Regional Celebration 2026

Description

Acadiana is entering a new era of opportunity. A year marked by historic investment and economic momentum has set our nine-parish region on a trajectory for unprecedented growth.

You're invited to join One Acadiana for our 2026 Regional Celebration: Launching Acadiana's Future, as we reflect on the projects, partners, and progress shaping what's next for our region. We'll revisit the defining moments of the past year — including SpaceX's historic $100 billion investment in Vermilion Parish — and celebrate the successes creating new possibilities for Acadiana's businesses, workforce, and communities.

Special guest Susan B. Bourgeois, Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development (LED), will join us to share her perspective on Louisiana's record-breaking growth , the power of partnership in securing transformational investment, and the opportunities ahead for our region and state.

Connect with business and community leaders from across parish lines and celebrate the major wins of 2026 as we launch a bold, new future for Acadiana.

This event is supported by Jones Walker LLP and Ochsner Lafayette General.

Event Details:
2026 Regional Celebration will be hosted on Wednesday, December 9, from 5:30-8:00pm at Le Pavillon

• 5:30pm: Doors Open
• 5:30-6:45pm: Networking Reception
• 6:45-7:30pm: Programming
• 7:30-8:00pm: Continued Networking

Attire:
Cocktail attire is encouraged

Ticket Information:
Individual Tickets: $125 each
Table of 10 (Community Sponsorship): $1,500 per table

Purchase a table for your company or organization and be recognized as a Regional Celebration sponsor! As a Community Sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: 

• Access to a premium reserved table of 10 
• Digital recognition during the program 
• Company name featured on social media 
• Company logo featured on 1A Event website 
• Company logo on select event assets 

All table purchases will receive Community Sponsorship benefits, along with guaranteed seating for up to 10 guests. The deadline to purchase a Community Sponsor table is Friday, November 20.

All tickets (individual tickets and table purchases) include an open bar and heavy hors d'oeurves. 

Ticket Distribution & Will-Call:
Printed tickets will be distributed to all purchasing companies and/or ticket holders between November 16-December 4.

Guests may indicate their preferred ticket delivery method during the registration process. For mailed tickets, please ensure a preferred mailing address is provided.

Will-call tickets will be available upon entry on December 9. 

Questions?
For any other event questions, please contact One Acadiana Director of Events, Lindsey Faulk, at lindsey@oneacadiana.org.