The Academy is a one-day pre-Summit professional training for nighttime managers, public safety teams, planners and advisory board staff. Presented with online seminars and onsite case studies and sessions to assist you build the foundation for a dedicated office on social economy management.
Many of the night managers and advisory boards in North America have attended RHI's Sociable City Academy and Summit. The curriculum follows the "building blocks of a sociable city" process.
This year's Academy will provide more peer-to-peer discussions so you and your team will learn how others cities are developing their daytime and nighttime social economy, strategies to streamline the permit process, form interagency teams for improved venue compliance, and support for more live music, entertainment, festivals, and events.
The first Academy was held in 2018 in New Orleans, and continued every year except 2021. Build your team and be part of a growing network of professionals from multiple disciplines and backgrounds. The Academy is recommended for first time attendees to enhance the learning experience at the Summit.
Throughout North America there are 30+ cities with a office and/or night manager to build alliances and focus resources on planning, managing and policing an active social economy.
The nighttime manager is like the conductor of an orchestra, with a music score or "action plan" that coordinates each section.
There are three "sections" in the social economy, The manager understands each section to maintain harmony.
Finally, a formal system of governance is the foundation to assure continuity and progress.
Sacramento is recognized as a leader in nightlife and social activities, offering world-class amenities day and night. The city boasts diverse culinary experiences and unique programming that cater to all ages and interests. Events, festivals, and outdoor activities have revitalized the social economy.
Sacramento appointed its first Nighttime Economy Manager in September 2022. This role and the Office of Nighttime Economy (ONE) aim to ensure a safe, vibrant, and well-managed nightlife by working with various stakeholders.
In January 2023, the city conducted a Sociable City Assessment. This involved extensive stakeholder engagement and an economic storefront study to evaluate the contributions of hospitality establishments. The resulting Sociable City Plan comprehensively analyzes Sacramento’s social economy, highlighting strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
The City of Sacramento will present its progress on implementing the plan’s recommendations. The discussion will cover how these recommendations are being integrated with insights from the Sacramento Music Census and Regulatory Review to boost the city’s nighttime and social economy.
You’ll have access to RHI’s seminar series and e-learning curriculum to get you started on how to create a framework for a comprehensive sociable city plan. Once you get on-site, you’ll get an action-packed day filled with case studies, facilitated discussion and interactive activities. You’ll also network with your peers statewide.
The Sociable City Academy consolidates RHI’s 40 years of research, experience, and lessons learned from thousands of stakeholders representing hundreds of cities participating in RHI events, online forums, and consultation services.
RHI staff Alicia Scholer and Jocelyn Kane will guide you through the essential framework of a sociable city plan: Planning, Safety, Vibrancy, and Governance. Jim Peters will provide a framework for venue and public safety.
Section 1 guides you and your team with others to compare current systems in your city with theirs and return with proven strategies and resources. This will focus on your current process to build collaborative alliances to manage current and emerging areas with a concentration of social clusters where people dine, drink, listen to music, and dance.
Section 2 delves deeper into one of the most challenging elements of a Sociable City Plan, Safety in a Social District. It takes you on a journey of the evolution of safety and security in nighttime social districts, focusing on two components:
An alliance of stakeholders dedicated to nighttime governance is key to long-term success
Sociable cities anticipate mobility needs and create systems to maintain a high quality of life
Safety in social districts and within venues requires coordination among public and private partners
Vibrancy is created by the mix of social experiences in venues and in public space both day and night
Bring your team for an immersive experience with case studies and tools to create an Action Plan.
Sacramento Hosted Reception: Reconnect with friends or create new ones at the kick-off reception on Wednesday, May 7 at the Social Nightclub.
Summit Registration Includes: Thursday and Friday Breakfast and Luncheon; and Thursday and Friday Educational Presentations and Workshops.
Academy Registration Includes: Online learning and onsite training, luncheon and breaks. Also includes workbook and reference documents.
Summit $50 Team Discount: Teams of 3+ people from the same city qualify for a Summit team discount. Write to Susan Hernandez to get your team discount code. Each person registers separately using the same code.
