Castillo Excursion 

• Meet in the Lobby of the Four Seasons at 1:00 PM

Load buses for the Ambassador's Residence

• The bus will leave at 5:15 PM
• You must have a QR Code and a Photo ID to enter 

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

If anyone gets in after the bus leaves. They can not bring bags to the Ambassador's Residence. They can Uber to the address below.

Address: Paseo de la Reforma No. 2414, Col. Lomas Altas, Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX

Dress: Business Casual to Business (no jeans, shorts, flip flops, or tennis shoes)

9:00PM-12:00AM

Hospitality Suite - At Four Seasons Hotel 

Included in registration 

Thursday, July 10, 2025

8:00AM-8:30AM

Breakfast for Programming Attendees
Four Seasons

8:30AM-12:00PM

• Panel 1: "Border Dual Perspectives: Immigration at the Crossroads of Security and Opportunity."

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
• Workforce: Alfredo Corchado, Puente News Collaborative

• 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 

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

 Dress: Business casual 

Morning Excursion (Non-Programming Attendees)

• Zocalo Tour

MANDATORY REGISTRATION

Meet in Lobby of Four Seasons.

12:00PM-2:00PM

2:00PM-2:15PM

2:15PM-5:45PM

MUNAL - National Art Museum Tour

Included in registration

5:45PM-7:30PM

Cocktails and Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel 

Fireside Chat - at the Four Seasons Hotel

• 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

Dress: Business casual 

9:00PM-12:00AM

Hospitality Suite - St. Regis Hotel 

Address: Av. P.º de la Reforma 439, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, México

Friday, July 11, 2025

8:30AM-9:00AM

Breakfast - Programming Attendees Only
Four Seasons Hotel

9:00AM

Morning Excursions (Non-Programming Attendees)

• Anthropology Museum
• Coyoacan and Casa Azul

MANDATORY REGISTRATION

Meet in Lobby of Four Seasons.

9:00AM-12:45PM

Four Seasons Hotel 

• 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 larger share of the state's 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 and 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

• 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
• Manuel Padilla Jr., MP Eagle Consulting 

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

• 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  

12:45PM-1:45PM

Lunch

2:00PM- 4:45PM

• Visit to the Museum

Meet in Lobby of Four Seasons.

5:30PM-9:30PM

Dinner Salon 

The assigned restaurant will be on your nametag. 

• Each restaurant will have a table for 10
• Payment will be individual onsite, it will be an "à la carte dinner"

• Reservations are staggered; please review your confirmation email to see what time your transportation will leave the hotel. 

6:00 PM Departure for Restaurants 

• Blanco Castelar
• La Mallorquina
• Rincon Argentino 

7:15 PM Departure for Restaurants

• La Rosetta
• Carajillo Polanco 
• Mandolina Polanco 

MANDATORY REGISTRATION

Meet in Lobby of Four Seasons.

Dress: Casual

9:30PM-12:00AM

Hospitality Suite - at the Four Seasons Bar

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Please meet in the lobby of the Four Seasons for all Excursions. 

7:45AM 

Teotihuacan - Pyramid Tour + Lunch

• Meet at 7:45 AM for an 8:00 AM Departure

MANDATORY REGISTRATION

• This excursion includes lunch and is about an hour from the Four Seasons.

Dress:  Casual (long pants are recommended and tennis shoes or hiking shoes - no heels, sandals, or wedges)

8:45AM

San Angel and Market Visit 

• Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM Departure

MANDATORY REGISTRATION

Dress:  Casual

8:45AM

Coyoacan & Casa Azul Tour

• Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM Departure

MANDATORY REGISTRATION

Dress:  Casual 

8:45AM

Tour Museo de Antropologia 

• Meet at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM Departure 

MANDATORY REGISTRATION

Dress:  Casual