Café con Corazón: Brewing Big Ideas in the Borderland

'Café con Corazón: Brewing Big Ideas in the Borderland' is a celebration of coffee, creativity, and community — spotlighting the growing coffee culture across the region.

Here's what to expect:

• Keynote Talk - Brandon Peña, CEO of 787 Coffee and proud El Paso native, will share the “big ideas” behind his company’s success and his journey from the borderland to New York City - and back again.
• Panel Discussion - Featuring Chad Morris (Picacho Coffee), Lizbeth Bustillos (Sistole Coffee Roasters), and Julio Mena (Café con Leche), moderated by District 1 Representative Alejandra Chávez as they share their stories, challenges, and visions for the future of coffee in the borderland.
• Live roasting, pour-over, and tasting demonstrations give attendees a hands-on experience of coffee from farm to cup.
• Live music from local artist Impreshn
• Complimentary beer from DeadBeach Brewery
• Andy's Wood-Fired Pizza available for purchase

Join us as we connect, learn, and celebrate borderland innovation over a cafecito!

Visit borderlandbigideas.com to learn more about BBI's mission, and past events.

This event will be photographed and video recorded. Photographs will be used by Borderland Big Ideas (BBI) and Progress321 for marketing and publicity online and on social media. By purchasing a ticket, attendees permit BBI and Progress321 to use their likenesses in the photographs/video captured at this event. By purchasing a ticket, attendees also release BBI, Progress321, 787 Coffee, and all speakers/participants from all liability.