A panel discusson on the past, present, and future of the tech industry in New Orleans. The conversation will reference our city's rich history as a home for innovation and ways to ensure that our recent growth will continue.

Over the past 300 years, New Orleans has flourished as a hub for innovation in numerous industries such as shipping, oil and gas, tourism, and more. The latest wave of innovation has come in the form of technology and digital media activity. 

This discussion will tell the story of this wave of progress – how we got here, what the technology industry looks like now, and what needs to happen to continue and grow this momentum.

Panelists include:

• Michael Hecht – Greater New Orleans, Inc.
• Mike DeBoer – GE Capital
• Matt Wisdom – Turbosquid
• Barrett Conrad – CotingaSoft

Paid parking is available in the building’s parking garage, at the Superdome, or on city streets at parking meters.