2025 University of New Mexico Business and Economic Summit
The purpose of the UNM Business and Economic Summits are to continue a statewide dialogue about ways to grow our New Mexico economy and our innovation ecosystem. The goal is to convene stakeholders from across New Mexico. The 2025 summit will highlight New Mexico as A National Leader in Entrepreneurship.
Keynote Speaker:
Victor W. Hwang
Founder and CEO, Right to Start
Agenda:
- 8:00-8:30 a.m. – Networking & Refreshments
- 8:30-8:45 a.m. – Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 8:45-9:30 a.m. – Panel: Indigenous Companies
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. – Panel: Small Businesses
- 10:15-10:30 a.m. – Networking break
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Panel: Digital Arts Companies
- 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Panel: Technology Companies
- 12:00-12:15 p.m. – Networking break/Lunch
- 12:15-1:15 p.m. – Keynote Speaker: Victor Hwang, Founder, Right to Start
- 1:15-2:00 p.m. – Panel: Bioscience Companies
- 2:00 -2:15 p.m. – Networking break
- 2:15-3:00 p.m. – Panel: Engineering Companies
- 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Panel: The Role that Government Plays in Continuing Entrepreneurial Economic Development in New Mexico
- 4:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks followed by a Networking Reception
Parking Information:
Feel free to park in any spot in front of the Lobo Rainforest Building except those marked as Reserved. While this lot typically requires a permit to park, there will be no parking enforcement on the day of the event only.
Suggested hotel accommodations:
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown & Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown is located across the street from the Lobo Rainforest Building and the University of New Mexico has a discounted room rate. Follow the links below to view available rooms.
View the Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown (UNM Booking Link) HERE.
View the Homewood Suites by Hilton UNM Booking Link HERE
Date and Time
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
Location
Lobo Rainforest Building