2026 Domenici Public Policy Conference

Hosted by the Domenici Institute, this annual conference brings faculty, students, and leaders together to explore public policy challenges.
About this Event

Agenda
Conference Agenda
Tuesday, September 8 - Day 1
🕑: 05:15 PM
Opening Reception
🕑: 06:15 PM
Dinner with Keynote Speaker

Info: The Honorable Heather Wilson, President,
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

🕑: 08:00 PM
Opening day - Program Ends
Wednesday, September 9 - Day 2
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration Opens
🕑: 07:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
🕑: 08:00 AM
Program Opens

Info: Emcee welcomes conference participants
Welcome from NMSU President Valerio Ferme
Posting of the Colors - NMSU ROTC
Pledge of Allegiance - NMSU student
Prayer/Blessing

🕑: 08:15 AM
“The Future of Democracy,” Ambassador Chase Untermeyer

Info: Student Panelist Q & A

🕑: 09:10 AM
AI Speaker, Gregory Allen

Info: Student Panelist Q & A

🕑: 10:00 AM
National Security, Ambassador Jeff Flake

Info: Student Panelist Q & A

🕑: 11:00 AM
Geopolitics of Energy, David Hill

Info: Student Panelist Q & A

🕑: 12:15 PM
KEYNOTE LUNCH

Info: KEYNOTE LUNCH, The Honorable Ben Ray Lujan, Jr., United States Senate,
New Mexico

🕑: 01:15 PM
Lieutenant Governor Candidate - Stephanie Garcia Richard (confirmed)

Info: Student Panelist Q & A

🕑: 02:05 PM
Gubernatorial Candidate - The Honorable Gregg Hull (confirmed)

Info: Student Panelist Q & A

🕑: 03:00 PM
Congressional Candidate, Greg Cunningham (confirmed)

Info: Student Panelist Q & A

🕑: 03:55 PM
Congressional Candidate, The Honorable Gabe Vasquez (confirmed)

Info: Student Panelist Q & A

🕑: 04:45 PM
National Perspective - The 2026 Midterm Elections

Info: Paul Begala (D) and Charlie Black (R)

🕑: 05:45 PM
Program Concludes, No Host Reception