New Orleans Entrepreneur Week to Accept Proposals for 2027

Local business operators can now submit programming proposals for the March 2027 event through November 20, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Remote Work

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week to Accept Proposals for 2027

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New Orleans Entrepreneur Week returns from March 8-13, 2027, featuring a two-day Summit hosted by the Loyola University New Orleans College of Business. Business operators and professionals can now submit session proposals for the event through November 20, 2026.

Why it matters

Organizers seek to amplify regional business momentum by broadening the range of speakers and perspectives represented in programming. The event serves as a platform for local owners to engage with industry themes including Louisiana in Motion and the shifting landscape of business building.

The week-long event runs from March 8 through March 13, 2027, including a two-day Summit at Loyola University New Orleans on March 11 and 12. Proposals are currently being accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline of November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT.

The players

Loyola University New Orleans College of Business

An academic institution that produces the event and provides programming oversight.

The details

Proposals must be submitted separately for each session topic and are evaluated based on idea strength, audience value, speaker credentials, and alignment with themes such as Culture Is Business. Attendance is free for the public, provided attendees register for the event. The programming is designed to facilitate professional connection and business growth across the New Orleans market.

March 8-13, 2027: New Orleans Entrepreneur Week event dates.
March 11-12, 2027: The Summit at Loyola University New Orleans.
November 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT: Application deadline for speakers and programming.

Market Landscape

This event aligns with documented regional entrepreneurial ecosystem development models that utilize university partnerships to foster local business growth. It follows a established pattern of city-wide convenings aimed at connecting operators to broader economic themes.

Local business operators should determine if they have relevant expertise to contribute to the event programming before the November deadline. Those looking to attend or participate in The Summit at Loyola University New Orleans should prepare to register once the full schedule is released.

The takeaway

The event provides a venue for established operators to influence regional discourse and gain exposure for their business expertise. Interested parties should submit their proposals via the official portal by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 20, 2026, to ensure consideration by the review committee.