Guide to Navigating Mexico Tech Week 2025 Without Frustration or Burnout

Mexico Tech Week 2025 will be one of the largest technology and entrepreneurship gatherings in Latin America, with hundreds of events and thousands of attendees in Mexico City from October 20 to 26. To truly make the most of it, arriving well-prepared and with a clear strategy is essential.

Discover in this guide how to get the most out of Tech Week in Mexico City and achieve your goals.

What is a Tech Week?

A Tech Week is a week dedicated to technological innovation during which a city transforms into a platform that connects entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and technology enthusiasts. It emerged as a collaborative and decentralized initiative, where any person or company can organize activities under a single open calendar, with the goal of boosting the industry, sharing knowledge, and generating business. The first Tech Weeks were born in consolidated ecosystems like Silicon Valley and New York, and quickly spread to other cities such as Mexico City, Sao Paulo, and Buenos Aires, adapting the model to local needs and attracting thousands of attendees at hundreds of simultaneous events.

The 2025 edition also comes at a pivotal moment for the Mexican venture capital industry. During the second quarter of this year, Mexico surpassed Brazil for the first time in over a decade as the leading recipient of venture capital, raising USD 437 million compared to USD 350 million in Brazil. This milestone represents 85% year-over-year growth and is reflected in major investment rounds such as Klar—valued at $800 million after raising $190 million in June—as well as a wave of fintech, AI, and cleantech startups that are leading the new growth cycle.

Strategic Preparation

Preparation starts before the event. Here are some keys to prepare adequately, avoid becoming overwhelmed, and make the most of the week:

• First of all, activate an account on Luma, the app where most activities are managed and booked. Have a complete profile with your photo, description, and links to your other social media profiles, and install the app on your mobile device. This will make it easier to manage your schedule, receive reminders, and get updates in case details change for the events you want to attend.
  Check the official calendar (https://www.mexicotechweek.mx/) and choose the events aligned with your objectives: looking for investment, connecting with corporates, validating products, or gaining visibility in key sectors like AI, Fintech, or Education.
• Remember to register only for the events you really want to attend. Many events have very limited spots, between 20 and 30 attendees.
• Prioritize activities featuring the main players relevant to your goals; there will be events focused on connecting founders with investors, corporates, wellness, fintech, health, culture, etc.
• Refine your 30-second pitch and adapt it for each audience: investors, partners, clients, or media—always with a clear call to action.
• Carefully plan your travel time between venues. Mexico City is one of the largest cities in Latin America and traffic can be heavy at different times of day. The influx of hundreds of out-of-town visitors during these days also increases the demand for ride-hailing apps like Uber (both in cost and waiting time).
• In addition to Tech Week, the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, one of the most popular sporting events of the year, will take place in Mexico City from October 24 to 26. This will significantly increase traffic and transportation demand throughout the city. It is highly recommended that you allow at least two hours for travel between events at different locations to avoid delays due to the congestion caused by both events taking place simultaneously.
• If you can’t handle spicy food, it’s best to skip the sauces entirely. Mexican cuisine is known for incorporating bold, spicy flavors—even at breakfast.

Networking and Follow-Up

Amid the whirlwind of activities, prioritize strategic networking. Before the week begins, identify key participants of interest by researching on LinkedIn and social networks. Many investors and executives announce in advance the events they will be attending.

• During the events, actively participate in informal spaces such as breakfasts, sports sessions, after-parties, and sector-focused activities, since these generate authentic and memorable connections.
• Make selective connections; it’s better to have three meaningful conversations than twenty superficial ones.
• Document each important encounter and next steps using a notebook or apps like Notion—the intensity of the week can make you forget crucial details.
• Having your LinkedIn or WhatsApp QR as your phone wallpaper can be key to seamlessly making connections and following up later on.
• After each relevant conversation, follow up right away on LinkedIn or by email / Whatsapp with brief, personalized messages that recall the context and propose concrete next steps: a meeting, demo, or information exchange.
• In the following days, segment contacts by profile (investors, business leads, partners, mentors) and craft a specific message for each group. Follow-up is essential to turn a fleeting interaction into a solid, fruitful relationship.

Week’s Must-Attend Events

Are you looking to connect with potential customers? Looking for new investors for your next round? Hoping to find a co-founder? Set clear, measurable goals, such as five meetings with investors or generating ten business leads. To make things easier for you, here are some of the week’s most relevant events (with spots still available):

Monday, October 20:
VC + Mariachi Sessions in Xochimilco, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Founders & Investors Speed Dating with Pygma & Google, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Workshop: Building Products with AI, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Tuesday, October 21:
AI Fest by Startuplinks, Batech and Escuela Bancaria, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Race to Success with Oracle and Red Bull Racing+Alter, 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Buying and Selling Startups in LATAM with Hilos and Valu, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Wednesday, October 22:
Breakfast with Corporates & CVCs, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
How to Build AI Agents?, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Storytelling Secrets By Chris Roe Public Speaking, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Thursday, October 23:
Deloitte Startup-to-Scaleup Masterclass , 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
CriptoRevolución: Discover the Future of Digital Finance, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
LatAm VC Ecosystem Cocktail by Startuplinks, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Friday, October 24:
Startup Essentials, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
An Investor Roundtable on Power, Perception, and Profit, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Entrepreneurs x Entrepreneurs, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Opportunities and Community

It’s key to manage your energy and time efficiently: don’t try to attend everything. Choose events where you can generate valuable connections and carve out time to rest, reflect on your progress, and handle follow-ups or internal meetings as needed.

The quality of the connections you create is the best outcome of a Tech Week, which is why it’s fundamental to participate with a mindset of supporting the community. Offer help, introduce contacts, share learnings, and be generous with your knowledge. A collaborative attitude multiplies opportunities and returns in partnership and growth.

With strict preparation, strategic focus, and an open mindset, a Tech Week can become the inflection point for your company within the Latin American ecosystem.