The IMBA Europe Summit is an international conference that brings together the people, organizations, and ideas shaping the future of mountain biking. From trail builders and advocacy groups to destinations, land managers, public authorities, and industry professionals, the Summit creates a space to exchange knowledge, build partnerships, and explore how we can grow mountain biking in a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible way.

Over three days, the program combines keynote presentations, panel discussions, and practical workshops with outdoor sessions, trail visits, and group rides. Alongside the conference program, social events and informal meet-ups offer plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow professionals, share experiences and build lasting relationships within the mountain biking community. Each edition brings a fresh perspective, combining international expertise with the knowledge and experience of the local host destination.

Why attend the IMBA Europe Summit?

Mountain biking is growing, and with that growth come new opportunities, questions, and challenges. How do we create and maintain better trails? How do we protect access to the places we ride? How can destinations develop mountain biking responsibly, and how do we make the sport more accessible to a wider range of people?

No single organization can answer these questions alone.

Since its early days as a gathering for IMBA Europe members, the Summit has evolved into an international conference connecting a much wider community across the mountain biking sector. Today, it brings together trail builders, advocacy organizations, destinations, land managers, public authorities, researchers and industry representatives to share experiences, learn from one another and work towards common goals.

The Summit combines inspiring talks and panel discussions with practical workshops, site visits and opportunities to connect with people working on the ground. It offers a chance to discover new approaches, learn from successful initiatives, discuss shared challenges and take home ideas that can make a difference in your own community, organization or destination.

Just as importantly, the Summit is about the people behind mountain biking. It is an opportunity to build relationships across borders and sectors, find potential partners and strengthen the collective voice of a community working towards a better future for the sport.

Each edition takes place in a different destination, bringing international perspectives together with local knowledge and experience. The future of mountain biking depends not only on where we ride, but also on the communities, landscapes, and partnerships that make it possible.

Join us to share ideas, build connections and help shape the future of mountain biking.