Upcoming Events

Office of Supplier Diversity Upcoming Events & Workshops

Check out our upcoming events and workshops below! We've also created a condensed PDF version of our current lineup for easy reference.

October 2025 Events:

AI Essentials for Small Businesses (October 1st)

  • Part of New Orleans' Small Business Series
  • Focuses on AI technologies for small business growth
  • Recommended for entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Location: Henry Bernstein College of Business Administration

Registration Link

Capability Statement Workshop (October 9th)

  • Hosted by SCORE
  • Helps businesses develop compelling capability statements
  • Crucial for winning contracts and showcasing business strengths

Registration Link

CertiFest (October 16th)

  • Mid-month certification and networking event
  • Opportunities for business certification
  • Potential for expanding professional credentials

Registration Link

AI Essentials Session 2 (October 23rd)

  • Advanced session building on the first AI workshop
  • Deeper dive into AI applications for business
  • Practical implementation strategies

Registration Link

November 2025 Events:

SRMSDC Webinar: "Enhancing Business Services" (November 5th)

  • Presented by Mark Samuel
  • Focuses on strengthening small business capacity
  • Strategies for expanding corporate partnerships
  • Southern Region Minority Supplier Development Council initiative

Registration Connection

AI Essentials Session 3 (November 13th)

  • Continuation of AI technology exploration
  • Tailored for small business technological advancement

Registration Link

DBE Bootcamp (November 21st)

  • Collaboration with the University of New Orleans
  • Comprehensive training for small business owners
  • City procurement process insights
  • Hosted by the Bureau of Purchasing and Office of Supplier Diversity

Registration Link

December 2025 Events:

Meet the Mentor-Protégé Event (December 4th)

  • Cohort 2026 (Invite Only)
  • Networking opportunity for small business mentorship
  • Connecting City departments with protégé businesses

Invitation Required

Mentor-Protégé Year-End Mixer (December 11th)

  • Cohort 2025 (Invite Only)
  • Celebration of mentorship achievements
  • Showcasing successful collaborations

Invitation Required

Additional Notes:

  • Most events are free
  • Some require prior registration
  • Invite-only events have specific participant criteria