Mexico’s Nearshoring Phenomenon, Automotive Industry and Energy Landscape
By Rya Hazelwood, Senior Director of Communications & Marketing
Less than 3 hours from Dallas and just 3.5 hours from Atlanta, IAMC’s Mexico City Event – taking place 22 August 2024 – offers a robust program full of valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Here’s why you can't afford to miss IAMC Mexico:
- Keynote address by Juan Carlos Baker Pineda: Gain insights from a renowned expert on USMCA and Mexico's manufacturing future.
- Interactive panel discussions focused on the impact of the Chinese Automotive Industry on the USMCA Trade and the crucial role of Natural Gas in Mexico's energy industry and its connection to nearshoring trends.
- Network with industry leaders: Forge valuable connections and shape the future of manufacturing in a collaborative environment.
Detailed Agenda
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Lunch and Registration
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1:30 PM
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
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1:45 PM
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Keynote Speaker: Juan Carlos Baker Pineda
A recognized international expert in foreign trade, regional integration and international relations, during his 20-year tenure as Undersecretary of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economy, Mr. Baker Pineda has held various positions including Director General for North America, Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Economy, and Deputy Chief Negotiator for Mexico of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). During his presentation, Mr. Pineda will delve into the USMCA and its implications for Mexico; how the agreement might impact goods labeled as "Mexican" that involve Chinese investment or parts and the potential for the USMCA to boost Mexican manufacturing through increased investment and production.
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2:45 PM
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Networking Break
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3:00 PM
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The Impact of the Chinese Auto Industry to the USMCA Trade Agreement
Rafael McCadden, Industrial & Logistics Director, Mexico City at Colliers International will lead a panel discussion on the impact of China's booming automotive industry on the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) and its implications for the region's automotive landscape. The panel of industry experts including Odracir A. Barquera Salais, Chief Executive Officer of the Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA); Thomas Karig, Consultant, Automotive Industry and Governance & Integrity; Armando Cortes Galicia, Managing Director at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (INA) and Eugenio Grandio, Director, Electro Mobility Association (EMA) will join us for an engaging discussion that will shed light on the future of the North American automotive industry.
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4:00 PM
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Emerging Trends in Mexico's Energy Sector and the Critical Role of Natural Gas in the Context of Nearshoring
Gerardo Patino, Mexico Director at Hickey & Associates, will moderate a panel featuring key experts from Naturgy Mexico: Mauro Ernesto Juárez Bautista, Director of Communication and Institutional Relations; Ing. Francisco Ripoll Alcalde, Operations Director and Rafael Mercado, Director of Liberalized Markets. Key discussion points will be the emerging trends shaping Mexico's energy sector, the critical role of natural gas in the context of nearshoring as well as insights from industry leaders at Naturgy Mexico.
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5:00 PM
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Closing Remarks
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5:30 PM
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Networking Reception
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7:00 PM
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Adjourn
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Space is limited. Register today!