Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027: The Event Bringing Together Companies and Industrial Leaders from Texas
November 5, 2026
The Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027 is a binational manufacturing event that will take place on May 12–13, 2027, at the Harlingen Convention Center in Harlingen, Texas, within the Rio South Texas Region. Over two days, the event will feature an industrial exhibition, conferences, specialized panels, a roundtable focused on integrating the Texas–Mexico manufacturing ecosystem, one-on-one business meetings, and networking opportunities.
Organized by Mexico Industry and ProTexas Industry, the Forum aims to bring together companies, suppliers, buyers, investors, and institutions to connect manufacturing capabilities and create new opportunities for business, investment, and talent development.
The event is expected to attract more than 2,500 participants, over 200 companies, more than 90 exhibitor booths, and over 70 invited associations, clusters, and organizations. The program will also include a Welcome Cocktail Reception and an Awards Night and Reception, providing opportunities to strengthen relationships among participants.
What makes it different? The Forum will connect the manufacturing ecosystems of Mexico and Texas through the First Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Integration Roundtable, bringing together presidents and directors of associations, clusters, business organizations, economic development organizations, and educational institutions from Texas and Mexico in a neutral setting.
A Shared Goal for the Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem
The Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027 seeks to bring together stakeholders involved in different stages of industrial development on a single platform, from manufacturing and supply chains to logistics, innovation, education, and investment promotion.
The Forum's objective is to:
"Connect and integrate the Texas–Mexico manufacturing ecosystem by bringing together clusters, manufacturing associations, economic development organizations, higher education and talent development institutions, technology and innovation organizations, and public-sector representatives within a single strategic platform focused on accelerating the regional integration of supply chains."
Under this vision, the event will promote stronger connections among companies and organizations with complementary capabilities. The goal is to facilitate discussions that help identify shared needs, connect projects, and build relationships that continue beyond the event.
Rio South Texas Region Will Be the Meeting Point for Manufacturing in Texas and Mexico
The Harlingen Convention Center, located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, will host the Forum's main program.
Holding the event in Harlingen, Texas, within the Rio South Texas Region, reflects the intention to create a space for dialogue in a region closely connected to manufacturing, logistics, and cross-border trade between Texas and Mexico.
From this location, the Forum will bring together organizations from different states and industrial regions to foster discussions that extend beyond the needs of any single city or industry.
The initiative recognizes that manufacturing competitiveness depends on the interaction of multiple capabilities: companies that manufacture products, suppliers that meet their requirements, infrastructure that enables the movement of goods, institutions that train specialists, and organizations that facilitate collaboration.
Bringing these stakeholders together will make it possible to examine the ecosystem as a whole and explore ways to strengthen its connections.
Strategic Industries Converging at the Forum
The event will bring together industries that drive industrial growth, supply chain integration, innovation, and regional competitiveness.
The general presentation identifies the following key sectors:
Automotive.
Aerospace.
Electronics.
Logistics.
Environmental sustainability.
International trade.
Human resources.
Plastics.
Tooling and precision manufacturing.
Information technology.
Advanced manufacturing.
The Forum's multisector approach will be one of its defining features, offering an environment where organizations can identify opportunities for collaboration both within their own industries and across other segments of the manufacturing ecosystem.
First Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Integration Roundtable
The Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Round Table will be one of the event's central activities.
The meeting is designed to bring together, for the first time in a single neutral setting, manufacturing associations, state and national industrial clusters, business and industry organizations, strategic institutions, and leaders involved in the economic development of the Texas–Mexico manufacturing ecosystem.
Its main objective is to establish, for the first time, a strategic dialogue among representatives of the manufacturing ecosystems of Mexico and Texas to align perspectives, build high-value relationships, identify common priorities and opportunities, and address shared challenges affecting the region's industrial competitiveness.
The initiative seeks to bring together organizations and leaders that have traditionally operated independently within their respective sectors, with the aim of encouraging greater alignment among industries, regions, and institutions.
The presentation describes its long-term purpose as follows:
"This meeting aims to lay the foundation for a joint agenda that drives manufacturing integration between Texas and Mexico and helps position both territories as one of the most integrated, dynamic, and competitive industrial ecosystems in the world."
The Roundtable Already Has Confirmed Participants from Texas and Mexico
The First Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Integration Roundtable already has confirmed participation from manufacturing associations, industrial clusters, business organizations, innovation and educational institutions, and economic development organizations on both sides of the border.
Confirmed participants include Harlingen EDC, Pharr EDC, Port of Brownsville, Edinburg EDC, San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA), Greater Houston Manufacturers Association, and Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA), as well as the Comité para el Desarrollo Económico de Matamoros (CODEM) and the Consejo Binacional para el Fomento Económico de Reynosa (COBIFER).
Other participating organizations include Index Nacional, Index Nuevo León, Index Guanajuato, Index Reynosa, Index Querétaro, Index Nuevo Laredo, Index Matamoros, and COMCE, along with the Fundación México–Estados Unidos para la Ciencia (FUMEC).
The automotive ecosystem will be represented by Industria Nacional de Autopartes (INA), REDCAM, Clúster Automotriz de Querétaro, Clúster Automotriz Metropolitano, Clúster Automotriz de Nuevo León (CLAUT), Clúster Automotriz de Aguascalientes (GIRAA), Clúster Automotriz de San Luis Potosí, Clúster Automotriz Zona Centro (CLAUZ), Clúster Automotriz de Sonora, and AutoCluster de Chihuahua.
Technology and aerospace representation will include mxTI, Clúster TIC de Nuevo León (Csoftmty), Clúster de Tecnologías Digitales de Querétaro, Alianza México Ciberseguro, AeroClúster de Querétaro, and Monterrey Aerocluster.
Also confirmed are Clúster Eléctrico–Electrónico de Tamaulipas (CEET), Clúster de Electrodomésticos del Estado de Nuevo León (CLELAC), Clúster de Logística de Nuevo León, Clúster de Logística e Innovación de Coahuila, Clúster de Herramentales, A.C., Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro, and AMAS–Asociación Mexicana de Industriales de Acabados Superficiales.
These are the participants confirmed to date. In the coming months leading up to the event, additional associations, clusters, companies, economic development organizations, universities, and institutions are expected to join, expanding this platform for integration and collaboration between Texas and Mexico.
Executive Format and Moderation Focused on Actionable Outcomes
The Roundtable presentation proposes an approximately two-hour session featuring a streamlined, executive-level format with focused moderation.
The Roundtable will address four proposed thematic areas to identify shared priorities and collaboration opportunities between Texas and Mexico:
Workforce and industrial specialization: Education, training, and talent attraction, aligning educational capabilities with industry needs.
Energy, infrastructure, and competitiveness: Energy availability, services, and infrastructure required to strengthen manufacturing operations and support industrial growth.
Supplier development, supply chains, and business growth: Supplier development, nearshoring, and business expansion through stronger connections among companies, clusters, and associations.
Logistics, international trade, and binational integration: Cross-border connectivity, customs procedures, and supply chain resilience to strengthen the Texas–Mexico manufacturing corridor.
More information: https://tmmeforum.com/es/mesa-redonda-texas-mexico/
Industrial Expo with More Than 90 Planned Booths
The Forum will feature an exhibition area with more than 90 booths, designed to showcase companies, organizations, services, technologies, and solutions that contribute to the Texas–Mexico manufacturing ecosystem.
The Expo will allow exhibitors to present their products, services, and capabilities to an industry-focused audience.
Its objectives include connecting with potential customers, partners, and suppliers; increasing brand visibility among decision-makers; and identifying new business and collaboration opportunities.
More information for exhibitors and sponsors: https://tmmeforum.com/es/expositores/
Conferences on Manufacturing, Investment, and Regional Competitiveness
The program will include high-level conferences focused on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of manufacturing, trade, investment, logistics, and regional competitiveness.
This component will provide participants with strategic industry insights, opportunities to learn from experts and thought leaders, and a deeper understanding of market trends and regional opportunities.
Speakers and conference topics will be announced soon.
More information: https://tmmeforum.com/es/programa/conferencias/
Specialized Panels Featuring Perspectives from Both Sides of the Border
The discussion panels will focus on strategic topics, featuring industry leaders, institutional representatives, and experts from both sides of the border.
Their purpose will be to examine shared challenges and opportunities, explore different perspectives from key stakeholders, and promote dialogue among industry, government, academia, and organizations.
These sessions will seek to identify areas for collaboration and regional alignment.
The panel format will allow participants to address topics from different experiences and areas of responsibility, within an agenda aligned with the needs of the manufacturing ecosystem.
Panelists and discussion topics will be announced soon.
More information: https://tmmeforum.com/es/programa/paneles-especializados/
One-on-One Business Meetings
The Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027 will feature professional one-on-one business meetings.
This format is designed to connect companies, buyers, suppliers, investors, and strategic organizations through targeted matchmaking.
Its objective is to facilitate connections with qualified business contacts and initiate discussions about opportunities with buyers and suppliers.
These structured meetings will complement the industrial exhibition and networking activities, providing an environment focused on exploring commercial interests and potential collaboration.
More information: https://tmmeforum.com/es/programa/reuniones-de-negocios-uno-a-uno/
Welcome Cocktail Reception to Kick Off Networking
The program will include a Welcome Cocktail Reception, designed as an opening networking experience.
This gathering will bring together sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, institutions, and strategic guests to establish the first connections of the event.
Awards Night and Reception
The Awards Night and Reception will be a formal gathering to recognize strategic partners and leaders whose careers and contributions have helped strengthen industry and the regional manufacturing ecosystem.
The Texas–Mexico Industry Leadership & Excellence Awards and Reception is scheduled for May 12, 2027, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m., at the Gloria G. Canales Auditorium, formerly the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, located at 1204 Fair Park Blvd., Harlingen, Texas.
The event will highlight the value of leadership that creates opportunities, drives projects, builds trust, and contributes to talent development and local communities.
It will also provide an opportunity for networking among leaders, decision-makers, sponsors, and institutional representatives.
Participation Opportunities for Companies, Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Attendees
The Texas–Mexico Manufacturing Ecosystem Forum 2027 invites companies and organizations interested in strengthening their presence in the Texas–Mexico industrial ecosystem to explore participation opportunities as sponsors, exhibitors, or attendees.
For companies seeking greater visibility, the event will provide access to a multisector community connected to manufacturing, technology, supply chains, logistics, and economic development.
For those looking to expand their professional networks, the program will offer opportunities for exhibitions, learning, dialogue, and business connections.
The invitation is to take part in a conversation about the capabilities that already exist on both sides of the border and the opportunities that can be created by connecting them.
The potential exists on both sides. The opportunity lies in connecting it.
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