In celebration of the 40th Velo-city anniversary, we invite you to attend our webcast "Cycling as the new normal" on 17 September 2020. Join us in imagining what a future with cycling as the new normal could look like.

Since Velo-city series took-off in 1980 in Bremen (Germany), it quickly established itself as the premier worldwide annual cycling summit. Every year, it gathers cycling-enthusiasts involved in the policymaking, promotion and provision of active mobility and sustainable urban development stimulating vibrant discussions on how cycling can change the world for the better.

Unfortunately, this year, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the cycling community from meeting in person in Ljubljana. However, it will not stop us from celebrating the 40^th Velo-city anniversary. On 17 September, we will explore how cycling has once again proven itself the most resilient mode of transport in times of crisis. Our webcast will feature a high-level panel discussion with representatives from cities of past and future Velo-city editions. Ambitious cities like Lisbon and Brussels will share their success stories demonstrating how they grasped the opportunity to make cycling the new normal!

Have a look at the preliminary programme:

15:00 – 15:05 Introduction 40 years Velo-city

15: 05 – 15:10 Welcome words by Caroline Cerfontaine, Velo-city Director, ECF and Morten Kabell, co-CEO, ECF 

15:10 – 15:15 Video snippets featuring testimonials from Velo-city participants 

15:15 – 15:55 High-level panel discussion moderated by Jill Warren, co-CEO, ECF joined by future and past Velo-cities: Cycling as the New Normal

• Bremen, Velo-city 1980: Counselor of State Ronny Meyer (confirmed)

• Brussels, Velo-city 2009: Minister Elke Van den Brandt (confirmed) 

• Lisbon, Velo-city 2021: Deputy Mayor Miguel Gaspar (confirmed)

15:55 – 16:00 Invitation to Velo-city Lisboa 2021 

Join us on 17 September 2020, during the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK, from 15:00 – 16:00 CEST. Let’s build a resilient and livable future!

Have you had a look at the brand new Velo-city 2021 Lisboa website yet? Click here to discover more about the main theme #CycleDiversity. It is also a great opportunity to learn more about cycling the city of seven hills!