Night Time Economy Summit

11th and 12th of February

Blackstock Market, Liverpool 

Hosted by our friends at the NTIA, the Night Time Economy Summit brings together promoters, venue owners, artists, policymakers and nightlife leaders from across the world. It’s where the people shaping the industry swap knowledge, share hard truths and figure out how to keep nightlife alive, thriving and evolving.

Across both days, there will be a wealth of panels and interviews designed to give you a proper look behind the curtain of the nightlife world, of which events, street food venues and hospitality businesses are a key element.

NCASS have curated a panel about empowering small businesses.

At a time of rising costs, tightening regulation and shifting consumer behaviour, hospitality and events businesses are facing some of their toughest challenges yet. But amid the uncertainty, there are stories of collaboration, creativity and policy influence driving real progress.

This session unpacks the state of play across the night-time economy, events and hospitality sectors, looking at the data, the challenges and the opportunities for positive change. Hear from operators, industry advocates and policy experts as they share how to build productive relationships with local and national decision-makers, influence the agenda, and strengthen your business through collaboration and resilience.

You’ll come away with practical insights, examples of success despite the odds, and a renewed understanding of how your voice and network can help shape a stronger, more sustainable future for our sector.

Chaired by NCASS’ Public Affairs Lead, Henry Poultney, the panel is made up of:

• Cassie Davidson – Founder, Kith and Kin and author of Stand Out Hospitality.
• Clive Lewis Member of Parliament,  Norwich South
• Joe Heys  – Principal, Culture and Night Time Economy – Culture & Night Time Economy. Greater Manchester Combined Authority
• Christian Sayer  – Senior Policy Officer – Night Time Economy at West Midlands Combined Authority

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