On September 16-19, 2012 the City of Gothenburg will host the 56th IFHP World Congress. The Congress, which will bring together hundreds of delegates from all around the world, will be held at the Clarion Hotel Post, which will open in January 2012. The 56th IFHP World Congress aims to develop an understanding of different levels of urban development from several perspectives: the immediate environment, the city as a totality and cities on a global level. The main focus will be on social sustainability and the overall theme will be The Inclusive City in a Global World.