Meet me Halfway: US-Mexico Border GovLab
Hosted by the Government of Baja California and Border AI
For decades, discussions about the U.S.-Mexico border have focused on trade flows, infrastructure, and the efficient movement of goods. These foundations remain essential, but they are no longer sufficient to secure North America's long-term competitiveness.
Today, border communities are repositioning themselves as engines of innovation, infrastructure development, and economic growth. This panel will explore how border cities can become places where new competitive advantages for North America are created, leveraging technology, innovation, modern infrastructure, and stronger cross-border collaboration.
Kurt Honold
Secretary of Economy and Innovation, Government of Baja California, Mexico
Alejandro Laplana
CEO, Shokworks Inc
Alfonso Nevarez
Former Texas State Representative; Founder and Attorney, Nevárez Law Group
Rolando Pablos
Managing Partner, Cross-National Advisory Partners
Ricardo Samaniego
County Judge, El Paso County, Texas
Norma Sepulveda
Mayor, Harlingen, Texas