FULL AGENDA
June 12, 2025
Software & AI Track
3222 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Hosted by Google Developers Group Albuquerque
Cybersecurity Across the Modern Development Landscape
Speaker: Tracy Ragan (DeployHub)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Kubernetes
Speaker: Neal Ormsbee
The Electron Economy Runs Through New Mexico
How AI, Energy, and Local Talent Are Rewiring the Future
Speaker: Kirk Hourdajian (Montauk Climate)
Security and Privacy in the Age of AI
Speaker: Kenneth Ingham
Fun with AI: Using AI to Start Hobby Projects
Speaker: Noel Cothren (Confluent.io)
Ethics in AI Panel
Moderator: Jason Nakai | Speakers: Mark Leech (City of Abq CTO), Chuy Ortega (Dash2 AI), and Caitlin Burns
Entrepreneurship Track
204 Bryn Mawr Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Hosted by New Mexico Startup Factory
Entrepreneurship Engagement
Hosted by NM Startup Factory
New Mexico Startup Showcase
Featuring: Teeniors, BabyQuip, Zenthos (formerly Flow Aluminum), Selflane, and Mango Automotive
The Long Game: Growing an Ecosystem, Not Just Startups
Moderator: Angelica Maestas (Builders VC) | Speakers: Stefany Goradia (HealthTech Rx), Jay Newton-Small (Albuquerque Journal), Lawrence Chavez (Infinity Advisors), and David Ellmann (Climate Tech VC)
Speed Mentoring for Founders and Startup Ecosystem
Mentors: Maya Trujillo, Paul Zelizer, Vicki Apodaca, Dennis Beard, Tana Traylor
Happy Hour
Hosted by NM Startup Factory
June 13, 2025
Climate & Advanced Energy Track
204 Bryn Mawr Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Hosted by NMClimate & Innovation Hub
Keynote
Speaker: Representative Meredith Dixon
Panel: Community-Driven Sustainability Solutions in New Mexico
Moderator: Solomon Gbara | Speakers: Beth Beloff (Green Bank), Nicole Johnny (Raven Indigenous Capital Partners), and Liana Sanchez (Avanyu)
New Mexico Innovation Hub
Speaker: David Perez
Climate & Energy Startup Showcase
Featuring: Gridflow, Ubiqd, Bender, Clear Current, and Terra Vera
Raising Capital for Climate & Advanced Energy Startups
Moderator: Jordan Clancy (NM Vintage Fund) | Speakers: Ward Hendon (Dangerous Ventures), Marcos Gonzalez (Vamos Ventures), and Talal Saint-Lôt (NM Grants)
Plugged In: Leveraging Strategic PR for Startup Success
Provided by SUNNY505
Tech Access Track
3222 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Hosted by Techqueria New Mexico
Keynote: How NM does Digital Equity
Speaker: Bo Ford from the City of Albuquerque Digital Equity Committee
Breaking the Mold – Career Shifts into Tech
Moderator: Sarah Soliz (Labrynth Consulting) | Speakers: Dana Slay, John Johnson-Rodgers, John Hernandez (Dash2Labs)
Entrepreneurs in Development Showcase
Hosted by Redline Labs and CNM Ingenuity
Resume & Interview Speed Mentorship
Mentors: Esteban Martinez (CNM Deep Dive), Antonio Gandara-Martinez (Lamb Sensory), Elisa Valdez de Ramirez (Strava), Erin Scott Adams (Trek Bikes), Raj Shah (Verizon)
Laptop Lounge
Michael Thomas Coffee
Need a quiet space to work between sessions? Visit our Laptop Lounge at Michael Thomas Coffee!
Special Offer for Attendees
Show your Tech Talks ticket and get 10% off all drinks
Perfect for networking, catching up on work, or just enjoying great coffee between sessions.
Day 1 Happy Hour
204 Bryn Mawr Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
All Happy Hour ticket holders receive two free drinks
Sponsored by New Mexico Startup Factory
Tech Talks Official After Party
3222 1/2 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
VIPs get free drinks
Important Information
Registration
Tickets are available at each venue door on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early to secure your spot.
Free admission to all sessions, workshops, and networking events. After party tickets include complimentary drinks.
Venues
M'tucci's Roma
Software & AI, Tech Access tracks
NM Startup Factory
Entrepreneurship, Climate & Energy tracks
Day 1 Happy Hour venue
M'tucci's Teddy Roe's
Day 2 Official After Party venue
What's Included
- •Access to all sessions in your chosen track
- •Networking opportunities
- •After party access
- •Swag and materials
All sessions and networking events are included with your free pass.
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