CALL FOR PAPERS

The Organising Committee for Velo Mondial 2006 invites all potential delegates to present a paper in the Marketplace Sessions. Please submit an abstract for consideration by the Technical Committee.

Abstracts can be submitted electronically using the form found here.

THE MARKETPLACE CONCEPT

A New Idea
The Marketplace Sessions are a new and exciting format promising a vibrant and interactive alternative to traditional conference workshops and poster presentations. We invite you to send in your ideas, projects and visions – and to be part of Velo Mondial 2006.

Format
The Marketplace Sessions will be a "forum for ideas", encouraging interaction between presenters and delegates in a free-flowing environment. The open-sided Marketplace Stalls accommodate the presenter and the audience in an intimate space that encourages discussion and the sharing of ideas. In this more informal environment, presenters and delegates will have more opportunities to interact with each other, a wider range of topics can be included for discussion, and more presenters can be accommodated.

Each 90 minute Marketplace Session is an opportunity for delegates to choose from many simultaneous presentations. This democratic space for ideas offers an exceptional opportunity for broad participation, and delegates will be able to move freely between Marketplace Stalls, picking up on topics that are of interest to them. The intimate space means presenters and the audience are on the same level, promoting communication and a more effective sharing of information.

• Presentations must be 20 minutes long.
• Presenters are invited to create visual material and/or provide handouts. Facilities will be available within each Marketplace Stall for these to be displayed. While at this stage we only require your 300 word abstract, each selected presenter will be encouraged to think of ways to make their oral presentation interesting and their material visually attractive.
• To encourage debate and interaction, presentations should be made without the aid of electronic audio/visual equipment (including data projectors, overhead projectors, PA systems, etc – these will not be available).

Marketplace Topics
The following are the 5 Marketplace Session topics, with suggested paper themes below each topic. The themes are included here by way of illustration. Abstracts for papers on other topics will be considered, provided they are meaningful within the context of the conference.

1. Recreation and Touring

2. Facilities for Cycling

• Paths
• Connections
• Public Transport
• Traffic Calming

3. Technological Developments and Training

4. Poverty Alleviation and Affordable Mobility Strategy

5. Creative Cycling Promotion

• Changing Attitudes and Perceptions

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

You will be notified of the acceptance of your paper by the Technical Committee.

Correspondence
You will be notified within 14 days of submission that your abstract and contact details have been received in good order. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt of your abstract, it is your responsibility to contact the Technical Committee here.

Abstract Submission
Abstracts must be submitted using the electronic form found here.

If you have problems with this system, contact the Technical Committee here for assistance.

Abstract Specifications

• All abstracts must be submitted in English
• Abstracts must be no longer than 300 words
• Use a catchy and concise title that reflects well the content of the paper
• No charts or tables are to be included
• Use single spacing
• Italicise scientific names
• All abbreviations and acronyms must be fully defined with their first use
• Capitalise all trade names
• Overly commercial abstracts will not be accepted

The Technical Committee reserves the right to edit abstracts before inclusion in the conference program.

All abstracts for chosen papers will be published in the conference program.

GUIDELINES FOR POTENTIAL PRESENTERS

Fair Play
It is asked that each potential presenter make no more than two abstract submissions. A potential presenter may be the second or third author on as many papers as they wish, but it is requested that each potential presenter make no more than two presentations at the Marketplace.

Presenter Registration
Presenters must register as delegates for Velo Mondial 2006. Reduced delegate fees are available for presenters. You will be able to register via this website from June 2005.

Travel and Accommodation
It is advisable to book travel arrangements and accommodation as soon as possible to be eligible for the lowest rates. South African Airways is the Official Carrier for Velo Mondial 2006 and special hotel rates have been negotiated with hotels near the CTICC. Please note that confirmed accommodation bookings will close 30 November 2005. Please visit the Accommodation and Official Airline pages for more information.