Global geopolitics and the pandemic have impacted the resilience of value chains. Mexico's proximity to the U.S. and record on advanced manufacturing competitiveness offer an attractive alternative. In addition to many benefits of cross-border trade with Mexico, there are business challenges, including regulatory compliance and security. This symposium will address the post-pandemic realignment of value chains in Mexico.

Keynote Speakers:

• Mary Walshok, Dean of University Extension and Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Programs, UC San Diego
• Gustavo de La Fuente, Executive Director of Smart Border Coalition
• Eugenio Marin, CEO of the US-Mexico Foundation for Science (FUMEC)

Afterwards, we have a panel discussion focusing on the medical equipment industry, the auto & aerospace industry, and the electronics industry.

After the keynote speeches and the panel discussion, we have an invitation-only workshop, discussing the opportunities and challenges, best practices and strategies to make this potential realignment successful within the U.S. - Mexico region at 10:30AM-12PM, Jan. 11, 2021.

Following up the symposium, we continue the industry research project to investigate the challenges and opportunities discussed in the symposium in depth, and we will share the findings in the webinar at the end of March.

For any questions, please contact Alice Grgas at agrgas@ucsd.edu