What About Us: No Region Left Behind in North American Development

General Panel

Hosted by the North Capital Forum

This panel will explore strategies for creating a more inclusive and equitable North America, ensuring that economic and social progress reaches all corners of the region. Experts will discuss how to address disparities in development across the three countries, focusing on areas that have historically lagged behind. The conversation will highlight innovative economic development initiatives designed to uplift underserved communities and bridge gaps in prosperity. Panelists will examine the unique challenges faced by specific regions in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and propose collaborative solutions to foster balanced growth. A special focus will be placed on the ongoing efforts in southeast Mexico as a case study, showcasing how targeted investments and policies can transform economically challenged areas into hubs of opportunity and innovation.

  • Maria Ariza

    CEO
    BIVA

    Moderator

  • Sen. Mauricio Vila

    Senator for Yucatán
    Mexico

  • Guadalupe Phillips

    CEO
    Empresas ICA

  • Leonardo Robles

    Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines
    TC Energy

  • Juan Sebastian Gonzalez

    Senior Advisor to the CEO
    U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

Video and Audio coming November 2024

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