The inaugural OM Entrepreneur Exposition will showcase innovative technologies and art that local entrepreneurs are creating right here in Lafayette. The OM Expo will take place on November 1 at the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE)—the current hub of the OM’s operations.

The Opportunity Machine works with entrepreneurs and start-ups to incubate and accelerate their businesses. The OM Expo was created to bring together more than 20 local companies that the OM works with to demonstrate their innovative designs, services and products.

“By highlighting successful businesses at all levels of development, the OM Entrepreneur Expo will help promote and grow the entrepreneurial community in Lafayette that is growing at LITE,” says Zachary Barker, Executive Director at the OM.

Expo attendees will see demonstrations on virtual reality, drone flight, film and production, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, app development, social Wi-Fi, product realization and cultural arts. Training sessions will take place throughout the day on social media marketing, converting leads to revenue, and integrating current technology into your business. The day will also feature a Q&A session with a panel of OM entrepreneurs.

Registration for the OM Entrepreneur Expo is free and available by clicking the green "Register" button in the upper right hand corner of this page.

Detailed agendas for each segment of the OM Expo will be added as information becomes available.

Tech Expo / 9:30am - 11am

Training Expo / 11am - 5pm

Expo Panel / 5pm - 6:30pm

Art Expo / 6:30pm - 8pm