The Sociable City Network

01/09/2026

Defining 2026 Trends: The Future of Sociability

Powering Music & Nightlife: Great shows don’t happen by chance—they’re built on collaboration between venues, local governments, and communities. The challenge? Balancing safety with financial sustainability.

Managing the Nighttime Economy: Cities across North America are stepping up by creating dedicated nightlife offices. These initiatives streamline fragmented policies and strengthen support for venues and artists. A thriving nighttime economy isn’t just entertainment—it’s jobs, tourism, and cultural identity.

Join the Movement: Let’s keep the music playing and the lights shining. Advocate for smart policies, support local venues, and be part of the energy that makes our cities come alive after dark.

What are the Trends in your city and state?

Join in peer-to-peer small group discussions on emerging challenges in the social economy. Unlike a webinar, there is no presenter. Everyone is an expert! The collective experiences of participants will guide development of future solutions.

11/19/2024

Check out the lessons learned from Australia about governance. RHI VP Alicia Scholer shares insights about what she learned from attending Neon Forum in Sydney.

Imagine the benefits if a U.S. or Canadian state adopted New South Wales' model for a:
🌟State Office of Social Economy
🌟Data dashboard to collect and monitor the # of social venues, night workers, and their economic value on a state level
🌟Hospitality industry organized and active on policy advocacy

Check out more details, including a keynote on the state of U.S. Nightlife and the Social Economy at the link below.

NSW Government

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10/25/2024

RHI’s VP Alicia Scholer will speak at in Sydney, Australia on October 30th and 31st. She will share the stage with international experts from the UK, Europe and Asia. RHI’s work on making cities safer, more vibrant and better planned and managed will be featured in her keynote spotlight. She’ll also share RHI’s groundbreaking research on how to make social districts safer for women and gender diverse patrons. City of Sydney

10/01/2024

You still have time to join an important discussion on Women in Policing and Venue Security on Tuesday, October 8, at 10 am Pacific.
Cities are increasingly recognizing the value of women in nighttime police units and venue security. The traditional image of a “burly bouncer” is being replaced by a new standard that emphasizes excellent communication skills and de-escalation techniques.
The 30x30 Initiative, co-founded by Ivonne Roman, highlights that women police officers tend to use less excessive force and are involved in fewer lawsuits.
This forum will explore the benefits of recruiting more women into security and policing roles. Learn more https://sociablecity.org/trendspotting

09/20/2024

Join us for RHI’s 7th Annual Sociable City Academy, a pre-Summit professional development event tailored for nighttime managers, public safety teams, planners, and advisory board staff. This program offers a blend of online seminars and onsite case studies to help you establish a dedicated office for social economy management. This year’s special guest faculty includes a team from the Sacramento Sociable City Plan.

https://bit.ly/2025_academy

09/12/2024

Exciting news! More featured speakers have been announced for the 2025 Sociable City Summit, taking place from May 7-9 in Sacramento. Tina Lee-Vogt, Allison Harnden, Jamin Rowen, and Sindee Savage will share their unique perspectives and insights on planning and managing a vibrant social economy. Their expertise spans governance, sociability, storytelling, and dance events that promote a city’s culture. https://bit.ly/summitspeakers2

08/20/2024

Job alert! The City of Raleigh’s Office of Special Events is hiring for a Public and Social Spaces Liaison position. Responsibilities include engagement with local businesses to manage nightlife, private use of public space, social districts and outdoor seating. The application window closes on 8/27 so apply soon!

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04/20/2024

Check out all the positions in the house! Nitecap

04/20/2024

Thank you for attending in ! We were so happy to host you. What was your biggest takeaway on the and ?

04/20/2024

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