New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Announces 2025 Schedule

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the city's premier celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, returns for its 14th year from Monday, March 24 through Saturday, March 29. A preview of this year's schedule is now available for the six-day festival, which features programming led by top organizations supporting founders, investors, and business leaders, along with dozens of independently produced events happening across the city.

Attendees are encouraged to visit NOEW.org to explore the full schedule, RSVP for events, and start building their personalized NOEW experience. Early registration is recommended to secure a spot for the NOEW Summit (March 27-28), featuring high-profile speakers, industry leaders, and must-attend sessions at Loyola University New Orleans.

NOEW 2025 Highlights:

• NOEW Summit (March 27-28 at Loyola University): The main event, featuring keynote speakers, industry panels, networking events, and pitch competitions
• NOEW in Your Neighborhood (NIYN) (March 24-29): A citywide series of partner-hosted events celebrating innovation, culture, and community-building.
• 3rd Coast Venture Summit (March 26-28 at Common House): An invite-only gathering connecting Gulf South founders with top-tier investors.
• IDEApitch Competition (March 28 at Loyola University): Hosted by The Idea Village, featuring top startup founders from the VILLAGEx accelerator program.
• 5th Annual 101 Small Business Conference: Jazzing Up Success (March 27 at Xavier University): Panel discussions and networking sessions focused on supporting women-led ventures
• New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane (March 28-29): Aligning culture and innovation, this event runs alongside NOEW, creating a high-impact week for big ideas and thought leadership.

For 2025, NOEW is strengthened by a coalition of the city's top organizations hosting programming at venues across the city. They include the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University, The Beach at UNO, the CECD at Loyola University New Orleans, GNO, Inc., The Idea Village, Nieux Society, Tulane University Innovation Institute, and Xavier University.

NOEW in Your Neighborhood:

NOEW in Your Neighborhood (NIYN) will feature 35+ free, independently produced events across New Orleans' entrepreneurial ecosystem. From expert-led conversations and networking mixers to hands-on workshops in a uniquely local way. Highlights include:

• About Place: Inspiring Innovation through Workplace Design | AOS Interior Environments | March 25 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
• WELLDOWN Wednesday: The Wellness Blueprint for Changemakers | WELLDOWN | March 26 | 6:00-9:00 PM
• Celebrating Culinary Entrepreneurship | My House Events | March 27 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• Funding the Future: Financial Strategies for Business Growth | Rhysen Inc | March 28 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• Women Inspiring Change Brunch | Viva NOLA Magazine | March 29 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Full NOEW Schedule:

To date, NOEW's programing includes the below. Schedule subject to change:

Monday, March 24

• Tulane Business Model Competition Semi-Finals (Hosted by the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University) - Watch top student-run ventures from across the country compete for a chance to win $125,000 in cash prizes.
• Future of Energy x The Beach at UNO (Hosted by The Beach at UNO at Nieux Society) - A full day of programming featuring panels on nature-based solutions, an interactive startup showcase, and an AI-driven session exploring how university research drives energy innovation, capped off with an exclusive evening soiree.
• BioSpark: Igniting Your Biotech Venture (Hosted by Xavier University of Louisiana) - A hands-on workshop exploring the steps to launching a successful biotech company, with insights on applications in medicine, agriculture, and environmental preservation
• Badge Pickup & Networking (at Nieux Society)
• NOEW In Your Neighborhood Events - Community driven events happening across the city.

Tuesday, March 25

• Tulane Business Model Competition Semi-Finals (Hosted by the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University) - The top three ventures from the semi-finals pitch for the grand prize of $125,000
• IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challenge (Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development at Loyola University New Orleans and The Idea Village) - MBA Teams partner with local startups, culminating in a high-stakes pitch competition where teams compete for over $30,000 in prizes.
• WorkNOLA Talent Den x Work in Tech (Hosted by GNO, Inc.) A lively networking and recruiting event connecting tech talent with industry leaders, featuring job opportunities, engaging discussions, and a relaxed social atmosphere.
• Badge Pickup & Networking (at Nieux Society)
• NOEW In Your Neighborhood Events - Community driven events happening across the city.

Wednesday, March 26

• Tulane Innovation Day (Hosted by the Tulane University Innovation Institute) - Experience groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial ventures at Tulane's $50k Demo Day, featuring startup pitches, expert panels, and the Taylor Changemaker Showcase highlighting social innovation projects.
• 3rd Coast Venture Summit (Invite-Only) (Hosted by the Idea Village at Common House) - A private gathering of top investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders shaping the future of venture capital in the Gulf South.
• Badge Pickup & Networking (at Nieux Society)
• NOEW In Your Neighborhood Events - Community driven events happening across the city.

Thursday, March 27-Friday, March 28

• NOEW Summit (Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development at Loyola Unviersity New Orleans and The Idea Village) - The flagship two-day event featuring expert-led programming, networking opportunities, and the Entrepreneur's Showcase. The Summit also includes the IDEApitch competition, where top startups pitch to investors in a high-energy competition.
• 3rd Coast Venture Summit (Invite-Only) (Hosted by The Idea Village at Common House) - Exclusive discussions and networking with top investors and startup leaders.
• 5th Annual 101 Small Business Conference: Jazzing Up Success (Hosted by Xavier University of Louisiana) - A multi-day conference featuring expert panels, workshops, and networking tailored for entrepreneurs and small business owners, covering funding strategies, AI, marketing, policy updates, and more.
• New Orleans Book Festival (Hosted by Tulane University) - A citywide celebration of literature, featuring renowned authors, panel discussions, and special events that bring book lovers together.
• NOEW In Your Neighborhood Events - Community driven events happening across the city.

Saturday, March 29

• New Orleans Book Festival Continues (Hosted by Tulane University) - More author talks, book signings, and literary events.
• NOEW In Your Neighborhood Events - Community driven events happening across the city.

Visit NOEW.org to register for your free pass, explore the full schedule, and start building your NOEW agenda. By register early, attendees gain access to the NOEW Summit (March 27-28).