TechFest Program
As a first-of-its-kind event in New Mexico, TechFest is co-built by a collaborative of 12 tech organizations across the state. This year's core event spans three venues across the Innovation District in Downtown Albuquerque.
Why build as a collaborative?
New Mexico is a uniquely majority-minority state, and by bringing together diverse perspectives and backgrounds, we can create programming that is more inclusive and serves the whole community. This proprietary way to build tech programming started with TechFest 2024, where Techqueria NM and Google Developer Group Albuquerque co-built the first TechFest.
TECHFEST 2026 PROGRAM
Tech programming by and for the New Mexican tech community.
TechFest Pre-Party
Date: 10/28 @ TBA
Join us to kick off TechFest 2026!
Tech Access
Date: 10/29 @ Main Library
Get tech job support and learn about DE&I in tech.
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Software & AI
Date: 10/29 @ WESST
Learn about + get hands-on training in software and AI.
Climate & Advanced Energy
Date: 10/30 @ Main Library
Unlock the latest in the climate and energy industry in NM.
Entrepreneurship in New Mexico
Date: 10/30 @ Builders VC
Learn about how to start and grow a business in NM.
TechFest Pre-Party
10/28 · TBAJoin us to kick off TechFest 2026!
Tech Access
10/29 · Main LibraryGet tech job support and learn about DE&I in tech.
Software & AI
10/29 · WESSTLearn about + get hands-on training in software and AI.
Climate & Advanced Energy
10/30 · Main LibraryUnlock the latest in the climate and energy industry in NM.
Entrepreneurship in New Mexico
10/30 · Builders VCLearn about how to start and grow a business in NM.
Community Stage
Programming by guest organizations, selected by a community organizing committee within NM Tech Talks.
Date: 10/29
@ Builders VC
Date: 10/30
@ WESST
Innovation District
The core TechFest programming will span three venues across the Innovation District. The maximum walking distance will be 20 minutes from WESST Enterprise Center to the Albuquerque Main Library. We recommend taking a rideshare to the event, and either walking, scooting, or biking from venue to venue.
By building a program across venues, we are also bringing community awareness to the businesses and vendors across this district.
Click a pin for venue details · Max 20 min walk between venues
Pop-up Events & Parties
Participate in TechFest with your own custom event. NM Tech Talks organizer will arrange the venue and accommodate your needs, based on the sponsorship budget you provide.
Feature Event / Pop-Up
Limited quantity. Deadline 6/2026.
- Sponsor a pre- or post-event. NM Tech Talks to provide location.
- Named partner on event
*Opportunity for large signage/swag/etc,
Happy Hour / Party Sponsorship
Limited quantity. Deadline 6/2026.
- Sponsor a pre- or post-event happy hour. NM Tech Talks to provide location.
- Named partner on party event
*Opportunity for large signage/swag/etc,
If you'd like to organize an event all on your own (i.e. provide your own venue, sponsorship, and programming), contact us to discuss your idea.
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