YOU’RE WELCOME
NEW ORLEANS IS THE ORIGINAL INFLUENCER
Our traditions and culture, formal and informal, are essential elements of the city’s social capital, civic engagement, and economic development.
New Orleans Homecoming is a full weekend immersive experience where leaders, innovators, and culture shapers - natives, locals, and expats - gather through intentional dialogue, collaboration, and celebration to reflect on the city’s rich legacy while driving investment in progress and equity.
Led by our theme and tagline, “You’re Welcome,” our mission is to elevate voices and solutions by fostering deep conversations and strategic action to learn, network, and discover new ways to push forward the city's economic, cultural, and investment advancement.
What to Expect
This exclusive, invitation-only immersion into the heart and opportunities of New Orleans is designed to catalyze engagement and ignite transformative investment in the city.
You’ll connect with the visionaries driving New Orleans’ evolution and discover how you can contribute to its future growth.
Thanks to the support of local foundations and corporate partners, there’s no cost to attend. This allows you to fully immerse yourself—learning, connecting, and uncovering the city while enjoying unforgettable moments with your fellow “classmates.”
You will receive the full agenda upon registration.
HOMECOMING FEATURES
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Network
Network with venture, art, entertainment, tech, and business leaders for an exclusive in-person experience and intimate networking opportunities.
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Exclusive Groundwater
Access to an exclusive premiere of our proprietary New Orleans Groundwater Report Presentation for a deep understanding of the inequities and opportunities in New Orleans.
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Experience
Experience a total immersion into the cultural scene through interactive programming throughout the city.
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Invest
Explore opportunities to catalyze policies and investments to create inclusive wealth and advance racial equity.
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Dialogue
Dialogue with thought leaders and special guests on provoking topics, including Future Of Work and Innovation, Health Health Outcomes, Narrative Analysis, and Culture Economy.
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Indulge
Indulge in culinary and cocktail experiences to spark honest, creative thinking about what it will take for New Orleans to realize its true potential.
WHO’S INVITED
THE NATIVE + THE LOCAL + THE EXPAT
Homecoming is designed to encourage those who were born here, went to school here, and/or worked in New Orleans and its metro area to use their success for the collective benefit of their hometown.
Homecoming attendees are design thinkers ready to work. They are decision-makers with influence and represent a range of professional backgrounds, including Entrepreneurs, Tech Leaders, Culture Bearers, Industry Executives, and Investors.
