The Ukrainian ECF member AVK - KYIV CYCLISTS' ASSOCIATION hosts the 8th Annual International Cycling Conference "VELOFORUM 2016" in Ukraine, Kharkiv on October 21-23.

This year's topics include:

• Cycling policy: national and local
• Cycling infrastructure projects: best cases/particular solutions
• Cycling activism: bottom-up approach, what we can do to boost cycling
• Made in Ukraine: bicycle production and accessories

Every year VELOFORUM gathers up to 200 cycling activists, representatives of local government, transport planners and engineers, students, and cycling-oriented business. We are looking for inspirational examples, analysis of particular practical issues with recommendations for improvement, sharing of experience in any of the mentioned topics. The conference will include lectures from Ukrainian and foreign speakers (simultaneous translation Ukrainian-English available during the sessions); workshops; cycling tours; study tour to the bicycle production field; gala night and many other activities.

Call for speakers

The call for speakers is opened until 1 September 2016. Early-bird registration until 10 September; standard registration until 4 October. Last-minute registration after 5 October. Speakers and presenters are eligible for travel reimbursements of up to 700 Ukrainian hryvnia (‎€25) (for foreign speakers please contact the organisers, and a free ticket for the conference. The organisers may try to find other sources to cover the costs of foreign speakers. You can find more information about the call for speakers here.

more information: veloforum.org