The challenge isn’t to adapt,
it’s how fast you do it.
We are living a persistent uncertainty and constant change: tariffs, political pressures, shifting supply chains, and new demands on talent and infrastructure.
The objective is clear: Gain strategic clarity, make tactical decisions grounded in real cases, connect with leaders already operating on the ground, and see firsthand how organizations like yours have solved the very challenges that today cost you time and money.
Speakers
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Amb. Reyna Torres
Consul General of Mexico in Chicago
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Margaux McDonald
Canadian Consul & Senior Trade Commissioner
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Adam
Sulewski
Trade Representative
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Antonio
Ortiz-Mena
President & CEO
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Paul Zwijack
Director, Global Government Affairs & Trade Compliance
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Víctor Rojas
Head of Commercial and Institutional Banking - US Office
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Chris
Bigall
Trade Commissioner
Eduardo
Botello
Managing Partner
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Margarita Escalante
In-House Counsel
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Juan Mauricio Mora
Managing Partner
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Víctor André Gamas
Managing Director
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Eduardo
Haros
CEO
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John
Keilman
Manufacturing Reporter
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Alonso
Pedrero
CFO
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Alberto
Villarreal
Managing Director
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Uwe
Perigi
President
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Jimena
Villarreal
Expansion Manager
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John
Min
Chief Economist
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Richard
Solarte
Director, GTM
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Summit Key Topics
Multinational Operations
Identify the new challenges multinationals face, and the strategies to overcome them.
Tariffs & USMCA
Understand the impact of tariffs, the current state of USMCA, and what these mean for your business.
Logistics & Connectivity
Explore infrastructure updates, challenges, and opportunities shaping the movement of goods across North America.
Workforce & Talent
Compare the strengths of each country’s workforce and uncover strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Economy & Finance
Gain clarity on North America’s economic outlook and identify financial opportunities and risks.
Legal & Tax Compliance
Understand regulations and compliance frameworks to navigate confidently across borders.
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3:30 PM
Check-in
4:00 PM
Welcome Remarks
4:20 PM
Panel Discussion
Diplomatic Perspectives Shaping Business Across North America
5:00 PM
Cocktail Experience + Networking
TUE
SEP
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8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Expansion Summit: North America
9:00 AM
Check-in
9:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
9:15 AM
Panel Discussion
Mexico’s Political Landscape: What It Means for Companies
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10:15 AM
Panel Discussion
An Economic Outlook of the Region
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15-MIN BREAK
11:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Understanding the Legal Landscape of North American Business
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12:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Tariffs, Trade, and the Future of USMCA
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1:30 PM
LUNCH
2:30 PM
Interactive Roundtables
Strategy-Building Sessions
Choose the roundtable that interests you most when you register.
a) Labor & Talent: How to Attract, How to Align
b) Multinational Operations: Risks to Mitigate, Opportunities to Leverage
c) Tariff Strategy: What to Change, What to Protect
3:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Scaling and Sustaining Multinational Operations
4:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Logistics & Connectivity Defining Regional Competitiveness
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5:30 PM
Networking Cocktails
Sponsors
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Summit Key Topics
Opportunities & Challenges
An overview of the key growth drivers and the main obstacles companies face when doing business across North America.
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Policies & Regulations
A breakdown of the legal, trade, and compliance frameworks shaping business in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
Entry Market Strategies
Proven strategies for entering and scaling in each North American market, with insights from companies on the ground.
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Economic Growth in North America
A regional macroeconomic outlook and its implications for business, investment, and development.
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Public-Private Collaboration
How governments and businesses are partnering to drive innovation, infrastructure, and cross-border initiatives.
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Talent & Workforce
A look at workforce trends, talent availability, and skills across North America. Strategies to attract, retain, and develop the right talent.
Why Attend?
This is not a conference for spectators. It's a strategic platform built for companies already operating—or planning to expand—across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Over two days, you’ll access exclusive insights, forge powerful partnerships, and leave with real strategies to accelerate growth in a shifting geopolitical and economic landscape.
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Real Speaker Leaders
Hear directly from CEOs, government officials, and industry leaders shaping North America’s future.
A Full Regional View
Get strategic clarity on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, aligning your strategy to the region.
Strategy-Building Sessions
Go beyond ideas. Join interactive sessions designed to refine your company’s specific needs.
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High-Level Networking
Connect with decision-makers. Every conversation is an opportunity to build, partner, and grow.
Your Pass Includes
✓ Full access to all sessions on Sep 23
✓ Participation in Strategy-Building Sessions
✓ Access to presentations and visual content
✓ Lunch and Refreshments
✓ Networking Cocktail
✓ Consideration to attend welcome reception on Sep 22
Venue SIX10
Location
610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Parking Options
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Accommodation
We’ve secured special rates at select hotels, available exclusively for registered attendees. Book before September 10th to guarantee the preferred rate.
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Industries
31%
Logistics
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28%
Manufacturing
11%
Finance
6%
Real Estate
6%
Technology
3%
Automotive
*Other industries: Legal, Food and Beverage, Aerospace, Marketing, Education.
Data from Attendees Report 2024
10%
of attendees are decision-makers, ensuring that every conversation is not only insightful but also actionable, bringing the right people together to drive strategic decisions and cross-border growth.
30%
C-Level
15%
Directors
VPs
10%
Partners
8%
Presidents
8%
Managers
Past Attendee Profile
is not only insightful but also actionable, bringing the right people together to drive strategic decisions and cross-border growth.
of attendees are decision-makers, ensuring that every conversation
of attendees are decision-makers, ensuring that every conversation is not only insightful but also actionable, bringing the right people together to drive strategic decisions and cross-border growth.
Among Past Attendees
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Expansion Summit 2024
