Twelfth Annual Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border Conference

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET
Inter-American Dialogue 1155 15th Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005

Make plans to join us on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
As the United States and Mexico navigate an increasingly complex bilateral agenda—ranging from trade policy and energy transition to migration enforcement and digital innovation—the U.S.-Mexico border remains a critical space for policy coordination, security, and economic development.

Now in its 12th year, the Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border Conference is a high-level, multi-stakeholder forum that brings together legislators, business leaders, policy experts, and civil society actors to shape a forward-looking, cooperative agenda for the region.

This year’s conference will explore the future of cross-border trade and infrastructure, the growing link between migration and security strategies, new dynamics in resource sharing, and the transformative role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Featuring a diverse lineup of speakers from both sides of the border—including members of Congress and private sector executives—this event will offer actionable insights to strengthen North America’s competitiveness and resilience.

This event will be held in-person at the Inter-American Dialogue on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM ET.

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Board Members: Make plans for our board meeting and Executive Committee meeting taking place June 9, 2026.

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