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Frequently Asked Questions | Innovate South Lafayette Conference 2026

Planning to attend Innovate South? Find answers about tickets, schedule, sessions, networking, speakers, travel, and coordinating with Festival International.

  • Registration opens on February 2, 2026.

  • The 2026 speaker lineup will begin getting announced in early February.

  • The full 2026 schedule will be announced in early March.

  • The Tech Tank Pitch Competition is only open to startups that have participated in Opportunity Machine (OM) programming. Not there yet? Attending as an audience member gets you in the room with emerging founders, lets you see what's being built, and gives you a chance to connect with the OM team about programs that could get you on that stage next year.

  • Since this event takes place right before Festival International in the heart of Downtown Lafayette, we encourage attendees & speakers to dress casually. Smart casual attire with a little festival flair is totally appropriate for this event!

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