Attractive territories: the family-friendly way 

Local territories are facing the challenge of attractiveness, and while there are parts of Europe losing population, business and future, there are areas that have to deal with shortage of housing, jobs and services.  

The focus on the wellbeing of families with children and youth can help municipalities to remain attractive and competitive: the alliance of private and public sectors, between administrations and companies can generate opportunities of development if they will be able to intercept and meet the needs of the community.

Dates:  Thursday and Friday 12-13 November 2026

Organized by:  ELFAC, European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities, Future of Cities Coalition, MasFamilia Foundation (EFR), Municipality of Alcobendas

Dedicated to:

• Municipalities
• Companies 
• ELFAC aand family associations
• Experts 

Venue:

Centro de Arte Alcobendas

Address: C. de Mariano Sebastian Izuel, 9, 28100 Alcobendas, Madrid

How to arrive in public transport: 

From Terminal 4 of Madrid Airport: Bus 827 (10 minutes) or Bus 828 (14 minutes) –  stop at Marquesa Viuda De Aldama – 2 minutes walking to the Art Center.

Metro: Line 10, station Marqués de la Valdavia (9 minutes walking from the metro station to the Art Center).

Accommodation: 

• Hotel Amura: offer for participants
• Eurostars Gran Madrid:: 10% discount promo code ELFAC06
• Eurostars Madrid Congress: 10% discount promo code ELFAC06
• Hampton by Hilton Alcobendas
• UVE  Alcobendas Hotel
• Hotel Miraflores
• Hostal Los Angeles
• Hostal Frontón

REGISTER NOW HERE!

DRAFT AGENDA

Thursday 12 November

09:30 – 10:00  Welcoming – coffee                    

10.00 – 10:30  Opening – Authorities

10.30 – 10:45  Keynote expert speech: How do you create a family-friendly environment?

10:45 – 11:00 Keynote expert speech: The role and  impact of municipalities in work life balance 

11:00 – 11:15 Delivery of diplomas for new members and those who have renewed their membership

11:15 – 11:45 Coffee break

11.45 – 13:45 Best practices from municipalities and companies: How to make attractive territories for families

13:45 – 14:45 Lunch break

14:45 – 15:00 Keynote expert speech: Practical solutions to attractiveness

15:00 – 15:45 Panels with discussion

• 15:00 – 15:45 Family Plan and strategies (Network of Municipalities)
• 15:45 – 16:30  Housing, urbanism, tourism (Future of Cities Coalition)
• 16:30 – 17:15 Tools to enhance the alliance between municipalities and companies (Fundación Másfamilia)

17:15 – 17:30 Conclussions and closing.

Friday 13 November 

• Guided visit to the Municipality of Alcobendas and its good practices
• Free municipal SPA for participants