Introducing the 2026 Strategy Team

The Sociable City Summit is the leading event for discovering emerging trends and innovative strategies in the governance and management of the social economy—both day and night. This annual gathering brings together thought leaders and changemakers to share tools, showcase promising practices, and build lasting connections.

In 2026, Nashville takes center stage as the Host City, offering a deep dive into what makes it a world-renowned music destination. The Summit Strategy Team for 2026 brings together key stakeholders and influential networks to craft a dynamic program centered on urban planning, public safety, and social vibrancy.

Aaron Fox

Vice President of Operations

Rev

Adrian Tonon

24-Hour Economy Ambassador

City of Detroit

Alex Curtis

Senior Manager of Community & Government Relations

Metropolis Technologies

Alex Karjeker

Former Public Affairs - Texas

Allison Harnden

Nighttime Economy Manager

City of Pittsburgh

Amy Ward

Executive Director

Safe Bars

Ana Lope van Balen

Director, Mid-County Regional Center

Montgomery County MD

Andreina Seijas J

Associate | Urban Activation Strategist

Gehl - Making Cities for People

Andrew Huff

Associate Director of Member and Government Relations

Triangle Business Improvement District (BID)

Ariel Palitz

Founding and Former Director

New York Office of NIghtlife

Arnie Ward

Program Manager

Safe Bars

Arthur L. Guzzetti

VP – Mobility Initiatives & Public Policy

American Public Transportation Association

Autumn Childs-Collins

Regional Director of Sales

Visit Dallas

Barbara Ursuliak

Hospitality Destinations Planner

Responsible Hospitality Edmonton

Beth McDowell

Senior Fire Prevention Officer

Sacramento Fire Dept.

Brett West

Director of Development

WRK Real Estate

Brian Block

Entertainment Service Manager

City of Austin

Bruce Kraus

City Council President

City of Pittsburgh, PA

Carl Simpson

Assistant City Manager

City of Dallas

Carly Heath

Nighttime Economy Advisor

City of Bristol, England

Carol Becker, PhD

Faculty, Public Policy and Administration

Hamline University

Carolyn Richmond

Chair, Hospitality Practice Group

Fox Rothschild LLP

Corean Reynolds

Director of Nightlife Economy

Boston, Massachusetts

Cornell Jones

Director of Street Outreach

City of Pittsburgh

Craig Davis

President and CEO

Visit Dallas

Craig Davis

President and CEO

Visit Dallas

Daniel Hahn

Vice President, Security Operations

The Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center

Danielle Robinson, PhD.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

Diageo North America

Dan Rosenblatt

Managing Partner Lee, , Former Executive Director

McMahon and Rosenblatt, Former Executive Director

Darrel Stephens

Co-Director Policing, Security Technology & Private Security Research and Policy Institute

University of Florida

David Mack

Director of Public Affairs

Lyft

Dimitrios Mastoras

Master Police Officer Restaurant Liaison Unit

Arlington County Police Department

Edward Grant

Nighttime Economy Manager

City of Dallas

Gerard Farrell

Director of Operations

DublinTown

Graham Weber

Marketing and Community Relations Specialist

Texas Music Office