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Thank You For Attending 
The 2023 Binational Forum

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On behalf of the South County Economic Development Council, I would like to extend my gratitude to all those who supported, attended, and actively participated in the 2nd Annual Binational Forum. Your presence and contributions made this event a resounding success, and I am grateful for your involvement.

This year's forum was an exceptional opportunity to build upon the discussions initiated during the inaugural Binational Forum and the recent Economic Summit. The presence of both Consul Generals, who joined us to emphasize the significance of collaborative efforts in shaping a prosperous future for our region, was a special highlight.

I would also like to express my appreciation to all the panelists who shared their invaluable insights and experiences during our panel discussions. Your passion, expertise, and dedication to our region were evident, and your contributions enriched the event by fostering open and meaningful dialogues.

The commitment and engagement displayed by individuals like yourselves, who actively shape our binational region, are vital to our collective success. The forum served as a platform to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and promote unity among our community members. Together, we have embraced the common theme of teamwork and a shared vision, recognizing that it is through unified efforts that we can leverage our unique strengths, setting us apart from other regions.

Once again, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for your invaluable support. Your presence and active participation have undoubtedly contributed to the success of the 2nd Annual Binational Forum. I am grateful for your continued commitment to our region and look forward to working together to achieve even greater milestones in the future.

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Jim O'Callaghan
President and CEO
South County Economic Development Council

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Thank You to our  Sessions Sponsors


Thank You To Our Panel Sponsor


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Thank You To Our Essential Sponsors


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Carlos Gonzales Gutierrez
Mexican Consul General in San Diego

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Tom Reott

U.S. Consul General in Tijuana

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Panel Highlights

San Diego-Tijuana's Creative and Emerging Industries
 Taking Our Region to the Next Level

Embark on a captivating journey with visionary leaders from emerging and creative industries as they unveil how their transformative businesses are reshaping the San Diego-Tijuana economy, fueling innovation, and forging a dynamic cross-border ecosystem that propels economic growth 
and cultural enrichment.

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Javier de Leon
World Trade Center de San Diego  
 Moderador

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Carolina Chavez
SIMNSA Health  

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Younes  Aatif
ArkusNexus

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Patricia Hernandez
iTJ

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Daryn Huang
NewBeeDrone

Building the Binational Workforce 
of Tomorrow

Join a visionary panel of educational experts as they collaborate to reimagine the binational education landscape, forging pathways that cultivate a shared workforce and empower future generations with transformative opportunities for a prosperous future.


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Dr. Flavio Olivieri - Moderator
CETYS University

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Dr. Vinod Sasidharan
SDSU

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Rene Paredes
Index Zona Costa

Technology and Innovation Enhancing
Binational Border Experience

Discover groundbreaking solutions and pioneering ideas as experts explore how technology revolutionizes the international border experience, unlocking efficiency and enhancing user satisfaction with innovative creativity.  

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Kenia Zamarripa - Moderator
San Diego Regional Chamber

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Jacqueline Reynoso
Cordoba Corporation

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Mario Orso
CALTRANS

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Jorge Goytortua
CBX

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Contact info

710 E 16th Street, 

#472 National City 

CA 91951

P: (619) 424-5143

E:  SCEDC@SouthCountyEDC.com