Save the date LegisGator 2027
August 23-27, 2027
L’Auberge Casino Resort | Lake Charles, LA
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 in Lake Charles. The event serves as a platform for high-level updates on legislative priorities, economic development and workforce growth, while also recognizing lawmakers who support pro-business policies.
We are building on the tremendously successful expanded LegisGator format in 2026 to bring you additional content and help drive collaboration and advance the agenda for Louisiana’s long-term growth and prosperity.
Thank you for joining us at legisgator 2026!
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LABI POLICY FORUMat LegisGator
Wednesday, August 19 | 2 – 5 pm
This forum will bring together state leaders, industry experts and key stakeholders for a series of timely discussions focused on the critical issues of strengthening Louisiana’s legal climate, expanding its energy leadership and advancing workforce development.
LEGISGATOR
OPENING RECEPTION
Wednesday, August 19 | 5 – 6:30 pm
Join the SWLA Economic Development Alliance, Leaders for a Better Louisiana and Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and elected officials from across the state at a networking reception at Drago’s.
This event is by invitation only.
FUTURE LOUISIANA CONFERENCE 2026
Thursday, August 20 | 8 am – 3 pm
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.
LegisGator SWLA
Friday, August 21 | 11:30 am Luncheon
Louisiana’s signature annual public policy and business event brings together federal, state, and local elected officials with business and community leaders from across the state. The luncheon serves as a platform for discussing legislation, economic development, infrastructure, workforce issues, and policies, and recognizes pro-business legislators.
COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE
In addition to the main events, there will also be multiple sponsored receptions
and dinners throughout the week. Check back here for updated schedule information.
If you’d like to include your event on the schedule please contact
mmcinnis@allianceswla.org
Wednesday, August 19
Event Center | Registration required
By invitation only
Garden Hospitality Suites | 6:30-8 pm
Thursday, August 20
8 am–3 pm | Event Center
Registration required
By invitation only
Garden Hospitality Suites | 5-7 pm
Friday, August 21
Open to LegisGator Luncheon ticketholders
9:30 – 11 am | Sycamore Room
Open to LegisGator Luncheon ticketholders
Main Ballroom | Registration required
GARDEN HOSPITALITY SUITES
Did you register for ALL events you were interested in?
- LABI Policy Forum on Wednesday, August 19
- Future Louisiana Ideas Conference on Thursday, August 20
- SWLA Economic Development Alliance LegisGator Luncheon on Friday, August 21
Don’t forget to book your room!
Lodging AT L'AUBERGE
L’Auberge Casino Resort, located at 777 Avenue L’Auberge in Lake Charles, is offering special room rates for any of our guests for Wednesday, August 19 & Thursday, August 20, 2026, at $109.00/night + tax and fees.
Please make your reservations by August 3, 2026.
CALL: 1-866-580-7444 and identify yourself as a member of the 2026 LegisGator Group
using Group Code SGATOR26
ONLINE: llakecharles.com to take advantage of their specially offered rates for the occasion.
The resort is usually SOLD OUT for that weekend, so please book early as we cannot guarantee you will be able to reserve a room at L’Auberge.
