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The SelectUSA Mexico Conference is set to become a must-attend event for U.S. economic developers seeking to attract Mexican investments, and Mexican firms looking to expand in the U.S.

The SelectUSA Mexico Conference will enable U.S. state, local, and regional economic development organizations (EDOs) to directly showcase their offerings to qualified Mexican investors and prospects. Conversely, it equips Mexican investors and startups with the essential information and contacts necessary for expansion and success in the United States.

Our Mexico Conference will include a third day dedicated to SelectUSA Tech. We will provide targeted training sessions for selected tech industry startups, concluding with pitching competitions.


If you are an EDO please reach out to find out how to participate. If your firm would like to sponsor the event please email us SelectUSAMexico@trade.gov.

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Agenda

12
  • 18:00
    to 20:00
    Welcome Gathering
    Welcome Gathering
    Sofitel Mexico City
13
  • 8:00
    to 9:00
    Registration & Coffee Break
    Registration & Coffee Break
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 9:00
    to 9:15
    Opening Remarks
    Opening Remarks
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 9:15
    to 10:00
    Panel 1: Due Diligence & Site Selection
    Panel 1: Due Diligence & Site Selection
    English. We'll have translation services 
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 10:00
    to 10:45
    Panel 2: Establishing a Company in the U.S. - Legal & Tax Considerations
    Panel 2: Establishing a Company in the U.S. - Legal & Tax Considerations
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 10:45
    to 11:00
    Networking & Coffee Break
    Networking & Coffee Break
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 11:00
    to 11:45
    Panel 3: Logistics & Supply Chain
    Panel 3: Logistics & Supply Chain
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 11:45
    to 12:30
    Panel 4: Managing Immigration Visa & Border Strategies
    Panel 4: Managing Immigration Visa & Border Strategies
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 12:30
    to 13:30
    Luncheon & VIP Remarks
    Luncheon & VIP Remarks
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 13:30
    to 16:30
    EDO Matchmaking & Networking
    EDO Matchmaking & Networking
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 16:30
    to 16:30
    Closing Remarks
    Closing Remarks
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 16:45
    to 17:45
    Transportation to Ambassador's Residence
    Transportation to Ambassador's Residence
    Sofitel Mexico City
  • 18:00
    to 20:00
    Networking Reception
    Networking Reception
    Ambassador's Residence

Speakers

  • Adam M. Sulewski Imagen del orador
    Adam M. Sulewski U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    Adam M. Sulewski serves as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trade Representative to Mexico, and works at the U.S. Embassy – Mexico City. In this role, he represents U.S. Customs and Border Protection to the Government of Mexico, the Mexican private sector, and coordinates U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s engagement in country with the U.S. Embassy community. Mr. Sulewski began service with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2010, and has served in several trade-focused portfolios, including trade agreements and special trade legislation, antidumping and counterveiling duties, international engagement, congressional affairs, employee training, and trade stakeholder engagement. Recently, Mr. Sulewski served as Branch Chief for CBP’s U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) Center, leading CBP’s comprehensive, consistent, and transparent implementation of the USMCA. Mr. Sulewski is a Presidential Management Fellowship alumni, and has been recognized with the CBP Commissioner’s Award, the World Customs Organization Certificate of Merit, and the State Department’s Superior Honor Award. Mr. Sulewski attended Suffolk University Law School (J.D., ’09), and is licensed to practice law in New York and Massachusetts. He is married to Bruce A. Herr, Jr., a certified registered nurse anesthetist, and lives in Mexico City and in Washington, D.C.
  • Ashley Bordner Imagen del orador
    Ashley Bordner
  • John Meyer Imagen del orador
    John Meyer Partner

    John Meyer is a partner at Foster LLP in our Houston office. Recognized as a Best Lawyer in America and Chambers USA, John manages the firm’s investor team focusing on nonimmigrant and EB-5 solutions for multinational companies and foreign investors.

    John graduated with honors from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University.

    John helps his clients develop a strategy for setting up business and investing in the U.S. He works directly with individual investors and Regional Centers. He lecturers frequently on immigration topics at local and regional conferences and led the opening of four Foster locations around the globe: El Salvador, Vietnam, Beijing, and Edinburg, Texas. While Houston is his home base, John can be found traveling and working from our overseas locations throughout the year.

    John is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

  • Tahmina Watson Imagen del orador
    Tahmina Watson Founder & Immigration Attorney
     Nationally recognized expert in US Immigration Law. Her specialization in the visa needs of global enreprebeurs gas resulted in hundreds of successful startups and millions of dollars of business investments in the US. 
    She founded Watson Immigration Law in Seattle in 2009, bringing to her practice a unique qualification for representing international enrepreneurs, of Bagladeshi heritage, Watson is a naturalized US citizen who emigrated drom her native England, where she first practiced law as a barrister. 
  • Alejandra Marquez Imagen del orador
    Alejandra Marquez
  • Clarissa Bonillas Imagen del orador
    Clarissa Bonillas
  • Javier Lopez de Obeso Imagen del orador
    Javier Lopez de Obeso
  • Efren Ocampo Imagen del orador
    Efren Ocampo Presidente y CEO

    Economist graduated from the University of Guadalajara, with a Master's degree in Demography from El Colegio de México and a Specialization in population projections from the Latin American Center for Demographic Studies (CELADE). With 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, his leadership has been fundamental to the success of Grupo Neolpharma, a conglomerate of Mexican companies that offer medications of the highest quality and efficacy. He serves as a counselor in the National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (ANAFAM), the National Chamber of the Mexican Pharmaceutical Industry (CANIFARMA), and the Confederation of Industrial Chambers (CONCAMIN), among others. He has been a catalyst for change and progress in Mexico, prmoting research in economics, demography, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. His focus on on internationalization has led him to be a pioneer in Mexican investment in the United States in the pharmaceutical sector. Thanks to his innovative vision and unwavering commitment, patients in Mexico and around the worlds can access medications that guarantee the best cost-benefit ratio.

  • Manuel Fernandez Imagen del orador
    Manuel Fernandez
  • Marcos Hernandez Rivas Imagen del orador
    Marcos Hernandez Rivas Coordinador de Asesoría Legal Internacional
    Licenciado en Derecho por la Universidad Tecnológica de México. Maestro en Derecho de la Propiedad Industrial, Derechos de Autor y Nuevas Tecnologías por Universidad Panamericana. Cuenta con estudios de postgrado sobre Contratos, Derecho Norteamericano, Derecho Corporativo, Marcas, Patentes, Privacidad y Datos Personales, Economía Digital, Comercio Electrónico, Operación Aduanera, INCOTERMS, y Medios de Pago Internacional en instituciones como Escuela Libre de Derecho, Universidad Anáhuac, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Universidad Iberoamericana y Universidad La Salle. En 2023 recibió Mención Especial de la Escuela Libre de Derecho y la Cámara Internacional de Comercio por su trabajo de titulación en el Diplomado de Economía Digital. En 2018 recibió el Galardón del Colegio de Abogados de León como Profesionista Distinguido como Especialista en Derecho Internacional. En el pasado, ocupó el cargo de Subdirector en la Oficina Comercial del Estado de Wisconsin en México, Consultor Sénior en LGA Consulting y pasante en la firma legal Connell & Associates. Ha sido facilitador, ponente y profesor en diversos temas legales para la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual (OMPI), Tecnológico de Monterrey, Universidad de Guanajuato, Universidad Iberoamericana, Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA), Universidad de León, Escuela Bancaria y Comercial (EBC), Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados Capítulo Guanajuato, Colegio de Contadores Públicos de León General Motors de México y COFOCE.
  • Mario Veraldo Imagen del orador
    Mario Veraldo
  • Joaquin Spamer Imagen del orador
    Joaquin Spamer President & CEO

    Joaquin Spamer is the President and CEO of CIL Group, which includes companies such as: CIL Logistics, CIL Capital and CIL Fresh, among others. 

     

    Spamer actively participates in the economic development of Northeast Mexico and South Texas, where most of his companies are located. In this sense, and thanks to the leadership that Spamer occupies in the region, he has positioned himself in various high-level positions in organizations and associations focused on binational economic development, such as: the McAllen Economic Development Corporation as an Advisory Board Member, the Rio Bank as an Advisory Member, and The Binational Council for Economic Development of Reynosa as Founding Member.

     

    Mr. Spamer currently serves as President of the Border Trade Alliance - Mexico (Alianza para el Comercio Fronterizo), where he continues to promote the economic development of the border region and strengthen US-Mexico relations. In 2023, he was elected by American Chamber of Commerce Mexico- Monterrey Chapter’s Board Council as the Representative for the organization in the Reynosa-McAllen area. 

  • James Golsen Imagen del orador
    James Golsen Deputy Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Global Markets

    Deputy Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service at the International Trade Administration (ITA), the U.S. government’s primary commercial diplomacy, export, and investment promotion agency. He manages a staff of more than 1,450 trade professionals across more than 225 domestic and overseas trade offices.

    With a career marked by over twenty years of service, Golsen has cultivated extensive expertise in facilitating collaborations between American and global businesses. He is a member of the Senior Foreign Service and has held roles across the U.S., globe, and at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

    Prior to his current role, Golsen served as the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His career trajectory also encompassed significant positions such as: Commercial Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia; Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, Burma; and Principal Commercial Officer for South India in Chennai. His work has taken him to various locations, including Bangkok, Thailand, and Shanghai, China.

    Golsen’s influence also extended to his role as ITA’s Executive Director of Asia for Global Markets, where he managed 14 Commercial Service posts across Asia, in conjunction with three policy offices in Washington.

  • Margaux Loustalan Imagen del orador
    Margaux Loustalan
  • Adrián Espronceda Galván Imagen del orador
    Adrián Espronceda Galván Government Sales Manager at CEMEX
    Graduated from the University of Monterrey in Accounting and Finance, Adrián holds a master’s degree in Administration and Finance from the same university. His studies also include diplomas in Urban Planning and Public-Private Financing Schemes from the Tecnológico de Monterrey and the Universidad Anáhuac, respectively.
    With over 20 years of experience, he has worked in both national and U.S. companies across industries related to manufacturing, financial services, and construction. His executive roles have spanned areas such as auditing, finance, enterprise risk management, government relations, and commercial aspects within infrastructure.
    As a speaker, he has participated in forums organized by COMCE, discussing “Business Opportunities in Mexico’s Infrastructure Sector,” and at the World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL, addressing “Mexico’s Era in Light of Nearshoring.”
    Adrián has been actively involved in various business organizations councils, including the Mexican Chamber of Construction (CMIC) in the Nuevo León delegation, CAINTRA, COPARMEX, and CANACO. His advocacy focuses on public policies related to transportation and public works.
    For the past 17 years, he has been an integral part of the CEMEX team. His career began as an Internal Control Advisor, and he currently serves as the Manager of Infrastructure and Government. Throughout his extensive experience, he has cultivated relationships with different governments to drive infrastructure projects, particularly in the realms of infrastructure and mobility.
    Adrián’s commitment to urban mobility is evident through collaboration with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) and AUTODESK, as demonstrated by the initiative “Better Streets for Mexico.”
  • Maribel Gaytan Acosta Imagen del orador
    Maribel Gaytan Acosta Strategic Consultant

    Maribel Gaytán is a seasoned professional specializing in site selection for foreign manufacturing companies. She also handles requests for business incentives with the Economic Development Secretariats and State Governments of Mexico. With extensive experience collaborating with diverse teams in consulting, strategy, project management, and international trade business development across various industries including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, automotive, and manufacturing, Maribel has been involved in projects with clients such as Alibaba, Xylem, Bombardier Recreational Products, Doosan Bobcat, R.R. Donnelley, and others.

Sponsors & Participants

  • Premier DS Logotipo del patrocinador

    Premier DS

  • CEMEX Logotipo del patrocinador

    CEMEX

  • CIL Group Logotipo del patrocinador

    CIL Group

  • Cushman & Wakefield Logotipo del patrocinador

    Cushman & Wakefield

  • Dunavant Enterprises Logotipo del patrocinador

    Dunavant Enterprises

  • DOF Ground Logotipo del patrocinador

    DOF Ground

  • F&C Consulting Group Logotipo del patrocinador

    F&C Consulting Group

  • Foster Global Logotipo del patrocinador

    Foster Global

  • IPSE Congresos e Interpretaciones Logotipo del patrocinador

    IPSE Congresos e Interpretaciones

  • Mobility ADO Logotipo del patrocinador

    Mobility ADO

  • Neolpharma Logotipo del patrocinador

    Neolpharma

  • Sinergis Logotipo del patrocinador

    Sinergis

  • Watson Immigration Law Logotipo del patrocinador

    Watson Immigration Law

  • Alfa Logotipo del patrocinador

    Alfa

  • Bocar Group Logotipo del patrocinador

    Bocar Group

  • Cemex Logotipo del patrocinador

    Cemex

  • CompuSoluciones Logotipo del patrocinador

    CompuSoluciones

  • Gruma Logotipo del patrocinador

    Gruma

  • Rassini Logotipo del patrocinador

    Rassini

  • Sigma Logotipo del patrocinador

    Sigma

Exhibitors & Partners

  • American Chamber Mexico Logotipo del expositor

    American Chamber Mexico

  • Foster Global Logotipo del expositor

    Foster Global

  • Covington County Economic Development Commission. Alabama Logotipo del expositor

    Covington County Economic Development Commission. Alabama

  • Arizona Commerce Authority Logotipo del expositor

    Arizona Commerce Authority

  • City of Phoenix Logotipo del expositor

    City of Phoenix

  • City of Tucson Logotipo del expositor

    City of Tucson

  • Greater Yuma EDC Logotipo del expositor

    Greater Yuma EDC

  • Pima County Economic Development Logotipo del expositor

    Pima County Economic Development

  • Sun Corridor Logotipo del expositor

    Sun Corridor

  • California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Logotipo del expositor

    California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

  • Adams County, Colorado Logotipo del expositor

    Adams County, Colorado

  • Miami-Dade Beacon Council Logotipo del expositor

    Miami-Dade Beacon Council

  • SelectFlorida Inc. Logotipo del expositor

    SelectFlorida Inc.

  • Idaho State Office Logotipo del expositor

    Idaho State Office

  • Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Logotipo del expositor

    Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

  • World Business Chicago Logotipo del expositor

    World Business Chicago

  • INDY Chamber Logotipo del expositor

    INDY Chamber

  • Kansas Department of Commerce Logotipo del expositor

    Kansas Department of Commerce

  • Prince George's County, Maryland Logotipo del expositor

    Prince George's County, Maryland

  • Choose New Jersey Logotipo del expositor

    Choose New Jersey

  • Greater Portland Inc. Logotipo del expositor

    Greater Portland Inc.

  • Port of Portland Logotipo del expositor

    Port of Portland

  • Greater Memphis Chamber Logotipo del expositor

    Greater Memphis Chamber

  • State of Texas Mexico Office Logotipo del expositor

    State of Texas Mexico Office

  • Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation Logotipo del expositor

    Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation

  • Port of Brownsville Logotipo del expositor

    Port of Brownsville

  • City of McAllen Logotipo del expositor

    City of McAllen

  • Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation | WEDC Logotipo del expositor

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation | WEDC