The 2013 National Bicycle Tourism Conference will include a vast array of workshops and topics and will also boast a number of high profile speakers, special guests and industry celebrities.  The fun evening socials will have some “RAGBRAI flavor” giving attendees the opportunities to meet and network with other tour directors and professions in the bicycle tourism industry.

NATIONAL BICYCLE TOURISM CONFERENCE
IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE, IOWA
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

November 6-9, 2013
Hosted by RAGBRAI & Iowa Bicycle Coalition

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 6, 2013

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bicycle Tour Network Board Meeting

12 Noon – 5:00 p.m.
BTN Conference Registration

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Early Arriver Networking Sessions

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Speed Meeting for Newbies at Backpocket Brewery

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception at Backpocket Brewery
Featuring the Music & Antics of “Swing Crew”

THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 7, 2013

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast & Networking

8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
BTN Conference Registration

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions

10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Breakout Sessions
Round Table Events 101 – Event Basics               
Round Table Events 301 – Advanced Events

12 Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch

1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Educational Happy Hour

6:30 p.m.
Downtown Iowa City Dine Around
Transportation to Downtown Iowa City Restaurants/Pubs             

FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 8, 2013

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast & Networking

9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
General Sessions

12 Noon – 2 p.m.
Vendor Expo Lunch

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General Sessions

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Vendor Expo & Reception

9:00 p.m. – Midnight
Musical Entertainment by “Dogs on Skis”                            

SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 9, 2013

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast & Networking

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
General Session: Bicycle Tour Network Annual Meeting

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
General Session: Fun & Active Presentation & Bike Ride

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Promo Item & SWAG Swap

6:00 p.m.
Iowa River Landing Dine Around

REGISTER NOW

Online Registration through Active.com with credit card payment options will be available soon.

To download a Registration Application click here: BTN Registration 2013