General Business conferences & trade shows in New Orleans, LA

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 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 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 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

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

Feb 1–3, 2027·Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Government contracting conference for small businesses with education sessions, pre-matched one-on-one meetings with federal agencies and primes, and an exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Small businesses pursuing federal contracts, federal agency representatives and large prime contractors

Approx. size

2,500+ attendees

Organizer

National Small Business Government Contractors Association (NSBGCA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: General registration: $625

Member tiers are lower; federal employees get complimentary tickets.

Feb 3–5, 2027·JW Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

50th anniversary meeting on conflict management and dispute resolution covering mediation, arbitration, prevention and ethics.

Who it's for

General counsel, law firm practitioners, academics and neutrals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

CPR Institute

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Non-member: $1,695 until Jan 8, 2027
• Non-member (after Jan 8): $2,095

Feb 17–18, 2027·The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Annual SIIA Media gathering of strategy leaders from B2B and enthusiast media, data and events, with tech and policy voices, themed Strategy, Recalibrated.

Who it's for

CEOs and C-suite, marketing and revenue leaders, content, audience and events executives, sales and technology leaders in media and information

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

SIIA Media

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 8–13, 2027·Loyola University New Orleans (The Summit at Loyola), New Orleans, LA

A week of entrepreneurship programming and citywide events in New Orleans, culminating in a two-day Summit at Loyola.

Who it's for

Entrepreneurs, startup founders and small business owners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Loyola University New Orleans

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 23–24, 2027·The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Procurement leaders conference in New Orleans, preceded by an AI Forum on March 22.

Who it's for

Procurement and supply chain leaders

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Procurement Leaders

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 9–13, 2027·Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

In-person annual conference of the American Society for Public Administration, with chapter and section sessions and business meetings.

Who it's for

Public administration professionals and academics

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 18–21, 2027·Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

RIMS' annual risk management and insurance conference and exhibition, with education sessions and an exhibit hall for risk professionals.

Who it's for

Risk managers, insurance buyers and risk management service providers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

RIMS, the risk management society

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 27–29, 2027·Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA

IFMA's annual facility management conference and expo, with a 2027 focus on AI, automation and technology in the built environment. Includes an education program, networking and an exhibit hall.

Who it's for

Facility managers, workplace strategists, real estate leaders, service providers, and sustainability, safety and operations professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

IFMA

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Expo Only: $99

Full event pass amounts are not shown on the pricing page; early bird pricing ends 2027-02-05. Expo Only registration opens January 1, 2027 and is for qualified FM practitioners.

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

Biennial gathering on restoring and protecting the Louisiana coast, with plenaries, panels, workshops and presentations.

Who it's for

Scientists, planners, agency staff, landowners, industry and business leaders and coastal residents

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jun 6–9, 2027·New Orleans, LA

Annual gathering of public finance professionals hosted by GFOA, with an exhibit program, in New Orleans.

Who it's for

Public finance professionals

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published