With el-cheapo Ryanair flights from London, it's never been easier to get to Friedrichshafen's Eurobike. If you're planning on going, here's a few talks to think about attending

Eurobike is looking attractive to UK visitors

At this year’s event (Thursday, August 29 to Sunday, September 1) there will be

500 exhibiting companies and brands from 22 countries.

But quite apart from checking out the latest kit, there are also some talks to get the old brain cells working (the first will be especially taxing for non-German speakers)!

The customer always comes first..

Speaker: Udo Hempel, corporate consultant and sales trainer

Thurs., Sat. 1pm and Sat. 3pm

Cycling tourism: Cooperation and synergy opportunities for IBDs.

Contemporary examples of how IBDs can benefit from cycling tourism

Speaker: Ulrike Saade, Managing Director of velo:concept

Thurs. 1pm

Bike GPS Navigation

New ways of cycling tour marketing

Speaker: Uli Stanciu, publisher of Bike-Magazin and GPS-Pioneer

Thurs. 3pm

Mobility in Future 2010 (English-language)

"A business call for attention for the cycling industry in Europe”

Speakers: Rene Takens, President Coliped and Chairman Accell Group Speaker; Jack Oortwijn, chief editor of Bike Europe; Hans van Vliet, planning director Shimano Europe

Thurs. 5pm

Corporate Succession – Corporate Transfer

Speaker: H.P. Lakner, Corporate Consultant

Sat. 11am and 2pm

http://www.friedrichshafen.de

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