The Summit | March 12-13, 2026

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) is a citywide celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of business in New Orleans and beyond.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, student, creative, or community leader, NOEW brings together bold ideas and the people building what’s next. If you care about where our city is headed — this is where the conversation starts. Learn more about the history of NOEW here.

No — The Summit is the flagship event of NOEW, but programming takes place throughout the entire week (March 9-14) across the city.

NOEW features partner-led events, networking opportunities, workshops, and industry-specific conversations across New Orleans. Visit our full schedule to explore everything happening during NOEW 2026.

The Summit at NOEW 2026 takes place at Loyola University New Orleans in the Danna Student Center (6363 St. Charles Avenue).

All stages, activations, and networking areas are centrally located inside the Danna Center.

For campus maps and directions, please visit Loyola’s official campus visitor guide.

Please refer to the Parking & Drop-Off question below for NOEW-specific parking guidance.

Registration Check-In is located on the front porch of the Danna Student Center.

Although NOEW is free and open to the public, registration is required. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so here.

Please have your email confirmation ready upon arrival (digital is preferred).

All stages and activations are inside the Danna Student Center:

• JPMorgan Chase Main Stage – St. Charles Room (1st Floor)

• Ochsner Health Stage – Audubon Room (2nd Floor)

• Founders’ Stage – One Loyola Room (1st Floor)

• Entrepreneurs’ Showcase – Courtyard (1st Floor)

• Red Bull Activation Site – Common area outside Orleans Room (1st Floor)

• Speaker & Media Lounge – Octavia Room (2nd Floor)

Start at the Main Stage for keynote programming, then explore breakout sessions and activations between talks! See the full list of sessions here.

We strongly encourage rideshare (Uber/Lyft), the St. Charles streetcar, or carpooling.

New Orleans traffic and construction can be unpredictable. Arrive 20–30 minutes early to allow time for parking or drop-off.

If driving, paid campus parking in our West Road Garage (Floors 2-6) and limited street parking are available nearby.

Yes. Complimentary guest WiFi will be available throughout the Danna Student Center.

Network details will be posted onsite.

Yes. Coffee and light refreshments will be available throughout The Summit.

The Danna Student Center also features several on-campus retailers, including Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John’s, and Smoothie King.

For attendees with allergies or dietary restrictions, the Orleans Room offers a wide variety of food options. Meal passes will be available for purchase onsite.

Business casual is encouraged.

Comfortable shoes are highly recommended — you’ll be moving between stages, activations, and networking spaces throughout the day.

Yes. The Danna Student Center is ADA accessible, including elevator access to second-floor stages.

If you require accommodations, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance at hello@noew.org.

Yes. NOEW is free and open to the public, and members of the Loyola community are encouraged to attend. Registration is required, and badges can be picked up at the front porch of the Danna Student Center.

Follow @hellonoew on Instagram and tag #NOEW2026!

Photography and video recording will take place throughout the event.

Email us at hello@noew.org or visit the Registration Desk onsite during the Summit.

NOEW is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

Please review our full Code of Conduct here.

Yes. Photography and video recording may take place throughout The Summit and may be used in future NOEW or Loyola promotional materials.