Louisiana presents
State, institutional, regional, public, private, and sector leaders showcase capabilities, assets, priorities, and transferable project models.
Paris, France October 23–25, 2026
From Cultural
Connection to
Global Opportunity.
A curated working exchange where Louisiana leaders and leaders from West Africa and the African Diaspora present assets, priorities, and partnership needs—then turn shared interests into practical next steps.
MEET · CONNECT · COLLABORATE
01 — THE MODEL
Not a conference.
A working exchange.
Every delegation arrives ready to present what it offers, what it needs, and what action should come next.
West Africa & Diaspora leaders present
Leaders share national priorities, specific projects, and clearly defined needs.
Matching becomes action
Countries are paired with Louisiana corridors; projects are paired with companies and technical partners.
Two matching tracks
Place to place.
Project to partner.
Country-to-corridor matches align industrial, agricultural, and geographic strengths. Project-to-partner matches connect individual opportunities directly with the organizations equipped to advance them.
Every match is tracked on a 30-, 60-, and 90-day framework. Site visits to Louisiana facilities are available for delegations ready to go deeper.
OFFER+ASK+ACTION=A defined next step
02 — THREE DAYS IN PARIS
Meet. Connect.
Collaborate.
01
Friday, October 23
Parti Gras in Paris
Official Welcome Mixer for invited leaders, partners, and weekend participants.
02
Saturday, October 24
Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange
The principal working session: introductions, leadership showcases, delegation project pitches, one-on-one matching, and practical next-step agreements.
03
Sunday, October 25
Louisiana Game Day Second Line
A Louisiana cultural gathering and second line ahead of the New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL Paris Game.
Session speakers and meeting assignments will be finalized with confirmed participants.
03 — SHARED STRENGTHS
Priority opportunity
areas.
Energy & Renewables
Oil and gas services, solar, bioenergy, and resilient systems
Ports & Logistics
Ports, shipbuilding, waterways, freight, and trade corridors
Agriculture & Food
Sugar, agricultural technology, processing, and exports
Infrastructure & Manufacturing
Construction, engineering, equipment, aviation, and advanced manufacturing
People & Institutions
Healthcare, higher education, workforce, technology, tourism, and cultural cooperation
LOUISIANA + WEST AFRICA
Connected by culture.
Built for opportunity.
Louisiana and West Africa share deep cultural ties shaped by people, traditions, foodways, music, language, and a history that continues to influence communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
Cultural connection
Shared heritage creates a foundation of trust and understanding—opening the door for meaningful relationships among leaders, institutions, and communities.
Complementary strengths
Ports, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, education, tourism, and the creative economy offer practical areas for knowledge exchange and joint work.
A modern bridge
The Exchange turns longstanding connection into new partnerships, investment conversations, institutional cooperation, and defined next steps.
From shared heritage to shared progress, Louisiana and West Africa are building a stronger path forward together.
04 — LOUISIANA LEADERSHIP AMBASSADOR
Senator Edward J.
“Ed” Price
Connecting Louisiana leadership with the people, institutions, industries, and future opportunities shaping his region.
Louisiana Leadership Ambassador
Senator Edward J. “Ed” Price
Louisiana State Senator · District 2
Representing portions of Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, Lafourche, St. James, St. John the Baptist, and West Baton Rouge parishes, Senator Price connects state leadership with the people, institutions, industries, and future opportunities of the region.
Official Senate profile ↗Leadership & Service
Committees
- RetirementChair
- Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs
- Environmental Quality
- Transportation, Highways and Public Works
- Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee
Caucuses & Delegations
Regional & Legislative Service
- Acadiana Delegation
- Capital Region Legislative Delegation
- Democratic Caucus
- Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus
- Louisiana Rural Caucus
REGIONAL PROJECTS & INVESTMENTS
Investments moving across
Senator Price’s Region.
Major publicly announced projects and near-term public works verified as of August 9, 2026.
$14B+announced capital represented below
7 parishesconnected across Senator Price’s region
Ascension Parish
Global manufacturing · Energy · Workforce
Construction planned01
$5.8B
Hyundai Steel Mill
A new ultra-low-carbon steel mill at RiverPlex MegaPark in Donaldsonville, creating more than 1,300 direct jobs. Construction is anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
View public project source ↗Final investment decision02
$4B
Blue Point Ammonia Facility
CF Industries, JERA, and Mitsui are developing a large-scale lower-carbon ammonia facility on the west bank, with 103 direct permanent jobs expected.
View public project source ↗Startup target: 202903
$400M+
Linde Air Separation Unit
A major oxygen and nitrogen production unit supporting the Blue Point ammonia project while retaining more than 100 positions statewide.
View public project source ↗Under development04
$69M
Center for Industrial Excellence
John H. Carter Co. and ControlWorx are building a 285,000-square-foot center for industrial products and services, with operations planned for early 2027.
View public project source ↗Groundbreaking complete05
Q4 2027
RPCC Hyundai Steel Training Center
A Donaldsonville workforce center focused on electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and advanced manufacturing—with dual-enrollment access for local high school students.
View public project source ↗Upcoming public works06
$3M–$6M
Road & Sidewalk Improvements
Near-term work includes a new LA 621 roundabout at Roddy Road and Donaldsonville sidewalk, drainage, curb-ramp, and signage improvements.
View public project source ↗River Parishes & West Bank
Iberville · St. James · West Baton Rouge
Phased through 203007
$3.4B
Shintech Manufacturing Expansion
A major expansion of the Plaquemine-area manufacturing complex, including new ethylene, chlor-alkali, and vinyl chloride monomer capacity.
View public project source ↗Investment announced08
$350M+
Air Liquide Infrastructure Expansion
A new air separation unit at the existing Koch Methanol site and expanded industrial-gas pipeline infrastructure along the Mississippi River.
View public project source ↗Operations launching09
$59.4M
SNT U.S. Manufacturing Facility
SNT’s first consolidated U.S. facility will produce components for defense, automotive, energy, and process industries while creating 275 direct jobs.
View public project source ↗Construction awarded10
$13M
US 61 Corridor Improvements
Resurfacing, patching, safety barrier work, and traffic-signal improvements across St. James Parish from the St. John line to the Ascension line.
View public project source ↗Regional Site Readiness
Lafourche · Ascension
FastSites selection11
McLeod Business Park
Lafourche Parish site-readiness investment designed to position the business park for advanced manufacturing, logistics, energy innovation, and next-generation industry.
FastSites selection12
RiverPlex MegaPark Port
Port and infrastructure readiness at the district’s largest development site, complementing planned road, rail, electric, pipeline, and deep-water dock investment.
Project figures and schedules reflect public announcements and may change as permitting, financing, procurement, and construction advance. The projects shown span parishes represented in whole or in part by Senator Price.
05 — REGISTRATION
Choose your
registration path.
Join the Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange as a public or institutional leader, or as a business and investment participant ready to identify practical opportunities and next actions.
Public & Institutional Leadership
Leadership Registration
For public officials and institutional leaders participating in policy, diplomatic, educational, or government-to-government exchange.Elected OfficialAmbassadorGovernment LeaderInstitutional Leader
Business & Investment
Business Registration
For private-sector leaders seeking investment, project, trade, supplier, technical, or market-development opportunities.Business LeaderInvestorEntrepreneurIndustry Professional
06 — WHAT PARTICIPATION SHOULD PRODUCE
“A shared interest, the right counterpart on each side, and a practical next action.”
Technical meetingInformation exchangeInstitutional introductionSite visit