Ausrichtung der Velo-City 2023
Stadt: leipzig
Drucksache: VII-DS-06670
Datum: 2022-02-07
Vorlagenart: Beschlussvorlage

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Dienstberatung des 
Oberbürgermeisters
Ratsversammlung
Beschlussvorlage-Nr. VII-DS-06670
Status: öffentlich
Eingereicht von:
Oberbürgermeister
Betreff:
Ausrichtung der Velo-City 2023
Beratungsfolge (Änderungen vorbehalten):
Gremium
Voraussichtlicher 
Sitzungstermin
Zuständigkeit
Dienstberatung des Oberbürgermeisters 11.01.2022 Beschlussfassung
FA Finanzen 07.02.2022 Vorberatung
FA Stadtentwicklung und Bau 25.01.2022 Vorberatung
Verwaltungsausschuss 26.01.2022 Vorberatung
Ratsversammlung 09.02.2022 Beschlussfassung
Beschlussvorschlag
1. Die Stadt Leipzig wird Gastgeberstadt der Velo-City 2023 und übernimmt als Veranstalter 
die Vorbereitung und Durchführung dieses Welt-Radverkehrskongresses.
2. Die Stadt Leipzig übernimmt die einmaligen Lizenzgebühren der EUROPEAN CYCLISTS’ 
FEDERATION in Höhe von 260.000 Euro. Es handelt sich dabei um eine freiwillige Aufgabe 
gemäß § 2 SächsGemO. Die Deckung erfolgt aus dem PSP-Element 1100531001 
(Konzessionsabgabe Strom).
3. Die Stadt Leipzig wird Mitglied im "Cities and Regions for Cyclists" der EUROPEAN 
CYCLISTS’ FEDERATION. Der jährliche Mitgliedsbeitrag beträgt 2.000 Euro. Die Deckung 
für 2022 erfolgt aus dem PSP-Element  PSP 1.100.11.1.1.02.01 (44299110 - KR 
Mitgliedsbeiträge Vereine/Verbände). Für die Folgejahre erfolgt eine entsprechende 
Anmeldung im Rahmen des Haushaltsverfahrens.
 
4. Der Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Leipzig wird ermächtigt, notwendige vertragliche 
Regelungen zur Velo-City 2023 zu unterzeichnen.  
 
5. Es wird angestrebt, die VeloCity 2023 klimaneutral auszurichten.
Räumlicher Bezug
 
 
 
Zusammenfassung
 
Anlass der Vorlage:   
 
  Rechtliche Vorschriften  x  Stadtratsbeschluss   Verwaltungshandeln  
       
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  Sonstiges:
 
Die Stadt Leipzig hat sich gemeinsam mit der Leipziger Messe GmbH für die Ausrichtung der 
Velo-City 2023 beworben und im Bewerbungsprozess durchgesetzt. Die Velo-City ist der seit 
1980 von der EUROPEAN CYCLISTS’ FEDERATION initiierte weltgrößte 
Radverkehrskongress und findet jährlich in einer anderen Stadt statt. Nach Rio de Janeiro 
(2018), Dublin (2019), Lissabon (2021) und Lublijana (2022) als Host-Cities der vergangenen 
Jahre wird Leipzig die erste deutsche Host-City seit München 2007. Zur Velo-City kommen 
jährlich rund 1.400 Entscheider, Stadtplaner, Mobilitätsexperten, Repräsentanten von 
Verbänden, Städten, Regionen, nationalen Regierungen, internationalen Institutionen, der 
Industrie und Wissenschaft aus über 60 Ländern zusammen.
 
Finanzielle Auswirkungen
Finanzielle Auswirkungen  nein   x wenn ja,
Kostengünstigere Alternativen geprüft  nein  ja, Ergebnis siehe Anlage zur Begründung
Folgen bei Ablehnung  nein  ja, Erläuterung siehe Anlage zur Begründung
Handelt es sich um eine Investition (damit aktivierungspflichtig)?  nein  ja, Erläuterung siehe Anlage zur Begründung
  
Im Haushalt wirksam von bis Höhe in EUR wo veranschlagt
Ergebnishaushalt Erträge     
 Aufwendungen 2022 
2022    2.000
260.000
1.100.11.1.1.02.01
1.100.53.1001 
Finanzhaushalt Einzahlungen     
 Auszahlungen     
Entstehen Folgekosten oder Einsparungen?  nein  wenn ja, nachfolgend angegeben
 
Folgekosten Einsparungen wirksam von bis Höhe in EUR/Jahr wo veranschlagt
Zu Lasten anderer OE Ergeb. HH Erträge     
 Ergeb. HH Aufwand  2023ff    2.000 1.100.11.1.1.02.01
Nach Durchführung 
der Maßnahme zu 
erwarten
Ergeb. HH Erträge     
 Ergeb. HH Aufwand 
(ohne Abschreibungen)     
 Ergeb. HH Aufwand aus 
jährl. Abschreibungen     
    
Steuerrechtliche Prüfung   nein  wenn ja
Unternehmerische Tätigkeit i.S.d. §§ 2 Abs. 1 und 
2B UStG   nein  ja, Erläuterung siehe Punkt 4 des 
Sachverhalts
Umsatzsteuerpflicht der Leistung   nein  ja, Erläuterung siehe Anlage zur Begründung
Bei Verträgen: Umsatzsteuerklausel aufgenommen   ja  nein, Erläuterung siehe Anlage zur 
Begründung
 
Auswirkungen auf den Stellenplan  nein  wenn ja, nachfolgend angegeben
Beantragte Stellenerweiterung: Vorgesehener Stellenabbau: 
 
Ziele
Hintergrund zum Beschlussvorschlag:
Welche strategischen Ziele werden mit der Maßnahme unterstützt?
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2030 – Leipzig wächst nachhaltig!
Ziele und Handlungsschwerpunkte
Leipzig setzt auf 
Lebensqualität
Leipzig besteht im 
Wettbewerb
 Balance zwischen
Verdichtung und Freiraum
  Positive 
Rahmenbedingungen für 
qualifizierte Arbeitsplätze
 Qualität im öffentlichen 
Raum
und in der Baukultur
 Attraktives Umfeld für 
Innovation, Gründer und 
Fachkräfte
x Nachhaltige Mobilität
  
Vielfältige und stabile 
Wirtschaftsstruktur
x Vorsorgende Klima- und
Energiestrategie
 Vorsorgendes Flächen- und 
Liegenschaftsmanagement
 
Erhalt und Verbesserung 
der
Umweltqualität
 Leistungsfähige technische 
Infrastruktur
 Quartiersnahe Kultur-, 
Sport-
und Freiraum-angebote
 
 Vernetzung von Bildung, 
Forschung und Wirtschaft
Leipzig schafft soziale 
Stabilität  Wirkung auf Akteure
Leipzig stärkt seine 
Internationalität
 Chancengerechtigkeit in 
der inklusiven Stadt
 Bürgerstadt  Weltoffene Stadt
 Gemeinschaftliche 
Quartiersentwicklung
 Region  Vielfältige, lebendige Kultur- 
und Sportlandschaft
 Bezahlbares Wohnen  Stadtrat  Interdisziplinäre 
Wissenschaft und 
exzellente Forschung
 Zukunftsorientierte Kita- 
und Schulangebote
 Kommunalwirtschaft x Attraktiver Tagungs- und 
Tourismusstandort
 Lebenslanges Lernen  Verwaltung x Imageprägende 
Großveranstaltungen
 Sichere Stadt    Globales Denken, lokal 
verantwortliches Handeln
      
Sonstige Ziele: 
 Trifft nicht zu     
 
Klimawirkung
Klimawirkung durch den Beschluss der Vorlage
Stufe 1: Grobe Einordnung zur Klimawirkung (Klimaschutzes und zur –wandelanpassung)
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Eingesetzte Energieträger 
(Strom, Wärme, Brennstoff) x keine / Aussage nicht 
möglich  erneuerbar  fossil
Reduziert bestehenden Energie-
/Ressourcenverbrauch  Aussage nicht möglich  ja  nein
Speichert CO2-Emissionen (u.a. 
Baumpflanzungen)  Aussage nicht möglich  ja  nein
Mindert die Auswirkungen des 
Klimawandels (u. a. 
Entsiegelung, Regen-
wassermanagement)
 Aussage nicht möglich  ja  nein
Abschätzbare Klimawirkung mit 
erheblicher Relevanz  ja, da Beschlussgremium RV, GVA, oder VA und 
mind. 5 Jahre Betriebs- und Nutzungsdauer  nein
Vorlage hat keine abschätzbare 
Klimawirkung  ja (Prüfschema endet hier.)   
 
Stufe 2: Die Vorlage berücksichtigt die zentralen energie- und klimapolitischen Beschlüsse (s. 
leipzig.de)
 x ja  nein (Begründung s. 
Abwägungsprozess)  nicht berührt (Prüfschema endet 
hier.)
       
Stufe 3: Detaillierte Darstellung zur abschätzbaren Klimawirkung nur bei erheblicher Relevanz
  Berechnete THG-Emissionen (in t bzw. t./a): ____________________
  liegt vor: s. Anlage/Kapitel der Vorlage: ________________________
  wird vorgelegt mit: ________________ (z. B. Planungsbeschluss, Baubeschluss, Billigungs- und 
Auslegungsbeschluss)
   
 
 
Sachverhalt
 
I. Eilbedürftigkeitsbegründung 
 
Die ECF EUROPEAN CYCLISTS´ FEDERATION hat Ende Dezember 2021 Leipzig den 
Zuschlag für die Ausrichtung der VeloCity 2023 gegeben und plant zeitnah die 
Veröffentlichung der Ausrichterstadt 2023. Bereits auf der Velo-City 2022 in Lubljana vom 
14.-17. Juni 22 wird Leipzig als künftiger Austragungsort vertreten sein. Zeitnah muss die 
Arbeitsstruktur mit der Leipziger Messe, der EUROPEAN CYCLISTS´ FEDERATION und 
weiteren Partnern aufgebaut werden. Der Vertrag zwischen der Stadt Leipzig und der 
EUROPEAN CYCLISTS´ FEDERATION wird durch Oberbürgermeister Burkhard Jung unter 
Gremienvorbehalt unterzeichnet. 
 
 
II. Begründung Nichtöffentlichkeit  
 
 
III.  Strategische Ziele 
 
 
Die ECF EUROPEAN CYCLISTS´ FEDERATION verbindet mit der Velo-City als weltweit 
wichtigstem Radverkehrskongress ein internationales Publikum von jährlich rund 1.400 
Entscheidern, Stadtplanern, Mobilitätsexperten, Repräsentanten von Verbänden, Städten, 
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Regionen, nationalen Regierungen, internationalen Institutionen, der Industrie und 
Wissenschaft aus über 60 Ländern zusammen. Die Ausrichtung der Velo-City unterstützt die 
internationale Ausrichtung der Stadt Leipzig und stärkt den Kongressstandort.
Mit der klaren Ausrichtung Velo-City auf nachhaltige Mobilität unterstützt die Ausrichtung 
Leipzigs nachhaltige Entwicklungsziele. 
 
IV. Sachverhalt 
 
1. Anlass 
 
Mit über 60 Mitgliedsorganisationen aus über 40 Ländern verbindet die EUROPEAN 
CYCLISTS` FEDERATION die europäische Radfahrbewegung als zivilgesellschaftliche 
Stimme auf europäischer Ebene und ist die die weltgrößte und bekannteste Organisation 
Vertretung der Radfahrenden.
Die Stadt Leipzig hat sich gemeinsam mit der Leipziger Messe GmbH für die Ausrichtung der 
Velo-City 2023 beworben und im Bewerbungsprozess durchgesetzt. Die Velo-City ist der seit 
1980 von der EUROPEAN CYCLISTS’ FEDERATION initiierte weltgrößte 
Radverkehrskongress und findet jährlich in einer anderen Stadt statt. Nach Rio de Janeiro 
2018, Dublin (2019), Lissabon (2021) und Lublijana (2022) als Ausrichterstädte der 
vergangenen Jahre wird Leipzig die erste deutsche Ausrichterstadt seit München 2007 
werden. Zur Velo-City kommen jährlich rund 1.400 Entscheider, Stadtplaner, 
Mobilitätsexperten, Repräsentanten von Verbänden, Städten, Regionen, nationalen 
Regierungen, internationalen Institutionen, der Industrie und Wissenschaft aus über 60 
Ländern zusammen. 
Beigefügt ist die Bewerbung  (Bidbook) von Stadt Leipzig und Leipziger Messe.
 
2. Beschreibung der Maßnahme 
 
Mit der Ausrichtung der Velo-Citiy wird Leipzig 2023 national und international im Fokus 
nachhaltiger Mobilität stehen.
Einen Überblick über bisherige Velo-Cities und den inhaltlichen Rahmen bietet Anlage 1 
"Velo-city Conference at a glance" der EUROPEAN CYCLISTS’ FEDERATION.
Für die Realisierung der Velo-City 2023 wird die Stadt Leipzig die Leipziger Messe GmbH 
und den Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH als Vertragspartner binden. Weitere 
Partner sind u.a. das Deutsche Institut für Urbanistik (DIFU) und der ADFC. 
Kompetenzpartner der Velo-City 2023 ist das Dezernat für Stadtentwicklung und Bau bzw. 
das Verkehrs- und Tiefbauamt. Die Aufstellung des Projektteams und der Arbeitsstrukturen 
erfolgt unmittelbar.
Die Realisation der Velo-City ist Bestandteil des Kerngeschäfts der Leipziger Messe, die als 
Dienstleister gebunden wird. 
 
Mit der Ausrichtung einer Velo-City verbindet die die Mitgliedschaft im Netzwerk "Cities & 
Regions for Cyclists". "Cities & Regions for Cyclists" ist ein internationales Netzwerk lokaler 
und regionaler Regierungsinstitutionen, das es sich zum Ziel gemacht hat, Radfahren als 
Transportmittel und Freizeitbeschäftigung zu promoten. Das Netzwerk unterstützt 
Erfahrungsaustausche für Lösungen und Strategien zu nachhaltiger urbaner Mobilität.
Es wird angestrebt, die VeloCity 2023 klimaneutral auszurichten. 
 
3. Realisierungs- / Zeithorizont 
 
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Die Velo-City 2023 ist für den Zeitraum vom 27.-30. Juni 2023 geplant. Die Vorbereitungen 
beginnen unmittelbar nach Beschluss.
 
4. Finanzielle Auswirkungen 
 
Die ECF EUROPEAN CYCLISTS´ FEDERATION erwartet von den Ausrichterstädten die 
vollständige wirtschaftliche Verantwortung für die Ausrichtung der Velo-Ciy und eine 
einmalige Gebühr in Höhe von 260.000 Euro. Darüber hinaus wird die Mitgliedschaft im 
Netzwerk "Cities & Regions for Cyclists" der ECF EUROPEAN CYCLISTS´ FEDERATION 
mit einem Jahresbeitrag von 1.500 Euro erwartet. Der geschätzte Gesamtbudget der Velo-
City beläuft sich auf rund 1,5-2 Mio Euro.
 
5. Auswirkungen auf den Stellenplan 
 
keine
 
6. Bürgerbeteiligung 
 
  bereits erfolgt   geplant x  nicht nötig
 
 
7. Besonderheiten  
 
 
 
8. Folgen bei Nichtbeschluss 
 
Ein Nichtbeschluss hätte zur Folge, dass die Velo-City 2023 nicht in Leipzig stattfinden 
könnte und der unter Gremienvorbehalt stehende Vertrag aufgehoben werden müsste. 
 
Der nichtöffentliche Vertrag liegt zur Einsichtnahme für die Städträtinnen und Stadträte im 
Sekretariat des Büros für Ratsangelegenheiten (Neues Rathaus, Zi. 265; 0341/123-2119) 
bereit.
Anlage/n
1 Bid_Book_Leipzig_Velo_city_2023_final_lowres (öffentlich)
2 Annex I_Velo-city_presentation (öffentlich)
3 Cities and Regions for Cyclists (öffentlich)
4 Vertragsübersetzung (nichtöffentlich)
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Velo-city 2023 Leipzig 
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Table of Contents 
1 Letter of Application 
2 Supporters 
3 Leipzig – a Powerful Host City 
4 Collaboration – Organisational Structure 
5 Cost and Finances 
6 Questions and Conditions 
7 Why Leipzig? 
8 Your Contact 
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Letter of Application Velo-city 2023 Leipzig 
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Dear Velo-citizens,
I would like to invite you to Leipzig which has bee n Germany‘s most dynamic and fastest growing major city for many years. 
Here, you can experience one of the most culturally  diverse, colourful and vibrant cities in Germany. 
It is the hometown of Johann Sebastian Bach and the  place where many of the world‘s most popular DJs b egan their careers. 
Street art is very much at home here as are the wor ld‘s most exciting painters of the „New Leipzig Sch ool“. Our economic heart 
beats stronger and faster than in many other places  in Europe. Today, Leipzig has one of the most mode rn infrastructures in the 
country, one of the oldest universities in Germany and several colleges with over 40,000 students. 
We can offer a city that is on the move and constan tly reinventing itself. Just 30 years ago, many are as were disused and destroyed 
after the GDR came to an end. Today, we are using our strength to shape a comprehensively sustainable future. 
We are converting our energy supply to carbon-free and restructuring our mobility. We are investing hundreds of millions of euros in our 
public transport system, which is powered by electricity and will soon also be powered by hydrogen. The public spaces on our streets 
and squares will be restructured and injected with new life. A comprehensive and safe network of cycling lanes is being expanded step 
by step, creating safe routes for everyday travel. Our goal is clear: To increase the share of our modal split for public transport, cycling 
and walking to 70% as early as 2030. Leipzig has already changed course and has become a pioneer in climate protection. 
Let yourself be inspired by Leipzig and the people of Leipzig. 
Welcome to Leipzig 
Your Burkhard Jung 
Mayor of the City of Leipzig
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Allgemeiner Deutscher
Fahrrad-Club 
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“The German Cyclists‘ Federation (ADFC) is Germany‘ s largest cycling lobby organization 
with over 200,000 active members in 450 cities. Ger many is on the path to a mobility 
turnaround and the ADFC is an important driver in s haping active and sustainable mobility 
for all. We are happy to support Leipzig‘s applicat ion for Velo-city 2023 and look forward 
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Ulrich Syberg , ADFC Federal Chairman 
Ulrich Syberg
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Martin Buhl-Wagner
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DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FÜR URBANISTIK / GERMAN INSTITUTE OF URBAN AFFAIRS
LETTER OF INTENT: 
The City of Leipzig is applying to the EUROPEAN CYCLISTS FEDERATION (ECF) to host 
Velo-city 2023. The Velo-city is the world‘s largest cycling conference, and brings together 
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The German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) is the largest urban research institute in the 
German-speaking world. Difu advises municipalities on all the tasks they face today and 
in the future. These include the topics of mobility, urban development, environment, 
economy and infrastructure. Difu has been supporting municipalities since 2007 within the 
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The German Institute of Urban Affairs supports the application of the city of Leipzig for 
Velo-city 2023 and expresses the intention to cooperate in the event of a positive decision 
of the ECF for Leipzig on the organization of Velo-city 2023, especially in the following areas: 
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• Program design 
• Evaluation of Velo-city 
“The German Institute of Urban Affairs supports the application of the city of Leipzig for 
Velo-city 2023.” 
Prof. Dr. Carsten Kühl 
Managing Director DIFU
2 Supporters 
Prof. Dr. Carsten Kühl 
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2 Supporters 
Volker Bremer 
“There are so many things that make me proud of my city, but the most prescious one is the unique spir it of cooperation. Repre- 
sentatives from the city of Leipzig, from the propo sed meeting venue, ourselves and the hotels have jo ined forces to prepare this 
bid, and together, it is our utmost wish to make yo ur event an unforgettable highlight in the history of Velo-city conferences. 
It is not only the excellence and innovative power of Leipzig’s bicycle community and their partners that should attract you to Leipzig, 
a city which the New York Times named several times on their list of the world’s most exciting places to go. 
Leipzig is known all over the world as a city of mu sic thanks to the works of Felix Mendelssohn Bartho ldy, Robert Schumann and 
Johann Sebastian Bach. A concert by St. Thomas Choi r in the actual place where Bach worked – St Thomas ’s Church – is one of the 
cultural and emotional highlights of a visit to Leipzig, just as much as listening to a concert of the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra. 
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the unique wealth of historic buildings and places of interest. 
Leipzig is a city rooted in proud traditions, and a t the same time a very modern and innovative city, a city that provides plentiful 
inspiration to its visitors and congress delegates.  It is an amazing experience! 
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invitation to you.” 
Volker Bremer , Managing Director and CEO, Leipzig Tourismus & Marketing GmbH
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“The German Association of Cities (Deutscher Städte tag) is the voice of the cities. 
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change, noise and environmental pollution clearly s how that we need to change transport 
policy in Germany so that more people can travel in  a more environmentally friendly way. 
The backbone of sustainable mobility is a well-deve loped, high-performance network of 
buses and trains. Safe bike paths and good footpath s should be added, as well as car- 
sharing cars and rental bikes. Streets and squares should be more living and experience 
space for people and less parking and storage space . We look forward to presenting and 
discussing sustainable mobility policies of German cities at Velo-city 2023 in Leipzig.“ 
Helmut Dedy , CEO German Association of Cities 
Helmut Dedy
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“The Free State of Saxony supports the application of the city of Leipzig for Velo-city 2023. 
Leipzig stands for the change to sustainability lik e no other city. 
In Leipzig you can experience what the mobility tur naround means for urban quality of life. 
As a traditional trade fair location and bicycle ci ty, Leipzig would be an ideal host for 
Velo-city 2023.“ 
Martin Dulig , Deputy Prime Minister of the Free State of Saxony  and 
Saxon Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Labor  and Transport. 
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Martin Dulig 
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Leipzig – a Powerful Host City Velo-city 2023 Leipzig 
“The fastest, best, 
most environmentally friendly and 
most cost-effective means of transport 
in Leipzig is the bicycle. The city is steeped 
in cycling culture and countless stories that 
Leipzigers experience on two wheels every day. 
We have been collecting these stories for more than 
four years and with our magazine for Leipzig‘s bicyc- 
le culture, we are providing inspiration for a bicycle- 
friendly Leipzig. We expressly welcome the city of 
Leipzig‘s application for Velo-city 2023 and would 
love to meet even more bicycle enthusiasts.“ 
Anne-Katrin Hutschenreuter, Co-Founder, WE RIDE LEIPZIG 
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3 Leipzig – a Powerful Host City Leipzig Hospitality 
Germany‘s 
fastest-growing city, 
in terms of economic 
development, and 
population
Excellent 
choice of hotels
8,000 rooms 
in over 100 hotels 
All categories, from 
5-star to budget
Excellent 
cooperation 
between the venue, 
LTM Convention & 
Visitors Bureau, hotels, 
and other 
partners
Easy to get 
around, short distances 
Excellent public 
transport network
offering discounted 
fares for congresses
Excellent 
developed bicycle 
paths to the venue 
Only 20 min‘s from 
city centre 
Charm of a 
beautiful city, 
Unique traditions and 
cultural wealth, fascinating 
way of life, outstanding 
hospitality
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3 Leipzig – a Powerful Host City Leipzig Hospitality 
Charming Old Town: precious 
architecture, cultural heritage 
City of music: Gewandhaus, 
St. Thomas Choir 
The charismatic Leipzig: 
shopping, wining dining 
Alternative Leipzig: 40,000 students, 
cultural diversity 
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Industrial culture: 
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Dynamic and vitalizing: 
a city of ideas and inspiration 
Historic charm: 
lovely places to spend the evening 
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Velo-city 2023 Venue and Venue Availability 
Venue: 
Congress Center 
Leipzig
Suggested 
dates: 
27 – 30 June 2023
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4 Collaboration – Organisational Structure 
Organiser 
Host City PCO 
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Executive Team 
(Final decision-making Body)
CEO ECF
Representative
of Host City (tbc.)
Management Team 
(Responsible for registration, 
abstract & speaker management, 
venue coordination, catering, social 
& side events, general logistics) 
ECF Velo City Director
City of Leipzig
Leipziger Messe
IPC – International 
Programm Committee 
ECF Board & Members
City of Leipzig
Institutions 
(ADFC, DIFU) Marketing/
Exhibition/ 
Sponsor team 
ECF Communications Manager 
City of Leipzig
Leipziger Messe
Leipzig Tourismus 
Marketing
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5 Cost and Finances 
Taking into consideration the size and complexity o f the event, the City of Leipzig 
will cooperate with Leipziger Messe to organise the conference as an experienced 
Professional Conference Organiser (PCO). Leipziger Messe has organised the 
International Transport Forum Summit every year sin ce 2008. 
Leipziger Messe is supported by the host city of Leipzig and can guarantee: 
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 Travel (economy) and hotel costs (up to 4****star) for 4 persons at site visit
 Travel (economy) and hotel costs (up to 4****star) for 4 persons 
 at 4 local preconference workshops 
 Travel (economy) and hotel costs for 6 nights 
 (up to 4****star) for 25 ECF and ECF Board 
 representatives 
 Travel (economy) and hotel costs for 2 nights 
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 keynote speakers 
Leipzig 
as the host city 
will guarantee: 
the fee payable 
to the ECF 
(260,000 €) 
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in Germany. 
Leipzig‘s history in the last 30 years has been breathtaking. 
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and streets crumbling, industry uncompetitive, and Leipzig‘s surrounding countryside devastated by huge open-pit lignite mines that 
kept encroaching on the city.
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in Leipzig. The city‘s inhabitants provided the hea rt and engine for the epochal changes in Europe. Le ipzig paved the way for 
a united Germany in Europe. 
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strategic urban development policies, Leipzig has a chieved a turnaround in the last 20 years. Today, more than 605,000 people 
live in Leipzig again. The city is lively, cultural ly diverse, economically successful, green and surr ounded by a landscape 
of rivers and lakes. Today, 2.5 million people live in the Leipzig metropolitan region. 
“Leipzig grows sustainably!“ is the central goal of the municipal urban development policy. The policies of the Leipzig urban de-
velopment concept with their focus on quality of life, social stability, competitiveness and internationality move within this framework. 
Leipzig is rated as the most livable city in Germany by the GfK marketing research institution, and has the second-best future pro- 
spects of all cities in Germany according to the Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI). 
However, the rapid growth of the city has consequences that are felt by the people of the city on a daily basis. The streets are more 
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into and out of the city every day.
Leipzig‘s mobility is changing 
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transport, 24% on foot and only 30% by private moto r vehicle. Leipzig‘s mobility is changing. 
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Change in awareness
For mobility to change, many steps are necessary. New infrastructures and offers of mobility alone will not be enough to persuade people 
to change their individual mobility behaviour. However, the climate crisis is once again a catalyst in the shift toward active mobility. 
Leipzig‘s dynamically growing population and rejuvenated urban society are open to change. More and more people are consciously 
opting in favour of sustainable mobility. Together with the people, we can shape this change both on the road and in behaviour. 
Regional equality and redistribution of public space
The automobilisation of cities is a concomitant of industrialisation and goes hand in hand with rising prosperity in the industrialised 
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cars needed the most space – both parked and moving . All other forms of transport were marginal. Howev er, this concept has 
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Leipzig is showing how this can change. Every year, many kilometres of new cycling lanes are built, tens of thousands of bicycle 
racks can be found all over the city, parking areas are being deconstructed and parking space management introduced, public 
transport expansion is underway and MaaS services enrich the city. The redistribution of public space can really be felt in Leipzig. 
Velo-city in Leipzig? 
Leipzig is set to continue its extraordinary story. Leipzig stands for change like no other European city. Just 30 years ago, the city was 
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Today, Leipzig is crisscrossed by a green belt, opencast mines have become lakescapes, the city and region rely on sustainable mobility 
and state-of-the-art transportation solutions, and are both growing in an economically and demographically sustainable manner. 
Leipzig‘s history is the history of change 
 /// Change can be felt every day - by everyone.  /// Change is happening here today. 
Velo-city in Leipzig will show what is possible when you shape the future with courage and energy. Let‘s think ahead together. 
Change has arrived.
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Leipzig‘s development is exemplary for the challeng es and potentials of 
European cities. The ministers responsible for urba n development across 
 adopted the „New Leipzig Charter: The transformati ve power of cities for 
the common good“ on 30 November 2020. 
The New Leipzig Charter describes three unifying dimensions with associated 
goals that require an integrated and interrelated approach. These are the 
just city, the green city and the productive city.
The just city aims at an inclusive urban society ch aracterized by equal 
opportunities, access to social infrastructure and social participation 
of all citizens regardless of gender, status, age o r origin. 
The green city focuses on environmentally and climate-friendly urban 
development. It is characterized by a responsible use of land, a climate-
neutral energy supply, the use of renewable resources, a healthy living 
environment characterized by green and blue infrastructures, a high level 
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public transport.
The productive city creates the economic conditions  for sustainable urban 
development. The goal is a sustainable urban econom y characterized by 
innovative, competitive, climate and environmentall y friendly structures. 
This forms the basis for a healthy mix of businesses in the neighbourhoods.
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NEW
LEIPZIG 
CHARTER 
The transformative power of 
cities for the common good 
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Leipzig is currently one of the most dynamic and fastest growing cities in Germany. The city is highly attractive as a location for both 
businesses and employers, and especially for young people as a place to live. The current population forecast assumes that the city will 
continue to grow strongly. By 2030, Leipzig could reach a population of 722,000. 
Particularly against the backdrop of these general conditions, the city addressed the question years ago of what constitutes a livable
Leipzig and what mobility could look like in the fu ture. One focus of development in the growing city of Leipzig is the design of 
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equal mobility opportunities for all, regardless of  gender, age, family size, income level, physical i mpairment, place of 
residence or car ownership, is also a central compo nent of quality of life in the city. 
Leipzig‘s mobility strategy - sustainability
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lining a framework for transport development up to the year 2030. The sustainability scenario ensures further development in 
Leipzig is compatible for all transport users and f ocuses on promoting sustainable and clean mobility.  The aim is to create 
a livable urban design that incorporates compatible  transport solutions. In addition to ecological com ponents, the focus is 
also on economic and social sustainability. 
In order to be able to achieve the objectives of the scenario and to improve environmental and living conditions, the increasing
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the environmental alliance (including 23% public transport, 23% cycling and 24% walking) and a 30% share of private transport by 
car in the modal split.
With the decision for the sustainability scenario a s a mobility strategy 2030, the guiding principles of transport policy and thus the 
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Leipzig is expanding the cycling network primarily as part of the road network and increasing the number of parking
facilities for bicycles. Alternative mobility and sharing services (micromobility, MaaS, car-sharing) as well as inter- and 
multimodality are increasingly being promoted. In terms of mobility management, information and communication, 
measures are being used to promote environmentally friendly means of transport. To increase safety, bo th 
infrastructural and regulatory measures (such as th e separation of local public transport and motorise d private 
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By 2030, additional investments will have secured t he mobility turnaround: 
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LEIPZIG‘S MOBILITY STRATEGY - SUSTAINABILITY
SCENARIO FOR THE INDIVIDUAL MEANS OF TRANSPORT
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Cycling development plan 
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corridors and an open-minded population, Leipzig is  particularly well suited for cycling. The planning  priorities are derived 
from a cycling development plan. 
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 the bicycle network. Safe cycling lanes are now an integral part of all road construction measures. Cycle paths in green areas 
are being expanded and existing roads are being converted to incorporate cycling lanes. New urban neighbourhoods in the 
growing city are planned to be fundamentally low on  cars and attractive for cyclists and pedestrians. 
Infrastructure investments of 60 million euros incl uding cycling paths as well as roads are planned by  2030. 
Cycling promotion programme 
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cycle paths, markings and safety measures. 
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What commuter and leisure cycle facilities currently exist and what are planned 
to be completed by the date of the conference?
6 Questions and Conditions 
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Surroundings and region 
The city of Leipzig is part of a supra-regional cycling network. Just by viewing a small selection, the diverse possibilities for passionate 
cyclists and daily commuters can be seen. Most of t he supra-regional cycling routes lead along rivers and lakes to Leipzig‘s city 
centre – safely and close to nature. 
Neuseenland (New Lake District) Cycle Route 
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mostly away from the roads, offer perfect condition s for cycling, whether as a cycle tourist or as a c ommuter. 
Leipzig-Elbe Cycle Route 
The most famous bike path in Germany is the Elbe Cy cle Route. The connection between the major city of  Leipzig and the 
popular Elbe Cycle Route is via the lesser-known Le ipzig-Elbe Cycle Route. Along this family-friendly route, idyllic rural 
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Elsterradweg (Elster Cycle Route) 
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and now and then also leads along small, quiet coun try roads. The Elster Cycle Route connects the city  of 
Leipzig with the neighbouring city of Halle (about 40 km away with 240,000 inhabitants) and is a fast route for commuters from 
Halle and the surrounding area in the west of Leipz ig to the city of Leipzig. 
Q3 CURRENT AND FUTURE CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE 
What commuter and leisure cycle facilities currently exist and what are planned 
to be completed by the date of the conference?
6 Questions and Conditions 
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 covers the entire area. 
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/// Length of journeys made by bicycle in Leipzig 2020: 552 million person-kilometers. 
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/// The most important cycle route in the road network is Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse with 
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 and up to 500 new bicycle racks are added annually . 
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What commuter and leisure cycle facilities currently exist and what are planned 
to be completed by the date of the conference?
6 Questions and Conditions 
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Q4 ATTRACTIVENESS OF DESTINATION 
Why would your city be the ideal host for Velo-city  2023? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
An eventful past
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education and scholarship, a meeting place for intellectual exchange. Leipzig also enjoys an excellent reputation as a city of music. 
The city of Leipzig has always stood for energy, creative will and a proud citizenry, for cosmopolitanism, hospitality and a thirst to 
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among the most important locations.
A city of opportunity
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industrial chic of the Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig; the historic yet ultra-modern setting of the KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig; the 
legendary Auerbachs Keller as immortalised in J. W. Goethe’s Faust; the exotic ambience of the breathtaking tropical world inside 
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the hotel The Westin Leipzig; Porsche Leipzig with its high-octane racetrack; the Red Bull Arena Leipzig, which is home to football 
legends RB Leipzig; the Panometer Leipzig, presenting the world’s largest 360-degree panoramas; and the Panorama Tower high 
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each year, the Congress Center Leipzig (CCL) is the largest host for congresses. Leipzig leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. 
Our door is open
Leipzig is settings the trends. Not only is the cit y growing every year, but its innovative and vibran t arts and cultural scene is 
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suit every requirement and budget. First-class facilities operated by renowned international hotel chains meet the highest demands. 
Privately run establishments and boutique hotels are loved for their style and individuality. Most of them are located in or near the 
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recreational opportunities after long congress days . 
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Q4 ATTRACTIVENESS OF DESTINATION 
Why would your city be the ideal host for Velo-city  2023? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
A business and science hub 
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In order to secure its position as an attractive location for innovative technologies, services and industries, the city of Leipzig is concen- 
trating on its competence cluster strategy. These clusters include the automotive and supplier industries, energy and environmental 
engineering, logistics, media and the creative industries, and healthcare and biotechnology.
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industry. Thematically suitable and related congresses are deliberately invited to Leipzig. Seasoned experts act as ambassadors for 
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nationally and around the world.
Explore and fall in love with liveable Leipzig 
Leipzig is bursting with cultural events and ways to unwind. Music lovers shouldn’t miss out on a performance by the world-famous 
St. Thomas Boys Choir in the historic setting of St. Thomas Church, a concert in the Gewandhaus, a production at Leipzig Opera, 
or an evening of theatre, variety shows and cabaret . 
Bookworms can follow in the footsteps of Goethe, Sc hiller, Lessing and Nietzsche. 
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Museum, the Gallery for Contemporary Art, and the g alleries and studios of the Spinnerei, which is one  of the centres of the 
New Leipzig School movement. 
The Leipzig Zoo offers exciting themed worlds such as its giant tropical hall Gondwanaland, the ape en closure Pongoland and a 
diversity of species unlike almost anything else in Europe. Gripping world-class football awaits visitors to the Red Bull Arena. Countless 
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around the stunning lakes in Leipzig New Lakeland. 
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Q4 ATTRACTIVENESS OF DESTINATION 
Why would your city be the ideal host for Velo-city  2023? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Conferences and major events in Leipzig 
Regularly held congresses: 
/// LINC - Leipzig Interventional Course: 5,000 partici pants 
/// Deutscher Röntgenkongress der Deutschen Röntgengese llschaft e.V. 
 (German X-ray Congress of the German Radiological Society): 
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 around 60 countries 
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/// Leipziger Tierärztekongress (Leipzig Veterinary Con gress): 
 6,200 participants 
/// OTWorld – Internationale Fachmesse und Weltkongress  für 
 technische Orthopädie, Rehabilitation und Kompress ionstherapie 
 (International trade fair and world congress for t echnical 
 orthopedics, rehabilitation and compression therap y): 
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Major cultural events: 
/// Bach Festival Leipzig (70-80 concerts, 70 – 80,000 visitors) 
/// Leipziger Buchmesse (Leipzig Book Fair) with the reading festival „Leipzig liest“ 
/// Designer‘s Open 
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Q5 CONFERENCE THEME 
What would be your proposal for the main theme? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
We propose the main theme “Change has arrived.” 
for the Velo-city 2023 conference.

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or climate change, a shift in consciousness is taking place. People are increasingly 
willing to adapt their mobility and sustainability behavior. The topic of change has 
been central to the city of Leipzig for several decades now. A cityscape once do-
minated by opencast coal mining, desolate industries, air pollution and disastrous 
infrastructure is now crisscrossed by a green belt with vast lakescapes and modern 
and sustainable transportation solutions. Leipzig is committed to social, ecological 
and economic change. The redistribution of public space can be experienced in 
Leipzig through many kilometers of new bicycle lanes every year, tens of thousands 
of bicycle stands, the reduction of parking spaces and parking space management. 
Leipzig‘s history is the history of change  /// Change can be felt 
every day - by everyone.  /// Change is happening here today. 
Velo-city in Leipzig will show what is possible when you shape the future with 
courage and energy. Let‘s think ahead together. 
Change has arrived. 
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The political system in Germany is balanced and ext remely stable. 
Neither local nor regional elections are scheduled for 2023. The next elections for the Leipzig City C ouncil and the 
Saxon State Parliament will not take place until 20 24, and the next elections for the Mayor will be he ld in 2027. 
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led by the SPD (Social Democratic Party of Germany)  and participation of the Green Party, whose suppor t 
for a policy of sustainable mobility is certain. 
Leipzig‘s mayor Burkhard Jung is also a member of t he SPD and works in the city council via stable 
majorities in a similar constellation. 
In addition, Leipzig‘s Mayor Burkhard Jung has been  active nationally for 2 years as President of the 
German Association of Cities as the most important spokesperson for German cities and internationally 
Vice President of the European city network Eurocit ies. 
Q6 POLITICAL SUPPORT & STABILITY 
Are there local and/or regional elections before or during the conference period that could affect 
 the support from any public bodies involved and therefore the conference planning process itself? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
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C1 DATE 
When exactly is it proposed to hold the conference?  
6 Questions and Conditions 
The proposed date for the conference is 
Tuesday, 27 June to Friday, 30 June 2023. 
(Velo-city 2023 will take place one month after the 
International Transport Forum)
There will be 
additional set up and 
break down days available 
and included in the 
Leipzig offer.
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C2 VENUE & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Where is it proposed to hold the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
The proposed venue is Congress Center Leipzig (www.ccl-leipzig.de)
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 Convention Centre, and meets the most advanced tec hnical standards. 
 23 halls and rooms, and spacious foyers and exhibition areas, make it perfect 
 for all kinds of event layouts. In combination wit h Leipziger Messe’s exhibition 
 halls and the stunning Glass Hall, the venue is also the right place for large- 
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/// Besides a strong focus on highest quality, the CCL values mutual trust and 
 responsibility as the right strategy for shaping our future together with all 
 stakeholders and partners. The conference, media and telecommunication 
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 technical staff members will not only ensure a technically troublefree running 
 of your event: they will be your partners for the planning of individual, 
 tailor-made technical solutions for your event. 
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C2 VENUE & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Where is it proposed to hold the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
City of short distances 
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Leipziger Messe
Airport
S-Bahn Metro Tram
Centre
18 mi 
n
Leipziger Messe
Airport
Bicycle 
Centre
20 mi 
n
Leipziger Messe
C2 VENUE & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Where is it proposed to hold the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
City of short distances 
Bicycle lanes 
/// Cycling is fastest means of transport over shorter distances in the inner-city 
/// Are countinuous work on road safety 
Railways 
/// Just 9 minutes to the Central Railway Station and c ity centre 
/// Hourly connections from Leipzig to all major cities in Germany
Local public transport
/// The nearest metro/bus/tram stops are within walking distance of CCL
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C2 VENUE & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Where is it proposed to hold the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Room I exhibition / catering I registration requirments I 
Experienced PCO 
Congress Center Leipzig (CCL), part of the Leipzige r Messe Group 
/// Hosting a total of approx. 270 meetings and shows e very year, attracting 
 £°Ó°«i«i 
/// One of Europes most attractive and most modern convention and exhibition centres 
/// A full service network, to cater for all needs of e vent organisers and meeting  
 planners, including: 
/ event logistics & exhibition management, design and  construction of 
  exhibits, and of purpose-built meeting facilities
/ F&B catering 
/// Award-winning sustainability and CSR policies and m anagement 
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C2 VENUE & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Where is it proposed to hold the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
The CCL Layout 
Architectural beauty blends here with functionality  and high-tech. 
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access and movement to all areas. Everything is clo se, distances are short. 
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200 people, and spacious foyer areas for catering a nd exhibition. 
/// Modern and attracticve meeting rooms, state-of-the- art technical equipment, 
 i>ÃÞyÜ]iÛiÀÞÌ}`ÀiVÌÞViVÌi` 
/// Experienced and professional AV technicians and pro ject managers 
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C2 VENUE & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Where is it proposed to hold the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Foyer 
Lift 
Lift 
BR 1 
BR 3 BR 4 
WC 
WC 
WC 
WC 
Lift 
Lift 
Lift 
Multi Purpose Areas 3|4 Multi Purpose Areas 1|2 
BR 2 
Terrace „AltaVista“ 
Access to Glass Hall Access to Exhibition Hall 2 
BR - Banquetting rooms
0
Back door
WC 
WC 
WC 
WC 
Lift 
Wardrobe 
Entrance, Registration 
-1 
WC WC WC WC WC WC 
WC 
Lift 
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Lift 
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Hall 4 Hall 5 
Hall 1 
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5 6 7 8
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+1 
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WC 
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SR 13 SR 14 SR 15 
LR 10 LR 11 
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SR 6 SR 7 
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LR - Lecture rooms  |  SR - Seminar rooms
+2 
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Suggested layout for the Velo-city 2023: 
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 including space for stage 
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 available: (approx. 30 to 60 m 2 each) 
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C2 VENUE & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Where is it proposed to hold the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
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C2 VENUE & LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Where is it proposed to hold the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Bicycle 
distribution 
area: 
Adequate and 
secure cycle parking 
and cycle maintenance 
in front of main 
entrance to Congress 
Center Leipzig.
45 
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Leipzig‘s application for Velo-city 2023 is a joint  project of the City of Leipzig and the Leipziger M esse GmbH. 
Leipziger Messe GmbH is a public company. Its share holders are the Free State of Saxony (50%) and the City 
of Leipzig (50%). 
Leipziger Messe is one of the ten leading German tr ade fair companies and among the TOP 50 worldwide. 
It is a successful organiser of numerous trade fair s and a competent partner for external events - reg ionally, 
nationally and internationally. 
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It offers you a wide range of individual services and assists you with planning your congresses, corporate events, 
trade exhibitions or incentives. This includes comprehensive advice and procurement of conference and meeting 
rooms, hotels and event venues, supporting programmes, transport services, city Tours and Excursions, guided tours 
through cultural and commercial institutions. In ad dition, Leipzig Tourismus and Marketing GmbH provid es free 
information material for event planners and partici pants, text and photo material for congress adverti sing and assists 
you with organising site inspections. 
C3 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 
Who would be the key persons working on Velo-city? 
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6 Questions and Conditions 
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Leipziger Messe has decades of experience in the co nception and implementation of trade fair events an d congresses 
with excellent resources for the acquisition of exh ibitors and excellent networks to politics and asso ciations. 
Mayor Burkhard Jung was re-elected in 2020 for the third time in a row (7 years each time). He is also President of the 
German Association of Cities and Towns and, with years of experience, has resilient regional, national and international 
networks to be able to acquire economic support. 
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foreseeable future federal government with the participation of the SPD (Social Democratic Party of Germany) and 
the Green Party, national funding will be addressable.
In a Letter of Intent, the City of Leipzig and the German Institute of Urban Affairs (DIFU) have agreed to cooperate 
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research institute in the German-speaking world. It  advises municipalities on all the tasks they face today and in the 
future - from new forms of mobility and housing to municipal climate and environmental protection or c oncepts for 
building land development to the “Smart City“. 
Representatives of the German Institute of Urban Af fairs have already been guests and speakers at seve ral Velo-city 
conferences. 
C3 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 
Who would be the key persons working on Velo-city? 
7>ÌÜÕ`LiÌi«Àw i>`iÝ«iÀiVivÌi«iÀÃÞÕiÝ«iVÌÌLiÌiiÛiÌ`ÀiVÌÀ¶ 
6 Questions and Conditions 
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DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FÜR URBANISTIK / GERMAN INSTITUTE OF URBAN AFFAIRS
LETTER OF INTENT: 
The City of Leipzig is applying to the EUROPEAN CYCLISTS FEDERATION (ECF) to host Velo-city 2023. The Velo-city is the 
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The German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) is the largest urban research institute in the German-speaking world. Difu advises 
municipalities on all the tasks they face today and  in the future. These include the topics of mobilit y, urban development, 
environment, economy and infrastructure. Difu has b een supporting municipalities since 2007 within the  framework of 
Ìi	VÞViƂV>`iÞ>`ÃViÓäÓ£ÜÌÌivÀ>iÜÀvÌii`iÀ>,>`/À>Ã«ÀÌƂV>`iÞiÝV>}}«À>VÌV>
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The German Institute of Urban Affairs supports the application of the city of Leipzig for Velo-city 20 23 and expresses the 
intention to cooperate in the event of a positive d ecision of the ECF for Leipzig on the organization of Velo-city 2023, 
especially in the following areas: 
U -ViÌwVÃÕ««ÀÌ
• Program design 
• Evaluation of Velo-city 
“The German Institute of Urban Affairs supports the application of the city of Leipzig for Velo-city 2023.”
Prof. Dr. Carsten Kühl 
Managing Director DIFU
C3 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 
Who would be the key persons working on Velo-city? 
7>ÌÜÕ`LiÌi«Àw i>`iÝ«iÀiVivÌi«iÀÃÞÕiÝ«iVÌÌLiÌiiÛiÌ`ÀiVÌÀ¶ 
6 Questions and Conditions 
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C4 PARTNERS 
Who are the main partners in your bid? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
“Leipzig is on the move. For years, the proportion of cyclists 
in Leipzig has been steadily increasing, infrastructure is being 
expanded and new safe routes are being created. The ADFC 
Leipzig constructively accompanying the city‘s rout e to 
change. We expressly welcome the application of the  city 
of Leipzig for Velo-city 2023 and are happy to supp ort the 
congress in terms of content.“ 
Robert Strehler , Chairman ADFC Leipzig 
“nextbike was founded in 2004 in Leipzig where we are still based. 
From there we established bicycle-sharing in more than 28 cities. 
nextbike is the European market leader in bicycle-sharing. We are 
an important driving force when it comes to establishing the bicycle 
as a means of public transport in the cityscape, an d our long- 
standing contacts with decision-makers in municipal administration 
and transport companies can help us achieve this.“ 
Leonhard von Harrach , CEO of nextbike GmbH 
“Climate protection and lively cities are the central issues of 
our time. As a mobility service provider, we are 
already able to implement future solutions 
in Leipzig together with the city and, 
for example, integrate rental bikes on 
our multimodal platform Leipzig- 
Move. The bicycle complements 
bus and rail in the environmental 
network - for CO2 reduction and 
city-compatible mobility. As the 
Leipzig Group, we are working 
every day to make Leipzig more 
livable and lovable. This is why we 
would be happy to welcome and 
support Velo-city in Leipzig.“ 
Ulf Middelberg , Managing CEO 
Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) 
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C4 PARTNERS 
Who are the main partners in your bid? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
“Women in Mobility is a DACH networking platform which embra- 
ViÃ££Ài}>ÕLÃÜiÀiÌÌ>ÀiÌ>ÎäääÜivÀ
different mobility sectors discuss, support and learn from each 
other. In 2020 the network was awarded with the Deutsche Mobili- 
tätspreis . The general goal is to make women in the men domi- 
nated mobility branch more visible and empower them as speaker 
and expert voice at events and congresses. 
This year for example WiM was a part- 
ner of the most important Mobility 
Events, the IAA in Munich and the 
ITS World Congress in Hamburg 
and has organised many panels 
with topics such as diversity 
or female mobility. We would 
love to be engaged in a 
comparable way at the 
Velo-city 2023 in Leipzig 
and would like to contribute 
in terms of content.“
Mareike Rauchhaus, 
women in mobility Hub 
Leipzig-Dresden
“Ökolöwe is happy to support the application 
of the city of Leipzig for Velo-city 2023. With our 
many years of experience of bike night and 
STADTRADELN we would love to be of assistance 
and look forward to helping ensure the bike parade 
as part of Velo-city in Leipzig is a great event an d a 
highlight for all Velo-city participants together w ith 
local Leipzigers.“ Nico Singer, Managing Director of Ökolöwe
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C5 PRICING STRATEGY 
Can you provide us with on overview of the proposed  participation fees, both for the conference and th e 
exhibition? What arrangements do you intend to do t o make it easier for cycle-user group representativ es, 
NGOs and people from developing countries to attend ? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Standard ticket  (full price, 3.5 days) 995 €
Early bird  (until 28.02.2023) 775 €
Early bird  (until 30.04.2023) 875 €
Speaker & Reviewers 725 €
1-day ticket 575 €
Student 575 €
Developing countries 575 €
Group ticket (4 for 3)  2995 €
ECF 1 (25 tickets) 0 €
ECF 2 (175 tickets) 500 €
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C6 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS 
What are your sponsorship and exhibition possibilit ies for this event? 
Leipziger Messe will organise an exhibition as part  of the conference. With the support of 
ECF and different partners ncustry leaders from aro und the world will be invited to 
showcase their products and services, products and innovations and interact with 
our delegates. Leipziger Messe will offer 3 differe nt stand concepts and is 
prepared to create individual solutions. The exhibi tion will be set up in 
conjunction with the catering areas directly in fro nt of the main 
conference halls. 
Stand Concept 1
 /// 3x4 m² Booth /// € 2.990  
/// Wall construction /// £ÝL>iÀÜÌ>iviÝLÌÀ/// 2x bar chairs  
/// Electricity - 220 V power outlet /// Floor covering /// 2 full conference passes  
Stand Concept 2 /// 4x6 m² Booth /// € 4.990 
/// Wall construction /// £ÝL>iÀÜÌ>iviÝLÌÀ/// 2x bar chairs
/// Electricity - 220 V power outlet /// Floor covering /// 3 full conference passes
Stand Concept 3 /// 6x5 m² Booth /// € 8.990
/// Wall construction /// £ÝL>iÀÜÌ>iviÝLÌÀ/// 2x bar chairs
///  Electricity - 220 V power outlet /// Floor covering /// 4 full conference passes
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C6 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS 
What are your sponsorship and exhibition possibilit ies for this event? 
Sponsoring and Upgrades 
Leipzig will develop an individual sponsoring approach. Times have changed due to 
the Corona Pandemic and we experience that sponsoring concepts do not work the 
same way as in the past. This holds especially true if there will be a digital part added. 
We will offer a mix from visible to communicative measures and would suggest some 
upgrades and innovations. 
We would like to add the possibility for industry as well as for public partners to deliver 
content to the program such as trend studies or latest technical developments. Those 
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by different partners.
We could also imagine to initiate an “experience an d security day” together with the 
industry. It can take place in the city center and be addressed especially to families 
who are not “professional” cyclists yet. 
Leipzig would offer traditional ways of sponsoring & upgrades such as: 
/// Sponsoring of plenary sessions 
/// Sponsoring of keynotes speakers 
/// Sponsoring of catering functions and social events advertising 
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C7 BUDGET 
Can you provide us with a draft budget for your bid ? 
BUDGET VELO CITY CONGRESS 	>Ãi`£]Óää«>Þ}`ii}>ÌiÃ    
Fixed Costs  Quantity Cost per item Total cost in EUR  Sponsorship 
-ÌiÛÃÌy}ÌÃ { £]äää {]äää
-ÌiÛÃÌÌi>VV`>Ì n £Óä ]Èää «>ÀÌÞ Ã«ÃÀi`LÞÃÌVÌÞ 
{Ý7ÀÃ«y}ÌÃ £È £]äää £È]äää
{Ý7ÀÃ«Ìi>VV`>Ì {n £Óä x]ÇÈä «>ÀÌÞ Ã«ÃÀi`LÞÃÌVÌÞ 
ÛiÌy}ÌÃ Óä £]äää Óä]äää
ÛiÌÌi>VV`>Ì ÓxÈ £xä În]{ää «>ÀÌÞÃ« ÃÀi`LÞÃÌVÌÞ 
PCO/DMC services   50,000 
Event logo    2,000 
£ÃÌƂÕViiÌ   Î]äää
Provisional programme   3,000 
Final programme   3,000 
*ÀÌ>ÌÌi«ÀiÛÕÃÞi>À¼Ã
}ÀiÃÃ   £x]äää «>ÀÌÞÃ«ÃÀi`LÞÃÌVÌÞ 
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Welcome desk at the airport    2,500 partly sponsor ed by Leipzig Tourism Marketing 
Local information desk    2,500 partly sponsored by  Leipzig Tourist Marketing 
Meeting room rental (venue hire)    90,000 
AV meeting rooms    90,000 
AV staff   50,000 
Digital congress part   70,000 
`ÀÃ}>}i   £ä]äää
Stage display   5,000 
Outdoor displays    5,000 
Venue Costs various social events   40,000 
Entertainment various social events   20,000 
Press facilities   5,000 
Internet lounge   5,000 
	i«>À>`i   £Ç]xäää ÃÕ««ÀÌi`LÞÌiVÌÞvi«â} 
Side events   50,000 supported by the city of Leipzig 
Test circuit   20,000 
Distribution of bicycles 500 40 20,000 supported by  nextbike 
Total Fixed Costs    869,760 
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C7 BUDGET 
Can you provide us with a draft budget for your bid ? 
BUDGET VELO CITY CONGRESS 	>Ãi`£Óää«>Þ}`ii}>ÌiÃ    
Variable Costs (per person)  Quantity Cost per item Total cost in EUR Food & Beverage:  
  
Tuesday    
7iViVvviiÀ} nää £ä n]äää 

vviiLÀi>À} ää £x £Î]xää 
Lunch 900 50 45,000 

vviiLÀi>>vÌiÀ ää £x £Î]xää 
Wednesday   
7iViVvviiÀ} £]äää £ä £ä]äää 

vviiLÀi>À} £]{ää £x Ó£]äää 
ÕV £]{ää xä Çä]äää 

vviiLÀi>>vÌiÀ £]Îää £x £]xää 
Thursday   
7iViVvviiÀ} £]äää £ä £ä]äää 

vviiLÀi>À} £]{ää £x Ó£]äää 
ÕV £]{ää xä Çä]äää 

vviiLÀi>>vÌiÀ £]Îää £x £]xää 
Friday   
7iViVvviiÀ} Çää £ä Ç]äää 

vviiLÀi>À} Çää £x £ä]xää 
Farwell Lunch 700 35 24,500 
Social Programme: 
  
7iVi,iVi«Ì £]{ää Çä n]äää 

viÀiViiÀ £]{ää ä £ÓÈ]äää 
Total Variable Costs   490 587,000 
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C7 BUDGET 
Can you provide us with a draft budget for your bid ? 
 Quantity Cost per item Total cost in EUR 
/ Ì>w Ýi`VÃÌÃ   nÈ]ÇÈä
Total variable costs    587,000
other expenditures (5 % of total budget)   70,000
   
Total Expenditure   1,526,760
   
INCOME    
Registration fees   950,000
Exhibition rental fees 1500 100 150,000
Sponsoring Local   80,000
Sponsoring National   250,000
Sponsoring International   100,000
   
Total Income    1,530,000
   
   
Total Expenditure   1,526,760
Total Income    1,530,000
   
BALANCE   3,340 
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C8 ACCOMMODATION 
What types of accommodation will be available to de legates? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Leipzig offers a wide range of hotels and accommodation in all price categories 
and for every demand with a total of more than 8.000 rooms. Be it budget, design 
or luxury: Leipzig hotels convince with the most modern standards. New hotels are 
still being built year after year to accommodate the growing number of tourists and 
business travellers from all over the world in Leipzig. 
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hotels. All of these are of a very decent 4-star to 3-star business standard. 
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from best transport connections, and from the closeness to a wide range of leisure 
activities after intensive working days.
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C8 ACCOMMODATION 
What types of accommodation will be available to de legates? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Apartments and hotels Category Room Breakfast Parking Distance to Distance to Accessible 
city centre  (max.)   CCL city centre/ by public 
      main station transport
Motel One Augustusplatz  180  car park Augustusplatz 8,8 km 500 m 
Motel One Nikolaikirche  194  8,1 km 500 m 
Motel One Post  302  car park Augustusplatz 8,8 km 700 m 
Intercity Hotel  166  few own parking spaces,  8,1 km 350 m     car park Höfe am Brühl 
Innside by Melia  177  9,1 km 1,1 km 
Marriott  231  8,2 km 350 m 
NH Leipzig Zentrum  197  car park Burgplatz 10,2 km 1,2 km 
pentahotel  356  8,5 km 850 m 
Seaside Hotel  288  8,6 km 190 m 
Vienna House Easy Leipzig  206  8,5 km 160 m 
Adina Apartment Hotel Leipzig  166  car park Höfe am Brühl 8,3 km 550 m 
       
Hotels within walking distance       
of the venue CCL      
LOGINN by ACHAT Leipzig  170  1,1 km 8,3 km 
NH Leipzig Messe  308  1,1 km 8,3 km 
Sachsenpark Hotel  112  500 m 8,9 km 
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C9 BICYCLES 
How will you provide bicycles for delegates attendi ng the conference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
nextbike is the European bike-sharing market 
leader with headquarters in Leipzig. As micro 
mobility pioneers, nextbike has been develo-
ping smart bike rental systems since 2004 and 
mobilizes millions of people in a sustainable 
way. Currently, nextbike has established bicycle- 
sharing systems in 28 countries in over 300 
cities worldwide as an elementary component 
of urban mobility. As a mobility 
service provider, nexbike is 
supporting Velo-city 
2023 in Leipzig.
“So it would 
be a pleasure to welcome our 
partners to the world largest cycling 
conference in our hometown. It is a 
matter of course that we would support 
the conference with free rides for the 
participants and organise excursions 
to see behind the scenes at our head-
quarters and production site.“ 
Leonhard von Harrach , 
CEO of nextbike GmbH
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C10 BIKE PARADE 
What are your ideas or concepts for the bike parade ? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Celebrate cycling 
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The daily mobility of citizens is Leipzig‘s biggest  bike parade. 
Every year, the Leipzig Bike Night takes place as p art of the European Mobility 
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streets, through parks and the city centre with colourfully illuminated bicycles and 
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Furthermore, as part of the annual International Transport Forum (ITF) of the OECD, 
a bicycle tour by the Mayor with the delegates traditionally takes place. 
Together with local stakeholders from ADFC and Ökolöwe Umweltverbund, we will 
organize a Bike Parade for Velo-citizens and the citizens of Leipzig on one evening 
as part of Velo-city 2023, led by Leipzig‘s Mayor Burkhard Jung. Starting in Leipzig‘s 
city centre at a main stage with a DJ, the route an d size of the annual Bike Night 
will be adopted. In consultation with the police and security authorities, all streets 
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citizens of Leipzig will embrace this event in large numbers.
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C10 BIKE PARADE 
What are your ideas or concepts for the bike parade ? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Ökolöwe (EcoLion) Environmental Association
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biodiversity, sustainable mobility and a livable development of Leipzig. The Ökolöwe, 
whose work is made possible by more than 2,000 supporters, represents Leipzig‘s 
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for safe cycling lanes and a denser network of cycle paths in Leipzig. It also organizes 
the Bike Night (Bike Parade) with 5,000 participants as well as the 
award-winning Stadtradeln (City Cycling) where Leipzig is one of 
the most successful cities in Germany every year with over 
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“Ökolöwe is happy to support the application of the 
city of Leipzig for Velo-city 2023. With our many years 
of experience of Bike Night and STADTRADELN, we 
would love to be of assistance and look forward to 
helping ensure the bike parade as part of Velo-city 
in Leipzig is a great event and a highlight for all 
Velo-city participants and many locals from Leipzig.“ 
Nico Singer , Managing Director 
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C11 SOCIAL EVENTS 
What do you plan to organize for delegates of the c onference? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
We suggest a festivity which combines two of the most attractive institutions of the City 
of Leipzig – the Leipzig Zoo and the KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig for the 
Conference Dinner Party. 
In a combination of inside and outside areas 
with different attractions such as Asia Summer 
Night, Festa do Brasil, BBQ Adventure in the 
Jungle Village, Hakuna Matata, Boat Ride 
through Gondwanaland or simply getting 
together delegates of Velo City 2023 
and Leipzig citizens this social event 
will create a lasting impression for 
everybody. 
We suggest the New Town Hall, 
Upper Foyer for the Welcome 
Reception. Mayor Burkhard Jung 
will welcome you personally. 
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C12 FIELD VISITS 
What technical visits do you intend to show as part  of the programme? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Leipzig offers excellent conditions with its very well developed bicycle connections to all city areas and the surrounding 
countryside making it easy to take a tour of exciting urban development projects or companies and end the ride with 
culture and gastronomy in the evening. The city centre and its hotels are always accessible by bicycle. All routes are 
chosen to end in trendy areas with pubs and culture. 
Field Visit: The Leipzig Lake Landscape 
From former open-cast mining landscape to local rec reation area 
Lake Cospuden, today an area of enormous recreation al value for the people of Leipzig and their visito rs, is a for- 
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before it was shut down following massive demands f rom the population. By then, the numerous opencast mines 
had turned the landscape in the south of Leipzig in to a moonscape. Places had disappeared and nature h ad been 
irretrievably destroyed. 
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recreational area and Expo 2000 project, exemplifying the renaturation and recultivation of Leipzig‘s southern region. 
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offers numerous water sports and leisure attractions. 
Here, on hot summer days, thousands of recreation-seekers can be seen enjoying the sun just 5 kilometres from the 
city centre. You can swim, play, sunbathe to your heart‘s content. Water sports enthusiasts use the lake and harbor 
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On an excursion, the Velo-citizens start at nextbike in Leipzig‘s city centre and ride along cycle paths through Leipzig‘s 
alluvial forest to Lake Cospuden. Experts will describe the process of renaturation and development along the way. 
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C12 FIELD VISITS 
What technical visits do you intend to show as part  of the programme? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Field Visit: Behind the scenes at nextbike, the bic ycle-sharing European leader in micromobility 
On this excursion, the Velo-citizens will start at nextbike in the city centre of Leipzig and ride on cycle paths, streets 
and along canals to the headquarters of the European market leader and visit the workshops and production halls. 
Experts from nextbike will be available at the headquarters and the factory for discussions and tours. 
The route passes the Leipzig Cotton Mill on the per imeter of the Leipzig district of Lindenau – a 25-a cre former 
factory site now used for galleries, studios, theat res and gastronomy. Large numbers of creative peopl e were 
involved in reviving this old industrial area. The way back leads along Karl-Heine-Strasse in Leipzig West with 
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Field Visit: Parkbogen Ost
With the commissioning of the Leipzig CityTunnel (S/U-Bahn network), one of the most modern rapid transit networks 
in Germany was created, linking up all regions of Leipzig. In the process, an old railway line in the east of Leipzig was 
taken out of service by the German rail company Deutsche Bahn. Active citizens developed the idea of a high line like 
the one in New York, using the former railroad line as a pedestrian and bicycle path. Together with its citizens, the city 
of Leipzig is now developing the concept of the Parkbogen Ost. With the decommissioning of the inner S-Bahn ring, 
potential areas have been freed up that allow the east of Leipzig to be opened up with a green pathway, linking the 
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attractive pedestrian and bicycle link to the city centre. Funding is available for this from the National Urban Projects 
(NPS) program and the European Regional Development Fund (EFFRE).
The way back leads through one of Leipzig‘s most cu lturally diverse districts along Leipzig‘s Eisenbah nstraße 
with culture, countless oriental restaurants and tr endy pubs. 
On this bicycle tour, city planners from the city o f Leipzig will present the Parkbogen Ost project. 
(Route approx. 8 km) 
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C12 FIELD VISITS 
What technical visits do you intend to show as part  of the programme? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Field Visit: Western Leipzig - from industrial area to trendy district
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not very livable due to very high levels of pollution from industrial factories as well as de- 
solate buildings and infrastructure. Many people moved away and the decay accelerated. 
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of the 2000s, the districts of Lindenau, Plagwitz a nd Kleinzschocher were synonymous 
with decay, empty buildings and unemployment. In th e meantime, everyone is talking 
about western Leipzig as a cultural and creative ar ea. 
In western Leipzig, the site of what was once Europe‘s largest industrial loading station 
in Plagwitz also remained unused after the collapse of neighbouring industrial operations 
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former station site, restore it to its natural state and create a citizens‘ station. The result 
is an urban space for meeting, investing, playing and exercising, supported by initiatives 
and individuals with a playground, a scout area, th e citizens‘ gardens, an orchard and 
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On a bicycle tour along cycling lanes and bike paths, through parks and along canals, 
the Velo-citizens explore the urban redevelopment in Leipzig West, which is funded by 
the EU and has won several awards. The route leads through popular trendy neighbor- 
hoods, new residential areas to the Plagwitz civic train station and ends in Leipzig‘s 
most popular pubs. (Route approx. 8 km)
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What technical visits do you intend to show as part  of the programme? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Field Visit: 
Multimodal tour of Leipzig, the city of water
Leipzig is a city of water. In addition to the 
large lakes, especially in the south and west, 
almost 300 kilometers of large and small rivers 
run through the city. One of the central anchor 
points of the water network is the city harbor. 
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seating, beach volleyball court and bicycle 
rental, it is already considered the gateway 
to Leipzig‘s Neuseenland (New Lake District). 
The Velo-citizens will start by bicycle in the 
centre of Leipzig and ride to the new city har-
bour. From there, they will travel by boat along 
Leipzig‘s canals to the newly created Lindenauer 
harbour district. Here, a new urban space has 
been created on the waterfront for the rapidly 
growing city of Leipzig, which is excellently 
accessible by bicycle routes, public transport 
and by water. After a guided tour, the route 
leads back to the city centre via the trendy 
neighbourhoods with their many pubs, cultural 
attractions and galleries. (Route approx. 8 km)
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C13 SIDE EVENTS 
What do you intend to organize around the conferenc e date? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Side events are any optional extra-programme, possibly to visit other cities and/or regions
nearby that could also be included in the programme as part of a pre- or postconference option for delegates. 
The side events could be related to mobilty, but could be organised for cultural or historic reasons.
Cycling tours: 
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Day and half day excursions 
Day trip to Dessau and Wörlitz Park 
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true. Visit this unique architectural heritage before you continue your journey to Wörlitz, a small village with a 
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architect Erdmannsdorff, and his landscape gardener Eyserbeck created an artistic landscape unparalleled in Europe. 
Unique insights and outlooks will give you an unforgettable experience. 
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Halle (Saale) - Clever thinkers on the banks of the  Saale 
From city of salt to ideas factory: the biggest city in Saxony-Anhalt puts ist trust in knowledgebased structural change 
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Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, the castle of Giebichenstein 
Halle College of Art and Design and the Weinberg Campus, eastern Germany´s second-largest technology park. 
From Leipzig to Dresden – capital of Saxony 
Visitors experience Dresden as a lovely work of art . Splendid palaces and world-famous art collections 
contribute to the city‘s charm just as much as the river Elbe and the beautiful surrounding landscapes . It 
was the Saxon King August the Strong who made Dresd en a gem of Baroque architecture. Romantic art 
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musical tradition, but also one of Europe‘s modern high-tech locations. On your day trip to Dresden, y ou 
shouldn‘t miss a visit to the Semper Opera, the Zwinger Palace and the Church Of Our Lady (Frauenkirche). 
A stroll on the Brühl Terraces offers you a treat o f fresh air and stunning scenic views. 
From Leipzig to Meissen 
Even when approaching the city from a far distance, the skyline of Meissen bids you an impressive welcome 
with its landmarks: the castle mound with the tall belfries of the Cathedral, and Albrechtsburg Castle . 
Cathedral which houses one of the most famous of the Wettin dynasty is seen as the epitome of Gothic style, 
while Albrechtsburg Castle is rated most important secular late-Gothic building in Germany. A visit to  the 
National Porcelain Factory will take you to the cra dle of chinaware production in Europe. Its story is  associated 
with the alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger, the in ventor of the “white gold”. Round off your excursio n with a stroll 
down the romantic lanes of the historic city, and s avour the excellent local wine. 
C13 SIDE EVENTS 
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From Leipzig to Wittenberg – home of the Reformatio n 
Almost everything in Wittenberg reminds us of Martin Luther. There is the Castle Church with the famous door to which 
Luther nailed his 95 Theses, and with the tombs of Luther and Melanchthon. There is the town church with the Cranach 
altar, there is Luther Hall, Melanchthon’s house, and the residential palace of the elector. Shakespeare gave the town 
a place in world literature by having Hamlet study there. Visit the town known as the “Mother of the Reformation”, 
and set off on the trail of the movement which was born here and has changed the world. 
Day trip to Naumburg and Freyburg/Unstrut 
Wine growing and commercial tradition: these are the trademarks of Naumburg, a city whose four lofty cathedral 
towers are welcoming you as you approach from far away. The cathedral‘s interior houses twelve world-famous pa- 
tron statues created by an unknown local master. A visit to the cathedral and a walk through the town with its re- 
markable historic housing estates and St. Wencesla’s Church will leave a lasting mpression. A tour of the Saale and 
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a guided tour of historical wine cellars where you can delight in the magic of Rotkäppchen’s famous sparkling wine. 
Day trip to the valley of the castles 
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tales to tell. You will visit the awe-inspiring Rochlitz Castle and learn about legendary Count Dedo a nd how he 
came to undergo cosmetic surgery. At Wechselburg Basilica, with its choir screen unique in art history , you will di- 
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church and for many buildings between Leipzig and Chemnitz – the porphyry from nearby Mount Rochlitz – is unique 
in the world. Local people lovingly call it the “Saxon marble” because  of its subtle marble-like surface. The last stop o n 
your itinerary will be romantic Rochsburg, a castle  that proudly resides on a hill 50 metres above the  river Mulde. 
C13 SIDE EVENTS 
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C14 LANGUAGES 
What translation facilities will be made available for plenary and concurrent sessions, and into which languages? 
6 Questions and Conditions 
English is 
widely spoken in Germany 
and in the Leipzig region. 
If required, Congress Center 
Leipzig is equipped with mobile 
conference systems and 
interpreter technology for 
simultaneous 
translation.
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C15 MARKETING & COMMUNICATION PLANS 
To optimally raise awareness of the Velo-city Conference 2023 before and also during 
the event, we propose the following:
/// Social Media Coverage on the channels of the City of Leipzig, Tourism 
and Marketing as well as Leipziger Messe
/// Publication on various host and partner webpages (City of Leipzig, 
Leipziger Messe, Leipzig Tourism Marketing, ADFC, nextbike etc.) 
/// Communication of partner into their communities with support of host city
/// Several press events starting with the decision to host Velo-city Conference 2023 
until the conference date
/// To raise awareness in the City of Leipzig during the Velo-city 2023 set up of 
various city lights and banners at the main railway station and at the 
Leipzig-Halle Intenational Airport
/// Posters (format A3) in Leipzig trams and buses before and during the Velo-city 2023 
/// Leipzig booth at the Velo-city Conference 2022 in Slovenia
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Leipzig is 
a member of numerous 
national and international 
associations and committees. 
The City of Leipzig will apply for 
membership in the ECF network 
Cities and Regions for Cyclists. This 
requires - as usual - a decision of 
the Leipzig City Council, which 
will take some time. 
C16 RELATIONSHIP WITH ECF 
Are you a member of the Cities and Regions for Cycl ists network? 
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C17 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 
6 Questions and Conditions 
Leipzig is trade fairs, trade fairs are Leipzig. Th e city of Leipzig and Leipziger Messe 
are committed to the principle of corporate and soc ial responsibility, which includes 
both environmental awareness and responsible action  in all areas of activity: 
economic, ecological and social. 
Cosmopolitanism, tolerance and dialogue have brough t prosperity to the city, to 
commerce and to the trade fair. The city is committ ed to a humanist world view and 
reject all forms of racism, the exclusion of minori ties and violence. The trade fairs, 
congresses and events that take places in Leipzig, are places for people to come 
together and communicate. They are open to the world, international and intercultural. 
The city of Leipzig and Leipziger Messe are committ ed to respect, tolerance and 
diversity and clearly opposed to any form of extrem ism, racism and incitement. 
The values and attitudes practised for centuries by  the city and the trade fair also 
serve as a guide for the way ahead. 
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C18 DIGITAL DIMENSION 
Do you plan to add a possibility for remote partici pation? 
We would recommend focusing on a Velo-city Conference that 
will take place in person. We think emotions and ex periences 
are at the heart of Velo-city. Nevertheless, there might be some 
travel restrictions even in 2023. For those who cannot participa- 
te, we would suggest a partial integration of some live features 
that can be transmitted using streaming technology.  These 
could include some important parts of the conference program- 
me as well as images of the bike parade. We have many ideas 
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dio to deliver pictures to those who cannot participate or even 
attract new target groups. Congress Center Leipzig already has 
a wealth of valuable experience with digital and hybrid formats. 
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C19 EVALUATION 
How do you plan to design and execute the conferenc e evaluation? 
Partners of the City of Leipzig‘s application for Velo-city 2023 are the German Institute of Urban 
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Messe GmbH. All partners have wide-ranging and long-standing expertise and experience to 
evaluate the concept and implementation of Velo-city 2023 in the aftermath and during the 
event. Especially for Leipziger Messe GmbH with its various congresses and trade fairs, eva-
cuation is a standard tool for the further development of the company‘s portfolio. This ranges 
from micro congresses with less than 100 participants to the annual Leipzig Book Fair with over 
280,000 visitors within four days. We will carry out a suitable evaluation together with ECF .
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6 Why LEIPZIG? 
Perfekt host city
Leipzig has an extraordinary history. Like no other city, Leipzig is characterized by change and has an above-average 
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is to be largely represented in the environmental n etwork. this means a 70% share of the environmental  alliance 
(including 23% public transport, 23% cycling and 24 % walking) and a 30% share of private transport by car in the 
modal split. Change has arrived. 
Ideal location
The CCL is a modern conference centre of the highest architectural standards and with sophisticated functionality.
Supporters
A powerful community and supporters from all over Germany are backing Leipzig’s bid.
Easily accessible
Germany and its city Leipzig are in the centre of Europe, with national and international
transport links and outstanding infrastructure. 
Experienced PCO
Leipziger Messe has years of experience in organising conferences
and conventions, including numerous large-scale conferences with
accompanying exhibitions.
WELL-REHEARSED TEAM
We offer full service from a single source, with strong local partners. 
We are looking forward to meeting you and your community in 2023 in Leipzig! 
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Host City
Tobias David 
Personal Assistant to the Mayor
City of Leipzig 
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[E-MAIL ENTFERNT]
PCO
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Executive Director Congress 
Leipziger Messe
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[E-MAIL ENTFERNT]
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Velo-city Conference at a glance
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About
Velo-city is widely recognized as the 
premier worldwide annual cycling 
summit, serving as knowledge 
exchange platform for cycling and 
active mobility
A typical Velo-city conference features:
• 3,5 days programme (Tue – Fri noon) 
• About 6-7 plenary session, 50 parallel 
sessions and 200+ speakers
• Exhibition 
• Outdoor sessions/Technical visits
• Bike Parade
• Evening and social events
• Side events
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The aim of the conference is to influence decision 
makers in favour of more active and sustainable 
mobility, better cycling infrastructure and increased 
daily bicycle use
Mission
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Objectives
 Spread high quality knowledge about cycling and sustainable 
transport planning at international level 
 Give international visibility to best practice cycling policies to showcase 
the benefits they provide to their  citizens, businesses and others
 Grow the recognition of cycling as an efficient, healthy, green  mode of 
transport and promote its greater use
 Encourage the integration of cycle planning into wider transport, 
climate, land-use, health, social, economic and other relevant policies
 Seek involvement from all relevant stakeholders (policy decision 
makers, cycling advocates, associations, academia, industry, experts )
 Involve and support local cycling associations and civil society 
organizations.
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• Programme excellence. We set up a high-quality conference 
programme with selected international speakers.
• Gender balance. We are committed to enhance gender balance in 
our conferences and have a no ‘manel’ policy. 
• Geographical diversity. We believe cycling voices from all over the 
world should be heard and represented.
• Environmental responsibility. As much as possible we strive to make 
our conferences paperless and produce as little waste as possible
• Sustainable transport. We are aware that sometimes our delegates 
have no other option than to fly to the conference. However, we 
promote and offer information on sustainable alternatives by bike 
(EuroVelo), train and bus.
Values
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Since 1980, Velo-city gathers about 1,400 urban mobility and 
cycling experts, representatives of associations, cities, regional 
and national authorities, international institutions, industry, 
universities and policy-makers from more than 60 countries
Delegate numbers of last editions:
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• 3,5 -day conference programme, typically in late May 
early June from Tuesday to Friday noon
• Networking & social events: Welcome reception, 
Conference dinner, 
• Bike parade
• Technical visits on a bike: aimed at showing cycling 
developments in the host city and efforts made to 
improve the cycling experience for all
• Side events: generally a responsibility of the host city 
(e.g. film screenings, cycling tours, concerts etc.)
• Conference exhibition that showcases latest innovations 
in cycling with 60+ exhibitors
Structure
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• New conference theme each year (e.g. Cycling for the Ages 
in Dublin 2019, Cycle Diversity in Lisbon 2021)
• Different subthemes that together with the main theme 
serve as guidelines for the abstract submission and 
development of the conference programme
• About 7 plenary sessions with high-level speakers 
• More than 50 parallel sessions of different formats
Programme
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Boost to the development of a sustainable, bicycle friendly and 
livable city
 Hosting the Velo-city conference is integrated in a strategy 
to improve the sustainability of the city by making the city 
more bicycle friendly and livable
International visibility and reputation
 The brand name (Velo-city®) has a valuable reputation as 
an international high-quality event where delegates meet 
and exchange knowledge on cycling. The event also 
highlights the ambitions of the host city and has a positive 
impact on the cycling policy of the whole country
Indirect economic benefits 
 Velo-city promotes and publicizes the host city as a whole 
by attracting visitors from around the world and boosting 
local economy
Benefits for the 
Host City
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@VelocitySeries
6,240 Followers
@velocityconference
10,383 Followers
@velocityconference
1,631 Followers
Velo-city conference group
1, 016 Members
Let’s get social
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T h a n ky o u !
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See y o u @Vel o-city 20 2 1  L i s b o a
Get in touch:
Caroline Cerfontaine: [E-MAIL ENTFERNT]
Eva Malovrh: [E-MAIL ENTFERNT]
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A network by the  
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Cities & Regions for Cyclists is a network bringing 
together local and regional administrations, working to 
promote the bicycle as a mode of transport and leisure, 
and the exchange of knowledge on cycling policies.
Main aims of the network are:
• Exchanging knowledge, solutions and strategies and thus promoting political initiatives and 
practical work on the ground;
• Inspiring and catalyzing cities to take action in promoting cycling by learning from each 
other and avoiding the dilemma of having to “reinvent the wheel”;
• Putting cycling at the centre of urban planning practices, thereby triggering and supporting 
a change in political thinking
Participation in 
annual workshop
Every year the Cities & 
Regions for Cyclists network 
gives representatives the 
chance to meet face to face 
and exchange information on 
implementing bicycle plans, 
involvement of bicycle users’ 
associations, etc.
Support and benefit 
from ECF advocacy 
The ECF advocates for 
more and better cycling on 
a European level with far-
reaching benefits for local 
and regional administration.
Exchange best 
practices 
Our growing network provides 
opportunities to share 
knowledge and learn from 
other cities.
Free participation 
in Velo-city 
conferences
Network members are 
entitled to free tickets (in 
relation to their membership 
contribution) to attend 
ECF’s flagship conference 
on cycling as a mode of 
transport.
Get your work 
featured on ECF 
channels
As a network member you 
can multiply your impact by 
sharing your success stories 
on our communication 
platforms. Stay informed 
with the dedicated 
network newsletter 
Curated with up-to-date 
information on European 
cycling policies, potential 
partnership opportunities in 
EU-funded cycling projects, and 
calendar of relevant events for 
the promotion of cycling Exclusive access to 
ECF resources and 
knowledge base 
Leverage high-level data and 
information on cycling policy, 
infrastructure, campaigns 
and more.
Membership 
benefits
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Map of network members
Join the 
network
Local and regional 
authorities all over 
the world can become 
a member of Cities & 
Regions for Cyclists.
Contact the ECF office for 
the application form and 
more information:
+32 2 329 03 80
[E-MAIL ENTFERNT]
Membership contribution*
Your 
category:
Categories - 
per number of 
inhabitants: Contribution:
Free 
Ticket(s) 
Velo-city
1. < 100,000 1,000 € 1
2.     < 500,000 1,500 € 1
3. < 1,0 million 2,000 € 1
4. < 2,0 million 3,000 € 2
5. < 3,0 million 4,000 € 2
6. < 5,0 million 5,000 € 2
7. < 10,0 million 6,000 € 2
8. 10,0 million and more 7,000 € 2
* For full terms and conditions, please visit www.ecf.com/community/cities-and-regions-cyclists
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www.ecf.com
Contact details
European Cyclists’ Federation asbl
Rue Franklin 28
1000 Brussels, Belgium
[E-MAIL ENTFERNT]
+32 2 880 92 74
With over 75 members across nearly 50 countries, the European Cyclists’ 
Federation (ECF) is the European federation of civil society organisations 
advocating for and working for better conditions for cyclists and for increased 
cycling (“more and better cycling for all in Europe”).
www.ecf.com
European Cyclists’ Federation asbl
Mundo Madou
Rue de la Charité 22 
B-1210 Brussels, Belgium
+32 2 329 03 80
With over 60 members across nearly 40 countries, the European Cyclists’ 
Federation (ECF) is the European federation of civil society organisations 
advocating for and working for better conditions for cyclists and for increased 
cycling (“more and better cycling for all in Europe”).
© European Cyclists’ Federation, September 2021
Contact details
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