Join us for a special Poki Poki Tech Talk featuring Karen Quinto, Principal Scientist and Manager of Process Development & Manufacturing at Terra Vera.

New Mexico has quietly become one of America’s most exciting innovation hubs, where breakthroughs in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced manufacturing are transforming scientific discovery into real-world solutions.

Anchored by world-class research institutions and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, the state’s companies are redefining what’s possible at the intersection of life sciences and technology. This talk will showcase organizations leading the way in AI-powered cancer diagnostics, synthetic biology, laboratory automation, biomedical sensing, and next-generation biomanufacturing.

Whether you’re a developer, scientist, entrepreneur, student, or simply curious about emerging technologies, you’ll gain insight into how innovation is shaping New Mexico’s future and creating opportunities across industries.

Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location: Poki Poki Cevicheria, 3517 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

Time: Doors open at 5:45 PM, event starts at 6:15 PM

Agenda:

5:45 PM – Doors Open

6:15 PM – Lightning Talks

6:30 PM – Featured Talk | Science × Technology – How New Mexico Is Driving Innovation

Speaker: Karen Quinto
Principal Scientist | Manager of Process Development & Manufacturing, Terra Vera

7:15 PM – 8:00 PM – Networking

Have something cool to share? Bring your slides, code, or demo for a lightning talk (5-minute cutoff).

Want to stay connected? Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/PGsFk2SFXg

Drinks and a full menu are available at the venue. Come hungry and ready to learn!