Our national cycling conference 2026 explored the theme: “Supporting everyday cycling in communities across Scotland: investment, impact and growth”.
09.00 - registration, coffee and networking in exhibition hall
09.35 - Welcome, followed by Ministerial address: Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport
10.15 - Welcome to Perth: Councillor Eric Drysdale, Leader of the Perth & Kinross Council
10.30 - morning break and networking
11.00 - Keynote speaker: Anna Holligan (BBC Foreign Correspondent)
11.30 - Keynote speaker: Paul McNamee (journalist, broadcaster and previous editor of The Big Issue)
12.00 - Lunch, networking and exhibition
Throughout the day delegates had the opportunity to connect and network.
Our exhibition hall showcased organisations from the public and private sectors as well as charities and voluntary groups. The Bike Station were on-site with their Dr Bike service, providing free bike health checks.
13.30 - Breakout sessions gave delegates the chance to dive deeper into key topics:
- Safer, healthier and more connected places
- Facilitated roundtable discussions exploring inclusive cycle training, communication data, and climate adaptation
- Helping more people to access cycle storage, parking and bikes
- Walking, wheeling and cycling study tours, highlighting plans for new infrastructure in Perth city centre, and showcasing active travel initiatives
14.45 - Quick afternoon break
15.05 - Keynote speaker: Zara Mohammed (previous Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain)
