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One of Europe’s leading experts on the night-time economy and urban development, Amy Lamé, will join the international TouRisk 2026 conference, taking place from 13 to 15 April in Petrčane near Zadar.
As London’s first “Night Czar”, she was appointed to the role in 2016 by Mayor Sadiq Khan with the task of helping London thrive as a global 24-hour destination. During her eight-year tenure, she played a key role in connecting the public and private sectors, local authorities, security services and the entertainment industry to improve the safety, sustainability and resilience of nightlife.
„The most important lesson I learned as Night Czar is how crucial partnerships are. Planning a city at night involves many different people, places and priorities. Partnerships ensure that every voice is heard, but also that responsibility and success are shared. We are always stronger together“, Lamé says.
A particular focus of her work was inclusivity and diversity, which she sees as essential foundations for vibrant and sustainable urban environments. „If we want a city to truly live, both at night and during the day, we need to actively involve diverse night-time communities in the decisions that affect them“, she adds.
The pandemic hit the night-time economy hard, and London was among the cities that worked systematically on the sector’s recovery. „The night-time economy was the first to close and the last to reopen, which had devastating consequences. We introduced financial support, set up a Reopening Taskforce and supported many entrepreneurs, artists and workers. The sector is still recovering, but there are also new challenges and opportunities ahead“, she says.
One of the biggest challenges facing European cities today is balancing urban development with the preservation of authentic nightlife spaces. „That is the biggest existential challenge for every city. You need to continuously monitor development and work in partnership with venue owners, investors and communities in order to protect the cultural scene“, Lamé says.
Looking ahead, Lamé believes nightlife is changing in ways that also open up new opportunities. „The future of nightlife is young, diverse and independent – and probably less focused on alcohol than before. That is why it is crucial to give space to a new generation of creators to shape the kind of nightlife they want“, she says.
The TouRisk conference brings together more than 200 participants from security, tourism, technology and the public sector, with the aim of helping destinations become safer and more resilient.
