What is the conference?
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference is the leading international conference to inform, inspire and connect on EuroVelo, cycle routes and cycling tourism. It is organised by the European Cyclists’ Federation in partnership with a host city or region. Since its first edition in 2012, the event has brought together global experts involved in the transport and tourism sector, including public authorities, tourism officials, cycle route network managers, businesses and tour operators, users and industry representatives, from the hosting country and beyond. The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference has been held annually since 2023.Deadlines
24 February: Call for Abstracts open
24 March: Registration opens
30 March: Call for Abstracts deadline
1 June: Notification emails sent to submitters
24 June: Early-bird deadline
24 June: Deadline for presenters to confirm their participation
1 July: First release date of hotels
14 September: Regular fee deadline
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2026. This annual international conference, held in the world’s number one cycling region in 2026, offers:
- Three days of inspiration, featuring high-quality sessions focused on the exchange of knowledge, experiences and insights with peers and leading experts in the field
- An immersive networking experience from start to finish, including interactive sessions, one-to-one meetings in the exhibition area, and a fun, relaxed social programme
- High-quality and comprehensive technical tours by bike in and around Utrecht
- An extensive programme of keynotes, presentations, parallel sessions and workshops
- An exhibition area located at the heart of the venue
- Over 400 participants from across the cycling and tourism sector
In the same week as Eurovelo, from 3–6 October, the 17th CycleSummit will take place in Groningen (Netherlands). The annual B2B gathering of cycle tour operators brings together professionals from more than 30 countries.
The four-day program starts on Saturday evening with an informal networking event, followed by a cycling experience through the host region on Sunday, allowing participants to discover the destination first-hand. On Monday and Tuesday, the B2B marketplace provides a structured setting where tour operators initiate and strengthen cooperation, and to buy and sell cycling travel products.
Find more information on the CycleSummit website : www.cyclesummit.com (Registration required)