The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) Scotland has announced that is will be holding an event in Glasgow on Friday, 31st May, to address the pressing issues and future developments within the Night Time Economy (NTE).
It will be hosted by Michael Kill, Chief Executive Officer of NTIA, who has extensive experience in the night time industries, and has led high-level initiatives across local and national governments, and and Mike Grieve, Chair of NTIA Scotland and Sub Club Managing Director, who has been instrumental in shaping Glasgow’s NTE and is leading the new NTE Sub-Group as part of Glasgow’s City Centre Task Force.
The event itself will provide a platform for key industry leaders to share insights and strategies that will shape the future of this dynamic sector. The discussions and presentations are expected to be a significant step towards addressing the critical issues facing the NTE and exploring innovative ways to enhance its vibrancy and sustainability.
The event will be held at The Social Hub, 15 Candleriggs, Glasgow, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and the NTIA say that it, “promises to be a pivotal moment for Glasgow’s NTE, featuring a keynote speech from Phillip Kolvin KC, and an in-depth discussion with industry leaders.’
The keynote speaker is Phillip Kolvin KC, an authority in licensing law and author of the NTIA manifesto Darkest Before The Dawn, and he will address the complexities and opportunities within the NTE, highlighting both the challenges and the innovative solutions necessary to sustain and grow the industry.
Following the keynote, Kolvin will be joined by other experts for a panel discussion. The panel includes Carly Heath, Night Time Economy Advisor for Bristol, who is known for pioneering initiatives such as the UK’s first city-wide Harm Reduction policy and the Women’s Safety Charter; Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive of Community Justice Scotland, who brings extensive experience in violence reduction and community justice, advocating for progressive interventions; Katy Porter, Chief Executive Officer of The Loop, a leading advocate for harm reduction services with a background in health and social care and Councillor Angus Millar, who in his role as Convener for City Centre Recovery leads on Glasgow’s city centre recovery efforts, supporting regeneration and championing a vibrant, mixed-use city centre economy.
