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Experience the New Mexico tech industry together

Explore a week of innovation, connection, and inspiration. Find the events that spark your curiosity and join a community shaping the future together.
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Wed
28
Oct 2026
Hackathon

Quantum Hackathon

Albuquerque • 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

"The Land of Entanglement" is a one-day immersive innovation lab exploring the future of quantum technology, commercialization, emerging systems, and human-centered innovation.
This event is now SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when more spots become available.

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Wed
28
Oct 2026
pitch competition

Startup World Cup Albuquerque

Albuquerque • 5:30–8:30 pm

ActivateNM's Startup Fiesta joins forces with NM Tech Talks to bring New Mexico an elite, global Business Pitch Event: Startup World Cup. With a world-wide prize of $1 million on the line - New Mexico emerging businesses, their founders and the entrepreneur community will gather at CNM's Smith Brasher Hall for this quick-pace opportunity to showcase innovation and inspiration!

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Tues
27
Oct 2026
panels & hackathon

Founder's Day

Santa Fe • 9 am-6 pm

Calling All Inventors, Programmers, and Founders. RealmIQ invites you to FOUNDERS DAY. An Invention Sprint/AI Hack-a-thon. A Day in Santa Fe of Invention, Panel Discussions and Creativity. This is a free event.

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Tues
27
Oct 2026
FILM FESTIVAL

CLOWD: The AI Film Festival

Santa Fe • 6:30–9:00 pm

​CLOWD: The AI Film Festival presents the World Showcase Tour, a curated theatrical program featuring the festival's finalists, category winners, and Grand Prize recipients. Selected by an international jury from submissions across the globe, the tour showcases the artists and stories shaping the future of cinema. . Tickets are $14.

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Fri
30
Oct 2026
panels & presentations

Climate & Advanced Energy Track @ TechFest

Albuquerque • 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Unlock the latest in the climate and energy industry in NM. Hear from local entrepreneurs and companies who are making large-scale changes in the industry.
This is a track during TechFest. Your ticket to TechFest will get you access to all tracks. Learn more about TechFest here: nmtechfest.com

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Thurs
29
Oct 2026
movement & networking

Full Stack Fitness: HIIT Workout

Albuquerque • 7:00 am–8:00 am

Join a former police academy bootcamp instructor for a HIIT class. Sweat the stress and let's get some movement during NMTW! This is a free class.

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Fri
30
Oct 2026
panels & presentations

Entrepreneurship Track @ TechFest

Albuquerquee • 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Learn about how to start and grow a business in NM. This is your ultimate access to the entrepreneurship and startup industry in our state.
This is a track during TechFest. Your ticket to TechFest will get you access to all tracks. Learn more about TechFest here: nmtechfest.com

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Thurs
29
Oct 2026
panels & presentations

Tech Access Track @ TechFest

Albuquerquee • 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Get tech job support and learn about DE&I in tech.
This is a track during TechFest. Your ticket to TechFest will get you access to all tracks. Learn more about TechFest here: nmtechfest.com

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Thurs
29
Oct 2026
panels & presentations

Software & AI Track @ TechFest

Albuquerquee • 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Learn about and get hands-on training in software and AI. Includes a morning workshop led by a Google speaker.
This is a track during TechFest. Your ticket to TechFest will get you access to all tracks. Learn more about TechFest here: nmtechfest.com

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Thurs
29
Oct 2026
movement & networking

Techies Run (and Jog)

Albuquerque • 6:45 pm-7:45 pm

Join fellow techies for a fun evening run (or jog). Hosted by NM Tech Talks in collaboration with Downtown Albuquerque Running Club.​

Meet at Sidetrack Brewery downtown by 6:45 pm wearing your running gear.

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Interactive event map

New Mexico Tech Week spans Albuquerque and Santa Fe over the course of one week. Want to see where all the events are at? Check out the map below!

Featured event

TechFest 2026

In its third year running, TechFest inspires with four tracks covering the techindustry in New Mexico.

Register now
Thur-Fri
29-30
Oct 2026
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Featured speakers

100+ speakers. One week. Endless inspiration. Meet the innovators shaping the future of New Mexico's tech ecosystem

Ward Hendon
Ward Hendon
Dangerous Ventures
Jonathan Zhuo
Jonathan Zhuo
Capgemini
Tracy Ragan
Tracy Ragan
DeployHub
Yen Kha
Yen Kha
GammaLex AI
Monica Sandoval-Johnson
Bo Ford
New Mexico State Library
Arial DeHerrera
Arial DeHerrera
NewSpace Nexus
Leah Pelletier
Leah Pelletier
CAI
Methika-May Nithimatechakorn
Kiruthika Subramani
Bell, Canada
Sarah Boisvert
Sara Boisvert
New Collar Network
Speaker
Jesse Andrade
Goodwill Industries
Ward Hendon
Ward Hendon
Dangerous Ventures
Jonathan Zhuo
Jonathan Zhuo
Capgemini
Tracy Ragan
Tracy Ragan
DeployHub
Yen Kha
Yen Kha
GammaLex AI
Monica Sandoval-Johnson
Monica Sandoval-Johnson
STEM Boomerang
Arial DeHerrera
Arial DeHerrera
NewSpace Nexus
Leah Pelletier
Leah Pelletier
CAI
Methika-May Nithimatechakorn
Kiruthika Subramani
Bell, Canada
Sarah Boisvert
Sara Boisvert
New Collar Network
Speaker
Jesse Andrade
Goodwill Industries
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Discounted stays

Coming in from out of town? We've got you covered. These hotel partners have provided room discounts for your stay.

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Hotel Zazz

A trendy hotel right on Route 66. Click below to book and redeem using our custom code for a discounted stay during New Mexico Tech Week.

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Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel

Easy access to Albuquerque International Sunport, Netflix Studios, Sandia National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, and UNM. Discounted room valid 10/25–10/31/2026.

Book for $139/night

Getting around NTMW

The state of New Mexico offers many free and affordable public transportation options. If you're traveling from out of town, you can access these, or rent a car at the airport. Learn more below.

City of Albuquerque

The City of Albuquerque proudly has a zero fares program across all ABQ RIDE fixed-route buses and Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) lines, which go up and down Route 66.

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City of Santa Fe

The New Mexico Railrunner is affordable and goes from Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Albuquerque. Purchase passes and see the train schedule here. The city also has a bus system.

Learn more