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• Chapultepec Castle Tour

U.S Ambassador's Residency

Welcome Reception  - Included in registration

• Introduction: Nelson Balido, Border Commerce and Security Council/Balido and Assoc., Lyceum Class of 2006
• Speaker: The Honorable Ronald D. Johnson, U.S Ambassador to Mexico

9:00PM-12:00AM

Hospitality Suite -  Included in registration

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? 

• Moderator: A.J. Rodriguez,  Texas 2036,  Lyceum Class of 2007
• Speakers: 
• Dr. Steven Camarota,  Center for Immigration Studies (CIS)
• Charles Foster,  Foster LLP

• 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.

• Moderator:  Teclo J. Garcia,  MEDC,  Lyceum Class of 2009
  
• Speakers: 
• Education: Celina Moreno, Intercultural Development Research Association
  
• Healthcare: Monica Vargas-Mahar, Carondelet Health Network,  Lyceum Class of 2018

• Fellow Session: "Trade, Wages, and Regional Growth: How Mexico’s Economic Geography Shapes Shared Opportunity"

• Moderator:  Dr. Victor Sàenz, UT Austin,  Lyceum Class of 2009
• Speaker: Colleen Goggin,  Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M
  

 Dress: Business casual

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• Bellas Artes Museum Visit
• Zocalo Tour
• Chapultepec Castle Tour

MANDATORY REGISTRATION HERE

12:00PM-1:00PM

• Lunch Keynote  
• Moderator:  C. LeRoy Cavazos-Reyna, Localism Inc., Lyceum Class of 2018
• Speaker: The Honorable Antonio Garza, Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

3:00PM-9:00PM

MUNAL - National Art Museum

Included in registration

• Visit to the Museum

• Fireside Chat 
• Introduction:  Constance R. Wannamaker, Wannamaker Law PLLC 
• Moderator:  Crayton Webb, Sunwest Communication,  
  Texas Lyceum 2025 President, Lyceum Class of 2018
• Speaker:  President Vicente Fox,  Former President of Mexico

• Dinner

Dress: Business casual

9:30PM-12:00AM

Hospitality Suite

Friday, July 11, 2025

8:00AM-9:00AM

Four Seasons

Breakfast

9:00AM-12:00PM

Palacio de Bellas Artes

• Morning Keynote: Dr Duncan Wood, Hurst International Consulting

• 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? 

• Moderator: Roberto Coronado, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Lyceum Class of 2019
• Speakers: 
• Carmen Lilia Canturosas, Mayor of Nuevo Laredo 
• John Cowen Jr., Mayor of Brownsville
• Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, Mayor of Juarez

• 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. 

• Moderator:  Nelson Balido,  Border Commerce and Security Council / Balido and Assoc, Lyceum Class of 2006
• Speakers: 
• Agriculture: Skip Hulett, NatureSweet 
• Petroleum: Steven Putegnat,  Titan Fuel
• Trade Law: Raymundo Vazquez, CCN
• Transportation: Francisco Garza, GM Mexico

9:00AM-12:00PM

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• Anthropology Museum Visit
• Tour of Coyoacán and Casa Azul

MANDATORY REGISTRATION HERE

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.   

• Moderator: Johnny Sutton, Ashcroft Sutton Reyes, LLC, Lyceum Class of 2006
  
• Speaker: The Honorable Eduardo Medina Mora,  Former Justice, Supreme Court of Mexico; Former Attorney General of Mexico; Former Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., United Kingdom, and United Nations     
  

7:00PM-9:00PM

Dinner Salon 

• Each restaurant will have a table for 10
• Please select up to 2 restaurants maximum to make groups of 10
• Payment will be individual onsite, it will be an "à la carte dinner"

MANDATORY REGISTRATION HERE

Dress: Casual

Saturday, July 12, 2025

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• Anthropology Museum Tour
• Day in Teotihuacan with Lunch
• Hot Air Balloon in Teotihuacan with breakfast
• San Angel Tour and Market Visit
• Tour of Coyoacan and Casa Azul
• Zocalo Tour

MANDATORY REGISTRATION HERE

Dress: Casual