Welcome Reception

9:00PM-12:00AM

Hospitality Suite

Thursday, July 10, 2025

8:00AM-9:00AM

Breakfast

9:00AM-12:00PM

• Panel 1: "Perspectives from the Front Lines: Collaboration & Challenges Across Borders & Government Levels" 

This panel will explore the intersection of enforcement and advocacy in the Texas immigration debate, highlighting how policy decisions affect border security and economic prosperity. With voices from law enforcement and immigration rights advocates, panelists will tackle the complexities of this critical topic. Can Texas protect its borders while embracing economic and social opportunities? 

• Panel 2: "Immigration's Ripple Effect: Examining Impacts on Education, Healthcare & the Workforce" 

Federal immigration policies may have positive or negative effects on state and local systems. Understanding the immigration paradigm from various perspectives is vital in the quest for immigration reform. This panel will share their distinct perspectives on immigration’s impact on the classrooms, hospitals, and the labor market.

12:00PM-1:00PM

Lunch

1:30PM-4:00PM

Excursion

6:00PM-9:00PM

Dinner

9:30PM-12:00AM

Hospitality Suite

Friday, July 11, 2025

8:00AM-9:00AM

Breakfast

9:00AM-12:00PM

• Session 5: Bordernomics: The Past, Present, and Future of Texas-Mexico Commerce 

Mexico is Texas’s #1 trading partner, accounting for $281 billion in trade in 2024. Texas-Mexico trade accounts for 10.4% of Texas’s GDP, representing a greater share of GDP than any other US state. This significant percentage underscores the vital role Mexico plays in Texas's economy, highlighting the importance of cross-border trade in the state's economic landscape. Taking a deep dive into trade, from NAFTA to USMCA – what’s next for border prosperity? 

• Session 6: Cross-Border Currents: Industry Leaders on the Frontlines of Texas-Mexico Trade 
  

This panel will include representatives from the top industry sectors driving trade between Texas and Mexico. Leading importers and exporters will offer firsthand insights into the impact of trade policies on their respective industries. Speakers will share their take on reshoring/nearshoring, supply chain disruptions, evolving trade dynamics, and pathways to resilience.

12:00PM-1:00PM

Lunch

1:00PM - 2:00PM 

• Session 7: Beyond Borders: Shaping the Next Chapter of the Texas-Mexico Future - Bridging Security, Opportunity, and Prosperity 

The intricate relationship between immigration and economic growth transcends borders. This culminating panel brings together leading voices from government, industry, and advocacy to look beyond the challenges and toward solutions. Shaping a prosperous Texas-Mexico relationship for a new era will take innovative strategies and a shared commitment to uncover pathways that are not mutually exclusive and allow the interconnectedness of border security, opportunity, and prosperity for all.  

2:00PM-4:00PM

Excursion

6:00PM-9:00PM

Dinner