## Insights Access the Community's most recent publications and contributions.Find other content, calls, and opportunities related to the 24-Hour Economy. ## Latest publications Find here the latest publications and knowledge products generated by the Thriving 24/7 Initiative's partners and contributors. ## Featured Content ### The top 5 urban transformation stories of 2025 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/the-top-urban-transformation-stories-of-2025/) ### Unlocking the Potential of 24-Hour Economies When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Unlocking_the_Value_of-24-Hours_Cities_2025.pdf) ### Rethinking 24-hour cities: night-time strategies to address urban challenges and thrive When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/01/24-hour-cities-night-time-strategies-urban-challenges/) ## Discover ## Featured Content ### London Nightlab Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/development/study/dpu-summerlab) ### 6th International Conference on Night Studies Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://icnslx.com/) ### NEON Forum 2025 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/office-of-24-hour-economy-commissioner/neon-forum) ### Can nightlife shape the future of our cities? Interview with NSW 24-Hour Commissioner Mike Rodrigues Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GBT7KA7J93iPWKyYLYFTE?si=eAVBWX4ATde6kad1P5zURQ) ### Night Economy and European Funding: Key Insights for Cities That Never Sleep Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://urbact.eu/night-economy-and-european-funding-key-insights-cities-never-sleep) ### Night for Day Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23748834.2025.2501475?scroll=top&needAccess=true) ## Multimedia ## Cities around the world are introducing ‘Night Mayors’: here’s why More than 80 cities now have a night mayor, night czar or nightlife director with a mandate to make cities safe, vibrant and prosperous all through the night. This can involve managing high-spirited party-goers and providing reliable transport for night workers. As well as acting as a liaison for police, residents and businesses. ## 5 ways cities are building 24-hour economies Faced with the demands of growth, cities are rethinking how they operate - and when. The night-time economy is growing fast, through targeted investment and policies.How to make those late hours count?From late-night libraries to nocturnal tourism, sensor-driven lighting and night czars, here are just some of the ways that cities are leveraging those extra hours on the clock. ## Trailblazers Pioneering cities that redefined the “night” as an object of urban governance. ### New York City New York’s nighttime economy is diffuse, culturally plural, and resilient. The city’s capacity to sustain a highly diverse, 24-hour ecosystem is deeply embedded in everyday residential fabric and maintained through mediation. [NYC Office of Nighlife](https://www.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/nightlife.page) ### London London’s nighttime economy is spatially concentrated and strategically governed, relying on designated night-time districts and mayoral coordination rather than neighborhood-level diffusion. [Data on London Nightlife](https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-at-night-research-and-analysis-24648/) ### Sydney Sydney’s nighttime economy is characterized by regulatory containment, with strong state control over licensing and operating hours shaping a limited and risk-averse nocturnal landscape. [NSW 24-Hour Economy Strategy](https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/office-of-24-hour-economy-commissioner/24-hour-economy-strategy) ### Shanghai Shanghai’s nighttime economy is shaped by state-led coordination and policy-driven expansion, mobilizing the night as an instrument of urban branding, consumption, and global competitiveness. [Shanghai's Nighttime Economy Blossoms](https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-Latest-WhatsNew/20250815/4c8ec45f3c654f02af01354f5c318429.html) ## Night Work ### London 25% of London's workforce regularly work during evening and night-time hours between 6pm and 6am. This is 1.3 million people ### Australia 12% of all night workers have been in their current main job for more than 20 years. (compared to just 9% of non-night workers) ### New South Wales Night-time employment is forecast to grow by 8-12% by 2031. In 2023-24 night-time economy represented 17% of the state’s total economy. ## Night-time Economy and Climate Change Behavioural climate adaptation to extreme heat in Australian cities ## Catalog *Browse catalog items* ### Join the 24-hour Community Starting in October 2025, the Community of Practice on 24-Hour Economies will launch, bringing together leaders and innovators to collaborate across sectors, share insights, and co-create strategies that enliven cities after dark.Sign up today to be part of the movement. [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/thriving-247/get-involved)