In September 2021, Portugal hosted the world’s leading bicycle mobility conference, Velo City 2021, on he theme “Cycle Diversity”.

The event, jointly organized by Lisbon City Council, the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) and the Lisbon Municipal Mobility and Parking Company (EMEL), sought to highlight a variety of circumstances, political contexts and environments, as well as bicycle users of all ages, origins and genders, and with all types of bicycles.

The conference was a privileged forum for the exchange of knowledge, bringing together all those involved in public policies to promote cycling, active mobility and sustainable urban development. With over 1 000 participants at FIL, it was a great success and a unique opportunity for the sector.

The event featured a number of stimulating and inspiring debates aimed at working towards more active and sustainable mobility at national level. The Institute for Mobility and Transport promoted a session dedicated to the National Strategy for Active Cycle Mobility.