About this Event
Join the SF Entertainment Commission, City officials, community leaders, and industry peers for the SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit.
Now in its 13th year, the Summit is an opportunity to come together to address the current issues facing the industry, and discuss ways the industry and the City can continue working together toward long-term recovery.
The Summit will be held in-person and live-streamed on SFGovTV.
Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
Time: 1:00pm - 4:45pm. The Summit will be followed by a networking happy hour at Gambit Lounge, 581 Hayes St, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Where: 49 South Van Ness Ave, Ground Floor, Conference Center Rooms
Admission: Free and Open to the Public.
In-person capacity is limited; space is available on a first come, first served basis.
So we can get a headcount, please RSVP only if you’re planning on attending in-person. One RSVP per person.
FEATURED SPEAKERS (subject to change)
Mayor London N. Breed, City and County of San Francisco
Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
Honey Mahogany, Office of Assemblymember Matt Haney, California State Assembly
Kate Sofis, Executive Director, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Ben Bleiman, President, SF Entertainment Commission
Katy Tang, Director, SF Office of Small Business
Katherine Daniel, Director, Economic Recovery Initiatives, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Ben Van Houten, Business Development Manager, Nightlife & Entertainment Sector, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Dori Caminong, Vice President, SF Entertainment Commission
And more speakers to be announced!
PANELS:
"Public Safety Strategies for Entertainment"
This panel will provide permit holders with a solution-oriented discussion on the measures they can take to ensure safety at their business or event. It will provide strategies on what permit holders can do themselves and how they can better work with SFPD to have more agency in their own business’ public safety.
"What’s Ahead for San Francisco’s Small Businesses and Downtown Recovery"
The pandemic challenged small businesses citywide and led to shifts that have changed our downtown economy. How are city and industry leaders working to support small businesses and downtown’s recovery in the post-pandemic world? And how can San Francisco’s nightlife and entertainment industry be at the forefront of this critical work?
Keep checking our newsletters for more speakers and the final program schedule!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
49 S Van Ness Ave, 49 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, United States
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