The Future Starts Now: Economic Relocation

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 momentum by creating the right conditions for investment, strengthening local industries, and integrating small and medium-sized enterprises into cross-border value chains. Panelists discussed strategies to accelerate digitalization, expand access to advanced technologies, modernize infrastructure, and scale clean energy adoption—showcasing how coordinated public-private efforts can transform delocalization into a powerful driver of growth, competitiveness, and resilience across the continent. Speakers: Andrés Mijes, Mayor, Escobedo, Nuevo León Francisco Cervantes, Presidente, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial Max El-Mann Arazi, President of the Special Committee for Investment and Business Relocation, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial María de Haas, Director General in the Officesof Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Economy Emilio Cadena, CEO, Prodensa | Chairman, U.S-Mexico Foundation