Port of Eagle Pass Trade Summit​

2025

Promoting trade internationally​

May 8

Eagle Pass, Tx

Port of Eagle Pass Trade Summit

2025

Promoting trade internationally​

May 8

Eagle Pass, Tx​

Day One - Super Sponsors Tour!

Together, We Shaped the Future of Trade – Thank You

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Driving Regional Progress Through Trade and Partnership

Driving Regional Progress Through Trade and Partnership

What we’re about

This Trade Summit unites industry leaders, government officials, and trade professionals to explore the growing impact of the Port of Eagle Pass — one of the most efficient and strategic gateways for import and export between the U.S. and Mexico.

Discover new opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and see why Eagle Pass is the smart choice for cross-border commerce.

Why attend the event?

Networking

Engage with top professionals in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing.

Build valuable relationships that can open doors to cross-border collaborations and future business opportunities.

Content

Join dynamic sessions led by influential speakers covering trends, tech, and trade insights.

Participate in engaging discussions, fun trade quizzes, and discover the latest innovations in the supply chain world.

Grow together

Explore how the Eagle Pass–Piedras Negras trade corridor drives economic growth in both nations.

Gain exclusive updates on expansion projects and see how your business can be part of shaping the future of the region.

Event schedule

11:00 AM

Arrival, Registration & Networking

12:00 PM

Welcome and Introduction of Special Guests

Master of Ceremonies Ms. Aide Castaño, City of Eagle Pass

12:15 PM

State of the Port Address

Mayor Rolando SalinasCity of Eagle Pass

Homero Balderas, City Manager, City of Eagle Pass

12:25 PM

Special Recognition: A Legacy of Stewardship

HonoringMr. Claudio Bres Garza

12:30 PM

Presenting Sponsor: Empire Industrial Park

Why Eagle Pass?

12:35 PM

Texas to D.C.

Regina Aviles-Santos,Regional District Director at U.S. House of Representatives with message fromCongressman Tony Gonzales

12:40 PM

Special Message and Presentation from Coahuila

Blas José Flores González, Chief of Staff and Strategic Projects of the Government of the State of Coahuila

12:55 PM

Eagle Pass on Rails, Annual Update

Beto Vargas, Vice President of Mexico Marketing & Sales at Union Pacific

1:05 PM

Port of Eagle Pass: 2025 Trade Update

Interactive trade presentation and review of Port of Eagle Pass 2024 performance and look at early results of 2025, including live audience polling.

Ken Roberts, WorldCity

Tatiana Panzardi, WorldCity

1:25 PM

U.S.-Mexico Trade Relation, Impact on Port of Eagle Pass

Fireside chat withKen RobertsandDiego Marroquin, Inaugural Bersin-Foster North America Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center discussing USMCA, tariffs and other trade issues.

1:40 PM

Keynote Speaker

Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, Former President of Mexico

2:05 PM

Closing Comments

David Saucedo,Bridge General Manager, City of Eagle Pass

2:10 PM

Official Networking Reception

Event schedule

11:00 AM

Arrival, Registration & Networking

12:00 PM

Welcome and Introduction of Special Guests

Master of Ceremonies Ms. Aide Castaño, City of Eagle Pass

12:15 PM

State of the Port Address

Mayor Rolando SalinasCity of Eagle Pass

Homero Balderas, City Manager, City of Eagle Pass

12:25 PM

Special Recognition: A Legacy of Stewardship

HonoringMr. Claudio Bres Garza

12:30 PM

Presenting Sponsor: Empire Industrial Park

Why Eagle Pass?

12:35 PM

Texas to D.C.

Regina Aviles-Santos,Regional District Director at U.S. House of Representatives with message fromCongressman Tony Gonzales

12:40 PM

Special Message and Presentation from Coahuila

Blas José Flores González, Chief of Staff and Strategic Projects of the Government of the State of Coahuila

12:55 PM

Eagle Pass on Rails, Annual Update

Beto Vargas, Vice President of Mexico Marketing & Sales at Union Pacific

1:05 PM

Port of Eagle Pass: 2025 Trade Update

Interactive trade presentation and review of Port of Eagle Pass 2024 performance and look at early results of 2025, including live audience polling.

Ken Roberts, WorldCity

Tatiana Panzardi, WorldCity

1:25 PM

U.S.-Mexico Trade Relation, Impact on Port of Eagle Pass

Fireside chat withKen RobertsandDiego Marroquin, Inaugural Bersin-Foster North America Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center discussing USMCA, tariffs and other trade issues.

1:40 PM

Keynote Speaker

Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, Former President of Mexico

2:05 PM

Closing Comments

David Saucedo,Bridge General Manager, City of Eagle Pass

2:10 PM

Official Networking Reception

How to Get There

Hyatt Place Eagle Pass

The Hyatt Place in Eagle Pass has special discounted pricing at 1060 Patsy Winn Blvd, Eagle Pass, Texas, 78852. Discount Group Code: G-EPTS

Master of Ceremonies

Aide Castano - Eagle Pass
Aide Castaño
Marketing Director, COEP

Keynote speakers

GSW_City Manager Homero Balderas Portrait Picture (Jul) 2
Homero Balderas
City Manager, COEP
Rolando Salinas
Mayor, COEP
Ken Roberts, WorldCity Headshot
Ken Roberts
Founder of Miami-based WorldCity
Tania Panzardi - Worldcity (1)
Tatiana Panzardi
Vice-President, WorldCity
Diego Marroquín US Mexico foundation
Diego Marroquin Bitar
Inaugural Bersin-Foster North America Scholar Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
BETO Vargas UP
Beto Vargas
Vice President – Mexico, Marketing and Sales at Union Pacific
Regina Santos-Aviles
Regina Santos-Aviles
Regional District Director at U.S. House of Representatives | Rep. Tony Gonzales
Blas Flores Gonzalez
Blas José Flores González
Chief of Staff and Strategic Projects of the Government of the State of Coahuila
D. Saucedo
David Saucedo
General Manager, Eagle Pass International Bridge System
Felipe Calderon Hinojosa
Former President of Mexico
Aide Castano - Eagle Pass
Aide Castaño
Marketing Director, COEP
GSW_City Manager Homero Balderas Portrait Picture (Jul) 2
Homero Balderas
City Manager, COEP
Rolando Salinas
Mayor, COEP
Ken Roberts, WorldCity Headshot
Ken Roberts
Founder of Miami-based WorldCity
Tania Panzardi - Worldcity (1)
Tatiana Panzardi
Vice-President, WorldCity
Diego Marroquín US Mexico foundation
Diego Marroquin Bitar
Inaugural Bersin-Foster North America Scholar Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
BETO Vargas UP
Beto Vargas
Vice President – Mexico, Marketing and Sales at Union Pacific
Regina Santos-Aviles
Regina Santos-Aviles
Regional District Director at U.S. House of Representatives | Rep. Tony Gonzales
Blas Flores Gonzalez
Blas José Flores González
Chief of Staff and Strategic Projects of the Government of the State of Coahuila
D. Saucedo
David Saucedo
General Manager, Eagle Pass International Bridge System
Felipe Calderon Hinojosa
Former President of Mexico

Our sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

EMPIRE logo

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum_KTTT-Logo-New
Constellation Brands

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

TGM Vector logo

Bronze Sponsors

JMAK aka A and S Bronze
M Logo-high res
Bronze_Stantec

Supporting Sponsors

COMCENORESTE
Index Coahuila Norte
Government Data Services internal logo

Our sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

EMPIRE logo

Platinum Sponsors

Constellation Brands

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

TGM Vector logo

Bronze Sponsors

JMAK aka A and S Bronze
M Logo-high res
Bronze_Stantec

Supporting Sponsors

COMCENORESTE
Index Coahuila Norte
Government Data Services internal logo

Summit Memories

Frequenty asked questions

Please plan on arriving no later than 11:00 AM. This will allow time to pick up your badge at the registration table, find your reserved table, and take your (group) picture before the event.

Yes, lunch will be provided and is included in your ticket.

We look forward to welcoming traveling guests. Hotel accommodations are available. Details are provided in your ticket confirmation email. The Hyatt Place in Eagle Pass has special discounted pricing at 1060 Patsy Winn Blvd, Eagle Pass, Texas, 78852. https://tinyurl.com/EPTradeSummitHotel150

Yes, the parking is adjacent to the building and is included in your ticket.

The event concludes at 3:00 PM after the Connecting It All Networking portion of the program.

We recommend business attire for all attendees.

Share your passion for trade by becoming a sponsor, Please email Ms. Valeria, vflores@eaglepasstx.gov.