Shift BARCAMP 2026
11 – 12 Feb, Amsterdam, Netherlands
We are excited to host our fourth Shift BARCAMP, bringing together environmental enthusiasts and experts from across the cycling industry. At this event, everyone has the chance to shape the day by bringing forward topics they’re interested in. Together, participants will set the agenda, creating an open space for engaging discussions, idea sharing, and collaboration.
Shift BARCAMP is about connecting with your peers, finding inspiration, tackling key sustainability challenges, and enjoying a ride together.
KEY DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 11 to Thursday 12 February 2026
Location: Swapfiets Warehouse, Scharenburg 5, 1046 BA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Entrance fee: Your 20-minute contribution and a financial contribution of €350 (this excludes dinners on Wednesday and Thursday, travel, accommodation). Please note that Shift Cycling Culture is a non-profit organisation, and this contribution is set purely to cover the costs of organising this event, with no profit for the organisation.
Registration deadline: Please register before 16 Jan 2026
Who should join?
Sustainability professionals, product designers, engineers and managers, innovation teams, communication and HR specialists, grassroots organisations and athletes.
Anyone passionate about the intersection of cycling and environmental sustainability.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Wednesday 11 February
14:00 - 15:00 - Optional tour of Swapfiets Warehouse
15:00 - 17:00 - Optional easy pace bike ride from Swapfiets Warehouse
19:00 - 21:00 - Social dinner in Amsterdam
Thursday 12 February
08:30 - 09:00 - BARCAMP registration opens
09:00 - 17:00 - BARCAMP
17:00 - 18:00 - Drinks and networking at Swapfiets Warehouse
19:00 - 21:00 - Social dinner in Amsterdam
Please note:
This event spans 1.5 days.
If you are only available on Thursday, you can still join us for the main event that starts at 9:00AM. However, this will not affect the ticket price.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
You can expect a friendly and collaborative atmosphere where everyone's voice is valued, regardless of their level of expertise or background.
The format of a Barcamp is participant-driven, so the agenda isn't fixed beforehand. Instead, all participants prepare a topic they will share in a short and interactive 20-min session. This could be a project you are working on, a challenge you face, or an idea that you would like to test with other thinkers.
The informal but facilitated set-up of the event makes it the perfect platform for sharing and learning in a collaborative and spontaneous way.
It's a great opportunity to engage in open conversations, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn from the diverse expertise within the Shift community.
What previous Shift Barcamp participants say:
"I think it's a very innovative and interactive format for sharing knowledge and experiences, coming from a variety of businesses belonging to the bike industry. I came back with many fresh insights, innovative ideas and, most of all, the chance to create potential synergies with other representatives of the bike industry to collaborate with."
Manuela Bonalume
Group ESG at Vittoria Spa
ABOUT THE EVENT
This 1.5 day, in-person workshop will be organised and facilitated by Shift Cycling Culture and builds on the success of the Shift Barcamps held over the past three years.
These events led to great outcomes, such as the creation of the Shift Campfire Forum and a collaboration between eight cycling brands to develop and launch an open-source Climate Action Training Course for the cycling industry to tackle global supply chain emissions.
To ensure a high level of interaction and participation in conversations, this event is limited to a number of around 50 participants.
And each organisation can bring a maximum of two employees to the event.
What previous Shift Barcamp participants say:
"I liked the concept of "Bring your own Topic", because one did get a great idea of where the others are standing and what topics they are working on. Great to share lessons learned and activities."
Hanna Bauer
CSR Manager, Schindelhauer Bikes
For any questions, please contact Hetty@shiftcyclingculture.com
Please note: If the financial contribution presents a hurdle to your registration, please get in touch with us. We're here to help and can explore options to make sure you can still be part of the event.
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