Inaugurated by Vienna's City Councillor Jürgen Czernohorszky, this conference format will bring together experts in the field.

In this format, we will explore the evolving landscape of club culture beyond traditional club venues and parties. With rising costs for club infrastructure, organisers are seeking alternative spaces such as interim uses, public spaces for open-air raves, and more. We will delve into recent studies highlighting innovative possibilities, including the potential of water-based venues for club cultural happenings. Join us to discuss what's left of our club culture spaces, what new opportunities lie ahead, and what we long for in the future of nightlife for a sustainable club cultural infrastructure.

co-curated by VibeLab

English Urban Development Culture / Community Diversity / Safer Spaces Policy & Politics / Administration

Moderation

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  Aleksandra Budaeva she/her

  Technische Universität Wien Austria

  Aleksandra Budaeva is an architect and teaches at TU Wien, research unit “Gestaltungslehre und Entwerfen.” She graduated from the Moscow Architectural Institute and worked at several offices including 2A+P/A and ma0 studio d’architettura …

Speakers

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  David Kreytenberg he/him

  Jessas GmbH Germany

  Die Jessas GmbH wurde 2015 gegründet und befasst sich mit der Entwicklung und Nutzung von Raum. Das YES US Konzeptbuero, ist hierfür die hauseigene Agentur, die u.a. an der Umsetzung von temporären Raumnutzungen, wie Luftschloss Cobenzl, …

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  Diana Raiselis they/them

  VibeLab / Queer Space Project Germany

  Diana is a writer-researcher, urbanist and facilitator working around policy, culture, and civic engagement, with a focus on nightlife and queer space. They hold research roles with VibeLab and Berlin Clubcommission, and are the initiator …

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  Kai Sachse he/him

  Clubcommission berlin e.V. Germany

  Kai Sachse has been part of Clubcommission’s management team since 2021, where he works primarily on projects in the areas of research, consulting, urban development, public affairs and international exchange. Kai Sachse studied …

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  Navneet Sidhu she/her

  unlock|me Austria

  Originally an enthusiastic night owl in Vienna’s club scene, Navneet is now active in the scene both as a DJ and an organizer with unlock|me. After successfully implementing the Free Spaces event in 2023, she continued the project as …

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  Thomas Scheele he/him, they/them

  VibeLab / Fluctuations / Spree:publik Germany

  Thomas is based in Berlin and Senior Project Manager at VibeLab, the leading international nightlife research and consultancy agency. Thomas has been Research Lead for Fluctuations, a floating festival touring on a riverboat, developing …

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