Gather your team to attend the most significant North American event on the nighttime social economy. Your journey begins on Thursday, April 18, at the Sociable City Academy, followed by a welcome reception with Summit veterans and newcomers. Continue with dynamic speakers, insightful discussions, and peer networking to create safer and more vibrant places for your residents and visitors to socialize.
From Victory Park – home to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and NHL’s Dallas Stars… to the live music, and street art in historic Deep Ellum… to the restaurant and bar scene of Lower Greenville… to the independent boutiques of Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District… Dallas promises to captivate you….
Our speakers are excited to share colorful insight about each area, and as part of the reception, you will be invited to participate in guided tours offering various nighttime social experiences.
Light up the Night(life) highlights the places, people, and experiences that make Dallas great. From the vibrant and energetic sounds of Deep Ellum, to the sights of Dallas' cultural institutions, and the culinary delights, we'll showcase the unique blend of culture and cool that make Dallas amazing.
Hosted at Life in Deep Ellum – an art gallery, coffee shop, and community gathering space in a converted warehouse, this night will be filled with the kinds of moments and experiences that can only happen in this city. With original art, live performances, and lots of surprises, this will kick off the Summit in the city that always does things BIG.
As one of Dallas' first commercial districts for African-Americans, Deep Ellum is one of the most historically and culturally significant neighborhoods in the city.
Deep Ellum was established in 1873 as both a residential and commercial neighborhood. Originally called Deep Elm as much of the activity centered around Elm Street just east of downtown Dallas, the pronunciation "Deep Ellum" by residents gave rise to the district's current name.
Eddie Garcia
Chief, Dallas Police Department
Chief Edgardo (Eddie) Garcia is the 30th police chief of the Dallas Police Department, the ninth largest police department in the country. With 32 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Garcia was appointed in 2021 and is the first Latino to serve in this position in the department’s 140-year history. Chief Garcia also serves as president of Major Cities Chiefs Association.
The City of Dallas is about delivering for its citizens and visitors, taking broad and bold steps forward, and working as partners in all sectors to continue to build a better Dallas. With multiple entertainment districts, a burgeoning downtown, and a robust overall economy that draws in millions of visitors annually, Dallas understands that a sociable city prioritizes people's need for socializing by enhancing vibrancy in both public and private spaces, assuring safety, and managing impacts on quality of life from an active nighttime economy. With major infrastructure projects underway, a renewed commitment to partnership with nighttime business owners and operators, and an innovative look at education-based ordinance/policy enforcement, Dallas is braced to become a model in the sociable city realm.
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