Velo-city 2026
Do not miss one of the major events dedicated to cycling and sustainable urban development! Velo-ciy 2026 is taking place in Rimini, Italy, on 16-19 June.
Velo-city is the annual world cycling summit. Co-organised by the European Cyclists' Federation, the event gathers advocates, cities, decision-makers, academics, and industry leaders from around the world to come together to shape the future of cycling and sustainable urban development.
The 2026 theme is 'Delivering the Urban Dream', dedicated to reshaping cities to improve quality of life and strengthen climate resilience. The discussions will centre around getting political leadership, strategic plans, policies, governance, and funding together to deliver long-term results that change urban spaces for the better.
Where to find POLIS
Plenary 2 'Built to inspire: Designing beautiful urban environments'
Tuesday, 16 June 2025
16:15 - 17:30
Anfiteatro
Increasing active mobility makes it possible to reclaim public space currently occupied by private vehicles. This allows to reimagine urban spaces for better quality of streetscape and public spaces, as well as cultural and historical heritage sites. This session features high-level elected officials from the USA, Turkey, Italy and Canada on how the humble bicycle contributes to creating uplifting spaces that prepare our cities for the future.
- Moderated by POLIS Secretary General, Karen Vancluysen
- Rodney Ellis, Commissioner, Harris County, Texas
- Ahmet Murat Koru, Deputy Mayor, Konya Metropolitan Municipality
- Bruno Marchand, Mayor, City of Quebec
- Skye Duncan, CEO, Global Designing Cities Initiative, Wellington
- Valentina Ridolfi, Deputy Mayor Urban and Territorial Planning, Municipality of Rimini
- Ivano Marchiol, Deputy Mayor for Public Works, Mobility, and Urban Greenery, Municipality of Udine
More info on the event on the official website here