Velo-city is widely respected as the premier international cycling planning conference series in the world.
Cycling is increasingly recognised as an efficient, healthy, quick and environmental form of transport, and Velo-city seeks to encourage cycling as a part of daily transport and recreation.

Velo-city began in 1980, and has played a part in the promotion of cycling since then.
Velo-city events do not just attract one type of profession, but bring together all those who are involved in the policy, promotion and provision for cyclists. This mixture of people, professions, skills and experience is a valuable component of the events success.

The name Velo-city is a small play on words using the French word for bicycle - vélo, and Velo-city can also be read as velocity or speed. The series name is owned by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF). The Velo-city Series Director is Dr Bernhard Ensink, ECF Secretary General.