include breakfast is 27 additional euros per day.
45 Times Barcelona Hotel
45 Times Barcelona Hotel
Plaça de Catalunya, 10
(+34) 937006262There are 20 available rooms.
Use the following code for a discount: 45TBATMApproximated prices:
Classic: around €276.75 per night
City view: around €290.59 per night
City view superior: around €332.10 per night
Deluxe terrace: around €373.62 per night
Triple: around €373.62 per night
Corner deluxe terrace: €428.97 per nightThe fee to include breakfast is 35.42 additional euros per day.
Hotels H10
Hotels H10
Several hotels around the city centre.
(+34) 900 444 466Several hotels around the city centre.
Use the following code to make a reservation in any of the H10 hotels and get a discount: WORLDMETRO.H10 Casanova: Gran Via, 559
H10 Montcada: Via Laietana, 24
H10 Metropolitan: Rambla Catalunya, 7-9
H10 Cubik: Via Laietana, 69
H10 Urquinaona Plaza: Plaça Urquinaona, 2
H10 Catalunya Plaza: Plaça de Catalunya, 7
H10 Madison: Carrer del Dr. Joaquim Pou, 2-4
H10 Universitat: Ronda Universitat, 21
