The Call for Papers for VeloFinland 2024 is now closed.
VeloFinland 2024’s main themes in Porvoo are:
- Bicycling is for everyone
- Money, power and decision-making
- Sustainable cycling tourism
These themes can be approached in many ways, e.g. from the perspectives of economy, transportation, urban planning, public health, quality of life, education, tourism, culture, civil society or decision-making. The presentations, workshops and excursions can be done in Finnish or English. This year, we also welcome proposals for presentations in Swedish.
VeloFinland is a low-carbon event and we are happy to accept proposals for video and virtual presentations.
Presenters will receive a 50% discount off the early bird ticket price for VeloFinland 2024. If you are a member of the Finnish Cyclists’ Federation or one of its local organizations, you can take advantage of the reduced membership price.
You can still review the application when you click here.
Formats
Presentations
Presentations will be held in an auditorium. They will be combined thematically with others into approximately 60-90-minute sessions.
Duration: 20 min
Audience: 100-200 people
Audience interaction level: moderate
Subject matter deep dive: moderate
Workshops
In the workshops participants solve problems, develop ideas or give their input on a specific project.
Duration: 60 min
Audience: 5-40 people
Audience interaction level: high
Subject matter deep dive: high
Round table discussions
In a round table discussion, the host gives a quick briefing to the participants on a chosen topic and leads the conversation. The discussions allow participants to apply their expertise to the subject matter at hand.
Duration: 60 min
Audience: 5-40 people
Audience interaction level: high
Subject matter deep dive: high
Video presentations
We can include short videos as part of the program. Please let us know if you prefer to give your presentation in video format instead of a live presentation. YouTube video presentations can gain a larger number of views online outside of VeloFinland.
Duration: 30 seconds to 15 minutes
Audience: 50-10000 people
Audience interaction level: low/none
Subject matter deep dive: high
Field trips
A field trip in Porvoo is a great way to showcase the local infrastructure or try and solve more complex issues. A field trip can be done on bicycles or on foot. The same field trip can be organized several times during the seminar to attract as many participants as possible.
Duration: 45 minutes – 4 hours
Audience: maximum 20 people per each guide
Audience interaction level: moderate
Subject matter deep dive: moderate
Online presentations
Please remember, you are welcome to be a presenter at VeloFinland even if you cannot join us in Porvoo in person. Presentations can be done virtually. VeloFinland is a low-carbon event and we want to minimize the number of flights taken, therefore we encourage virtual participation, when possible.
Duration: 5-20 minutes
Audience: 50-200 people
Audience interaction level: low/moderate
Subject matter deep dive: moderate
Creative performances and art
We welcome all types of performances and show formats and all mediums of art. Please submit your creative ideas and let us know if you have an idea for a complementary event outside the general program (etc. during a break or as part of the evening program).
Duration: 1 min – 1,5 h
Audience: 5-200 people
Audience interaction level: low to high
Subject matter deep dive: low to high
Program selection
The jury of professionals will review all proposals and choose the presentations March 2024. We will contact all applicants during the week of April 8th.
