2014 Water Challenge Agenda for Monday March 24 at Gallier Hall during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

The agenda for the Greater New Orleans Foundation/Idea Village 2014 Water Challenge day during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week is now available. Space is limited for this free event. Register at http://noew.org

9:30-10:45am

What’s Trending in Water?

Discover how financial markets are recognizing and investing in natural ecosystem services and what this means for Louisiana, a state rich in natural resources.

Learn how regions are aligning their water assets into globally competitive economic clusters and how this is building collaboration, fueling innovation and leveraging investment.

12:30-3:20 pm

Water Opportunities Abound!

Network and engage leaders who transform business, government and academia.

Learn about significant initiatives, developments and opportunities in Louisiana’s rapidly growing water sector.

3:20-5:00pm

Louisiana Proud! $50,000 pitch competition

Join us for the Water Challenge $50,000 business pitch competition hosted by Harry Shearer that showcases four Louisiana entrepreneurs tackling flood protection, coastal restoration, rainwater management, and technology. This year’s Water Challenge finalists are: Demetria Christo of EcoUrban, Julia Kumari-Drapkin of iSeeChange, Tyler Ortego of ORA Estuaries, and Wayne Erdman of RiverView Construction.

Hear Studio in the Woods Ebb & Flow Artist-in-Residence, Sarah Quintana perform her water-inspired music while the judges deliberate. http://sarahquintana.com

5:00pm-7:00pm

Celebrate the Impact Economy and Water Challenge entrepreneurs at a post-Water Challenge Happy Hour at Cafe Carmo.