New Mexico House @ SXSW 2026

For one day only, the presented by takes over The Courtyard ATX for an official SXSW activation celebrating the convergence of future-forward innovation and timeless culture.

We are transforming the venue into an Immersive Art + Tech Oasis, a "living room" for the creative and the curious. This is your chance to escape the chaos of the festival and step into an environment where Deep Tech (Quantum, Fusion, Space) meets the Creative Economy (Film, Media, Art).

• Immersive Atmosphere: Experience a venue transformed by New Mexico’s signature aesthetic, where high-tech innovation blends with high-desert chill.
• The "Living Room": A curated space designed for genuine connection, featuring fireside chats with industry leaders and serendipitous networking.
• Innovation Showcase: Get hands-on with the technologies and startups that are defining the future of energy, computing, and space exploration.
• A Taste of NM: Enjoy complimentary food and drink inspired by the flavors of the Southwest.
• The After Party: As the sun goes down, the energy turns up with live music and networking into the night.

Step inside the Land of Enchantment. Arrive early to check in, grab lunch, and connect with fellow attendees before the programming begins.

A quick welcome from our hosts to kick off the New Mexico House activation and set the stage for the day's conversations.

As quantum technologies move closer to market readiness, New Mexico is positioning itself at the center of this transition. This panel brings together state leaders, founders, and venture builders to discuss how strategic capital deployment, lab partnerships, and a growing investor network are enabling quantum startups to scale. Learn how New Mexico’s quantum ecosystem is being intentionally designed to support company formation, workforce development, and long-term industry growth.

A fireside chat with the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) and Pattern Energy examining New Mexico’s Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy and the infrastructure and transmission investments required to deliver it. The discussion will focus on how state leadership and private developers are working together to scale clean energy, modernize the grid, and position New Mexico as a national leader in the energy transition.

Discover how visual storytellers are leveraging New Mexico’s unique light, diverse landscapes, and world-class cast and crews to build immersive, high-concept cinematic worlds where every frame counts. In modern filmmaking, a location is more than a setting; it’s a character. This session explores how New Mexico’s iconic geography meets a sophisticated production ecosystem. Join industry leaders and visionary filmmakers as they discuss bringing their story to life. Learn why top creators choose New Mexico for its stability, expertise, competitive incentive structure, and creative freedom.

A new generation of Indigenous innovators is stepping forward and shaping emerging industries as global leaders. Innovation brings opportunity, but it also raises important questions about representation, ownership, and the respectful use of Indigenous knowledge, making thoughtful engagement between culture bearers and technologists essential, especially as AI becomes more relevant across so many sectors.
More than a conversation about opportunity, this session reframes Indigenous innovators as architects of the next economy, designing ventures and collaborations that reflect both forward-thinking innovation and deep cultural grounding. The panelists will explore the intersection of cultural identity across various sectors of technology, media, finance, and fashion, and how that unlocks new economic pathways and builds ventures that balance growth with community impact. Attendees will gain insight into how emerging Native leaders are redefining what innovation, ownership, and economic leadership can look like today.

This discussion highlights how New Mexico’s coordinated approach to economic development, institutional investment, and venture-backed entrepreneurship is creating a durable platform for innovation. Leaders from state government, investment, and frontier tech startups share insights on what it takes to build and scale companies in New Mexico — and why the state is increasingly on the national innovation map.

Join us for an evening of networking and fireside chats with some of New Mexico’s frontier innovators and the investors backing them, each sharing their “Why New Mexico” story.

At the intersection of heritage and futurism, Indigenous fashion takes center stage at the New Mexico House during SXSW, transforming the runway into an expression of culture, identity, and creative sovereignty. The runway experience will blend fashion, performance, and storytelling to create an immersive cultural experience. The show features designers whose work reflects the diversity and evolution of Indigenous fashion. The event will include live performances and a headline model reveal (TBA). Designers Norma Baker-Flying Horse, Jolonzo Guy-Goldtooth, and Sage Mountainflower will debut collections that span couture, urban Native fashion, artistry, and contemporary Indigenous design, demonstrating how Indigenous designers are building creative economies grounded in community, heritage, and innovation.

• Max Gomez – The Taos-raised Americana singer-songwriter whose debut album earned critical acclaim and whose song “Make It Me” has surpassed four million streams on Spotify. Gomez has shared stages with artists including Patty Griffin, John Hiatt, and Buddy Miller and represents the next generation of Western folk voices.
• Def-i – A Diné hip-hop artist and poet from Albuquerque, Def-i is one of the country’s most active touring Indigenous performers. Known for blending hip-hop, spoken word, and contemporary Native acoustic styles, he is recognized nationally for both his artistry and cultural advocacy.
• Camilo Quiñones (CQ) – A Grammy-winning percussionist who contributed to Los Lobos’ Grammy Award-winning album Native Sons. A producer and multi-genre performer, CQ represents the evolving sound of Americana and Latin-influenced roots music.

That's a wrap!

New Mexico House is an official SXSW event. We welcome all SXSW badge holders. Space is limited for non-badge holders and may be admitted only if space is available. Non-badge holders must RSVP. Your RSVP does not guarantee entry. So get there early! By signing up, you will also be added to our email list for programming and event updates.

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