NOEW 2024 THEMES

Artificial
Intelligence

From Alexa to Siri to ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence is a rapidly growing technology that changes almost daily and impacts how companies do business from content creation for marketing to data analytics. AI moves and evolves so quickly that many entrepreneurs don’t know how to leverage it to maximize efficiency, productivity, and impact. NOEW 2024 will feature speakers who will help you to learn how to harness AI to support your business, stay ahead of market trends to succeed, and explore the long-term potential and impact of this technology on our world.

Climate
Tech

#ClimateTech is essential for humanity to win. Few communities around the world are better positioned than New Orleans and the Gulf Coast - or “Third Coast” - to address everything from recovery to resiliency to full-scale energy transition. By using our prime positioning to lead in developing, deploying, and scaling solutions, we can drive innovation through technology to unleash global transformation and #ClimateSolutions at scale.

Culture
Tech

Culture Tech is an emerging movement redefining the relationship between consumers of culture and creators of culture. From music to film, gaming, Web3, and more, technology is pushing the boundaries of every art form in innovative ways. New Orleans’ vibrant cultural communities have the opportunity to lead and build the infrastructure for the next generation of Culture Tech, further defining the space for decades to come.

Founder
Journeys

Entrepreneurship is a journey, not a one-off event. As an entrepreneur, there is usually a moment in your personal or professional life that serves as the catalyst for a strong desire to lead change and venture into entrepreneurship. Every founder has a compelling story about what drove them to start their business ,triggered a change in course, and/or a mind-boggling tale of adventures along the way. These stories are what connect entrepreneurs on a deeper level and encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to take the leap! The NOEW 2024 stage will be a platform to inspire, connect, and motivate others to implement their innovative ideas and shed light on the winding path of what it takes to be an entrepreneur – no matter what.

Health
Innovation

Healthcare in the 21st century continues to push the boundaries of what earlier generations would have ever thought possible. From the development of new medical technologies, to powerful data and analytics that can promote wellness and drive better outcomes, the healthcare sector is constantly reinventing itself to improve and advance patient care. The greater New Orleans region is home to multiple rapidly growing state-of-the-art medical centers, leading research universities, and a wealth of startups that collectively are moving healthcare innovations from concept to commercialization across numerous areas of wellness. As healthcare innovation continues to evolve around the globe, how will the Gulf Coast be part of shaping a healthier future for all?