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February 20, 2025 | Tom Ballard

Here’s an excuse if you want to visit the “Big Easy”

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week returns for its 14th year from March 24-29.

Looking for an excuse to travel to the city with the nickname of the “Big Easy”? If so, this might help you make that decision.

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the city’s premier celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, returns for its 14th year from March 24-29. 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.

Among the highlights are these:

  1. NOEW Summit – March 27-28 at Loyola University: The main event, featuring keynote speakers, industry panels, networking events, and pitch competitions.
  2. NOEW in Your Neighborhood – March 24-29: A citywide series of partner-hosted events celebrating innovation, culture, and community-building.
  3. 3rd Coast Venture Summit – March 26-28 at Common House: An invite-only gathering connecting Gulf South founders with top-tier investors.
  4. IDEApitch Competition – March 28 at Loyola University: Hosted by The Idea Village, featuring top startup founders from the VILLAGEx accelerator program.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.


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