Calendar AY 2025-2026

Wolf Pack LaunchU 2025 Final Pitch Competition

• Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM
• Location: 114 Miller Hall, College of Business
• Details: The top 8 ventures (selected via summer bootcamp and internal pitches) will compete live for over $34,000 in non-dilutive seed funding, including the Michelle Gauthier Award for Emerging Food Entrepreneurs. Open and free to the public, RSVP now! 

Side Hustle Expo 5.0

• Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 12:00–2:00 PM
• Location: St. Charles Room, Danna Student Center
• Details: Showcase your side venture—whether it’s crafting, baking, freelancing, or more—and compete for scholarships and prizes (over $2,500). Application deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025. Apply now!

Innovate.LOYNO Speaker Panels

Two new Innovate.LOYNO events have been scheduled:

The Future of Festivals: Wednesday, September 25, 2025, at 12:30 PM, Miller 112. RSVP here.

Topic TBD: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 12:30 PM, Miller 112

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) 2026

• Dates: March 9–14, 2026 (all week)
• Summit: March 12–13, 2026 on Loyola’s campus
• Details: A citywide celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship featuring panels, showcases, workshops, and networking opportunities, with the Summit hosted at Loyola.
• Action:
  • Sign up for the NOEW Newsletter for special announcements.
  • Watch for volunteer opportunities closer to the event.

Check back regularly as we update our calendar with the newest events at the CECD!