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Thursday, May 23

4th Annual State of the Port of Eagle Pass Trade Summit, Event Tickets

A World Trade Week Celebration, join us in celebrating Eagle Pass’s role from local to global stage.

By Hosted by: City of Eagle Pass & Port of Eagle Pass

Date and time

Thursday, May 23 · 11am - 4:30pm CDT

Location

City of Eagle Pass International Center For Trade ICT/Planning Building and Health Unit

3295 Bob Rogers Drive Eagle Pass, 78852

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Agenda

11:00 AM

11 a.m.: Arrival, registration, networking

11:30 AM

11:30: Welcome and Introduction of Special Guests

Master of Ceremonies Ms. Aide Castaño

11:40 AM

State of the Port Address

11:50 AM

Opening Remarks

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson

11:55 AM

Presenting Sponsor, Empire

12:00 PM

“Texas: The New Center of U.S. Trade”

Ken Roberts, WorldCity

Tatiana Panzardi, WorldCity

Raquel Espinoza, Union Pacific

A look at how Texas’ profile has risen, from border crossings like Eagle Pass, Laredo and Pharr to airports like DFW and seaports like Corpus Christi and the Port of Houston. An overview of the state...

12:30 PM

"Why trade matters, border technology"

Daniel Covarrubias, TAMIU

Mayra Maldonado, UTEP

A panel of experts will detail the economic impact of border trade, including a look at new technologies from a Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development director and details from a...

1:00 PM

"The Future of Eagle Pass Vehicle Imports"

Ben Escarcega, Yusen

Hugo Santiago, SAF Holland

Miguel Elizalde, Mobility Sustainable

Another panel of experts will look at the role Eagle Pass plays in the automotive trade, including its nation-leading role in commercial vehicle imports, and what role it might play in the future now...

1:30 PM

"The Future of Eagle Pass Industrial Real Estate"

Luis Bazan, Pharr International Bridge

Carlo Molano, Forum

Jorge Ortiz, Amistad

Members of a third panel will discuss how Eagle Pass needs to think about industrial real estate development, from cold storage to foreign trade zones to location, with an eye on what other border cr...

2:00 PM

Closing Comments

Closing comments by special guest from Mexico, with invitation to networking reception.

2:10 PM - 4:30 PM

Networking Reception

About this event

5 hours 30 minutes

Please join us for the 4th Annual State of the Port of Eagle Pass Trade Summit hosted by the City of Eagle Pass.

A World Trade Week Celebration.

This event will bring together community leaders focused on growing the region.

C ontact Mr. Balderas for sponsorship opportunities, homero.balderas@eaglepasstx.gov.

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Hosted by: City of Eagle Pass & Port of Eagle Pass