This year, the issue of binational waters between Mexico and the United States has taken a leading place in the cross-border agenda. The Colorado and Tijuana River basins are at the heart of discussions about the future of our region’s water resilience.
In this spirit, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters, in collaboration with CETYS University, invites you to the event “Shared Waters and Responsible Economic Development: Data, Talent, and Competitiveness.” The gathering will also feature the launch of the One Coast, One Community initiative and its unique binational water quality data platform.
👉 Reserve your spot now — registration is free.
The One Coast Event will bring together experts, decision-makers, and community leaders from both sides of the border to share perspectives, discuss challenges, and explore science-based solutions. Attendees will enjoy panel discussions, a keynote presentation, and networking opportunities.
The event will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Corporación del Fuerte Auditorium, CETYS University, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico. Simultaneous Spanish–English interpretation will be provided.
EVENT PROGRAM
| Time | Event |
| 08:30 – 09:15 | Registration and Coffee Break |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome Message |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote Presentation Shared Water Management: From Risk to Binational Economic Driver How can we transform shared water challenges into competitive advantages that drive economic development on both sides of the border? SPEAKERS: Trent Biggs, San Diego State University; Samuel Sandoval Solis, University of California Davis. |
| 10:30 – 11:10 | Panel 1 Actions for the Future of Water: Awareness, Responsibility, and Talent Development How do we turn water awareness into measurable actions and what skills should new generations develop to lead that implementation? PANELISTS: Manuel Morales (Secretary, CILA); Ernesto Guevara (Berry Grower); Isaac Azuz (Director, Sustainability Institute, CETYS); Rosario Alvarez (Executive Director, Pronatura). |
| 11:10 – 11:40 | Discussion |
| 11:40 – 11:55 | Break |
| 11:55 – 12:35 | Panel 2 Water Governance: Fostering a Culture of Informed Decision-Making, Science, and Values What platforms, indicators, and institutional alliances do we need to establish a culture of informed decisions that optimizes resource management in the region while building trust and results? PANELISTS: Carlos de la Parra (Partner, Centro Luken); Juan Carlos Velázquez (Director of Hydro-Agricultural Infrastructure, SADERBC); Walberto Solorio (President of Baja California Agricultural Council) |
| 12:35 – 13:05 | Discussion |
| 13:05 – 13:20 | Refreshments and Coffee Break |
| 13:20 – 13:30 | Presentation Launch of the One Coast, One Community initiative + Q&A |
| 13:30 – 13:40 | Closing of the Event |
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