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Register for this year's Cycling Scotland Conference
Join us in Glasgow on Tuesday 8th October 2024 for the national Cycling Scotland Conference.
Connect with other experts in everyday cycling from the third, public and private sector across Scotland, hear from inspiring speakers and be part of breakout sessions including walking tours of Glasgow's new active travel infrastructure.
Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
36 Cambridge St
Glasgow
G2 3HN
Located in Glasgow, the venue is a five minute cycle or a 15-minute walk from both Queen Street and Central train stations. Secure bike storage is provided.
The venue is fully accessible, with a step-free entrance at the front of the hotel, audio loop, accessible toilets and areas for wheelchairs within the main space.
Since we last held the Cycling Scotland Conference in Glasgow in 2017, the city has undertaken an ambitious programme to support active travel as the first choice for everyday journeys. From the Avenues Programme to the South City Way, Connecting Woodside to the North East Active Travel Routes, new protected cycle lanes and projects across the city are making it easier and safer for more people to cycle in Glasgow.
Agenda
Our confirmed keynote speakers:
- Deborah Paton, Head of Transport Planning and Delivery at Glasgow City Council
- Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP
- Kate Cairns, road safety speaker, trainer and CLOCS Ambassador
- Adrien Sartre, Political Advisor to the Deputy Mayor of Paris
- Cross-party panel on the priorities for everyday cycling: Sarah Boyack MSP, Councillor Sanne Dijkstra-Downie, Councillor Angus Millar, Mark Ruskell MSP, Graham Simpson MSP
Who should attend
The Conference brings together organisations that support more people in Scotland to cycle for everyday journeys, to help us share learning, connect and celebrate progress.
Each year, around 250 delegates attend the conference including: decision-makers within local authorities and Regional Transport Partnerships, active travel organisations, Scottish Government, private and third sector organisations, campaign groups and many others involved in supporting more people to cycle for everyday journeys.
The Cycling Scotland Conference brings together organisations that support more people to cycle for everyday journeys in Scotland, to help us share learning, connect and celebrate progress.
