Ideas for Leadership
Join us! On Thursday preceding LegisGator will be a full-day conference attracting national thought leaders in community development, energy, and career-centered education. Recognizable national thought-leaders will speak about ideas and challenges facing Louisiana and the country. The Future Louisiana Conference will provide compelling practices from outside of Louisiana that can inspire ideas for our state’s future.
Wednesday, August 19: Evening Reception
Thursday August 20 8AM-3-PM: Conference
A full-day event of compelling ideas from other states and communities that can move Louisiana forward, with break-out
sessions on community development, education and workforce, energy, and impact investing, designed for statewide business
and civic leaders, elected officials, and those who love our state.
Individual tickets and tables of 8 with one seat being reserved for a legislator at the Future Louisiana Conference on August 20th are currently available for purchase. To register click below. If interested in sponsorship opportunities, contact Marilyn Lee (Marilynlee07@gmail.com).
LegisGator ’26 3-Day Event
For over 20 years, the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance has brought together state and federal elected officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss key issues shaping Louisiana’s future during LegisGator, Louisiana’s premier
public policy and business forum. Building on this success, this year the SWLA Economic Development Alliance is partnering with Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) and Leaders for a Better Louisiana (Better Louisiana) to include an expanded schedule of policy-focused meetings and networking with the addition of LABI’s Policy Forum and the Future Louisiana Conference, making this three-day
event the largest in-state legislative focused gathering, outside of session.
Get more information on the full conference offerings, including LABI’s Policy Forum and SWLA Economic Alliance’s LegisGator
Room Block Information
A block of rooms is available at L’Auberge Casino and Resort. Please make your hotel reservations by calling 1-866-580-7444. Identify yourself as a member of the 2026 LegisGator Group using Group Code SGATOR26 or go online:
Platinum Sponsors
