Our national cycling conference 2026 will explore the theme: “Supporting everyday cycling in communities across Scotland: investment, impact and growth”.
Ministerial address: Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport
Welcome to Perth: Councillor Richard Watters, Convenor of Perth & Kinross Council's Climate Change & Sustainability Committee
Keynote speakers:
- Anna Holligan (BBC Foreign Correspondent)
- Paul McNamee (journalist, broadcaster and previous editor of The Big Issue)
- Zara Mohammed (previous Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain)
Conference Chair: Zarina Ahmad, Co-Director, Women's Environmental Network
Breakout sessions
An opportunity for delegates to dive deeper into key topics:
- Safer, healthier and more connected places
- Facilitated roundtable discussions exploring inclusive cycle training, communicating data, and climate adaptation
- Helping more people to access cycle storage, parking and bikes
We're also running walking/wheeling and cycling study tours with Perth & Kinross Council. These will highlight plans for new infrastructure in the city centre and showcase active travel initiatives. (Please note, places are limited).
Young peoples’ voices
Hear views from pupils at Riverside Primary School in Perth who shared their experience of cycling and taking part in Bikeability Scotland cycle training.
Exhibition hall & networking
Throughout the day you’ll have the opportunity to connect and network with other delegates.
Our exhibition hall showcases organisations from the public and private sectors, as well as charities and voluntary groups.
