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