Valencia becomes from tomorrow the world epicenter of nightlife with the celebration of the 10th International Congress of Nightlife, which will take place in parallel to the 5th National Congress of Nightlife on November 18 and 19 at the Hotel SH Valencia Palace.
More than a dozen round tables and presentations will analyze the current challenges of the sector, the evolution of the industry and the implementation of new programs and certificates of excellence, such as the Triple Excellence in Nightlife, made up of the INSC, INAQ, INQS seals and the GASTROMOON gastronomic distinction.
The event will be attended by representatives of leading destinations on the global scene -New York, Sydney, Singapore, Mexico, Argentina, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Spain- along with institutional authorities. Among them, the Minister of Emergencies and Interior of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juan Carlos Valderrama Zurián; the mayor of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Vicente Roig; the regional secretary of Tourism, José Manuel Camarero; and the general director of Tourism of the Consell d’Eivissa, Juan Miguel Costa.
The official inauguration will be in charge of Camarero, Joaquim Boadas, president of the International Nightlife Association, and Tico Corrons, president of Valencia Nightlife.
The challenges of the sector to be discussed at the 5th National Congress
The 5th National Congress will open tomorrow with a round table dedicated to the importance of nightlife for tourism and the economy. Throughout the day there will be key debates on marketing, branding, female leadership, health, wellness, music recognition technology, copyrights and formulas to reinforce coexistence and safety in the nightlife environment.
Panels such as “Women who light up the night” and “Marketing and Branding in nightlife” will bring together leading professionals, managers and influential figures from the electronic and business scene, while other spaces will focus on technological innovation, worker protection and regulatory challenges.
A global vision at the 10th International Congress
On November 19, the turn will be for the international vision. The day will begin with the presentation of the International Guide to Fire Prevention in public places, developed in collaboration with firefighters, universities and the International Nightlife Association.
It is the first practical document with a worldwide scope focused on fire safety for leisure environments.
The day’s program will address topics such as the cultural value of nightlife, the importance of training and research in the sector, the relationship between DJs, promoters and booking managers, as well as the main global challenges in terms of safety, sustainability and operational management. In addition, the Nightlife Green Book, which seeks to promote responsible and sustainable practices in the industry, will be presented.
Golden Moon Awards
After the closing of the congresses, Valencia will host the 10th edition of the Golden Moon Awards gala, which will recognize the best clubs, festivals, DJs and projects of the year in thirteen different categories. The ceremony will be hosted by Judge Jules and Ibizan DJ Anna Tur.
The evening will culminate with a gala dinner and after-party at Alegal, Valencia’s new restaurant and club, reinforcing the city’s position as one of the new international hubs for nightlife and culture.
Ibiza: heart of leisure
This year, the island hopes to once again position itself as the world’s capital of leisure and it is not to be expected any less after sweeping the previous edition, when Hï Ibiza was chosen for the fifth consecutive year as the Best Club in the World, followed by Green Valley Camboriu and Ushuaïa Ibiza .
DC-10 ranked eighth, while other island venues such as Amnesia, O Beach, Lio, Nassau Beach Club and Playa Soleil also made the top 100.
Circoloco in DC-10 won the award for Best Party of the World, and Black Coffee was recognized as Best DJ, consolidating once again Ibiza’s position as the global capital of nightlife.
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While this year the arrival of the island’s new hyper club, [UNVRS], is eagerly awaited , which could grab a top spot in The World’s 100 Best Clubs™ 2025, and rumors suggest that David Guetta could once again be crowned Best DJ.
