San Francisco Virtual Nightlife and Entertainment Summit 2020
Presented by the SF Entertainment Commission
Monday, May 18, 2020
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Followed by a Virtual Happy Hour
*HOW TO ATTEND*
TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT: Use this link to join by Zoom:
https://tinyurl.com/SFVirtualNightlifeSummit
TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR: Use this link to join by Zoom starting at 5:15 PM:
https://tinyurl.com/SFVirtualHappyHour
ABOUT THE SUMMIT:
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the entertainment community, but as San Franciscans we will get through this by working together and supporting one another.
Join the Entertainment Commission, City officials, community leaders, and industry peers for a Virtual Summit to address current challenges and work together to create a path toward recovery.
* LEARN WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW: Learn where the City is on the latest rules and resources affecting the industry.
* LEARN WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: How can the City and the industry address these challenges and work together toward long-term recovery?
SCHEDULE:
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM | WELCOME
Summit Kick-Off
Speaker: Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
Welcoming Remarks from Mayor Breed
Speaker: Mayor London N. Breed, City and County of San Francisco
WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW: RULES, RESOURCES, AND IMPACTS FOR THE NIGHTLIFE COMMUNITY
COVID-19 has dramatically impacted life in San Francisco and across the world. In these sessions, we will hear from local leaders about the latest in the City's response to this pandemic and discuss the impacts to-date on the local nightlife and entertainment industry.
3:40 PM - 3:45 PM
An Update on San Francisco's Efforts to Protect Community Health
Speaker: Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, Health Officer, City and County of San Francisco
Dr. Aragón will provide a brief update on San Francisco's progress to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and current and future public health orders issued to combat this crisis.
3:45 PM - 4:10 PM
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Local Economy
Over the last few months, San Francisco residents and businesses have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our community's health and safety. As the City and the state begin to use a phased approach to reopen the economy, this panel will discuss what we know about COVID-19's impact on the local economy and the resources available for businesses impacted by this crisis.
Panel Speakers:
Manny Yekutiel, Owner, Manny's - Moderator
Naomi Kelly, City Administrator
Ted Egan, Chief Economist, City and County of San Francisco
Joaquín Torres, Director, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Followed by audience Q&A.
4:10 PM - 4:55 PM | THE FUTURE OF NIGHTLIFE IN THE COVID-19 ERA AND BEYOND
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nightlife venues to temporarily shut down around the world, leaving many operators, employees, and entertainers uncertain when, or if, their beloved venues will open their doors again. This panel will explore both what nightlife needs to navigate the current world of "social distancing" as well as how to build a more sustainable future for San Francisco entertainment moving forward.
Panel Speakers:
Owen Thomas, Business Editor, San Francisco Chronicle - Moderator
Ben Bleiman, Local Business Owner; President, SF Entertainment Commission; Founder, SF Bar Owner Alliance; Board Chairman, California Music & Culture Association (CMAC)
Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Eventbrite
Lynn Schwarz, Owner, Bottom of the Hill
Kim Stone, General Manager, Chase Center
Followed by audience Q&A.
4:55 PM - 5:10 PM | KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY CHIP CONLEY
Speaker: Dori Caminong, Vice President, SF Entertainment Commission
Keynote Speaker: Chip Conley, Strategic Advisor for Hospitality & Leadership, Airbnb; Founder, Modern Elder Academy
5:10 PM - 5:15 PM | WRAP UP AND NEXT STEPS
Speaker: Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR FEATURING DJ AARON PAUL
Grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Summit attendees! All attendees will need to be on mute to enjoy the music, but you can see each other's faces, and use direct or group chat options!
PLUS! DJ Aaron Paul spins during the Virtual Happy Hour following the sessions
Speaker photos and bios below.
Special thanks to Manny's for hosting this event online.
show less
Presented by the SF Entertainment Commission
Monday, May 18, 2020
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Followed by a Virtual Happy Hour
*HOW TO ATTEND*
TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT: Use this link to join by Zoom:
https://tinyurl.com/SFVirtualNightlifeSummit
TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR: Use this link to join by Zoom starting at 5:15 PM:
https://tinyurl.com/SFVirtualHappyHour
ABOUT THE SUMMIT:
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the entertainment community, but as San Franciscans we will get through this by working together and supporting one another.
Join the Entertainment Commission, City officials, community leaders, and industry peers for a Virtual Summit to address current challenges and work together to create a path toward recovery.
* LEARN WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW: Learn where the City is on the latest rules and resources affecting the industry.
* LEARN WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: How can the City and the industry address these challenges and work together toward long-term recovery?
SCHEDULE:
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM | WELCOME
Summit Kick-Off
Speaker: Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
Welcoming Remarks from Mayor Breed
Speaker: Mayor London N. Breed, City and County of San Francisco
WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW: RULES, RESOURCES, AND IMPACTS FOR THE NIGHTLIFE COMMUNITY
COVID-19 has dramatically impacted life in San Francisco and across the world. In these sessions, we will hear from local leaders about the latest in the City's response to this pandemic and discuss the impacts to-date on the local nightlife and entertainment industry.
3:40 PM - 3:45 PM
An Update on San Francisco's Efforts to Protect Community Health
Speaker: Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, Health Officer, City and County of San Francisco
Dr. Aragón will provide a brief update on San Francisco's progress to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and current and future public health orders issued to combat this crisis.
3:45 PM - 4:10 PM
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Local Economy
Over the last few months, San Francisco residents and businesses have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our community's health and safety. As the City and the state begin to use a phased approach to reopen the economy, this panel will discuss what we know about COVID-19's impact on the local economy and the resources available for businesses impacted by this crisis.
Panel Speakers:
Manny Yekutiel, Owner, Manny's - Moderator
Naomi Kelly, City Administrator
Ted Egan, Chief Economist, City and County of San Francisco
Joaquín Torres, Director, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Followed by audience Q&A.
4:10 PM - 4:55 PM | THE FUTURE OF NIGHTLIFE IN THE COVID-19 ERA AND BEYOND
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nightlife venues to temporarily shut down around the world, leaving many operators, employees, and entertainers uncertain when, or if, their beloved venues will open their doors again. This panel will explore both what nightlife needs to navigate the current world of "social distancing" as well as how to build a more sustainable future for San Francisco entertainment moving forward.
Panel Speakers:
Owen Thomas, Business Editor, San Francisco Chronicle - Moderator
Ben Bleiman, Local Business Owner; President, SF Entertainment Commission; Founder, SF Bar Owner Alliance; Board Chairman, California Music & Culture Association (CMAC)
Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Eventbrite
Lynn Schwarz, Owner, Bottom of the Hill
Kim Stone, General Manager, Chase Center
Followed by audience Q&A.
4:55 PM - 5:10 PM | KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY CHIP CONLEY
Speaker: Dori Caminong, Vice President, SF Entertainment Commission
Keynote Speaker: Chip Conley, Strategic Advisor for Hospitality & Leadership, Airbnb; Founder, Modern Elder Academy
5:10 PM - 5:15 PM | WRAP UP AND NEXT STEPS
Speaker: Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR FEATURING DJ AARON PAUL
Grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Summit attendees! All attendees will need to be on mute to enjoy the music, but you can see each other's faces, and use direct or group chat options!
PLUS! DJ Aaron Paul spins during the Virtual Happy Hour following the sessions
Speaker photos and bios below.
Special thanks to Manny's for hosting this event online.
San Francisco Virtual Nightlife and Entertainment Summit 2020
Presented by the SF Entertainment Commission
Monday, May 18, 2020
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Followed by a Virtual Happy Hour
*HOW TO ATTEND*
TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT: Use this link to join by Zoom:
https://tinyurl.com/SFVirtualNightlifeSummit
TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR: Use this link to join by Zoom starting at 5:15 PM:
https://tinyurl.com/SFVirtualHappyHour
ABOUT THE SUMMIT:
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the entertainment community, but as San Franciscans we will get through this by working together and supporting one another.
Join the Entertainment Commission, City officials, community leaders, and industry peers for a Virtual Summit to address current challenges and work together to create a path toward recovery.
* LEARN WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW: Learn where the City is on the latest rules and resources affecting the industry.
* LEARN WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: How can the City and the industry address these challenges and work together toward long-term recovery?
SCHEDULE:
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM | WELCOME
Summit Kick-Off
Speaker: Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
Welcoming Remarks from Mayor Breed
Speaker: Mayor London N. Breed, City and County of San Francisco
WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW: RULES, RESOURCES, AND IMPACTS FOR THE NIGHTLIFE COMMUNITY
COVID-19 has dramatically impacted life in San Francisco and across the world. In these sessions, we will hear from local leaders about the latest in the City's response to this pandemic and discuss the impacts to-date on the local nightlife and entertainment industry.
3:40 PM - 3:45 PM
An Update on San Francisco's Efforts to Protect Community Health
Speaker: Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, Health Officer, City and County of San Francisco
Dr. Aragón will provide a brief update on San Francisco's progress to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and current and future public health orders issued to combat this crisis.
3:45 PM - 4:10 PM
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Local Economy
Over the last few months, San Francisco residents and businesses have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our community's health and safety. As the City and the state begin to use a phased approach to reopen the economy, this panel will discuss what we know about COVID-19's impact on the local economy and the resources available for businesses impacted by this crisis.
Panel Speakers:
Manny Yekutiel, Owner, Manny's - Moderator
Naomi Kelly, City Administrator
Ted Egan, Chief Economist, City and County of San Francisco
Joaquín Torres, Director, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Followed by audience Q&A.
4:10 PM - 4:55 PM | THE FUTURE OF NIGHTLIFE IN THE COVID-19 ERA AND BEYOND
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nightlife venues to temporarily shut down around the world, leaving many operators, employees, and entertainers uncertain when, or if, their beloved venues will open their doors again. This panel will explore both what nightlife needs to navigate the current world of "social distancing" as well as how to build a more sustainable future for San Francisco entertainment moving forward.
Panel Speakers:
Owen Thomas, Business Editor, San Francisco Chronicle - Moderator
Ben Bleiman, Local Business Owner; President, SF Entertainment Commission; Founder, SF Bar Owner Alliance; Board Chairman, California Music & Culture Association (CMAC)
Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Eventbrite
Lynn Schwarz, Owner, Bottom of the Hill
Kim Stone, General Manager, Chase Center
Followed by audience Q&A.
4:55 PM - 5:10 PM | KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY CHIP CONLEY
Speaker: Dori Caminong, Vice President, SF Entertainment Commission
Keynote Speaker: Chip Conley, Strategic Advisor for Hospitality & Leadership, Airbnb; Founder, Modern Elder Academy
5:10 PM - 5:15 PM | WRAP UP AND NEXT STEPS
Speaker: Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR FEATURING DJ AARON PAUL
Grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Summit attendees! All attendees will need to be on mute to enjoy the music, but you can see each other's faces, and use direct or group chat options!
PLUS! DJ Aaron Paul spins during the Virtual Happy Hour following the sessions
Speaker photos and bios below.
Special thanks to Manny's for hosting this event online.
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Presented by the SF Entertainment Commission
Monday, May 18, 2020
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Followed by a Virtual Happy Hour
*HOW TO ATTEND*
TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT: Use this link to join by Zoom:
https://tinyurl.com/SFVirtualNightlifeSummit
TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR: Use this link to join by Zoom starting at 5:15 PM:
https://tinyurl.com/SFVirtualHappyHour
ABOUT THE SUMMIT:
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the entertainment community, but as San Franciscans we will get through this by working together and supporting one another.
Join the Entertainment Commission, City officials, community leaders, and industry peers for a Virtual Summit to address current challenges and work together to create a path toward recovery.
* LEARN WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW: Learn where the City is on the latest rules and resources affecting the industry.
* LEARN WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: How can the City and the industry address these challenges and work together toward long-term recovery?
SCHEDULE:
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM | WELCOME
Summit Kick-Off
Speaker: Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
Welcoming Remarks from Mayor Breed
Speaker: Mayor London N. Breed, City and County of San Francisco
WHERE WE ARE RIGHT NOW: RULES, RESOURCES, AND IMPACTS FOR THE NIGHTLIFE COMMUNITY
COVID-19 has dramatically impacted life in San Francisco and across the world. In these sessions, we will hear from local leaders about the latest in the City's response to this pandemic and discuss the impacts to-date on the local nightlife and entertainment industry.
3:40 PM - 3:45 PM
An Update on San Francisco's Efforts to Protect Community Health
Speaker: Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, Health Officer, City and County of San Francisco
Dr. Aragón will provide a brief update on San Francisco's progress to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and current and future public health orders issued to combat this crisis.
3:45 PM - 4:10 PM
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Local Economy
Over the last few months, San Francisco residents and businesses have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our community's health and safety. As the City and the state begin to use a phased approach to reopen the economy, this panel will discuss what we know about COVID-19's impact on the local economy and the resources available for businesses impacted by this crisis.
Panel Speakers:
Manny Yekutiel, Owner, Manny's - Moderator
Naomi Kelly, City Administrator
Ted Egan, Chief Economist, City and County of San Francisco
Joaquín Torres, Director, SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Followed by audience Q&A.
4:10 PM - 4:55 PM | THE FUTURE OF NIGHTLIFE IN THE COVID-19 ERA AND BEYOND
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nightlife venues to temporarily shut down around the world, leaving many operators, employees, and entertainers uncertain when, or if, their beloved venues will open their doors again. This panel will explore both what nightlife needs to navigate the current world of "social distancing" as well as how to build a more sustainable future for San Francisco entertainment moving forward.
Panel Speakers:
Owen Thomas, Business Editor, San Francisco Chronicle - Moderator
Ben Bleiman, Local Business Owner; President, SF Entertainment Commission; Founder, SF Bar Owner Alliance; Board Chairman, California Music & Culture Association (CMAC)
Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Eventbrite
Lynn Schwarz, Owner, Bottom of the Hill
Kim Stone, General Manager, Chase Center
Followed by audience Q&A.
4:55 PM - 5:10 PM | KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY CHIP CONLEY
Speaker: Dori Caminong, Vice President, SF Entertainment Commission
Keynote Speaker: Chip Conley, Strategic Advisor for Hospitality & Leadership, Airbnb; Founder, Modern Elder Academy
5:10 PM - 5:15 PM | WRAP UP AND NEXT STEPS
Speaker: Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, SF Entertainment Commission
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR FEATURING DJ AARON PAUL
Grab your favorite beverage and connect with other Summit attendees! All attendees will need to be on mute to enjoy the music, but you can see each other's faces, and use direct or group chat options!
PLUS! DJ Aaron Paul spins during the Virtual Happy Hour following the sessions
Speaker photos and bios below.
Special thanks to Manny's for hosting this event online.
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