With seven plenaries, over 75 sessions and more than 350 speakers, Velo-city 2023 is shaping up to be the stand out cycling event of the year. This year’s edition of Velo-city will turn to the inevitable question: What future do we want to live in? Inspiration for better cycling policies, people-centred mobility systems, national cycling strategies, creative campaigns for more cycling and innovative placemaking practices will take centre stage. Learn more about the conference themes.  

Velo-city is more than just its sessions! Get to know your fellow Velo-citizens during one of the technical visits, mingle with the locals at the Bike Fest and join us for an unforgettable party at Leipzig’s last remaining piece of its fortification wall built in 1553, the Moritzbastei.  

What’s new this year? 

This year’s Velo-city edition is back with new session formats! Put your best ideas forward at roundtable discussions, interactive workshops or walkshops. Poster-session pitches led by renowned cycling professors will reveal the latest research results during the lunch breaks and a bicycle celebration session in the city center right before the Bike Parade will bring Velo-citizens and Leipzigers together. But we're holding more suprises for you with artists and performers who will bring in fresh insights on urban mobility.. Stay tuned!

Velo-city plenary speakers 

From politicians to activists, artists to technology experts, Velo-city 2023 will convene some of the biggest names in sustainable mobility and transport from around the world to discuss the most important topics in active mobility and cycling. Some of the speakers joining us on stage:  

For the full list of speakers please click here.  

Early bird ticket sales close on 31 March  

Velo-city is just around the corner, and the early bird deadline is approaching fast. Secure your discounted ticket before 31 March.  

About Velo-city  

Velo-city is the world cycling summit, where advocates, cities, decision- and policy makers, researchers and industry leaders meet to shape the future of cycling. As the 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. Taking place under the theme #LeadingTheTransition, Velo-city 2023 Leipzig will show how real leadership for action will shape the future we want to live in. Join us for an unforgettable conference experience from 9–12 May 2023.