2014 Bike Summit Call for Proposals

Third Annual NC BIKE SUMMIT
October 9-12, 2014
Greensboro • Pedal Forward

Call for Proposals

The call for proposals is now open for the third annual NC Bike Summit which will be hosted in Greensboro, North Carolina October 9-12, 2014.
The mission of the NC Bike Summit is to:
¤ foster collaboration between North Carolina’s various bicycle movements, efforts, and endeavors;
¤ educate local government staff, bicycle advocates, and policy leaders;
¤ promote cycling as a valid form of transportation and as an economic driver; and
¤ highlight North Carolina’s dedication toward becoming a premier bicycle friendly state.

This year’s theme – Pedal Forward – is meant to inspire presenters to be forward thinking and aspirational.
The Summit will focus on the five pillars of the North Carolina Statewide BiPed Plan:
¤ Mobility
¤ Safety
¤ Health
¤ Economics
¤ Environment

Presentations will be organized into four tracks:
¤ Advocacy
¤ Community and University Bike Programs
¤ Economic Development
¤ Transportation Planning

Format Options
Each format will be a one-hour block with time for questions and moving to the next session. Blocks may be combined into longer sessions if requested.
¤ Breakout Sessions – interactive session with 1-3 presenters
¤ Panel Discussions – group of 4-6 experts sharing knowledge in brief intervals
¤ Mobile Workshops – intended for topics best discussed in the field with on-site demonstrations

Submitting a Proposal
Please email PDF proposals to NCBikeSummit@gmail.com by June 10, 2014. Selected proposals will be announced by June 25, 2014. Please include the following information:
¤ Title of Session
¤ Session Summary, 250 words max
¤ Format Preference
¤ Contact information for each presenter
¤ Speaker bio for each presenter

Need Help?
Have questions? Need help turning your ideas into a proposal? Want to partner with other presenters? Please email NCBikeSummit@gmail.com and we’ll try to help.