Annual New Mexico Chile Conference

The New Mexico Chile Conference was established in 1976 to support New Mexico’s chile growers with practical, research-based information in production, marketing, training, and industry networking. For nearly 50 years, it has remained the largest and longest-running chile pepper conference in the nation.

Each year, growers, processors, industry partners, researchers, and chile enthusiasts gather to learn from leading experts, explore new technologies, and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the chile industry. The event includes presentations, panels, exhibitor showcases, and updates on the latest work from New Mexico State University and the Chile Pepper Institute.

The conference continues to serve as a trusted source of knowledge and collaboration for the people who keep New Mexico’s chile tradition strong. We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s milestone gathering.

Individual

$175 by Jan. 25

Booth Space

$500 by Jan. 20

Sponsorship

Options: $500 - $2,000 by Jan. 20

Individual Registration

Individual registration for the 50th New Mexico Chile Conference, held February 2–3, 2026, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces, NM, includes:

Registration for the Spring Institute on Phytophthora Research and Extension (SPIRE) workshop and working lunch on Monday, February 2nd, from 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception with evening keynote speaker on Monday, February 2nd, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Full day of chile presentations, including lunch and closing reception, on Tuesday, February 3rd, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Deadline: Jan. 25 at 5 PM

Booth Space Registration

The annual New Mexico Chile Conference brings together hundreds of chile industry professionals—your potential customers.

Participate in the 50th anniversary New Mexico Chile Conference on February 2–3, 2026, at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces, and showcase your products and services to growers, researchers, processors, and other industry leaders.

Booth rental includes:

Registration for two individuals (please provide their names and contact information within space provided below)
One 6-foot table
Optional electricity upon request

Deadline: Jan. 20 at 5 PM

Sponsorship Registration

Become a New Mexico Chile Conference Sponsor! Sponsorships support this event and promote chile industry research and education. By sponsoring the conference, you help bring research-based, current information to the industry.

Sponsors receive:

Recognition on all conference materials and announcements
Company logo placement on our social media platforms and website
Option to provide promotional materials for inclusion in attendee registration packets

We hope you’ll support the 50th anniversary New Mexico Chile Conference with a sponsorship of $500 or more. Please provide your sponsorship by Tuesday, January 20, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. to ensure inclusion in printed materials.

Please note: Sponsorship does not include individual conference registration. All sponsors must register separately to attend.