Conferences & trade shows in New Orleans, LA

Oct 25–28, 2026·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Annual scientific meeting of pharmaceutical scientists covering preclinical and translational science, bioanalytics, manufacturing and formulation and drug delivery, with a Solution Center exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Pharmaceutical scientists from industry, academia and regulatory agencies working on drug discovery, development and manufacturing

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early registration: $1,705 until Aug 25, 2026
• Expired: Advance registration: $1,925 until Sep 25, 2026
• Current price: On-site registration: $2,145

Expo pass

• Expired: Exhibits & Networking Pass (3 days), early: $385 until Aug 25, 2026
• Expired: Exhibits & Networking Pass (3 days), advance: $413 until Sep 25, 2026
• Current price: Exhibits & Networking Pass (3 days), on-site: $440

Non-member rates shown; AAPS member rates are lower.

Oct 25–28, 2026·Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

The International Economic Development Council's annual gathering, marking its 100th anniversary, with program tracks, tours and special events for economic development practitioners.

Who it's for

Economic development professionals, community leaders and industry partners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird (non-member): $1,575 until Sep 4, 2026
• Expired: Regular (non-member): $1,675 until Sep 25, 2026
• Current price: Onsite (non-member): $1,975

Online registration has closed; onsite registration is available.

Oct 26–28, 2026·Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Annual gathering for the electronics recycling, repair and IT asset disposition industry, with sessions, an exhibit hall, networking receptions and industry awards.

Who it's for

Electronics recyclers, refurbishers, ITAD providers, manufacturers and others in the electronics end-of-life sector

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Resource Recycling, Inc.

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early Bird: $735 until Jun 19, 2026
• Expired: Standard: $785 until Oct 25, 2026
• Current price: Walk-up: $835

Oct 26–28, 2026·Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans, LA

Annual conference of the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates for the state's airport managers.

Who it's for

Louisiana airport managers and associates

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates (LAMA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 27–29, 2026·New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA

Fall convention connecting shortline farm equipment manufacturers with distributors and independent sales reps, with education sessions and an industry showcase held with EMDA.

Who it's for

Farm equipment manufacturers, distributors and independent sales reps: sales, marketing, leadership and operations staff

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 28–31, 2026·Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA

Annual gathering of private investors and finance professionals featuring economists, market strategists and an exhibit hall of investment-related companies.

Who it's for

Private investors and investment professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Jefferson Financial, Inc.

Year started

1974

Price

Not published

Oct 29, 2026·New Orleans BioInnovation Center, New Orleans, LA

Pitch competition where early-stage neurotechnology and brain health startups compete for non-dilutive funding, with an in-person audience.

Who it's for

Life science startups, investors and biotech community members

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 29–30, 2026·Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA

Two-day working summit for SAP teams on ERP transformation, from migration and clean core to AI-powered operations, with three tracks, labs and an exhibit hall.

Who it's for

SAP practitioners, architects, CIOs and IT directors planning or running SAP transformations

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

SAPinsider

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Super early bird: $999 until Jul 31, 2026
• Expired: Early bird: $1,199 until Sep 11, 2026
• Current price: Standard/onsite: $1,299

All Access Pass includes three months of SAPinsider membership.

Oct 30, 2026·New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom, New Orleans, LA

Half-day business forum themed around infrastructure, investments and innovation in Louisiana's economy, held at the Morial Convention Center.

Who it's for

Louisiana business leaders, executives, investors and Tulane alumni

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Freeman School of Business, Tulane University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 3–6, 2026·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Global trade-only dive industry event for sourcing equipment, growing dive retail and building dive travel partnerships, with 250+ education sessions.

Who it's for

Dive retailers, manufacturers, and travel operators

Approx. size

7,000+ attendees · 500+ exhibitors

Organizer

DEMA (Diving Equipment & Marketing Association)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 4, 2026·Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA

Half-day Louisiana chapter conference on artificial intelligence and applied innovation in emergency medicine, with talks on imaging, POCUS, airway and opioid use disorder care. Attend in person or via Zoom.

Who it's for

Emergency medicine physicians and residents in Louisiana

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Louisiana Chapter Division (AAEMLa)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 6–8, 2026·New Orleans, LA

The National Association of REALTORS' annual conference and expo, combining education sessions, keynotes, networking and an exhibit floor with tracks on AI, commercial real estate and technology.

Who it's for

Real estate professionals and REALTORS

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Association of REALTORS

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Premier Pass, standard: $675 until Oct 4, 2026
• Current price: Premier Pass, last chance: $725

Expo pass

• Expired: Expo Pass, standard: $195 until Oct 4, 2026

Nov 14–17, 2026·New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Four-day congress for respiratory therapists with 140+ sessions, symposiums, research presentations and an exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Respiratory therapists of all levels

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Non-member 4-day bundle, early rate: $669 until Sep 2, 2026
• Expired: Non-member 4-day bundle: $744 until Oct 14, 2026
• Current price: Non-member 4-day bundle: $819 until Nov 12, 2026
• Non-member 4-day bundle, on-site: $879

Non-member full-bundle price includes a year of AARC membership.

Nov 14–19, 2026·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Pool, spa and outdoor living trade show with product showcases, education and networking, run with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.

Who it's for

Pool, spa and outdoor living professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Informa Markets in partnership with PHTA

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Conference pass, standard rate: $399 until Nov 13, 2026

Expo pass

• Current price: Standard rate: $95 until Nov 13, 2026

Non-member rates; standard rates end Nov. 13. PHTA member rates are lower.

Nov 15–18, 2026·New Orleans, LA

Americas chapter conference of TERMIS on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Who it's for

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine researchers and industry

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

TERMIS

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 16–18, 2026·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Annual biochar industry conference with keynotes, breakouts, deep dives and an exhibit-hall-centered format.

Who it's for

Biochar producers, policymakers, investors and researchers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Biochar Institute

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 17, 2026·Higgins Hotel and Conference Center, New Orleans, LA

One-day gathering for IT executives in Louisiana, held in New Orleans.

Who it's for

IT executives

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

EFM

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 17–19, 2026·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Expo and education event for decking and outdoor living professionals, sponsored by the North American Deck and Railing Association, with product sourcing and live demos.

Who it's for

Decking and outdoor living professionals across North America

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Informa Markets

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 17–19, 2026·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Rotational molding exhibition and education program with a trade show floor, seminars such as Rotomolding 101 and Advanced Rotomolding, and keynote sessions.

Who it's for

Rotomolders, suppliers and others in the rotational molding industry

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Association of Rotational Molders

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 18–20, 2026·Hilton Riverside New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Annual broadband and connectivity event bringing together ISPs, service providers, government officials, investors and technology vendors for sessions, an expo hall and networking, co-located with the Data Center Excellence Summit.

Who it's for

Broadband service providers, ISPs, government officials, infrastructure vendors and investors, plus data center operators

Approx. size

1,000+ attendees

Organizer

Questex (Fierce Network)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 19–22, 2026·New Orleans, LA

Annual convention of the communication discipline, themed Move/ments in Communication.

Who it's for

Communication scholars and professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Communication Association (NCA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 1–5, 2026·Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA

Annual professional development convention for agricultural educators with 80+ workshops, held together with ACTE's CareerTech VISION.

Who it's for

School-based agricultural educators from middle school through postsecondary, and ag education leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Association of Agricultural Educators

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Expired: Early bird (non-member): $780 until Jul 31, 2026
• Expired: Advance (non-member): $840 until Oct 13, 2026
• Current price: On-site (non-member): $880

Dec 2–4, 2026·Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Conference and expo for the commercial vessel industry with an expert-led conference program.

Who it's for

Commercial marine and workboat industry

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Diversified Communications

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 2–4, 2026·Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Trade show and technical program for the underwater operations community, covering diving, ROVs, uncrewed maritime systems and offshore energy work.

Who it's for

Commercial diving contractors, ROV operators, offshore oil, gas and wind professionals, and underwater equipment makers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Diversified Communications

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 2–5, 2026·New Orleans, LA

ACTE's annual convention and expo for career and technical education professionals.

Who it's for

Career and technical education teachers, administrators and counselors

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

ACTE (Association for Career and Technical Education)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 9–11, 2026·The Westin New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

A three-day legal conference hosted by the Virginia Bankers Association with the Louisiana Bankers Association and other state associations, covering topics for bank attorneys and bankers, with an ethics component.

Who it's for

In-house bank counsel, private banking practitioners, bank officers, compliance officers and senior bank executives

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Virginia Bankers Association and Louisiana Bankers Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member full conference: $975

Dec 12–15, 2026·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Hybrid annual meeting for hematology research, clinical practice and education.

Who it's for

Hematology clinicians and researchers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Society of Hematology

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 17–18, 2026·Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Fourth North American Supramolecular Chemistry meeting with keynote and invited talks, early-career talks, posters and follow-on workshops.

Who it's for

Supramolecular chemists, especially students, postdocs and early-career scientists

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Nathalie Busschaert, Tulane University

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Flat rate: $250

Flat $250 per participant; banquet $85 extra. Registration closes Nov 17, 2026.

Jan 6, 2027·NOPSI Hotel New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

One-day in-person symposium on how regulators can use data to show regulatory effectiveness, held with CLEAR's Midyear Business Meeting.

Who it's for

Regulators and licensure professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

CLEAR (Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 11–13, 2027·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

Buyer-focused wholesale show for Halloween, costume, party and celebration products, where retailers preview new collections and meet manufacturers.

Who it's for

Retail buyers and manufacturers in the Halloween, costume and party industries

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Clarion Events and the Halloween & Costume Association

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published