Skyline of Barcelona, Spain.

Skyline of Barcelona, Spain.

Venue Information

The 2026 APS Annual Convention will be held at the Centro de Convenciones Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain on 28-30 May 2026.

Centro de Convenciones Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB)

Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 93 230 10 00

The venue is located in the Barcelona district of Sant Martí, in the new technological and entrepreneurship area of 22@, in the Diagonal Mar area and next to Poblenou. It’s 500 meters from the beach, 6 km from Barcelona’s historic center, and 22 km from the airport, offering seamless connections by road and public transport.

The CCIB is a convention center and does not offer on-site hotel accommodations. To assist attendees, APS has negotiated special discounted rates at nearby hotels, which can be found on the Reserve Your Room webpage.

Getting to the CCIB

Please find a map showing the best way to access the CCIB from the APS discounted hotels here. A list of discounted hotels can be found on the Reserve Your Room page.

Public Transport

  • Metro: El Maresme | Fòrum (L4, yellow line) is less than a 5‑minute walk from the Fòrum exit via Rambla Prim.
  • Tram: T4 line to the “Fòrum” stop, directly in front of the CCIB Forum Auditorium.
  • Bus: Extensive network with convenient routes from major hubs—e.g., H16 from Plaça Catalunya; combinations from Sants Station (H10+7 / H8+7) and line 7 from Plaça Catalunya.
Image of Barcelona public transport options.

Car, Taxi, and Airport

  • By car/motorcycle: Recommended access via Taulat Street or Avinguda Diagonal; look for parking in the immediate area.
  • Taxi ranks: Taulat Street (opposite AC Hotel) and Josep Pla Street (opposite Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona).
  • Airport: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport is 20 km away, connected by train, metro, bus, and taxi into the city center.

For details and real-time information, visit the official Barcelona Public Transport webpage. 

Onsite Access and Accessibility/ Accomodation Requests

  • Entrances: Four access doors (A, B, C, D), plus an underground connecting walkway leading to the Auditorium.
  • Reserved Spaces: The CCIB Forum Auditorium has 12 wheelchair spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility.
  • Companions: Each wheelchair space includes an adjoining seat for a companion.
  • Lifts and Access: The Fòrum CCIB Auditorium is equipped with several lifts providing access to both stalls and balcony areas.
    • The venue entrance is at street level, with no physical barriers.
    • Wheelchair-reserved seats are located on the same level as the hall, requiring no stairs or ramps.
  • Guide Dogs: Accredited guide dogs are welcome and may accompany their owners inside the building.

ADA Accessibility/Accommodation Requests

  • APS is committed to ensuring that the Convention is fully accessible to all persons.
  • If you have a specific accessibility requirement, please contact the APS Meetings Department by email at [email protected] or +1 202.293.9300 before 8 April 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT (21:00 UTC). Every attempt will be made to accommodate your request.
  • Please visit the Convention Accessibility webpage to learn more.