Shift Industry Meetups
Shift Cycling Culture regularly hosts online Industry Meetups on different subjects relevant to cycling brands
that are interested to learn how their business can address environmental impact and work towards more sustainable business models.
The virtual Meetups aim to provide insight in how businesses can reduce environmental impact and generate new revenue, as well as connect like-minded industry members to facilitate cross-company collaboration.
Upcoming Events (2023)
Please note this agenda is updated regularly, new Meetups and other activities will be announced via the Shift Newsletter and Shift's Slack Workspace for the Cycling Industry (see ongoing activities).
Check out our Recent Activities below for more details on the variety of meetups and workshops on offer.
Autumn 2023
Ongoing activities:
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Leadership Program // Bi-monthly meetup // on invitation
CEOs from some of the largest global cycling brands discussed the importance of leadership involvement in the shift towards a more sustainable future for this industry.
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CAMPFIRE // monthly meetup // for CSR professionals
The Shift Campfire brings together sustainability professionals of the cycling industry on a regular basis in an informal but facilitated space, to share knowledge and ideas, with a clear focus on the opportunities. We address common and non-compete challenges and work together to identify next steps and make progress. Is this for you? Get in touch to learn more: sandra@shiftcyclingculture.com
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Shift LinkedIn
Another way to get in touch is via the Shift LinkedIn page, open to anyone from within the cycling industry who would like to connect with others on this topic.
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Slack Workspace for the Cycling IndustryThe Slack Workspace aims to connect like-minded representatives from the cycling industry and encourage sharing of knowledge and cross-company collaboration. To get access to the Slack Workspace, please email industry@shiftcyclingculture.com. Please note, the Workspace is for Industry representatives only.
Recent activities:
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Circular Design Course 4 // Sept-Oct 2022
In this six-week course, participants gain a deeper understanding of the circular economy and work on product specific cases. 2023 course date can be found here
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Industry-wide COP27 event // November 9, 2022
On October 13, 2022, world leaders came together for the COP26 in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Shift Cycling Culture organised its own online COP26 event on 1 November, welcoming a wide range of cycling companies to present the Shift Climate Commitment for the Cycling Industry.
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Industry-wide COP26 event // November 1, 2021
On October 13, 2022, world leaders came together for the COP26 in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Shift Cycling Culture organised its own online COP26 event on 1 November, welcoming a wide range of cycling companies to present the Shift Climate Commitment for the Cycling Industry.
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Shift Industry Meetup: Policy - Helping to Shape a Sustainable Cycling Industry / April 26, 2021
Dr. Ben Allen has worked in policy development for 15 years, starting his career with National Trust (UK) and Natural England before joining the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) in 2010. He represents IEEP on the European Commission's expert group - the Platform on Sustainable Finance, leading the technical work to develop sustainability criteria to guide a green economy.
Addressing (European) environmental policy and legislation with relevance to the cycling industry
With Dr. Ben Allen, Research Director, Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP)
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Shift Industry Meetup: Cycling apparel: Sustainable Materials & Design / April 6, 2021
With Matt Dwyer, Head of Materials, Innovation and Development at Patagonia HQ.
This Meetup was aimed at designers and product developers in the cycling apparel industry to learn from one of the pioneers in sustainable and circular product development.