In this opening session, we invite you to explore the significant impact that nightlife has on our cities, from fostering community and cultural expression to driving economic growth. 

As we uncover the evolution, challenges, and opportunities in the nightlife sector, we will pose the pressing question: Why are nightlife and club culture so important for our cities? 

We will  also provide an overview of what you can expect from the Vienna After Dark Conference.

English Culture / Community Policy & Politics / Administration

Moderation

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  Micòl Gilkarov-Masliah they/them

  Vienna Club Commission Austria

  Micòl is a Project & Communications Manager for the Vienna Club Commission. Since 2020, they have led and provided awareness and care teams for festivals, events, and parties inside Vienna’s club scene, including Hyperreality …

Speakers

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  Martina Brunner she/her

  Vienna Club Commission Austria

  In 2017, Martina Brunner launched the Night Mayor Vienna initiative with the aim of raising awareness of the social, cultural and economic relevance of nightlife and club culture. From 2020, she was part of the organizational development …

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  Mirik Milan he/him

  NIght Life Advocat / VibeLab Netherlands

  Mirik is a former nightlife promoter and one of the first night mayors in the world, he has played an instrumental role in the reshaping Amsterdam’s nightlife scene into one of the most vibrant and economically robust in the world, and his …