September Events Roundup
The events, workshops, and competitions worth your time across New Mexico this month.
September's looking busy for New Mexico's startup scene, and that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're hunting for your next co-founder, need to level up your pitch, or just want to see what everyone else is building, we've rounded up the events that are actually worth blocking time for.
New Mexico Tech Summit
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM MDT
Sandia Resort and Casino, 30 Rainbow Road, Albuquerque
NMTC's flagship event brings together 750+ founders, business leaders, policymakers, investors, and rising stars to transform the future of tech in our state. Features 2 thought-provoking keynote sessions (including a nationally recognized AI keynote panel), 10 breakout sessions across 5 tracks, and premium networking opportunities. This is your chance to gain insights from industry experts and connect with individuals elevating our local tech economy.
Tickets: NMTC Members $50 | Non-Members $75 (heavily discounted from regular pricing)
Founder Syndicate Workshop/Social
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Bow & Arrow Brewing Co., 608 McKnight Ave NW, Albuquerque
Want more sales? Join fellow founders for a workshop that's about building real traction, not just networking. This month's session is led by Mark Castelo, a GTM and sales leader with 14+ years of experience helping startups turn strategy into revenue. Learn to stop chasing problems with your solution and instead zero in on solving one clear problem for one real customer—the shift that unlocks validation, traction, and repeatable growth.
What to expect: Practical tools, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies. Light catering provided upstairs at Bow & Arrow.
Sponsored by: Arrowhead Center Scale Up New Mexico
NM Startups Pitch & Match
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Q Station, 3225 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque
An energizing morning designed to connect New Mexico's most promising startups with the people who can help them grow. The agenda includes a fireside chat, rapid-fire one-minute pitches from up to 20 selected startups (plus pitches from startups looking to relocate to New Mexico), followed by pre-curated rotating meetings and open networking.
Come ready to: Pitch, connect, and grow—with burritos provided to fuel the exchange of ideas.
Hosted by: Arrowhead Center Scale Up NM
Founders Syndicate Deep Dive
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Santa Fe Business Incubator, 3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe
Engage with founder-peers in the New Mexico startup ecosystem and support each other through the ups and downs of building and scaling. This Deep Dive features facilitated networking and guided discussions designed to spark collaboration and practical insight for innovative and scalable startup founders.
Hosted by: Santa Fe Business Incubator & Santa Fe Economic Development
Questions? Contact Sandy at 404-272-3104
NASA International Space Apps Challenge
Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Q Station, 3225 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque
Awards Ceremony: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"Albuquerque, we have a problem." Your mission: SAVE PLANET EARTH in this 48-hour global hackathon competing with hundreds of teams worldwide. The world's largest and most exciting hackathon challenges teams to "hack" real-world problems written by NASA scientists for a chance to win out-of-this-world prizes.
Prizes: 1st place $1,000 + Global Nomination | 2nd place $500 | 3rd place $300
What to bring: Laptop, charger, creativity. No coding experience needed!
Open to: All ages and skill levels (under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian)
Cost: FREE community event
Register now - spaces limited!
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That's a wrap on September's lineup. The hardest part isn't finding good events in New Mexico, it's choosing which ones to prioritize when your calendar starts looking like a game of startup bingo. Whatever you pick, just remember that half the value is in the conversations that happen in the hallway after the official programming ends.