North Capital Forum

Hosted by the Mexico Program at the Inter-American Dialogue For decades, issues such as trade, migration, and security were often addressed as separate policy domains. Today, those lines have blurred. Economic competitiveness, supply chain resilience, migration management, and public safety are now inextricably linked, making security a central pillar of the U.S.–Mexico relationship and the broade...

Hosted by the Adam Smith Center for Freedom at Florida International University Carlos Díaz-Rosillo offered a closer look at the United States in the Trump era, unpacking a strategy that can often appear unpredictable or disconnected at first glance. He explored how, beneath the headlines and seemingly contradictory moves, there is a clear logic at work—each decision part of a broader strategy sha...

Hosted by the North Capital Forum As economic, geopolitical, and security challenges increasingly intersect, the United States and its North American partners face a rapidly changing global landscape. In this conversation, former U.S. Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo offered his perspective on America’s role in the world, the evolving relationship with China, energy and economic sec...

Hosted by the North Capital Forum This conversation brought together the Ambassadors of Canada in Mexico, Mexico in the United States, and the United States in Mexico to reflect on the ties that connect the three countries and the path ahead for North America. At a defining moment for the region, the discussion considered what can be achieved when three nations with distinct histories and perspect...

Hosted by the North Capital Forum North America's competitive edge in research, talent, and production depends on strong connective tissue between universities, industry, and capital. This conversation brought together leaders from research, manufacturing, and industry to explore how cross-border collaboration — from R&D partnerships to workforce pipelines to supply chain innovation — is shaping w...

This episode includes slides. Please visit https://youtu.be/saXa_3JRIwQ to view them. Hosted by Brookings As new technologies, shifting supply chains, and geopolitical uncertainty reshape the global economy, North America is entering a new era of industrial transformation and opportunity. Automation and technological change are redefining where industries locate, how supply chains are organized, a...

Hosted by Instituto Mexicano para la Competitividad and Tecnológico de Monterrey North America's industrial competitiveness. As companies adapt supply chains to evolving trade policies and prepare for the USMCA review, increasing regional value-added production has become essential to strengthening manufacturing ecosystems, attracting investment, and ensuring preferential market access. Strategic...

Hosted by the North Capital Forum Markets are constantly pricing the future—but what happens when investors look beyond the next quarter and consider the forces shaping North America over the next decade? From fiscal sustainability and demographic change to tariffs, inflation, artificial intelligence, and the evolution of the USMCA, the region is entering a period of significant adjustment. This c...

Hosted by the North Capital Forum This fireside with Quinton Lucas explored the role of cities in shaping North America’s economic and strategic future, from trade and investment to infrastructure, talent, and collaboration. The conversation highlighted Kansas City’s growing position as a hub connecting markets across the region—and its ability to translate its central geographic position into glo...

A conversation with the leaders shaping the region. Inspired by the format of late-night television interviews, CEOs Talks offers a more personal and dynamic conversation with some of the region's leading business executives. The session combines one-on-one interviews with an interactive dialogue that reveals not only how CEOs think about business, but also how they lead, innovate, and live North...

As capital flows reshape the economic landscape of North America, this conversation explored the forces driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial transformation across the region. Bringing together visionary leaders Nigel Morris, co-founder of Capital One and co-founder and managing partner of QED Investors, and José Antonio Meade, former Mexican Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, F...

Entertainment is rapidly transforming, and North America is emerging as a strategic powerhouse—especially with Mexico playing a key role. This panel explored how the region is positioning itself as a prime destination for world-class concerts, major sporting events, cultural festivals, and premium audiovisual content production. Industry leaders shared insights on what it takes to attract and deli...

Economic growth is the primary benchmark for evaluating the success of the trade agreement and the benefits it delivers to the societies within the region. Yet the true challenge lies in moving beyond traditional metrics to ask: what comes next for North America? The conversation spotlighted a generation of decision-makers who have lived the North American experience firsthand — those born after t...

Digital transformation and innovation are redefining how businesses operate across North America. From manufacturing and logistics to finance, agriculture, and services, companies—from small and medium-sized enterprises to global firms—are adopting new technologies and innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and remain globally competitive. This panel brought together leaders fro...

As global supply chains shift, North America is becoming a prime destination for allyshoring and nearshoring. This panel explored how bringing industries closer to home is strengthening resilience, driving innovation, and deepening ties between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Leaders from across sectors discussed what it takes to build competitive regional supply chains—highlighting the rol...

This session brings together two leading voices shaping North America’s economic future: Altagracia Gómez, Coordinator of the Advisory Council for Regional Economic Development and Business Relocation at the Government of Mexico, and Blanca Treviño, President and CEO of Softtek. Together, they explored how business relocation, digital transformation, and regional integration are redefining competi...

Global economic shifts, supply chain realignments, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping how nations trade, invest, and cooperate. This session explored the transition from decades of globalization to a more regionally integrated North America, with perspectives from across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The discussion highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of this shift, focu...

This interactive panel aimed to showcase the economic value of exchange programs. Conversation leaders will share insights on how international exchanges generate economic value and how they can be strategically integrated into Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) to promote trade and investment. Experts explored ways to leverage exchanges in supporting cluster-to-cluster growth, e...

From stablecoins and cryptocurrencies to instant payments and real-time settlements, financial technology is transforming how money moves across borders. This panel explored the global trends reshaping the financial landscape and their impact on North America’s economies, businesses, and households. The conversation examined how innovations in digital finance are changing remittance flows, expandi...

In today’s fast-moving markets, access to reliable data is critical for strategic decision-making. This panel explored how companies and investors are leveraging data to identify trends, manage risks, and uncover opportunities across North American trade, investment, and energy integration, particularly within the USMCA framework. Panelists shared real-world examples of how actionable insights dri...

Science, technology, and education are key to North America’s ability to compete and lead in a rapidly changing world. This panel featured Dr. Dava Newman, former NASA Deputy Administrator and Director of the MIT Media Lab, in conversation with the director of one of Mexico’s leading universities. The discussion explored how innovation, space exploration, and academic collaboration can drive regio...

This interactive panel explored how the United States, Mexico, and Canada can strengthen trilateral collaboration to bolster cybersecurity across North America. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and borderless, coordinated government action is essential to protect critical infrastructure, ensure data privacy, and defend democratic institutions. Panelists examined opportunities for joint pol...

In collaboration with the public sector, the Special Committee on Investment and Relocation focuses on creating optimal conditions for investment and strengthening regional development across North America. As global supply chains realign, North America is emerging as a prime destination for companies relocating operations closer to key markets. This panel examined how the region can seize this mo...

Shifting geopolitical dynamics are accelerating the transformation of supply chains, prompting U.S. companies to relocate operations closer to home and creating new opportunities for regional collaboration. As trade with China evolves and interest rates drive companies to optimize costs, the continued growth of e-commerce is fueling demand for faster, smarter logistics solutions. This panel explor...

The intertwined nature of the North American economies ensures that even as reshoring accelerates in the United States, Mexico and Canada will remain essential exporters of consumer goods, commodities, and agricultural products to their common neighbor. This dynamic highlights the region’s economic complementarity and the opportunities it creates for deeper collaboration. This session examined how...