In partnership with the El Paso Electric, the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) is proud to announce the “AI and Energy Conference: Powering the Next Industrial Revolution.” Taking place on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, at Hotel Encanto here in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this all-day event seeks to educate and create dialogue, collaboration and forward-thinking strategies among state and regional stakeholders, ensuring that our communities are equipped to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open and available.
MVEDA and El Paso Electric encourage the professional Borderplex community to join us for a day of exploring the fast-growing intersection of artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and the energy systems that power them. This event will spotlight major regional developments, the community and economic impacts of large-scale AI investments, and how new technologies will shape daily life and business growth.
Featuring expert panels, industry announcements, and discussions on workforce, energy planning, and smart community strategies, this conference positions our region at the forefront of America’s next industrial era — where innovation meets infrastructure and opportunity.
Topics of this conference will include a panel on the headline-making and groundbreaking Project Jupiter, featuring contractor Stack Infrastructure and developer Borderplex Digital. Other panels include the incorporation of A.I. in various industries such offices, consumer services, and medical services. The panel discussion “Quantum in the A.I. Word and New Mexico’s Big Bets” features New Mexico State Investment Officer Jon Clark and the New Mexico Secretary of Economic Development, Rob Black.
Those who are interested in attending can register at this link and those who are interested in becoming sponsors of this event can click on this link for more information click on this link or call 575-800-7727.
