El Paso to Host the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit 2025

The nearshoring phenomenon continues to reshape the manufacturing landscape across North America, positioning Mexico and the U.S.–Mexico border as an essential hub for regional integration and production. In this context, the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit 2025 will take place in El Paso, Texas, emerging as a key platform for collaboration, investment, and innovation among global and regional industry leaders.

At a time when resilient and efficient supply chains are more critical than ever, this summit aims to foster direct engagement between manufacturers, suppliers, and decision-makers seeking to optimize operations and capitalize on the economic potential of nearshoring.

A High-Level Industrial Gathering

Scheduled for November 19, 2025, at the El Paso Convention Center, the event will feature an international manufacturing and supply exhibition, pre-scheduled B2B meetings, and expert-led conferences on key topics such as nearshoring trends, sustainable manufacturing, investment opportunities, and innovation in production systems.

Attendees will include OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, industry associations, and new entrants from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The summit provides a platform for executives and policymakers to connect, discuss challenges, and define strategies for a more integrated North American manufacturing ecosystem.

Confirmed Speakers

The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Nearshoring Summit 2025 will bring together an impressive roster of leaders shaping the industrial and policy landscape on both sides of the border, including:

• Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, Mayor of Ciudad Juárez
• Renard Johnson, Mayor of El Paso, TX
• Francisco González, President, National Auto Parts Industry (INA)
• Humberto Martínez, President, National Council of the Maquiladora and Export Manufacturing Industry (INDEX)
• Héctor Algrávez, Director of Government Affairs, KIA México
• Rodrigo Contreras, Global Director of Government Relations, Martinrea International
• Pedro Casas, CEO, American Chamber Mexico
• Alan Russell, Chairman & CEO, TECMA
• Simón Hanna, CEO, Macquarie
• Eduardo Reyes Díaz-Leal, Managing Partner, GBI Trade and Law
• Ivette Camacho, Director for Latin America, Public Affairs and Sustainability, BRP
• Francisco Cervantes, President, Business Coordinating Council (CCE)
• Gabriel Morales, General Director, Safran Group
• Fabiola Luna, CFO for North America, Auto-Kabel
• David Enciso, Commodity Manager, Electrolux
• Wendy Rodríguez, Materials Director, SMTC
• Daniel Fernández, Senior Partner, Fernández & Espino
• Javier Acosta, CEO, Mechatronics AI

Strengthening Regional Collaboration

With the participation of global companies such as Bell, Lear, Bombardier, Parker, Diehl, EZ Air, and Safran, the summit is positioned as a cornerstone for the next phase of North America’s industrial evolution.

The event’s objective is clear: to consolidate a cross-border ecosystem capable of responding swiftly to supply chain disruptions while promoting sustainable growth and regional competitiveness. The proximity between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez —two of the most dynamic manufacturing hubs on the continent— offers the ideal setting for collaboration between public and private stakeholders.

Executives attending the summit will gain access to networking sessions, technical panels, and exclusive business matchmaking opportunities designed to create long-term partnerships and investment channels that strengthen North America’s industrial backbone.

Event Details
Venue: El Paso Convention Center, El Paso, Texas
Date: November 19, 2025

Press and registration contact:
Nearshore Connection Inc.
information@manufacturingandsupplychain.com