Events

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Next up: the 2026 Empowerment & Policy Conference and Gala on October 14–15 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Recent gatherings include the 2026 Big Health Event, the Multi-Industry Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo, and contractor workshops with DOTD DBE Supportive Services.

2026 Upcoming Oct 14–15

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Upcoming featured event.

Oct 14–15 2026 · Two days

Empowerment & Policy Conference and Gala

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans Declaration · Equity, Innovation, & Black Futures

Join the Urban League of Louisiana for Declaration: Equity, Innovation, & Black Futures — the 2026 Empowerment & Policy Conference and Gala. Two days of policy, partnership, and celebration at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Sponsorship opportunities are open now.

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Upcoming Events

1 upcoming event.

October 2026

14 Wed · 2 days

Empowerment & Policy Conference and Gala

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans · October 14–15, 2026 · Featured

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Latest Past Events

August 2026

15 Sat · 10AM

2026 Big Health Event

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall J · New Orleans · 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CDT · Featured

May 2026

29 Fri · 10AM

Multi-Industry Apprenticeship Career & Resource Expo

Dr. Murphy L. Hunt Family Life Center · 5340 Jewella Ave, Shreveport · 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CDT · Featured

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April 2026

08 Wed · 10AM

Utilizing Bid Platforms to Identify Contracting Opportunities

Virtual · 10:00 am–11:30 am CDT · Free, registration required

March 2026

04 Wed · 10AM

Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Business

Virtual · 10:00 am–11:30 am CST · Free, registration required

February 2026

04 Wed · 10AM

Visibility Matters: Crafting a Winning Capability Statement

Virtual · 10:00 am–11:30 am CST · Free, registration required

October 2025

30 Thu · 7PM

2025 Annual Gala

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–11:00 pm CDT · Featured

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28 Tue · 2 days

2025 Empowerment & Policy Conference

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans · October 28, 2025 - October 29, 2025 · Featured

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10 Fri · 10AM

Magnetic Marketing: Session 6: Analytics, KPIs & Action Plan

Virtual · 10:00 am–12:00 pm CDT · Free, registration required

03 Fri · 10AM

Magnetic Marketing: Session 5: Email, Ads, & Budget Planning

Virtual · 10:00 am–12:00 pm CDT · Free, registration required

September 2025

26 Fri · 10AM

Magnetic Marketing: Session 4: Social Media & Content Strategy

Virtual · 10:00 am–12:00 pm CDT · Free, registration required

25 Thu · 10AM

Creating a Business Development Plan for Your Construction Business

Virtual · 10:00 am–12:00 pm CDT · Free, registration required

24 Wed · 10AM

Multi-Industry Career & Resource Expo

Urban League of Louisiana HQ · New Orleans · 10:00 am–3:00 pm CDT · Featured

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19 Fri · 10AM

Magnetic Marketing: Session 3: Website Strategy & SEO Essentials

Virtual · 10:00 am–12:00 pm CDT · Free, registration required

12 Fri · 10AM

Magnetic Marketing: Session 2: Crafting Your Unique Message & Market Fit

Virtual · 10:00 am–12:00 pm CDT · Free, registration required

09 Tue · 7PM

By The People: Mayoral Debate

Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–9:00 pm CDT · Featured

05 Fri · 10AM

Magnetic Marketing: Session 1: Brand Foundation & Strategic Direction

Virtual · 10:00 am–12:00 pm CDT · Free, registration required

05 Fri · 7PM

By The People: Orleans Parish Assessor

Ashe Cultural Ars Center · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–9:00 pm CDT · Featured

03 Wed · 7PM

By The People: City Councilmember At-Large, Division 1

Ashe Cultural Ars Center · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–9:00 pm CDT · Featured

August 2025

25 Mon · 5:30PM

QuickBooks for Beginners – S3: Accounting Concepts & Maintenance Tasks

Virtual · 5:30 pm–7:30 pm CDT · Free, registration required

25 Mon · 7PM

By The People: Council Seat E

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–9:00 pm CDT · Featured

22 Fri · 9:30AM

WIN with NOENMCC Workshop: The Procurement Playbook

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans · 9:30 am–12:00 pm CDT

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20 Wed · 10AM

Bid to Win + Construction Management at Risk

Virtual · 10:00 am–11:30 am CDT · Free, registration required

20 Wed · 7PM

By The People: Council Seat D

Dillard University – Georges Auditorium · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–9:00 pm CDT · Featured

19 Tue · 7PM

By The People: Council Seat C

L.B. Landry High School – Auditorium · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–9:00 pm CDT · Featured

15 Fri · 7PM

By The People: City Councilmember At-Large, Division 2

McDonogh 35 High School · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–9:00 pm CDT · Featured

12 Tue · 7PM

By The People: Council Seat A

Loyola University Nunemaker Hall · New Orleans · 7:00 pm–9:00 pm CDT · Featured

02 Sat · 10AM

2025 Big Health Event

Shreveport Convenion Center · 10:00 am–3:00 pm CDT · Featured

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