The International Cargo Bike Festival brings cargo bike makers, operators and advocates together around an exhibition, test track and professional programme. Organised by Jos Sluijsmans and Tom Parr, the 2026 edition took place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht on 12–13 October. The organisers have announced that the festival will return to Nijmegen in 2027.
Exhibition and test track
The festival is aimed primarily at professional visitors interested in cargo bikes and their role in urban mobility. Its 2026 exhibition brought together companies and organisations from across the sector, with a test track alongside the stands.
The organiser’s exhibitor list included Flevobike Technology, Kleuster, Pendix, Santos Bikes and Veloe, as well as component suppliers and cycle logistics organisations. The 2026 post-event report describes commercial vehicles, fleet management software and heavy-duty hardware among the products presented, with hands-on testing available on the track.
Programme and professional connections
The 2026 programme combined speakers and panels with screenings and networking. The organiser reports that participants used the Conversation Starter platform to arrange individual meetings at designated points on the exhibition floor.
Discussions covered practical questions about expanding cargo bike use, including battery standardisation, component durability, fleet operations and regulation. The organisers reported around 600 visits over the two days and participants from 36 countries. The event is particularly relevant to people working on cargo bikes, cycle logistics and related mobility policy.
Location and future editions
For the 2026 edition, the venue was the Beatrixgebouw at Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht. The organiser described the entrance on Croeselaan as a short walk from Utrecht Centraal, which has rail, tram and bus connections. The 2026 show was open from 10:00 to 17:00 on both days.
Utrecht hosted the festival for three consecutive years through 2026. The organisers have announced a return to Nijmegen in 2027, the city where the first edition was held in 2012. Check the festival’s official information for the next edition’s dates, venue and participation arrangements; the Utrecht details above relate to 2026.