AI January
Where it is

The Nieux, in the Eiffel Tower building.

Most sessions happen at The Nieux, a meeting space on St. Charles Avenue at Josephine Street. Walk in, say hi, and someone will point you to your room.

The Nieux by day: a glass building under a big iron truss, with a red-carpet walkway leading up to the front door.

The Nieux
2040 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130

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The building really is made from the Eiffel Tower. It was the restaurant on the tower’s first floor in Paris until 1981. It was taken apart into 11,000 pieces, shipped here, and put back together on St. Charles in 1986. January is The Nieux’s last month in this building, so AI January is a bit of a send-off.

Getting there

  • StreetcarThe St. Charles streetcar stops right out front.
  • ParkingSome off-street parking at the building, and plenty of street parking in the neighborhood.
  • Getting inThere’s an elevator, so every room is reachable without stairs.
  • Wi-FiFast and free. The network name and password are posted inside.
  • BringA laptop if you have one. A phone works fine too. Bring your charger.

The rooms

Big groups meet in the 504. Smaller groups use the rooms around it.

  • The 504: rows of round tables in front of a small stage with a pink neon sign that reads “What if it works.”
    The 504Up to 200 peopleThe big room, with a stage, a full bar and seven screens. AI Fridays happen here.
  • The Rhythm Room: small tables and soft chairs by tall windows.
    The Rhythm RoomUp to 15A conference table, two whiteboards, a smart screen and a view.
  • The Rituals Room: round tables beside floor-to-ceiling windows.
    The Rituals RoomUp to 15A quiet room for a small group around one table.
  • The Founders Room: a bright lounge with sofas, plants and big windows.
    The Founders RoomUp to 10A lounge with two big sofas and a whiteboard. Good for casual chats.
  • The Spark Room: a table with red chairs, surrounded by whiteboards.
    The Spark RoomUp to 8A table and three whiteboards, made for working something out together.
  • The Perch: a sofa and purple poufs in a small lounge.
    The PerchUp to 8A small spot up high, looking over the big room.

Some sessions happen somewhere else. When one does, its page says where. Want to look around first? Take The Nieux’s virtual tour.

Photos: The Nieux.