Events
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce holds signature events throughout the year featuring high-ranking public officials and leading policy experts, as well as networking events for local professionals. Check back often for updates to our events calendar.
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At the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, our goal is to build upon these assets and promote a more dynamic, faster-growing economy and improve the opportunities and quality of life afforded to Albuquerque residents and their families.
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce puts on events year-round that spotlight education, public safety, Downtown revitalization and economic development.
Click the link below to listen to any of the many Chamber events.
- The Chamber Presents Annual 2026 Legislative Session Briefing
- Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 | 3 PM - 4 PM
- Virtual
Don’t miss this early look at New Mexico’s fiscal landscape heading into the 2026 legislative session. LFC Director Charles Sallee will provide crucial insights into the state’s revenue picture, the opportunities and challenges ahead for strategic investments, and how potential federal cuts could impact New Mexico’s
budget priorities. With critical decisions on the horizon, understanding the numbers has never been more important.
recent Past Events
- The Chamber's Annual Education Matters Luncheon
- Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 | 12 PM - 1:30 PM
- Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Join us for an essential Chamber Education Matters
luncheon featuring Dr. Katie Jenner to hear the inspirational story of how, under Dr. Jenner’s leadership, Indiana has pioneered innovative programs that are fundamentally changing how students connect to careers.
- The Chamber Presents New Mexico's 2025 Energy Address
- Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 12 PM - 1:30 PM
- Event Center at Sandia Golf Club, 30 Rainbow Road NE
Join us as Don Tarry shares his vision for New Mexico’s
energy future, drawing from his deep understanding
of the challenges of providing accessible, reliable and affordable energy in an ever-changing technological
environment.
- Shakers & Stirrers: Lunch at the Shark Reef Cafe at the ABQ BioPark
- Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 12 PM - 1:30 PM
- ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden & Aquarium, 2601 Central Ave. NW
Join us for this Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Shakers & Stirrers event at the Shark Reef Café at the Albuquerque BioPark!
Guests will enjoy a networking event alongside sharks and other sea creatures in the BioPark’s large tank.
- GACC Education Matters Luncheon
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 12-1 PM
- Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Pl. NE
Join us to hear the inspirational story of how Mississippi’s
public schools vaulted from among the lowest-performing in the nation to among the very best. Dr. Carey Wright’s explanation of the “Mississippi Miracle”
is a must-see event.
- Shakers & Stirrers: Networking Happy Hour
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 4:30 PM - 6 PM
- D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro, 3771 NM-528 (Alameda Boulevard & Coors Bypass NW)
Join us for the upcoming Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Shakers & Stirrers networking Happy Hour! This popular event will be held at D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro Cottonwood.
- Governor's Mid-Session Report to the Business Community
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
- Shertaton Albuquerque Uptown, 2600 Louisiana Blvd. NE
Join us to hear Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham review the very latest developments on key priority issues at the Roundhouse – including crime, education, the healthcare worker shortage and economic development.
- UNM Business Beat
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MT
- Virtual
Join us with keynote speaker Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman as he discusses crime trends, crime-fighting initiatives and policies that needs to be enacted to make New Mexico a safer place!
- UNM Business Beat
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MT
- Virtual
An LFC breakdown of how much money the state expects to take in this year and in coming years, and the most responsible way to handle it. Click learn more to email Josh Weidel at the Chamber for Zoom link.
- Shakers & Stirrers at Fogo De Chao
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- 6600 Menaul Blvd. NE | Located at Coranado Center
This popular event will be held at Fogo De Chão Brazilian Steakhouse at Coronado Center!
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a great meal and interact with some of our community’s real Shakers & Stirrers!
- UNM Athletics: A Competitive Edge for Our City and State
- Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
- Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Place NE
Join the Chamber for an introduction of UNM’s VP/Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach by President Garnett S. Stokes and a discussion of the increasingly competitive, changing landscape of university athletics.
- Education BIG Luncheon
- Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Marriott Pyramid | 5151 San Francisco Rd. NE
Join us as incoming APS Superintendent Blakey talks academics, visions, plans and more! To request a ticket, please email [email protected].
- UNM Business Beat
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MT
- Virtual
Join us virtually for a conversation with high-level university leaders for an important briefing on this fall’s GO bond election and what it means for UNM and our community.
Join us virtually for a conversation with high-level university leaders for an important briefing on this fall’s GO bond election and what it means for UNM and our community.


