KEY TAKEAWAYS: NOEW 2026 runs March 9–14 with flagship Summit March 12–13 Over 70 speakers and 50+ companies featured across panels and keynotes Fireside chat with Mayor Helena Moreno and Tim Miller on entrepreneurship Interactive sessions include Live Fire, Founder Fuel, networking walks, and evening events Tim Miller Mayor Helena Moreno New Orleans Entrepreneur Week has unveiled its full 2026 programming lineup, featuring more than 70 speakers and a headline conversation between Mayor Helena Moreno and Tim Miller. The weeklong event will take place March 9–14, with its flagship Summit scheduled for March 12–13 at Loyola University New Orleans. Organizers said registration is free and open to the public. The fireside chat between Moreno and Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, marks the first public confirmation of the mayor’s appearance. The discussion will focus on the future of entrepreneurship in New Orleans and the city’s efforts to build on its recent startup momentum. NOEW 2026 will also feature keynote addresses from Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla and chief operating officer of Lyft, and Josh Fleig of LA.IO, who is expected to outline Louisiana‘s statewide technology strategy, including the launch of the LA.IO Live Events Network. Other featured speakers include Nicola Corzine of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, presenting new data on regional innovation economies, and entrepreneurs Brett Hurt and Matt Wisdom discussing strategies for scaling companies beyond local markets. Organizers said this year’s programming is the most expansive in the event’s history, with more than 50 companies represented across keynotes, panel discussions and interactive sessions. Beyond traditional panels, NOEW will host participatory eventbretts such as “Live Fire,” where founders present real-time business challenges for feedback, and “Founder Fuel Sessions,” which incorporate wellness programming aimed at addressing entrepreneur burnout. Morning networking walks in Audubon Park and evening music events are also planned. Citywide partner events from March 9–11 will be hosted by groups including GNO Inc., The Idea Village and Tulane Innovation Institute, among others. The week concludes March 13 with NOEW at Night at Gasa Gasa, featuring a performance by Jelly Joseph. NOEW is produced by Loyola University and powered by LA.IO and NOTCF, with support from the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund. Organizers describe the event as a collaborative platform designed to connect entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders across the Gulf South. Founded as a celebration of innovation and startup growth, NOEW has grown into one of the region’s largest gatherings focused on entrepreneurship, drawing thousands of attendees each year. Organizers say the 2026 event is intended to reinforce New Orleans’ position as an emerging hub for startups, technology and creative industries. ...read more read less