New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2017

#NOEW2017 isn’t JUST for entrepreneurs — the lineup has something awesome for everyone

WHERE CULTURE + INNOVATION CONNECT MARCH 19-24, 2017

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REGISTER NOW: www.noew.org

The Mardi Gras of Entrepreneurship — USA TODAY

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It’s free! Admission to NOEW is completely free.

What other conference or festival grants you access to big-name headliners and amazing content at no cost whatsoever? All you have to do is register on NOEW.org, and start RSVP-ing for all the events you want to check out.

The perks. If you register now, you will receive all

kinds of perks like discounts for transportation, parking, and (of course) drinks! You’ll also get access to a private NOEW Facebook group with exclusive content like live backstage interviews, and special offers from partners.

It’s not JUST for entrepreneurs. No mat-

ter what your interests, there’s an event for you. The NOEW 2017 calendar features over 100 workshops, summits, panel discussions, entrepreneur showcases, and networking events that touch on diverse topics, so anybody can leave NOEW inspired.

Rub shoulders with innovators & thought leaders. Mix and mingle with brilliant

humans who are defining modern innovation. This year’s headliners include leaders from Slack, GE, Netflix and more.

SHOULD ATTEND NOEW 2017

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NOEW is slated to deliver the perfect work/life balance for attendees. Modern professionals can find the perfect retreat, where the excitement of making connections at a conference blends with the culture and entertainment of a festival.

Experience the local entrepreneurial movement firsthand at The Big Idea.

The world’s largest crowd-driven pitch extravaganza will close out NOEW on Friday, March 24. This is one event you won’t want to miss! Mix and mingle with people behind 10 of the next big ideas to come out of New Orleans - then vote for your favorites.

Still need convincing?

See what others have to say: “Of all the entrepreneurship events around the world, NOEW has the most energy and is the most fun.”

— NISH ACHARYA, FORBES

“A Coachella for Small Business” — ALEXIS STEPHENS, NEXT CITY “You’ll discover young entrepreneurs jamming the city streets, celebrating what some call the Mardi Gras of Entrepreneurship” — RHONDA ABRAMS, USA TODAY “The gathering offers something big events like South By Southwest can’t touch.” — GENI WHITEHOUSE, COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT

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It’s the perfect work/life balance.

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HEADLINERS NOEW attendees have FREE ACCESS to some of the nation’s most celebrated movers-and-shakers - and they get to hear from them in an amazingly intimate setting!

Miki Agrawal

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Lisa Atia CREATIVE BRAND STRATEGIST BLAVITY

Patrick Le

Kelly Hoey

Suzanne DiBianca

CO-FOUNDER HOBO LABS & ROTTEN TOMATOES

INVESTOR AND AUTHOR BUILD YOUR DREAM NETWORK

EVP, CORPORATE RELATIONS AND CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER SALESFORCE

Adrien Lanusse VP, GLOBAL CONSUMER INSIGHTS NETFLIX

Brett Goldstein CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER EKISTIC VENTURES

Leslie Miley

Jim Coulter

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SLACK

FOUNDING PARTNER TPG

Andy Goldberg CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER GE

REGISTER NOW: www.noew.org Manny Ruiz CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HISPANICIZE MEDIA GROUP

Lisa Chow

Bevy Smith

HOST, STARTUP GIMLET MEDIA STARTUP PODCAST

ENTREPRENEUR, SOCIALITE AND HOST BEVELATIONS ON RADIO ANDY/SIRIUSXM DINNER WITH BEVY

It’s FREE!

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CO-FOUNDER AND SHE-E-O THINX

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A NOLA-STYLE CELEBRATION

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These are two events you won’t want to miss!

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OPENING PARTY Join The Idea Village and its partner organizations for the NOEW 2017 Opening Party to kick off this year’s festival! This will be your first chance to explore the new NOEW campus, get a lay of the land, and make connections with fellow attendees.

We’ll have food, drinks, and live music from Hot 8 Brass Band

- so bring your friends and family and join in on the fun!

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THE BIG IDEA Close out NOEW in style! Each year, NOEW comes to a close

as thousands gather for The Big Idea, the world’s largest crowddriven pitch extravaganza. Complete with bars, food trucks, live entertainment and a panel of celebrity judges, this unique event features 10 of New Orleans’ hottest new startup ventures vying for YOUR vote to propel them into the final round of the competition where $25,000 is on the table!

Featuring Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers!

BUY YOUR $25 VOTING CHIPS TODAY: bit.ly/NOEWbigidea Note: Chips are only needed to vote, not to attend the event is completely free and open to the public.

Want the VIP Experience at The Big Idea?

Upgrade your ticket and gain access to a VIP section at The Big Idea, where you’ll get free food and drinks all night long, a $25 voting chip, and an up-close view of the stage. Buy your tickets at bit.ly/NOEWbigidea

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Friday, March 24 - 5:30pm-9:00pm The Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans

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Register now — it’s FREE (+ there are perks!) www.noew.org Want the VIP experience all week?

Becoming a NOEW VIP is a great way to experience the festival!

You’ll have exclusive access to the VIP Lounge at the CAC, giving you a place to step away from the hustle to recharge, do some work, grab a complimentary bite to eat and network with other VIPs – including corporate sponsors, keynotes, and national investors.

On Friday, you’ll have VIP access at The Big Idea, which includes a voting chip and an exclusive VIP section with food galore, libations steadily poured, and direct sightlines to the main stage.

Individual VIP tickets are $250.

VIP ticket packages are considered a donation to The Idea Village, a 501(c)( 3) organization, and are therefore tax deductible to the extent alloweed by law.

NOTE: You can also purchase VIP tickets JUST for The Big Idea.

These are $75 and include complimentary food, drinks and access to a reserved area in front of the main stage.

For questions, email noew@ideavillage.org