SCEDC Binational forum 2023
South County Economic Development Council Binational Forum was held on
June 28th, 2023 at the Chula Vista Golf Course.
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June 28th, 2023 at the Chula Vista Golf Course.
Emerging Industries
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.
Binational Emerging Industries
Javier de Leon, Moderator – World Trade Center of San Diego
Carolina Chavez – SIMNSA Health
Younes Aatif – ArkusNexus
Patricia Hernandez –ITJ
Daryn Huang – NewBee Drone
Javier de Leon, Moderator – World Trade Center of San Diego
Carolina Chavez – SIMNSA Health
Younes Aatif – ArkusNexus
Patricia Hernandez –ITJ
Daryn Huang – NewBee Drone
Left to right: Javier de Leon, Moderator – World Trande Center of San Diego, Carolina Chavez – SIMNSA Health, Younes Aatif –
Arkus Nexus, Patricia Hernandez – ITJ
Left to right: Tom Reott, U.S. Consul General in Tijuana, Mexico and Carlos Gonzalez Guitierrez, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego
Consul generals discussion
Join Tom Reott, U.S. Consul General in Tijuana and Carlos Gonzalez Gutierrez, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego to explore bilateral relations, cross-border collaborations, and the future of diplomacy.
Consul General Mexico
Carlos Gonzalez Gutierrez – Consul General of Mexico in San Diego
Consul General U.S.
Tom Reott – U.S. Consul General in Tijuana, Mexico
Education & Workforce
Explore 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.
Regional Education and Preparing the Regional Workforce
Dr. Flavio Olivieri, Moderator – CETYS University
Dr. Vinod Sasidharan – SDSU
Rene Paredes – Index Zona Costa
Dr. Flavio Olivieri, Moderator – CETYS University
Dr. Vinod Sasidharan – SDSU
Rene Paredes – Index Zona Costa
Left to right: Dr. Flavio Olivieri, Moderator – CETYS university
Dr. Vinod Sasidharan – SDSU and Rene Paredes – Index Zona Costa
Left to right: Kenia Zamarripa, Moderator – San Diego Regional Chamber, Mario Orso – CALTRANS, Jacqueline Reynoso – Cordoba Corporation,
Jorge Goytortua – CBX
Enhancing Border Travel
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.
Enhancing the Border Travel Experience through Technology
Kenia Zamarripa – Moderator San Diego Regional Chamber
Jacqueline Reynoso – Cordoba Corporation
Mario Orso – CALTRANS
Jorge Goytortua – CBX
Kenia Zamarripa – Moderator San Diego Regional Chamber
Jacqueline Reynoso – Cordoba Corporation
Mario Orso – CALTRANS
Jorge Goytortua – CBX
