As Mexico transitions to a new administration under Claudia Sheinbaum in 2025, the country faces significant policy challenges that will impact its internal stability and its relationship with the U.S. — a relation that will be heavily shaped by the recent election of Donald J. Trump.
The Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy presents the sixth annual Mexico Country Outlook, on Dec. 5, 2024. The Mexico Country Outlook is an annual conference and report from the Center for the U.S. and Mexico. The conference will explore critical issues facing Mexico and their impact on relations between the U.S. and Mexico.
This year’s conference program will feature keynote remarks from Luis de la Calle, director general and founding partner of De la Calle Madrazo Mancera, and former undersecretary of International Business Negotiations at the Ministry of Economy in Mexico. Additionally, CEOs and experts from across industry, government, and academia will examine Mexico’s politics, economy, business, regulatory environment, public safety, and security landscape.
Conference attendees will receive early access to the Mexico Country Outlook 2025 report.
Past reports and more information about the annual conference is available at Mexico Country Outlook.
Registration
This is a paid event. Admission pricing is available below.
Individual Tickets
General Public — $250
U.S.-Mexico Forum members, Baker Roundtable members, and Rice MGA and MBA students received discounted admission through the link in their email invitation.
U.S.-Mexico Forum Member — Free
Baker Roundtable Member — $150
Rice MBA and MGA Students — $150
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
For information on sponsorships or becoming a U.S.-Mexico Forum member, please contact Lisa Guáqueta, program manager, at [email protected] or 713-348-2649.
Contact the Baker Institute Development team at [email protected] for more information on the benefits of joining the Baker Roundtable.
Agenda
8:30 am | Breakfast and Networking |
9:00 am | Welcome RemarksTony Payan, Ph.D. |
9:10 am | Keynote Remarks — Setting the StageLuis de la Calle |
9:30 am | Q&A Session |
9:45 am | Break |
10:00 am | Short Talk I — Mexico's Economic LandscapeModerated by: Tony Payan, Ph.D., Baker Institute; Rice University Javier Zorrilla Gabriela Siller Pagaza Mariana Campos Ernesto Gabilondo |
10:40 am | Q&A Session |
10:55 am | Break |
11:10 am | Short Talk II — Mexico's Trade ChallengesModerated by: Elizabeth Trovall, Senior Reporter, Marketplace David A. Gantz, J.D. Javier Treviño Cantú Benjamin Zermeño Zirión Sofía Ramírez Aguilar |
11:50 am | Q&A Session |
12:10 pm | Lunch |
12:30 pm | Keynote RemarksIntroduced by: Tony Payan, Ph.D., Baker Institute; Rice University Mauricio Vila Dosal |
12:55 pm | Q&A Session |
1:10 pm | Break |
1:30 pm | Short Talk III — Mexico's Energy SectorModerated by: Pablo Zárate, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting Guillermo Diez Barroso Sarah Bairstow Tania Ortiz Mena Roger Gonzalez Lau |
2:10 pm | Q&A Session |
2:25 pm | Break |
2:40 pm | Short Talk IV — U.S. Perspectives on MexicoModerated by: Mary Beth Sheridan, Mexico City Correspondent, Washington Post Mark A. Cover The Honoroable Christopher Landau Karlo Morgado John Beckham |
3:20 pm | Q&A Session |
3:35 pm | Closing Remarks |
3:50 pm | Reception and Networking |
6:00 pm | Adjourn |