The premier in-person event focused on social economy management, bringing together leaders from public safety, business districts, planning, economic development, and venue operations, with unique networking and learning opportunities to advance safe, vibrant daylife and nightlife.
THE 2026 SOCIABLE CITY SUMMIT highlighted music as a key economic driver and explored how sociable city design supports a thriving music economy. It also fostered collaboration among organizations to strengthen the social economy networks.
THE 2027 SOCIABLE CITY SUMMIT will continue the dialogue on an expanded focus on the interconnectivity of the various approaches to creating social connections.
JOIN IN FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS to bring your story and gather solutions from peers using RHI’s Building Blocks of a Sociable City Plan: Governance, Vibrancy, Safety, Planning. Each group will explore the most pressing issues they face related to sociability and solutions they think would best help to address that issue.
GROUP FACILITATORS will provide a report to create a collective framework of the most pressing issues and the best possible approach for improvement.
SOLUTIONS FROM THE SUMMIT go beyond formal presentations. It is the personal stories of the speakers and presenters, the stories exchanged over meals and conversations at social events, and the connections made for on-going communication and support when you return home with solutions.
TWENTY CITIES HAVE SENT 30 OR MORE people to Summits since 2015, with Sacramento leading the list with 250 participants, followed by DC (205), Dallas(131), Pittsburgh (122), NYC (80), Philadelphia (70), Seattle and, Nashville (50) with an additional 30 cities sending 10 or member team members.
Teams of THREE OR MORE receive $100 discount per person.
ADVOCATES PREDICT THE FUTURE OF MUSIC. Join in the closing session.
ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT? Organize your session and speakers and submit a proposal.
Philadelphia Hosted Reception: Evening kick-off reception to meet friends and connect with previous connections.
Academy Registration Includes: A pre-summit event with online learning and onsite training with keynote presentations, luncheon and breaks.
Select from two Academies offered this year.
Summit Registration Includes: Continental Breakfast and Luncheon; Educational Presentations and Workshops.
Summit $100 Team Discount: Teams of 3+ people from the same city qualify for a Summit team discount. Write to Emily Lopez to get your team discount code. Each person registers separately using the same code.
When you and your team register, 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.
