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| 13:00 – 17:00 | EuroVelo General Meeting (only for National EuroVelo Coordination Centres) |
| 18:00 | Welcome Reception at Historical Gas Factory |
| İzmir Metropolitan Municipality invites everyone attending the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference 2023 to a cosy get-together at the Historical Gas Factory. Over refreshing drinks and local food, you will have the opportunity to chat with fellow cyclists, share ideas and make new contacts. The evening welcome reception is the ideal occasion to get to know and reacquaint yourself with speakers and other attendees in an informal setting. |
The second day of the Conference takes place at Swissotel Büyük Efes in Izmir for a full day of exciting sessions and debates. Inspired by the theme ‘Cycling: A new perspective on heritage’, it encourages participants to consider the role of cycling in shaping cultural and natural heritage and boosts debate on best practices and innovative approaches.
Delegates are invited to collect their name badge and enjoy a coffee in the exhibition hall before the Conference programme starts.
11:15-11:30 Coffee break
Cycling tourism products often take advantage of heritage by promoting it from a two wheels perspective. What can be learned from successful experiences? What ideas can be shared? This fast-paced, lively session brings several best practices and ideas to the table.
Room: Grand Efes 1 (1st floor)
Speakers
- Rezarta Bare – GIZ Albania Download PDF
- Sophie Gordon – Cycling UK Download PDF
- Eric Nijland – Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform Download PDF
- Ewoud Lagring – Visit Flanders Download PDF
- Ursa Dorn – Celje Tourism Board, Slovenia Download PDF
- Ramazan Taş – İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
- Dimitri Lett – Alsace Destination Tourisme Download PDF
- Kadir Efe Oruç – İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
Moderator: Sezen Özeke – ENVERÇEVKO
Cycling tourism products often take advantage of heritage by promoting it from a two wheels perspective. What can be learned from successful experiences? What ideas can be shared? This fast-paced, lively session brings several best practices and ideas to the table.
Room: Grand Efes 1 (1st floor)
Speakers
- Rezarta Bare – GIZ Albania Download PDF
- Sophie Gordon – Cycling UK Download PDF
- Eric Nijland – Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform Download PDF
- Ewoud Lagring – Visit Flanders Download PDF
- Ursa Dorn – Celje Tourism Board, Slovenia Download PDF
- Ramazan Taş – İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
- Dimitri Lett – Alsace Destination Tourisme Download PDF
- Kadir Efe Oruç – İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
Moderator: Sezen Özeke – ENVERÇEVKO
Cycling tourism products often take advantage of heritage by promoting it from a two wheels perspective. What can be learned from successful experiences? What ideas can be shared? This fast-paced, lively session brings several best practices and ideas to the table.
Room: Grand Efes 1 (1st floor)
Speakers
- Rezarta Bare – GIZ Albania Download PDF
- Sophie Gordon – Cycling UK Download PDF
- Eric Nijland – Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform Download PDF
- Ewoud Lagring – Visit Flanders Download PDF
- Ursa Dorn – Celje Tourism Board, Slovenia Download PDF
- Ramazan Taş – İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
- Dimitri Lett – Alsace Destination Tourisme Download PDF
- Kadir Efe Oruç – İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
Moderator: Sezen Özeke – ENVERÇEVKO
13:00-14:30 Lunch
Cycling tourism products often take advantage of heritage by promoting it from a two wheels perspective. What can be learned from successful experiences? What ideas can be shared? This fast-paced, lively session brings several best practices and ideas to the table.
Room: Grand Efes 1 (1st floor)
Speakers
- Rezarta Bare – GIZ Albania Download PDF
- Sophie Gordon – Cycling UK Download PDF
- Eric Nijland – Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform Download PDF
- Ewoud Lagring – Visit Flanders Download PDF
- Ursa Dorn – Celje Tourism Board, Slovenia Download PDF
- Ramazan Taş – İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
- Dimitri Lett – Alsace Destination Tourisme Download PDF
- Kadir Efe Oruç – İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
Moderator: Sezen Özeke – ENVERÇEVKO
Cycling tourism products often take advantage of heritage by promoting it from a two wheels perspective. What can be learned from successful experiences? What ideas can be shared? This fast-paced, lively session brings several best practices and ideas to the table.
Room: Grand Efes 1 (1st floor)
Speakers
- Rezarta Bare – GIZ Albania Download PDF
- Sophie Gordon – Cycling UK Download PDF
- Eric Nijland – Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform Download PDF
- Ewoud Lagring – Visit Flanders Download PDF
- Ursa Dorn – Celje Tourism Board, Slovenia Download PDF
- Ramazan Taş – İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
- Dimitri Lett – Alsace Destination Tourisme Download PDF
- Kadir Efe Oruç – İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
Moderator: Sezen Özeke – ENVERÇEVKO
Cycling tourism products often take advantage of heritage by promoting it from a two wheels perspective. What can be learned from successful experiences? What ideas can be shared? This fast-paced, lively session brings several best practices and ideas to the table.
Room: Grand Efes 1 (1st floor)
Speakers
- Rezarta Bare – GIZ Albania Download PDF
- Sophie Gordon – Cycling UK Download PDF
- Eric Nijland – Stichting Landelijk Fietsplatform Download PDF
- Ewoud Lagring – Visit Flanders Download PDF
- Ursa Dorn – Celje Tourism Board, Slovenia Download PDF
- Ramazan Taş – İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
- Dimitri Lett – Alsace Destination Tourisme Download PDF
- Kadir Efe Oruç – İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Download PDF
Moderator: Sezen Özeke – ENVERÇEVKO
16:00-16:30 Coffee break
The final plenary session looks at the future of cycling tourism, mapping out the relevant trends in the sector and reflecting on the opportunities for sustained growth within the EuroVelo network and beyond. How to inspire new users, from all generations? How to answer their needs, attract their interest and convince them to cycle more often? Using data and successful examples, our speakers will discuss new forms of cycling tourism, but also solid and lasting trends, and the role of heritage in the future of our sector.
Room: Smyrna (5th floor)
Speakers
- Loek Luijbregts – GravelBoost
- Karine Dupuy – France Vélo Tourisme
- Alparslan Güvenç – Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University
- Gergana Nikolova – Adventure Travel Trade AssociationDownload PDF
Moderator: Agathe Daudibon – European Cyclists’ Federation
| 19:00 | All participants are invited to a dinner in the scenic Agora of Izmir. Between columns and archaeological ruins, discover one of the most impressive locations of ancient Smyrna for an unforgettable sunset and seated dinner. The historical centre of public and social life is the perfect setting to enjoy the renowned Turkish hospitality and cuisine, and continue networking and exchanging ideas on cycling tourism and beyond. |
| 9:00 – 13:00 | Technical visit to EuroVelo 8 in Izmir |
| After a full day of sessions and debates, a technical visit will take place. Participants will explore Izmir’s cycling infrastructure in a dense urban area that is also a holiday destination. Lunch will be kindly offered to all technical visit participants. Visit the dedicated page for more information and please note that it is not possible to register to the technical visit anymore. | |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Optional afternoon programme: Tour of Türkiye stage finish |
