Welcome to the recorded sessions from the 2026 Sociable City Summit in Nashville. Check back as more sessions are added, with additional sessions from the 2025 Sociable City Summit in Sacramento.
COORDINATED MOBILITY SYSTEMS is a vital factor public safety, as well as facilitating economic growth in the nighttime social economy. Coordinator of systems is vital, from traffic management, parking, app ride services, and micro mobility. This panel explores Nashvilles approach.
View a five-minute trailer reel (left) or the full discussion for amazing insights from this power panel.
A DYNAMIC DISCUSSION AMONG LEADERS FROM THREE CONTINENTS explore trends in when and how people socialize, changes in beverage consumption patterns, and a forecast on the future of the social and cultural economy.
You can also view formal presentations in the July 14 Trendspotting Forum by Michael Kill and Lester Jones.
View a five-minute trailer reel (left) or the full discussion for amazing insights from this power panel.
THIS FEATURED SESSION UNITED VISIONARY LEADERS in public safety, management, and community engagement to explore emerging trends and innovative strategies for improving safety after dark. With diverse yet complementary perspectives, the panel focused on how coordinated efforts across sectors can enhance the perception and reality of safety.
View a five-minute trailer reel (left) or the full discussion for amazing insights from this power panel.
AS CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES continue to grow their daytime and nighttime economies, the need for stronger coordination between state/provincial and local governments has become increasingly critical. This is especially true with the growing demand for live music in venues and at events.
View a five-minute trailer reel (left) or the full discussion for amazing insights from this power panel.
The 2026 Sociable City Summit in Nashville featured a dynamic panel discussion among leaders in law enforcement, mobility, and women safety.
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake led a discussion highlighting an interagency collaborative to bring a safe experience to Broadway, with upwards of 30,000 visitors on a regular schedule. From coordination of mobility and transportation, to the Entertainment District Unit building alliances with venue management and secutiry staff, to on-going education, especially on women's safety.
The 2026 Sociable City Summit in Nashville featured a dynamic panel discussion among Nashville leaders in hospitlity, entertainment, and sport.
Each panelist brought experience and wisdom from years of achieving their goals and inspired many of the women, and men, participating in the Summit. From discussions on leadership, the role of the industry in Nashville's economy, and the value of the social experience in dining, entertainment, and sporting events.
