The 2026 California Bicycle Summit
The future rolls into Sacramento · April 23-24 2026 · Hosted by CalBike
About the Summit
Join us for two powerful days of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, guided rides, and meaningful collaboration.
You’ll connect with:
- Community leaders and grassroots advocates
- Transportation professionals and public agency staff
- Elected officials, planners, and engineers
- Innovators in biking, micromobility, and sustainable design
Programming includes:
- Keynotes and plenaries
- Breakout workshops
- Community bike rides
- Evening gatherings
- And more
Tickets
Full Conference Pass
Price $470
Includes:
- All keynotes, plenaries, and breakout sessions
- Guided community rides
- Networking receptions and evening gatherings
- Access to exhibitors and demonstrations
Sponsor the Summit
With over 500 attendees and a reach of 500,000+ impressions sponsorship aligns your brand with California’s leading voice for safe, sustainable mobility.
- Connect with decisionmakers and practitioners
- Show leadership in equity and innovation
- Earn year-round visibility through CalBike’s network
Past participants include: 55+ community orgs, 35+ agencies, and 50+ mobility partners.
Contact:
Kevin Claxton
Development Director, CalBike
kevin@calbike.org
New for 2026: Optional Lobby Day at the Capitol
Join CalBike at the Capitol! On Wednesday, April 22, join advocates from across the state to speak with legislators about creating a future full of bicycles.
You’ll start the day with a brief training from CalBike staff, including details on the issues you’ll speak about.
You’ll then visit legislative offices and discuss the need for safe biking infrastructure.
CalBike will set up the meetings, with the goal of sending folks to speak with their own representatives alongside others from their district.
Scholarship Information
To foster an inclusive and diverse 2026 California Bicycle Summit, CalBike invests in funding a robust scholarship program to help people who live in disadvantaged communities, work at lower-resourced organizations, or otherwise demonstrate a financial need to attend. Scholarships are primarily in the form of discounted or free registrations; travel lodging support may also be provided, with lodging primarily provided via homestays.
To apply for a scholarship to attend the 2026 Bicycle Summit, please fill out this form. Scholarship applications are due February 1, 2026, and successful applicants will be notified by February 20. Following the initial deadline, scholarships may be available if funds allow. Please contact Jared Sanchez at jared@calbike.org for additional information.
At-a-Glance Schedule
Wednesday, April 22 (Lobby Day)
- 11am-12pm – Welcome Session for Optional Lobby Day
- 12pm-2pm – Lobby Day Participants: Small Group Meetings / Lunch Break / Travel to Capitol
- 2pm-5pm – California Bicycle Summit Early Check-in & Meet N’ Greet @ Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
- Pick up your name badge and CalBike merch, meet other early arrivals and CalBike staff and crew, get oriented at the venue, or take a stroll at neighboring Waterfront Park.
- 2pm-5pm – Lobby Day Meetings @ California Capitol
Thursday, April 23 (California Bicycle Summit, Day 1)
- 8am-10am – Welcome Breakfast & Opening Plenary
- 10:30am-1:00pm – Breakout Sessions
- 1pm-2pm – Lunch
- 1:30pm-5:30pm – Bike & Walking Tours
- 2-5:30pm – Breakout Sessions
- 6:30-7:30pm – Lucid Winery Reception & Networking Hour
Friday, April 24 (California Bicycle Summit, Day 2)
- 8-9am- Breakfast
- 9am-12pm – Breakout Sessions
- 12:30pm-2pm – Lunch Plenary
- 2:30-5pm – Breakout Sessions
- 2:30-5pm – Bike Tours
Optional Lobby Day
Summit Venue
Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
828 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Thanks to these 2026 California Bicycle Summit Sponsors!
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Kevin Claxton, Development Director
kevin@calbike.org