REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN VELO-CITY 2009 - CONFIRMED SPEAKERS Velo-city is generally considered to be the largest conference devoted to cycling in the world. Cycling is a good, healthy, quick and environmentally-friendly means of transport and the meetings being held during the Velo-city conference will promote cycling as both a fun and functional means of getting around. As part of the Velo-city conference, there will also be a thematic exhibition open to all and completely free. The aim of the exhibition is to spread a distinctive, positive message about the use, image and advantages of the bicycle. Velo-city is an event for all individuals involved with cycling policies, who promote cycling and who work on cycling infrastructure.
120 Keynote Speakers The Velo-city 2009 organisation is proud to announce the confirmation of different keynote speakers from the European Commission, the United Nations, the World Health Organisation and many other important organisations, cities, cyclists’ associations, bicycle industry and the academic world. 90 important speakers have already confirmed their participation, among which: Siim Kallas – Vice president of the European Commission in charge of administration, audit and anti-fraud
Alain Juppé – Mayor of Bordeaux - former prime minister of France Jean-Pascal van Ypersele – vice president IPCC of the United Nations Prof Dr. David Banister – Oxford University Francesca Racioppi – WHO Guillaume Vanderstichelen – Duval Guillaume: idea-centric communications agency Helle Søholt – Gehl Architects Sam Adams – Mayor of Portland – US Tjeerd Herrema – Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam Klaus Bondam – Mayor of Copenhagen In total, four plenary and 28 subplenary sessions will take place and about 120 speakers are invited!
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