The State of the Coast (SOC) conference, scheduled for May 20-22 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, is the largest statewide conference of its kind, providing an interdisciplinary forum for exchanging information on the dynamic conditions of Louisiana’s coastal communities, environment, and economy.

Electronic Arts (EA) will host the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Open at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from May 1-4. The tournament will feature 160 teams from across the globe competing for a total prize pool of $1 million. It is Electronic Arts’ largest-ever Apex Legends Global Series.