May 18-20, 2026 | New Orleans, Louisiana
NGIN’s biennial summit bringing together leaders from across the country to dive into innovative practices, strengthen networks, and champion new pathways for locally driven, community-centered economic growth.
What is the Cityscapes Summit?
The Cityscapes Summit is a national event where leaders dedicated to reimagining local economies gather for immersive sessions, practical insights, and collaborative problem-solving to advance inclusive growth. In 2024, we hosted the inaugural Cityscapes Summit in Durham, North Carolina, welcoming more than 400 leaders who came together to explore fresh approaches to economic growth .
Next May, in New Orleans, Cityscapes 2026 builds on that momentum, tackling the most urgent themes shaping opportunity today: community wealth-building, innovative investment models, the changing nature of work, technology’s growing influence, and the partnerships capable of transforming entire communities. Expect three immersive days of hands-on learning, honest conversations, and cross-city collaboration.
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What You’ll Experience
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Innovations Take Center Stage
Discover fresh ideas and practical tools for expanding local opportunity, ownership, and growth.
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National Community & Dynamic Networking
Connect with leaders nationwide and build relationships that spark collaboration and real change.
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Restorative Experience
Enjoy site visits, tours, an evening event, a grounding station, and a makers market designed to recharge and inspire.
We’re Headed to the Big Easy in 2026.
We’re bringing Cityscapes Summit 2026 to New Orleans, a place defined by culture, community, and reinvention. Hosted at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, the Summit will offer an immersive experience right in the heart of the city. From neighborhood tours and site visits to grounding spaces and a makers market, participants will feel the energy and creativity that make New Orleans so unique. It’s a powerful setting for conversations about the future of local prosperity.