Lisbon to Host International Social Housing Festival in 2027

The event will gather over 3,000 participants to discuss public and cooperative housing solutions.

Generic image of a modern social housing complex in Lisbon, featuring green spaces and Portuguese architectural elements.
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Generic image of a modern social housing complex in Lisbon, featuring green spaces and Portuguese architectural elements.

Lisbon will host the International Social Housing Festival (ISHF) from June 7 to 9, 2027, one of the largest international gatherings dedicated to social, public, and cooperative housing, expecting over 3,000 participants.

The news, highlighted by Jornal de Negócios, confirms the Portuguese capital's selection to host the festival's sixth edition, the first in Portugal. The event is set to bring together experts from various countries to share experiences and discuss solutions for current housing challenges.
The festival's organization and promotion in Lisbon are led by Gebalis, in partnership with the Lisbon Municipal Council. This initiative aims to foster the exchange of international best practices and discuss models for social, public, and cooperative housing.
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"For Gebalis, it is an opportunity to showcase the work developed by its professionals, over more than three decades and with a focus on people."

Fernando Angleu · Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gebalis
In the published interview, Fernando Angleu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gebalis, emphasized the event's importance in raising awareness of the company's work and its professionals, who have been active for over three decades with a focus on people.
Based on information from the official source: Gebalis — Gestão do Arrendamento da Habitação Municipal de Lisboa (10/11/2026)