Submissions are now being invited for presentations for the Velo-City 2012 conference. The deadline for submissions is November 15^th 2011.

The event will take place from June 26^th to 29^th next year and offers delegates the opportunity to share best practice in creating and maintaining cycle-friendly cities.

The theme for the next year’s Velo-city is “cities in motion” and is designed to spotlight cities which are creating liveable, inclusive and green communities by embracing cycling as both a transport and recreation tool.

The conference organisers are looking for a diverse range of presentations, including innovative research, concepts and solutions.

Visit http://www.velo-city2012.com/call-for-abstracts/call-for-presentations to find out more, including how to submit a proposal.

Programme themes

• Leadership – the politics of change
• Political and Professional – Policies, strategies, funding, challenges and opportunities
• Business
• Advocacy
• Research supporting policy decisions
• How Cycling Achieves Community Aspirations and Addresses Global Problems
• Environment and Climate Change
• Health and Safety
• Business and the Green Economy
• Vibrant and Resilient Communities
• Essential Elements – Increasing Cycling and Safety
• Networks and Infrastructure – Planning, Design and Engineering
• Land Use, Urban Planning, the Built Environment and Public Spaces
• Laws and Enforcement
• Empowering People and Inclusivity
• Children – Enshrining the Rights of Children to Mobility
• Seniors – Creating Age-Friendly Communities
• Equity and Diversity – Increasing Mobility Choices and Opportunities Globally
• Social Marketing and Education – Encouraging Cycling Growth, Improving Relationships between Road Users
• Sport and Organized Rides – Building their Relationship with Cycling for Transportation
• Emerging Technologies
• Electric-Assisted Bicycles and Other Mobility Devices
• Consumer Technology – Enhancing the Cycling Experience
• Smart Cities – Facilitating Cycling growth and Improving Safety with Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Pivotal Themes
• Public Bike Sharing Systems
• Cycling Logistics – Movement of goods by bicycles
• Combined Mobility – Cycling integration with transit, rail and other modes
• Cycling Tourism