New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2025

Register for New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2025!

Monday, March 24 – Saturday, March 29, 2025 | New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) is a week-long celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture in the Gulf South. Co-produced by Loyola University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development and The Idea Village, NOEW 2025 brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and the local community for a dynamic experience unlike any other.

What Does Registration Include?

By registering for NOEW 2025 today, you’ll gain access to the NOEW Summit from Thursday, March 27 - Friday, March 28 and the opportunity to register for lead programming and NOEW in Your Neighborhood community events happening throughout the week.

The NOEW Summit

Thursday, March 27 – Friday, March 28, 2025 | Loyola University

The NOEW Summit is the centerpiece of the week, hosted at Loyola University for the first time. Over two packed days, you can attend:

• Keynote speeches and expert-led panels
• Pitch competitions, including the celebrated IDEApitch
• The Entrepreneur’s Showcase featuring emerging local startups
• Networking opportunities to connect with Gulf South innovators and investors

What Else is Happening at NOEW 2025?

The city’s top organizations focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation will lead programming for NOEW 2025, hosting flagship events designed to showcase groundbreaking ideas, foster collaboration, and fuel the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Throughout the week, NOEW in Your Neighborhood (NIYN) will offer community events city-wide, from networking sessions and workshops to interactive panels. Additionally, NOEW aligns with the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, providing even more opportunities to celebrate culture, innovation, and big ideas.

Monday, March 24

• Badge Pick-Up at Nieux Society
• Tulane Business Model Competition Semi-Finals (Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Tulane University) – Compete for $125K in prizes
• Leading Future Energy Programming (The Beach at UNO | Nieux Society) – Panels, AI showcase, and networking
• HBCU Event (Xavier University) - Emerging entrepreneur highlights and networking opportunities
• NOEW in Your Neighborhood – Events at venues city-wide

Tuesday, March 25

• Badge Pick-Up at Nieux Society
• Tulane Business Model Competition Finals
• IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challenge (Loyola University) – Pitch competition with $30K+ in prizes
• NOEW in Your Neighborhood – Events at venues city-wide

Wednesday, March 26

• Badge Pick-Up at Nieux Society
• WorkNOLA Talent Den x Work in Tech (GNO, Inc., Location TBD) – Networking and tech recruitment
• Innovation Day (Tulane Innovation Institute) – $50K Demo Day pitch, panels, and showcases
• 3rd Coast Venture Summit (Invitation Only, The Idea Village)
• NOEW in Your Neighborhood – Events at venues city-wide

Thursday, March 27

• NOEW Summit (Loyola University) – Panels, keynotes, and networking
• Entrepreneur’s Showcase (Loyola University)
• 3rd Coast Venture Summit (Invitation Only, The Idea Village)
• New Orleans Book Fest Keynote (Tulane University)
• NOEW in Your Neighborhood – Events city-wide

Friday, March 28

• NOEW Summit Continues (Loyola University) – More panels, speakers, and networking
• IDEApitch Competition (Loyola University)
• Entrepreneur’s Showcase (Loyola University)
• New Orleans Book Fest (Tulane University)
• NOEW in Your Neighborhood – Events city-wide

Saturday, March 29

• New Orleans Book Fest (Tulane University)
• NOEW in Your Neighborhood – Final day of city-wide events

For more detailed information about NOEW 2025 including themes, speakers, sessions, and more, visit.

Reminder: Today’s registration gives you access to the NOEW Summit only. You’ll also have the opportunity to RSVP for partner-led and NIYN events when they go live. These events are first-come-first-served —stay tuned for updates to secure your spot!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, 6363 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, United States