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Velo-city is a conference series of cycle planning conferences that started in 1980 in
Hosted in a different city every year, the conference offers a knowledge-exchange and policy-transfer platform through its programme to more than 1600 Velo-citizens from over 60 countries involved in the policy, promotion of cycling, active mobility and sustainable urban development. In addition, the conference exhibition showcases the latest innovations for a better cycling experience.
Answering the growing demand for expertise in cycling from cities, ECF has decided to hold an annual Velo-city conference in 2010.
Velo-city 2013 bicycle parade.jpg, Velo-city's bike parade in Vienna with 4200 participants
Velo-city Global 2012 Vancouver.jpg, Randy Neufeld at Velo-city 2012 Vancouver
Velo-city 2011 Seville.jpg, Gil Penalosa at Velo-city 2011 Seville
Velo-city Global 2010 Parade.jpg, Bike Parade at Velo-city 2010 Copenhagen
Velo-city 2009 Brussels.jpg,
Velo-city Global 2014
Velo-city Global 2016 – CI/VI
Velo-city Global 2016 – website
Cycling conferences International conferences
Bremen
Bremen (Low German also: ''Breem'' or ''Bräm''), officially the City Municipality of Bremen (, ), is the capital of the States of Germany, German state of the Bremen (state), Free Hanseatic City of Bremen (), a two-city-state consisting of the c ...
, where advocates, cities, decision makers, academics, researchers and industry leaders meet to shape the future of cycling.
As annual flagship event of the European Cyclists’ Federation, Velo-city plays a valuable part in promoting cycling as a sustainable and healthy means of transport for all.
Hosted in a different city every year, the conference offers a knowledge-exchange and policy-transfer platform through its programme to more than 1600 Velo-citizens from over 60 countries involved in the policy, promotion of cycling, active mobility and sustainable urban development. In addition, the conference exhibition showcases the latest innovations for a better cycling experience.
Answering the growing demand for expertise in cycling from cities, ECF has decided to hold an annual Velo-city conference in 2010.
Selection process
The European Cyclists’ Federation conducts international bidding processes, encouraging cities committed to sustainable and active mobility to apply for future conferences. After a period when public and local authorities are allowed to bid, ECF Board is in charge of assessing the proposals of cities for the title according to criteria specified in candidacy. Every year, a host city is chosen for the edition coming in a three years time.History
Hosted in a different city every year, the conference offers a knowledge-exchange and policy-transfer platform through its programme to more than 1600 Velo-citizens from over 60 countries involved in the policy, promotion of cycling, active mobility and sustainable urban development. In addition, the conference exhibition showcases the latest innovations for a better cycling experience.
Answering the growing demand for expertise in cycling from cities, ECF has decided to hold an annual Velo-city conference in 2010.
List of host cities
Velo-city editions have been held in these locations with the following themes:Gallery
Sam Adams
Samuel Adams (, 1722 – October 2, 1803) was an American statesman, political philosopher, and a Founding Father of the United States. He was a politician in colonial Massachusetts, a leader of the movement that became the American Revolu ...
speaking at Velo-city 2009 Brussels
References
External links
{{Commons category, Velo-cityVelo-city Global 2014
Velo-city Global 2016 – CI/VI
Velo-city Global 2016 – website
Cycling conferences International conferences