The 2025 Illinois Bike & Walk Summit (ILBWS25) will take place May 7-8 at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre.
ILBWS25 is the state’s most important conference related to biking and walking. Professionals, advocates, and individuals from communities of all sizes are invited to attend the Summit to learn, collaborate, and identify creative solutions to everyday issues.
The theme for ILBWS25 is Creating Connected, Livable, Thriving Communities. Those interested in making it easier and safer to move about their community on foot and on bike are strongly encouraged to attend.
Registration will open in January. Contact [email protected] with questions and to discuss ways to get involved and support this event.
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Ride Illinois is honored to work with the following, impactful organizations to plan the 2025 Illinois Bike & Walk Summit:
Proposals are being accepted for breakout sessions, on-site workshops, and mobile workshops at the 2025 Illinois Bike & Walk Summit. Submitted topics must be relevant to the event’s theme (Creating Connected, Livable, Thriving Communities) and enhance attendees’ collective understanding of ways to improve conditions and increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to proposals submitted on or before January 31, 2025. However, the RFP will remain open and additional proposals will be considered if there are additional openings on the agenda. The form will be closed once the agenda has been filled.
Supporting the 2025 Summit is beneficial to your business and those who attend! Promote your business to individuals and organizations working toward connected, livable, thriving communities.
Several sponsorship levels are available, including additional elements of the Summit. Click here to view our Sponsorship Invitation.
Contact [email protected] with questions or to discuss other ways to support the Summit.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre for May 6-8, 2025. Guests may book a room for one night or more nights, based on travel plans.
Ride Illinois and impactful partners are currently developing the agenda for the Summit. Topics and presenters will be shared as they are finalized.
The agenda on Wednesday, May 7 will include speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops focused on safety, accessibility, and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The agenda on Thursday, May 8 will include a training session for planners, engineers, and municipal staff on best practices for developing bikeable, walkable communities. Advocates and individuals will likely attend an advocacy training and lobby for safer roads and communities.
The chart below reflects the current agenda. Check back for updates.
