The Bicycle Tour Network holds its annual national conference to allow bicycle event professionals and tourism professionals to meet and network with one another. The conference includes lectures, interactive sessions, group discussions and breakouts with a variety of topics related to the successful and safe administration of cycling events and tours and promotion of bicycle tourism. The conference also features a vendor expo giving companies an opportunity to market directly to the ride directors and bicycle tourism professionals. The conference also serves as the annual meeting for Bicycle Tour Network member organizations.