A Conference For
Talent Pathways
Industry and Education Gather for Collaboration
Hiring &
Industry Trends
The skills companies are looking for
Workforce &
Training Experts
How classrooms can impact talent pipelines

An Industry-Driven Workforce & Talent Conference for Greater New Orleans and Louisiana

The GNOu Workforce Summit will showcase industry partners from advanced manufacturing, logistics, energy, technology, maritime and beyond.

Learn industry trends, workforce needs, and explore opportunities to network with industry and education leaders from the state’s most valuable sectors.

You will also have the opportunity to hear best training practices and solutions from programs across the state and region that are producing the needed talent for industry growth.

And there will be keynote speakers you do not want to miss!

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What you need to know

Event Details

Opening Reception

September 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Kilroy’s at The Higgins Hotel

GNOu Summit

September 26, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Higgins Hotel

The GNOu Summit will feature a full day of programming, presented by the top industry and education leaders in the state and region

The Higgins Hotel

1000 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

The reason to join us

A cutting edge workforce development program that connects industry and education

GNOu is GNO, Inc.’s signature workforce development program that brings higher education, training providers, K-12 leaders, economic and workforce developers, and business and industry partners to create industry relevant programs and curricula that produces talent ready for the jobs of today, and of tomorrow.

Attend the Summit

Summit Registration

$160



  • Access to full lineup of programming
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Conference ticket are all included
  • Complementary ticket to Opening Reception on Wednesday, September 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Kilroy’s at The Higgins Hotel



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Traveling to New Orleans for GNOu Summit?

The area around the conference is highly walkable and home to dozens of hotel options for you to call home during your stay. You can also book a room at the Higgins Hotel for the easiest convenience. 

If you’re interested in finding a nearby hotel, we’ve shared a list of options close to the hotel.

GNOu Summit Sponsors

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Interested in sponsoring the GNOu Summit?
Learn more about sponsorship by exploring the event sponsor overview or contact Sara Bradford or Mary Lachapelle for more details

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The GNOu Summit Team

Josh Tatum

Vice President of Business Growth & Retention – GNO, Inc.

Daphine Barnes

Executive Director of Workforce – GNO, Inc.

Marco Tejeda-Kemp

Director of Talent and Workforce – GNO, Inc.

Sara Bradford

Chief Operating Officer – GNO, Inc.

Mary Lachapelle

Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives – GNO, Inc.

Emma Hildreth

Social Media and Communications Manager – GNO, Inc.