Call for abstracts open for the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2026
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference is the leading professional event on EuroVelo, cycling tourism and cycle route networks. Co-organised by the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) and a host city/region, the conference brings together route managers, public bodies, civil society organisations, tourism actors and many more around a different topic.
The 2026 edition will take place in one of the best cycling cities and regions in the world – Utrecht, from 30 September to 2 October. ECF and a strong local partnership – Utrecht & Partners, the Province of Utrecht, the City of Utrecht and Royal Jaarbeurs – are working on building an interesting programme and invite you to submit an abstract by 24 March 2026.
The EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference will have a main theme – ‘At the beating heart of cycling’ – and three subthemes:
- Multi-purpose cycle route networks
- Stronger together: collaborations in cycling tourism
- Innovation for more and better cycling (tourism)
The main theme highlights the central role of cycling in the Netherlands and wishes to explore cycling and cycling tourism from multiple angles, including the interaction between different types of cycling, the importance of working together to develop cycling as a whole, and looks to digital innovation. As we approach 30 years of EuroVelo, the Conference will also be a moment to reflect on this milestone and look to the future.
Every subtheme has three priority topics which can guide you to prepare a successful submission. Submitting an abstract is a great opportunity to showcase your idea or project to a varied audience, as well as join the event for a reduced fee.
You can submit your abstract by going to the new website of the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference and following the guidelines. The abstract submission platform is open for submissions until 24 March 2026, 23:59 CET.
All abstracts will be reviewed three times by a panel of international experts and abstract submitters will be notified of the selection at the latest in June.