InfraGard New Mexico invites you to join us as a speaker at the Southwest Food Security Summit, taking place April 2-3, 2025, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This two-day event brings together leaders and innovators in agriculture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure resilience to address the unique challenges facing the Southwestern United States.

As part of our mission to foster collaboration and drive impactful solutions, we are seeking dynamic speakers who can share insights, research, and practical expertise across a range of topics. With 21 spots available across three thematic tracks, we welcome speaker proposals for the following focus areas:

• Roots & Resilience: Exploring sustainability, climate adaptation, and innovations in AgriTech.
• Secure Harvest: Addressing cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and risk management for food systems.
• Fields of the Future: Showcasing forward-thinking topics such as IoT, AI, GIS, and renewable energy in agriculture.

Why Speak at the Southwest Food Security Summit? As a speaker, you will have the opportunity to:

• Share your expertise and connect with a targeted audience of industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators.
• Contribute to solutions that strengthen food security, sustainability, and resilience in the Southwest.
• Gain visibility and recognition within the agriculture, technology, and security sectors.

Submission Guidelines

If you’re interested in speaking, please submit a brief proposal including:

Session title and description

200–300 words describing your topic and three (3) learning objectives for attendees.

Speaker bio

100–150 words, highlighting your experience and background.

Preferred track

Thank you for considering this opportunity to shape the future of food security and resilience in the Southwest. We look forward to your insights and contributions!

Speakers will be notified of acceptance by March 10th, 2025.