Sessions

The second NEON Forum will bring together night-time economy experts from around Australia and the world on Wednesday 30 October 2024 and Thursday 31 October 2024 for lively discussion, covering key topics including policy, safety, creativity, night-time vibrancy and many more.

Please note that sessions will take place across multiple rooms. Download the full schedule (PDF 231.8KB) or see below the complete program.

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Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
9am	Registration and networking
10am	Opening remarks	Jess Scully
10:05am	Welcome to Country	Uncle Michael West
10:10am	Minister welcome	Hon. John Graham MLC
10:20am	The war against the couch, NSW’s 24-Hour Economy Commissioner keynote	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
10:45am	Nights of the roundtable: Global speakers panel	Natalie Mets, City of Tallinn Simone d’Antonio, URBACT Tak Umezawa, Japan Nighttime Economy Association (JNEA) Mike Kill, Nighttime Industries Association Alicia Scholer, Responsible Hospitality Institute Andreina Seijas, Night Tank	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
12pm	What's the plan, Stan?	Mark Crees, Create NSW Emily Collins, Sound NSW Stephen Mahoney, General Manager, Product, Policy and Engagement, Destination NSW Harumi Arrascue, 24-Hour Economy	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
1pm	Vibrancy and the music scene	Stephen Doessel, Boogie Woogie Joel Ridzuan, 7th Day Brewery	Emily Crocker, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
2:30pm	The great story never told: Elevating First Nations storytelling in the NSW 24-Hour Economy	Karl Schlothauer, House of Pocket Shevaun Wright, Terri Janke Company Dobby, Artist	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
3:10pm	101: Vibrancy for venues	Emily Crocker, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Jane Lin, Liquor & Gaming NSW
3:30pm	International Spotlight Keynote	Simone d'Antonio, URBACT
4:10pm	All aboard: Transport and the 24-hour economy	Leanne Boyle, Sydney Metro Duncan Edghill, Altrac Light Rail Natalie Mets, Tallin City Office	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
5:30pm	Networking session
7pm	Hollywood Quarter activation

Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
12pm	The Squeeze: Economic conditions and the squeeze on night-time industries	Alison Holloway, CEO SGS (Keynote speaker) Mick Gibb, CEO Night Time Industries Association Peter Phillip, Inner West Brewery Association Tak Umezawa, Japan Nighttime Economy Association (JNEA)	Jess Scully
12:45pm	Spotlight: Women's experience in hospitality	Christina Hey-Nguyen, Safe Work NSW Justine Baker, JBakerCo Bianca Dawson, Aus Venue Co Alicia Scholer, Responsible Hospitality Institute Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner	Jess Scully
1:20pm	International keynote: Round-the-Clock Tallinn: Steering the nightlife transformation	Natalie Mets, Nighttime Advisor, Tallin International (Estonia)
2:30pm	Unpacking the latest sustainability insights for the 24-hour economy	Julian Cincotta, Butter Chris Fitzpatrick, City of Sydney Harish Moro, Kinesis Andreina Seijas	Joanna Savill, Creative Strategist
3:10pm	International Spotlight Keynote	Michael Kill, Night Time Industries Association UK
3:20pm	Safe and sound: The future of festivals	Adrian Coombs, Major Events Boss UK	Mitch Wilson, Australian Festivals Association
4:10pm	Unveiling Neon Marketplace: Reimagining the going out experience	Victoria Moxey, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
4:20pm	Place Marketing and the future of storytelling	Bohdi Lewis, Destination NSW
4:40pm	In conversation with 24-Hour, Screen NSW and Sound NSW	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Kyas Hepworth, Screen NSW Emily Collins, Sound NSW	Jess Scully
5:10pm	Announcement Wrap-up and close	Lisa Havilah, Powerhouse Museum	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner

Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
12pm	Reinventing the City: Culture vs commerce	Paul Schulte, Machine Hall (YCK) Craig Donarski, White Bay Power Station Kate Wickett, City Recital Hall Greg Khoury, Victoria Theatre, Newcastle	Joanna Savill, Creative Strategist
1:10pm	International Spotlight Keynote	Tak Umezawa, Japan Nighttime Economy Association (JNEA)
2:30pm	Working 5 to 9: Strategies to support our night-time workers	Julian Szafraniec, SGS Economics Anthony Byrne, United Workers Union Sophie Forbat, Randwick Health Precinct Alessio Kolioulis, University College London Adira Wiryoatmojo, IPSOS	Anna Edwards, University of Melbourne
3:10pm	The 5am run-aissance: How can NTE operators get involved?	Tim Snape, Heaps Normal Trent Knox, The 440 Club Alicia Scholer, Responsible Hospitality Institute	Mick Gibb, CEO NTIA
4:10pm	A new sense of security: The shared responsibility of patron safety	Martin Fileman, NSW Police Natalie Zelinsky Steve Speed, Sydney City Liquor Accord	Mick Gibb, CEO NTIA

Time	Session	Topic	Speaker(s)
12:40pm	What's the plan, Stan? Create NSW	Strategy	Mark Crees, Create NSW

Time	Session	Topic	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
12:40pm	What's the plan, Stan? Destination NSW	Strategy	Stephen Mahoney, General Manager, Product, Policy and Engagement, Destination NSW
3:10pm	Digital content masterclass for NTE operators	Media	Nathan Richman, Elastic, now part of IVE Group

Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
12:40pm	What's the plan, Stan? 24-Hour Economy	Harumi Arrascue, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
2:30pm	"I've got a problem with..."	Policy	Phillip Pandelis, Liquor & Gaming Emily Crocker, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner	James Thorpe, Odd Culture
3:10pm	Excellence in precinct development: Navigating Purple Flag	Libby Harris, City of Sydney Phillip Wadds, University of New South Wales Beau Reid, Penrith City Council Ojay MacDonald, Purple Flag program	Jodie Ippolito, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner

Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator(s)
2pm	Districtly speaking: Meet NSW’s going-out hubs	16 District Coordinators	Maxine Sherrin, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner

Thursday 31 October 2024

Policy Stage
Night-life Stage
Rhythm Room
Express Room
Purple Room

Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
9am	Registration and networking
10:30am	Unveiling Data After Dark: A universal measurement for the night-time economy	David Harding, Business NSW Xiangyi Kong, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
10:55am	Sydney: The story we tell ourselves	Eamon Waterford, Committee for Sydney Lyn Lewis Smith, BE Sydney Ben Marshall, Sydney Opera House	Jess Scully
12:10pm	Women's safety in the 24-hour economy	Ash Hunter, Transport for NSW Dr Hannah Tonkin, Women’s Safety Commissioner Alicia Scholer, Responsible Hospitality Institute	Joanna Savill, Creative Strategist
12:50pm	International Spotlight Keynote	Alicia Scholer, Responsible Hospitality Institute
3:15pm	Placemaking After Dark: Activating Urban Environments at Night	Simone d'Antonio, URBACT Andrew Coward, Reactivate Consulting	Andreina Seijas

Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
10am	Welcome back and Acknowledgement of Country	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
10:05am	Unpacking the generational divide in the 24-hour economy - Keynote	Mark McCrindle
11:10am	Make Sydney Late Again	Sabrina Medcalf Group Operations Manager, Odd Culture Group Hugo Pedler, Australian Venue Co Michael Kill UK NTIA Mark Crollini, Solotel	Joanna Savill, Creative Strategist
12:10pm	Financing the night-time economy	Luke Fraser, Artemus Tak Umezawa, Japan Nighttime Economy Association (JNEA) Kate Bailey, CBRE	Mick Gibb, CEO NTIA
12:55pm	One for all: Strategies to cultivate inclusive environments	Houri Tapiki, Theatre Royal Sydney Kerri Glasscock, Sydney Fringe Natalie Mets, City of Tallinn	Kerri Glasscock, Sydney Fridge
2:30pm	The future of clubbing in NSW	Simone d'Antonio, URBACT Deepa, Syd DJ Ella Collins, Solotel	Josh Stewart, Bondi Lines
3pm	Night moves; A new strategy for the NTIA	Mick Gibb, CEO, NTIA Australia Michael Kill, CEO, NTIA UK Kerri Glasscock, Festival Director, Sydney Fringe James Thorpe, CEO, Odd Culture Group	Joanna Savill, Creative Strategist
4pm	The rise of immersive experiences	Peter Tullin, Remix Summits Lucy Keeler, Luna Park Sean Morris, Fever
4:25pm	Closing debate - Are real estate agents the curators of Sydney culture?	James Thorpe, Odd Culture Group Kat Dopper, HG Events John Hughes, Luna Park Benny Davis, Axis of Awesome Michael Rodrigues, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner	Matt Okine, MC
4:50pm	Wrap-up and closing remarks	Michael Rodrigues, 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
5pm	Hollywood Quarter

Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
10:30am	The missing mile: E-micromobility transport for intra-precinct travel	Peter Bourke, General Manager Bicycle Industries Australia Tyson Perry, Wollongong Council
11am	Measuring Data After Dark: Data insights panel	Xiangyi Kong, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Jeremy Gill, Committee for Sydney Kate Deacon, City of Sydney	David Harding, Business NSW
12:40pm	International keynote: People-centered night-time design	Andreina Seijas, Founder, Night Tank, Associate Gehl (Paris)
12:50pm	Diversify me: Putting more live performances on the menu for venues	Deric Ly, Saigon Hustle James Roe, Buddy’s Bar Jason Newton, Mixtape Brewing & Bar Erin Arndell, Elton Chong	Melissa Pye
2:30pm	Evolving festivals: Connecting communities across generations	Barbara Moore, Biennale Kerri Glasscock, Sydney Fringe Greg Donovan, Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash Adam Smith, Yours and Owls	Jess Scully
3:10pm	Planning for Vibrancy	Emily Crocker, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Tom Loomes, DPHI

Time	Session	Topic	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
1pm	"I've got a problem with..."	Policy and Strategy	Phillip Pandelis, Liquor and Gaming NSW	James Thorpe, Odd Culture Emily Crocker, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner

Time	Session	Speaker(s)	Facilitator
11am to 11:40am	Total toolkit: Writing a local night-time economy strategy workshop	Samantha Hardie, Central Coast Council/Ryde Council Miriam Wassef, Burwood Council Emmily Acton, Newcastle Council	John O'Callaghan, JOC Consulting
12:10pm	Let’s Talk About SEPs, establishing and enhancing vibrant night-time areas	Miriam Wassef, Executive Manager Place Management and Communication, Burwood Council Jarrad Sheather, Senior Strategic Planner, Inner West Council Ade Adeniyi, Little Lagos Frank Henry, Noise and Pollution Policy Manager, Brisbane City Council	Jess Scully
12:55pm	Unveiling Neon Marketplace – Interactive Workshop	Hayley Peacock-Gower, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Victoria Moxey, Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Bernie Johnson, Adrenalin Jacqui Stanton, REVELiSM

Where:

Sydney Masonic Centre
66 Goulburn St
Sydney NSW 2000

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