{"id":3982,"date":"2026-02-11T22:11:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T22:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroveloconference.com\/2026\/?page_id=3982"},"modified":"2026-07-10T08:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:36:30","slug":"programme-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/euroveloconference.com\/2026\/programme-at-a-glance\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme at a Glance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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At the beating heart of cycling<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Utrecht is not only acknowledged as the best cycling city and region in the world, but is also a place of cutting-edge innovation and research, with a people-oriented focus on health and wellbeing. There is no better place to explore what makes cycling \u2013 in its many forms \u2013 a booming activity and how to grow it further, making the most of digital innovations. In 2026, the cycling tourism community gathers in Utrecht, historically a region of connections. This edition of the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference considers the interactions between different cycle route networks and partnerships to develop cycling tourism products, as we near the 30th birthday of a prime example of international cooperation in cycling \u2013 EuroVelo.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Time<\/th>Programme<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
09:00 - 16:00<\/td>EuroVelo General Meeting<\/em><\/strong>
(upon invitation)<\/td><\/tr>
16:30 - 17:00<\/td>Registration and Networking<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
17:00 - 18:20<\/td>Opening Ceremony<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
17:00 - 17:15<\/td>Opening of the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference<\/strong>
Welcome to Utrecht!<\/td><\/tr>
17:15 - 17:25<\/td>Keynote speech<\/strong>
The economic impact of cycling tourism<\/td><\/tr>
17:25 - 18:10<\/td>Panel discussion<\/strong>
Cycling (tourism) in the Netherlands and its influence in Europe<\/td><\/tr>
18:10 - 18:20<\/td>Keynote speech<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
18:20 - 20:00<\/td>Welcome drinks and opening of the exhibition<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Main conference day<\/em><\/strong> (08:00 - 18:00)
A full day for professionals to learn and exchange with plenary and parallel sessions, high-level keynote speeches, and networking opportunities.<\/p>
Time<\/th>Programme<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
08:00 - 09:00<\/td>Registration and coffee break in the exhibition area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
09:00 - 09:35<\/td>Welcoming speeches<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
09:35 - 10:20<\/td>Panel discussion<\/strong>
What can political leadership bring to cycling tourism?
Confirmed speaker: <\/em>Maja Bakran<\/strong>, Deputy Director, DG MOVE, European Commission
More speakers to be confirmed<\/em><\/span><\/td><\/tr>
10:20 - 10:30<\/td>Keynote dialogue<\/strong>
From EuroVelo to cycle highways: reflections on cycle routes<\/td><\/tr>
10:30 - 11:00<\/td>Coffee break in the exhibition area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
11:00 - 12:30<\/td>Morning parallel sessions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
12:30 - 14:00<\/td>Lunch break in the exhibition area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
14:00 - 15:30<\/td>Afternoon parallel sessions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
15:30 - 16:00<\/td>Coffee break in the exhibition area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16:00 - 16:10<\/td>Interactive session: Learnings from the parallel sessions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16:10 - 16:55<\/td>Panel discussion<\/strong>
How do national cycling strategies impact local projects?

Confirmed speaker: Mirjam Stawicki<\/strong>, Project Manager Non-motorised traffic, Switzerland Mobility<\/em><\/p>

More speakers to be confirmed<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

16:55 - 17:25<\/td>Keynote speech<\/strong>
AI for Cycling: What to Use, What to Refuse
Confirmed speaker:<\/em> Joshua Ryan-Saha<\/strong>, Director, Travelech Innovation Hub \/ Sector Engagement Manager (Tourism, Travel & Festivals), Edinburgh Futures Institute<\/td><\/tr>
17:25 - 17:35<\/td>Keynote speech<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
17:35 - 18:00<\/td>Closing Ceremony<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
18:00 - 22:00<\/td>Networking Dinner at the exhibition area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
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09:00 - 12:30<\/td>\n Technical Tours<\/em><\/strong>
\n \n The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference concludes in the morning with a number of technical visits by bicycle in and around Utrecht, offering participants a behind-the-scenes experience of one of the world's leading cycling cities and regions. The tours are followed by a light lunch.

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The detailed programme will be published as soon as possible once it has been completed. It is expected to be finalised by mid-July 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Curious about the parallel sessions on Thursday 1 October?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Morning Parallel Session (11:00 – 12:30)<\/strong><\/p>

Session 1.1 \u2013 Stronger together: collaborations in cycling tourism<\/strong><\/p>

Which came first: the chicken or the egg? An appreciated cycling tourism product is always the result of good stakeholder coordination, but often a single cycle route can strengthen existing collaborations or even generate new ones. This session features various cooperation models and lessons learnt from EuroVelo route coordination and beyond, offering replicable examples and a reflection on governance approaches.<\/p><\/div>

Session 1.2 \u2013 What do cyclists (look) like? Insights from user surveys<\/strong><\/p>

Understanding who the users are helps cycling and tourism professionals create the best products matching their needs and values, as well as make the case for more cycling investments. This session presents the most recent data on cycling tourists’ profiles and behaviour, combining different methodologies and focus areas.<\/p><\/div>

Session 1.3 \u2013 Multi-purpose cycle route networks: from principles to reality<\/strong><\/p>

EuroVelo routes often form the backbone of national or local cycle route networks and can be used by commuters and tourists alike. Routes interact just as different users do. From the European cycle route network and its principles to flexible local node networks, this session explores how the pieces of this puzzle come together while striving to create attractive, safe and feasible routes.<\/p><\/div>

Session 1.4 \u2013 Creating compelling narratives that encourage cycling tourism for everyone<\/strong><\/p>

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Afternoon Parallel Sessions (14:00 \u2013 15:30)<\/strong><\/p>

Session 2.1 \u2013 Reinventing regions with cycling tourism<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

Cycle routes often cross remote, less-developed areas, connecting them to cities, to each other, and to neighbouring countries. Regenerative tourism is a buzzword in the tourism sector right now, but cycling tourism did all this before the hype. This session includes well-established initiatives that changed the tourism landscape, as well as young projects that can inspire cycling tourism development in areas looking for a new identity.<\/p><\/div>

Session 2.2 \u2013 Organising public and private stakeholders around cycling tourism<\/strong><\/p>

The business of cycling tourism requires good coordination between route managers, public authorities, civil society, the hospitality sector, transport operators and content creators. From cycling-friendly labels to national and international stakeholders, this panel discusses experiences and strategies from different cycling destinations.<\/p><\/div>

Session 2.3 \u2013 Between quality and innovation: Planning actions in cycling infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>

This session provides concrete examples of decision-making and implementation models for quality cycle routes, while looking at the most recent innovations in cycle route development. Keeping an eye on cycling tourism trends and supporting data can help make the right choices and investments, adapting them to local contexts and resources.<\/p><\/div>

Session 2.4 \u2013 Flow Monitoring for Cycling Tourism<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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