This Is What You Came For: North America Means Business

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 role of talent, infrastructure, and public-private collaboration in positioning North America as a global model of security and shared growth. Speakers: Adriana Eguia, Regional Vice President, North West Mexico, Vesta Brendan Kelly, Visiting Fellow, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Global Institute Dan Erikson, Senior Advisor, Covington Rhett Buttle, Executive Director, Small Business Roundtable Amb. Louise Blais, Senior Special Advisor – U.S. and International Affairs, Business Council of Canada