After Hours Forum: Building a Stronger Night-Time Economy

This collaborative event is your chance to share the real challenges facing your business, connect with peers and decision-makers, and directly influence the kind of support that will be developed for the hospitality, leisure, and night-time economy sectors across Greater Manchester.

Whether you run a grassroots venue or a city flagship, your voice matters.

The insights gathered will directly shape a targeted seminar series, which will be delivered by GM Business Growth Hub and GMCA, launching in Autumn 2025.

Food will be provided by Nell’s Pizza @ Kampus, Rainy Heart bar will be open should you wish to purchase refreshments.

Who Should Attend?

• Business owners, operators, senior managers and stakeholders across GM’s night-time economy, including:
• Bars, pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, music venues
• Theatres, entertainment spaces, and leisure venues
• Late-night food, retail, and sector support organisations

Speakers include:

• Joe Heys, GMCA Night-Time Economy Principal
• Dan Hope, Business Advisor – Growth Specialist, GM Business Growth Hub
• Industry Leaders sharing their story lived sector experience

Agenda:

• Welcome & keynote insights
• Facilitated roundtable discussions in small groups (topics include workforce, safety, digitalisation, licensing, and more)
• Summary of shared themes to build a bespoke programme of support

Come and be part of shaping a stronger, more resilient future for Greater Manchester’s night-time economy, Register your place.