The sixth edition of the World Forum on Local Economic Development (VI WFLED) will be held from 1 to 4 April 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is the fourth largest city in Spain and is famous for its stunning architecture, which reflects its Arab, Renaissance, and Baroque history. This is showcased in iconic landmarks such as the Giralda, a former Almohad tower that is part of the Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, the Royal Alcázar, the Torre del Oro, and the Plaza de España, all of which attract millions of tourists each year.
Andalusia is an autonomous community rich in history, culture, and diverse landscapes. It is the most populous region in Spain, with geography that ranges from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the beaches of the Costa del Sol, and it enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters.
The region boasts a profound historical heritage, shaped by the influence of civilizations such as the Phoenicians, Romans, and especially the Arabs during the Al-Andalus period. This legacy is evident in iconic monuments like the Alhambra in Granada and the Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba.
Cities such as Seville, Granada, Málaga, and Córdoba attract millions of tourists with their historical significance and beauty.
The venue of the VI WFLED will be the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Sevilla (FIBES), a key point for the celebration of international congresses, trade fairs, exhibitions and other large-scale events, playing a crucial role in the economic and cultural life of Seville and attracting both tourism and business to the city.
FIBES is strategically located close to the Seville-San Pablo Airport and well connected to the city centre, making it easily accessible for international visitors.
You can find more information about its location here.
Registration is free of charge and individual. It is advisable to register online with sufficient time.
The deadline for registration is March 20, 2025.
Accreditation is required to access the venue. To obtain it, you must present the identification document used during your online registration.
Accreditation collection will begin on April 1 at 8:00 a.m.
To avoid delays, it is recommended to arrive at the access points well in advance.
The Forum will feature plenary sessions, political dialogues, special sessions, as well as a series of parallel events and collaborative spaces that will address the key themes of the Forum from comprehensive and multidisciplinary approaches.
All Forum sessions will be in person, and streaming broadcasts are not planned.
The Forum's programme will be updated on the official website as the sessions are finalised.
The World Forum on Local Economic Development brings together a diverse and wide range of experts from multiple sectors and disciplines.
These include representatives of national, regional and local governments, United Nations agencies and programmes, non-governmental and civil society organisations, professionals from various areas, academic and research institutions, representatives of the private sector, and the media, development agencies, among other actors linked to local economic development.
The organisation urges people who will attend the World Forum on Local Economic Development to visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain and consult the requirements for entry into the country.
Media representatives must register via the general registration form and identify themselves as a member of the media.
In order to be admitted as a media person, accreditation must be accepted by the WFLED Secretariat. To do so, you must send the following documentation by email to media@ledworldforum.org:
- Appointment letter on official paper from the media, signed by the editor/director, chief editor or office manager, including name and title.
- Copy of a valid press credential or work pass.
- Copy of passport or ID card.
- Freelancers must also submit at least three articles published in 2023/24 that include their signature.
A confirmation message will be sent to inform you if your accreditation request has been accepted.
For any queries regarding media accreditation, please contact media@ledworldforum.org.
Media representatives will have access to the press room for filming and to sites within the venue. A media kit will be provided.
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The Congress and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) will have Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
The electricity supply is 230 volts; with a frequency of 50 Hz, and the sockets are type C or type F (with grounding) as defined by European electrotechnical standards.
The general number for access to emergency services, both health-related and other types (accidents, risk situations, etc.) is the single emergency number 112.