Night-Time Economy Conference

January 19 @ 2-5pm

Join us for a special Night-Time Economy Conference at the O2 Guildhall on Monday 19 January from 2pm – 5pm.

This free event is open to businesses across the night-time economy and hospitality sectors and has been designed to provide practical support, insight and opportunities to connect. Building on our quarterly Licensing Link meetings, the conference offers an expanded programme of workshops, training opportunities and access to industry specialists all under one roof. Light refreshments will be provided across the afternoon.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Gain insights into current and upcoming issues affecting the night-time economy
Speak directly with key stakeholders and industry experts
Explore practical solutions, support and training for your business and team
Network with other local businesses in a relaxed setting, with free refreshments provided

See below the full programme for the afternoon. Timings below may be subject to change. Updated schedules will be available on the day at the venue.

Mainstage (Room 1)

2pm – 2.30pm

Welcome and opening remarks from:

Michael Kill, CEO of Night Time Industries Association (NTIA)
Gary Bennetton, Licensing Link Vice Chair

2.30pm – 3.25pm: Michael Kill, CEO at NTIA – The Future of Nightlife: Local being the New National

3.30pm – 4pm: Nick Cunningham, Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (Hampshire Police) – ACT & Martyn’s Law

4.10pm – 4.35pm: Peter Fisher, Director of Operational Risks at ASEL, – Live Facial Recognition

4.45pm – 5pm: Marcel Cullers, Director of Security Nation – Response Car Initiative

Stage Left (Room 2)

2.30pm – 2.55pm: Andy Willmott, Senior Place Consultant, Place Support Partnership – how to reduce your business costs
3pm – 3.50pm: Jeordie Shenton, Programmes Lead, TONIC: Mental health in the night-time economy
3.55pm – 4.40pm: Cuffe & Taylor – Southampton Summer Sessions 2026: get involved!
4.45pm – 5pm: Russell Hawkins, Southampton City Council Licensing Manger – upcoming trends/issues in the industry

Stage Right (Room 3)

2.30pm – 3.15pm:
Inspector Tim Williams, Hampshire Police – Operation Defender
Paul Dimmer, Hampshire Police licensing team – planning for South Coast Derby
3.20pm – 3.50pm: Stephen Harrison, Service Manager Development Management, Southampton City Council – planning extensions/applications
3.55pm – 4.05pm: Southampton Street Pastors, Introduction to services
4.10pm – 4.40pm: Steve Gooch, South Central Ambulance Service – Stop the Bleed training and medic car resource

Industry stands will include:

MRS Communications – troubleshooting/advice for the SBCP radio scheme (bring your radio if you have questions)
GO! Southampton – information on our citywide jobs board
Visit Southampton – get advice on how to update your listing and events (bring your laptop if you want to go through anything 1-2-1)
SBCP – DISC helpdesk for training and support
Ryan Stanikk – event photography and freelance marketing support
Stands from Toast, Tonic, Selectamark, Unite Verse, Street Pastors, SeedL, ASEL, alcohol & drug support services

This is a free event for all businesses night-time economy and hospitality industries, offering a great opportunity to network with other businesses and discuss upcoming events, issues, and concerns with key stakeholders.

To register your attendance, please email sbcp@gosouthampton.co.uk

Details

Date:: January 19
Time:: 2-5pm
Organiser:: GO! Southampton

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