Opportunities beyond borders.
October 21st, 2025
UC San Diego Park & Market
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The Borderless Business Congress emerged as a strategic platform designed to showcase our region's strengths and foster binational collaboration in a dynamic global landscape.
The Borderless Business Congress emerged in 2020 as a opportunity to enhance our region’s promotion.
Tijuana EDC led the development of its inaugural two-week virtual edition, an endeavor supported by the guidance and assistance of a diverse network of collaborating organizations.
Tijuana EDC led the development of its inaugural two-week virtual edition, an endeavor supported by the guidance and assistance of a diverse network of collaborating organizations.
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2020
PLATFORM: ZOOM
2021
PLATFORMS: WHOVA & EXPO
2022
2023
In San Diego?
To further strengthen the synergy between Tijuana and San Diego, we have decided that the next edition of the Borderless Business Congress (BBC5) will be held in the heart of our neighboring city, Downtown San Diego. The main objective of this event is to generate business opportunities for both sides of the border, thereby fostering a more dynamic and connected business environment.
The CaliBaja region, home to 7.1 million people, stands as a testament to deep economic integration, boasting $70 billion USD annually in cross-border trade value derived from manufacturing operations, tech centers, and other business activities between Baja California and California.
This congress aims to catalyze new investments and collaborations that benefit the entire mega-region.
TOPICS
BINATIONAL BUSINESS
LOGISTICS
AERO & DEFENSE
LIFE SCIENCES
BIOTECH
INDUSTRIAL
TALENT
TECHNOLOGY
AGENDA
09:00 - 09:40 AM
Nearshoring; Exploring the Global Economic Outlook and Emerging
Opportunities
Mexico’s current stance on nearshoring tendencies, and the importance of the main industries to support the worldwide supply chain. What are the main opportunities to attract investment and strengthen the relationship with the USA?
09:40 - 10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 - 10:10 AM
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks by our Chairwoman of the Board, Cristina Hermosillo
10:10 - 11:00 AM
Talent: A vital Asset for Accelerating Innovation in Cali-Baja
Worldwide, Talent represents a challenge to continue providing the industry's evolution. A continuous collaboration between Tijuana and San Diego provides the Talent necessary for advancing companies in innovation and Life Sciences. The region's unique combination of expertise, resources, and innovation hubs makes it a prime source of Talent to drive the evolution of companies in these industries.
11:00 - 11:20 PM
Networking Break
11:20 - 12:10 PM
The BioMed Tech Valley Initiative & Beyond
Baja California is the leader in MedDev Mfg in America, with over 100 global companies. The Biotech cluster of San Diego is among the most recognized cities in the United States. How do we integrate the region's expertise, knowledge, technology, and adaptability to become the global leader in the Life Sciences industry.
12:10 - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
01:00 - 01:35 PM
Collaborate and thrive! Can Cali-Baja become the next big Tech Hub?
This Conference highlights the mutual benefits of California and Baja California collaborating strategically to leverage their strengths and address the semiconductor industry challenges. Mario aims to explore these advantages, outline actionable strategies, and foster meaningful connections to secure the growth of the semiconductor industry at large.
01:40 - 02:00 PM
Networking Break
02:00 - 02:55 PM
Unlocking Success: The Cali-Baja Mega Region's Rise in Logistics
and Manufacturing Excellence
The Cali-Baja MegaRegion region has become a prime destination for businesses looking to enhance their logistics and manufacturing efficiency. Its strategic location along the U.S.-Mexico border, proximity to major consumer markets, and adoption of nearshoring strategies have fueled its attractiveness.
02:55 - 03:10 PM
Networking Break
03:10 - 04:00 PM
Power Up! An Energy and sustainability outlook for the Binational
Region
With the nearshoring trend and the global requirements for sustainable or renewable energy, which strategies do we need to implement as a binational region to align with international stakeholders and continue attracting investment to the mega-region, as new investments will require sustainable alternatives.
SPEAKERS
Luis Manuel Hernández G., PhD
President of the National Council of the Maquiladora and Export Manufacturing Industry – Index Nacional
Taylor Dunne
Sr. Manager, Talent Initiatives, San Diego Regional EDC
Maria Keckler, Ph.D.
Director, Strategy & Communications SDSU INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Omar Parra
VP Engineering
He started his career in 2002 as a freelance web designer with his focus set on the software development path. During his journey he’s had the opportunity to experience roles that cover most of the SDLC giving him experience and perspective that have turned out to be valuable helping him ensure quality, and productivity in his leadership “style”, leading example with transparency, communication, and trust at its backbone.
Tom Cassou
Manager, Business Development
Tom is the Business Development Manager for the West Coast region at Gilero. He has over five years of experience in the MedTech space and has a background in product development and contract manufacturing. He has been involved in commercializing and/or manufacturing over 50 novel technologies. Tom’s product experience includes Access Devices, Patient Monitoring, Fluid Management Systems, Electrosurgical Devices, and Delivery Devices. At Gilero, Tom is responsible for managing business initiatives in the west coast territory and evaluating opportunities in Gilero’s prospective clients and partnerships to foster strategic expansion. Tom brings a passion and vision for providing insightful, technology-focused, solutions to companies’ development, manufacturing, and commercialization initiatives. In his free time, Tom likes to spend time with his son at the beach.
Mario Zuchovicki
Operational Excellence LLC Former VP of Vishay Intertechnology
Patricia Hernandez
Binational Senior Advisor
With an extensive career in foreign trade, logistics, and value chain integration, I’ve played a pivotal role in crafting proposals for public policies that ignite innovation in Mexico as a country.
Over the last 25 years, my focus has been on spearheading, creating, directing, and managing strategic projects at the intersection of High Technology and triggering Economic Development within the primary USA-MEXICO binational industrial sectors and emerging industries.
My expertise encompasses developing Technology Clusters and enhancing International Competitiveness for National and Foreign companies operating in Mexico and abroad.
Flavio Olivieri
CETYS - Moderador
Richard Kiy
President Insitute of the Americas
Taylor Dunne
Sr. Manager, Talent Initiatives, San Diego Regional EDC
Maria Keckler, Ph.D.
Director, Strategy & Communications SDSU INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Omar Parra
VP Engineering
Tom Cassou
Manager, Business Development
Mario Zuchovicki
Operational Excellence LLC Former VP of Vishay Intertechnology
Emilio Cadena
CEO Grupo Prodensa
Patricia Hernandez
Binational Senior Advisor
Mauricio Diaz
Vice President, Grupo JD
Tania Ortiz Mena
President Sempra Infrastructure Mexico
Benjamin Torres - Barrón
Backer Mackenzie Partner
Flavio Olivieri
CETYS - Moderador
Vincent Fassbender
Head of Marketing ITJ
Taylor Dunne
Sr. Manager, Talent Initiatives, San Diego Regional EDC
Maria Keckler, Ph.D.
Director, Strategy & Communications SDSU INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Gerardo Magaña
SCANTIBODIES
Mark Field
CEO INSULET
Edgardo Blanchet
VP FOXCONN
Mario Zuchovicki
Operational Excellence LLC Former VP of Vishay Intertechnology
Emilio Cadena
CEO Grupo Prodensa
Sergio Tagliapietra
Founder & President IVEMSA
Mauricio Diaz
Vice President, Grupo JD
Tania Ortiz Mena
President Sempra Infrastructure Mexico
Benjamin Torres - Barrón
Backer Mackenzie Partner
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