Thursday 18th September

SOE Connect Cyclotourism

Funding, governance, signage & maintance of cycling routes & bike trails centers

FORMAT:

  • Round table

Who’s is the cylcle tourism client? the cyclist personal

FORMAT:
Speech

Roles and responsibilities of companies involved in a cycle tourism experience (destination, travel agency, local operator/bike rental, transportation, accommodation, gastronomy, etc.)

FORMAT:

  • Round table

Who is involved? (tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, direct channels,…)

FORMAT:

  • Round table

Trends in Content, Formats, and Channels. What Role Does AI Play?

FORMAT:

  • Speech

The evolution and revolution of bike shops, hybridizing with service provision and cycle tourism activities.

FORMAT:

  • Round table

Trends in direct marketing and intermediation (tour operators, travel agencies, DMCs, influencers).

FORMAT:

  • Round table

Connect with cycle tourism professionals, content creators, and specialized media outlets, as well as bicycle and mobility solution providers.

FORMAT:

1×1 Meetings

Friday 19th September

MORNING SESSION
SOE Connect | Meeting of the bicycle sector

Welcome and conversation

Speakers:

  • Albert Balcells (Sea Otter Europe) 
  • Paul Walsh (CONEBI / Cycling Industries Europe)

Moderated by:

  • Jesús Freire

European Mobility Week will be held from September 16 to 22. This event will focus on mobility and the logistics cycle.

SPEAKERS:

  • Belén Calahorro (ConBici)
  • Carmen Estévez (Red de Ciudades por la Bicicleta) 

MODERATED BY:

  • Jesús Freire

Roundtable discussion on the data that drives the industry: market data.

SPEAKERS:

  • Javier López (DATOS AMBE)
  • Sergi Serra (Bicimarket)
  • Tomás Prieto (Servibikes)

MODERED BY:

  • Jesús Freire
Networking space for industry professionals participating in the event.

AFTERNOON SESSION
SOE Connect | The sector gives its opinion

FORMAT:

8-10 key players in the sector answer a short round of 3 questions to assess the health of the sector and future prospects.

What will you find at Sea Otter Connect?

The objective is to consolidate Sea Otter Europe Connect as a key meeting point for industry professionals to discuss and analyze key business strategies in the bicycle industry and its future.

PROMOTE
the visibility of the sector, as a committed sector and highlighting its contributions.

ENCOURAGE
networking and collaboration by promoting synergies within the industry.

RECOGNIZE
best practices, opportunities to strengthen and future threats to the sector.

SUPPORT
sustainable growth 
taking into account economic, social and environmental aspects.

Booking your place for Sea Otter Europe Connect presentations and networking sessions

Sea Otter Europe app is the ideal tool for professionals and brands in the sector.

Designed to facilitate networking and generate new business opportunities, it allows you to expand your network quickly and strategically during the festival.

How can you booking your place?

1.-Download the Sea Otter Europe app on your mobile phone to access all the features.

2.- Log in with your credentials in the Sea Otter Europe

3.-Booking your place for Sea Otter Europe Connect presentations and networking sessions.

  • If you are already registered and have downloaded the app, follow these steps:
  • If you have not registered yet, during the ticket purchase process you will be able to select the sessions you wish to attend.

4.- Start networking with exhibitors and other professionals!
5.- Collect your accreditation at the festival to get access. 

*for more detailed information on how to register, click here

Ubicación Sea Otter Europe Connect

SEA OTTER CONNECT

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