MXLAN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
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FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8AM | MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8AM | MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
The Summit will explore key economic insights from top international advisors & leaders from the U.S. and Mexico.
The Summit will provide key economic insights from top international advisors & leaders from the U.S. and Mexico.
This includes University & Bank Leadership panels, a Keynote Economist panel, and a Sister City Trade Mission.
Admission: Wed is FREE | Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Admission:
Wed, July 27: FREE
Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Carla Morrison
Concet | July 30
Admission:
Wed, July 27: FREE
Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Carla Morrison
Concet | July 30
SCHEDULE
FOR TABLE OR SPONSORSHIP CALL
(956) 681-1001
MXLAN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8AM | MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
REGIONAL ECONOMIC FUTURE:
An insightful discussion on economic trends, geopolitical aspects, & U.S.-Mexico relations
The Summit will provide key economic insights from top international advisors & leaders from the U.S. and Mexico.
This includes University & Bank Leadership panels, a Keynote Economist panel, and a Sister City Trade Mission.
Admission: Wed is FREE | Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Admission:
Wed, July 27: FREE
Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Carla Morrison
Concet | July 30
SCHEDULE
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Dr. Belinda Román

Associate Professor of Economics
St. Mary’s University

Associate Professor of Economics
St. Mary’s University

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Erika Martinez Mott

Directora General
Grupo Estrategia Politica (GEP)

Directora General de Grupo
Estrategia Politica (GEP)

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Dr. Duncan Wood

Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives; Sr. Advisor
Wilson Center Mexico Institute

Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives
Sr. Advisor to the Wilson Center Mexico Institute

MXLAN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERS PANEL
HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERS PANEL
FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8AM | MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
“Investing in Educated Human Capital”
“Investing in Educated Human Capital”
The Summit will provide key economic insights from top international advisors & leaders from the U.S. and Mexico.
This includes University & Bank Leadership panels, a Keynote Economist panel, and a Sister City Trade Mission.
Admission: Wed is FREE | Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Admission:
Wed, July 27: FREE
Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Carla Morrison
Concet | July 30
SCHEDULE
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Dr. Guy Bailey

President
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Dr. Rodney H. Rodriguez

Vice President
Institutional Advancement & External Affairs for South Texas College

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Manuel “Manny” Vela

Associate Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen

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Julian Alvarez

PANEL MODERATOR
Executive Vice President & Director of Community Relations at Lone Star National Bank

MXLAN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
BANK LEADERS PANEL
BANK LEADERS PANEL
FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8AM | MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
“The Future of Banking”
The Summit will provide key economic insights from top international advisors & leaders from the U.S. and Mexico.
This includes University & Bank Leadership panels, a Keynote Economist panel, and a Sister City Trade Mission.
Admission: Wed is FREE | Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Admission:
Wed, July 27: FREE
Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Carla Morrison
Concet | July 30
SCHEDULE
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Larry C. Gonzalez

President Upper RGV
Plains Capital Bank

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Adrian Villarreal,

President & CEO
IBC Bank

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Victor “Seby” Haddad

Executive Vice President
Chief Lending Officer
Lone Star National Bank

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R. Rene Avila

Executive Vice President
Chief Operations Officer
Texas Regional Bank

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Ron Garza

Panel Moderator
Associate Vice President
Workforce & Economic Development UTRGV

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FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8AM | MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
FRIDAY, MAY 3 | 8AM | MCALLEN CONVENTION CENTER
SUMMIT PROGRAM
8:00 am: Coffee Mixer Begins

8:30 am: Doors Open & Welcome

9:00 am: Higher Education Leaders Panel | “Investing in Educated Human Capital”
• Dr. Guy Bailey, President | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• Dr. Rodney H. Rodriguez, Vice President, Institutional Advancement & Economic Development | South Texas College
• Manuel “Manny” Vela, Associate Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen
Moderator Julian Alvarez, Vice President & Director of Community Relations | Lone Star National Bank
10:00 am: Bank Leaders Panel | “Future of Banking”
• Larry C. Gonzalez, President Upper RGV | Plains Capital Bank
• Adrian Villarreal, President & Chief Executive Officer | IBC Bank
• Victor “Seby” Haddad, Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer | Lone Star National Bank
• R. Rene Avila | Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer | Texas Regional Bank
Moderator Ron Garza, Associate Vice President, Workforce & Economic Development | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
11:00 am: Keynote Economist Presentations
• “A Comprehensive Regional Forecast for 2024-2025” presented by Dr. Belinda Román, Associate Professor of Economics | St. Mary’s University
• “A Mexico & United States Perspective” presented by Erika Martínez Mott, Directora General | Grupo Estrategia Política (GEP)
• “Looking Beyond” presented by Dr. Duncan Wood, Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives; Senior Advisor | Wilson Center Mexico Institute
12:00 noon: Luncheon | “REGIONAL ECONOMIC FUTURE: An insightful discussion on economic trends, geopolitical aspects, & U.S.-Mexico relations”
Three top advisors from the U.S. & Mexico will engage in a unique opportunity to assess the economic power of a region that connects two nations.
Admission: Wed is FREE | Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Admission:
Wed, July 27: FREE
Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Carla Morrison
Concet | July 30
FOR TABLE OR SPONSORSHIP CALL
(956) 681-1001
Admission:
Wed, July 27: FREE
Thurs – Sun: FREE before 5pm & $5 after 5pm
Carla Morrison
Concet | July 30
SCHEDULE
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MXLAN CREATOR IN MOTION

CREATOR IN MOTION

CREATOR IN MOTION

ART PROJECT

ART PROJECT

Watch Oaxacan artist Irving Cano & top creators paint larger than life murals from May 3-5.

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Watch Oaxacan artist Irving Cano & top creators paint larger than life murals from May 3-5.

MXLAN LETTER BURNING CEREMONY

MXLAN LETTER BURNING

MXLAN LETTER BURNING

FEATURING FIRE DANCERS

FEATURING FIRE DANCERS

Each night we’ll light up the night sky with the MXLAN letter burning ceremony featuring the Circo Dragon fire dancers.

Join us to share your story through art at La Communidad. From July 28-30, the MXLAN Festival will provide indoor community space to regional artists to create and display their artwork to thousands.

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Each night we’ll light up the night sky with the MXLAN letter burning ceremony featuring the Circo Dragon fire dancers.

MXLAN CALENDA PARADE
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Be part of MXLAN’s street parade, where giant puppets & traditional dancers join unexpected performers as we attempt to break the WORLD RECORD HUAPANGO!

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Be part of MXLAN’s street parade, where giant puppets & traditional dancers join unexpected performers as we attempt to break the WORLD RECORD HUAPANGO!

MXLAN PUEBLO MAGICO ARTISAN MERCADO

PUEBLO MAGICO

PUEBLO MAGICO

MEXICAN ARTISAN MERCADO

ARTISAN MERCADO

MXLAN ‘s 3-day Artisan Mercado includes authentic crafts, clothing and vendors from Mexico and Beyond

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MXLAN ‘s 3-day Artisan Mercado includes authentic crafts, clothing and vendors from Mexico and Beyond

MXLAN GRATITUDE TUNNEL

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breakthough music stage

MXLAN’s PEPSI Stage will feature live concerts by top Latino artists from around the country mixing traditional influences with new and unexpected genres. May 3-5

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MXLAN’s PEPSI Stage will feature live concerts by top Latino artists from around the country mixing traditional influences with new and unexpected genres. May 3-5

MXLAN GRATITUDE TUNNEL

GRATITUDE TUNNEL

GRATITUDE TUNNEL

ART PROJECT

ART PROJECT

Thousands of festival goers will create a community art project by sharing what they are thankful for on a gratitude ribbon. May 3-5.

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Thousands of festival goers will create a community art project by sharing what they are thankful for on a gratitude ribbon. May 3-5.

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About Us

MXLAN is the 3-day summer music & arts festival that celebrates the past, present, and future Latinx cultural influence
May 3-5 in McAllen, TX.

Contact US

700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501

(956) 681-3800

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