Rocket Man: New Mexico GovLab

Hosted by Economic Development New Mexico

Business leaders, government officials, and industry experts will come together to explore strategies, exchange insights, and identify actionable opportunities to strengthen New Mexico's role as a strategic hub for innovation, investment, and cross-border collaboration within North America. Discussions will focus on advancing the state's leadership in energy, aerospace, emerging technologies, and logistics, while leveraging its unique position in the U.S.-Mexico border to foster greater regional integration.

This GovLab aims to identify pathways to position New Mexico as a catalyst for North American competitiveness by driving collaboration in aerospace innovation, quantum computing, energy, and cross-border innovation and trade. Through partnerships across the public and private sectors, participants will explore how the state can accelerate innovation, attract investment, and strengthen the resilience of the North American economy.

Gerardo Fierro
Executive Director, New Mexico Border Authority

Sen. Cindy Nava
Senator, New Mexico Legislature

Isaac Romero
Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM)

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