WEEK OVERVIEW
March 9–14, 2026
NOEW 2026 is a week of entrepreneurial energy and community programming across the Greater New Orleans region. Registration gives you access to The Summit and allows you to select the Lead Partner events you’re interested in throughout the week.
Please note: Lead Partners are still releasing their event details. Be sure to register and indicate which events you want updates on, and we’ll share information as it becomes available.
DAY BY DAY
All dates, times, and descriptions are subject to change as more details are released from Lead Partners.
MONDAY, MARCH 9
Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum
Hosted by Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans
A panel experience that allows high school students to ask questions of leading entrepreneurs.
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Hospitality & Tourism Solutions
Hosted by The Beach at UNO
Time: 12 PM – 5 PM
Tulane Business Model Competition – Semi-Finals
Hosted by Tulane Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Early-stage student ventures pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to advance to the finals.
Time: 1 PM – 4:30 PM
Work in Tech x Talent Den
Hosted by GNO, Inc.
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Powering the Future: Energy Solutions for South Louisiana
Hosted by Xavier University of Louisiana, LSBDC & NSF FUEL
A student-driven innovation challenge and showcase, with teams presenting clean-energy solutions for cash prizes.
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tulane Business Model Competition – Finals
Hosted by Tulane Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The top three teams from the semi-finals pitch for their share of $125,000.
Time: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
STartUP Northshore: “Expanding the Vision”
Hosted by STartUP Northshore
An afternoon of masterclasses to help founders scale, followed by a keynote on regional innovation.
Time: 12:30 PM – 8 PM
IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challenge
Hosted by Loyola University New Orleans Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development
IDEAcorps is a national MBA consulting challenge that brings graduate students from universities across the U.S. together with New Orleans businesses to develop scale-up strategies, culminating in a live pitch competition during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th
Meet the Lender! Accessing Capital to Grow Your Business
Hosted by Pro31 International, LSBDC & Xavier University of Louisiana
A presentation, Q&A, and open forum with local lenders on credit, financing requirements, and creating strong funding proposals.
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Tulane Innovation Day
Hosted by Tulane University Innovation Institute
Features inspiring speakers, panels, and competitions that highlight innovation and entrepreneurship.
Time: 12 PM – 5 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
NOEW Summit at Loyola - DAY 1
Hosted by Loyola University New Orleans – CECD
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Book Fest (Opening Session)
Hosted by New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane
Time: Evening - TBA
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
NOEW Summit at Loyola – DAY 2
Hosted by Loyola University New Orleans – CECD
Description to be announced.
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Book Fest
Hosted by New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
NOEW at Night
Hosted by Loyola University New Orleans – CECD
An early-evening social and networking event.
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Book Fest
Hosted by New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Stay Updated
Schedule, locations, and times are subject to change.
To receive updates on each event:
→ Register for NOEW 2026
→ Click on the Lead Partner events you wish to follow
You will receive event-specific updates directly from each organizer in the new year.