March 16, 2026 – The New Orleans Book Festival, New Orleans Entrepreneur Week and the 3rd Coast Venture Summit all took place in the city March 9-13 and brought together national authors, startup founders, investors and business leaders for a series of conversations on innovation, entrepreneurship and culture.
In his latest regional update, Greater New Orleans Inc. CEO Michael Hecht highlighted the events as examples of the region’s growing role as a hub for thought leadership and startup activity.