Event Details

We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive event on nearshoring opportunities in Baja California, where you will gain direct insights from regional business leaders.


๐Ÿ“… Date: Tuesday, February 25th

๐Ÿ“ Location: Scotiabank Singapore (One Raffles Quay)

โฐ Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am


This session will provide valuable information on how to establish manufacturing and distribution operations in Baja California, one of Mexico's most strategic nearshoring hubs, with discussions covering:


โœ… North American Macroeconomic Outlook

โœ… Landscape of Baja California manufacturing

โœ… Business incentives and government support in Baja California

โœ… Legal aspects of manufacturing in Mexico

โœ… Case Study: Aerospace industry in Baja California


The event is supported by Scotiabank, one of Canada's largest banks with a strong presence across Asia Pacific and the Americas, particularly in the North American corridor.


Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry experts, government officials, and logistics specialists who can help you navigate nearshoring strategies and unlock new business opportunities.


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We look forward to welcoming you.

Agenda

08:40 - 09:00
Registration & Light Breakfast
09:00 - 09:05
Event Opening
Angela Torres-Andresen
09:05 - 09:10
Welcome remarks by Scotiabank
09:10 - 09:35
North America Macroeconomic Outlook
Derek Holt
09:35 - 09:50
The New Political of business realities of doing business in the United States, and the impact of Tariffs of Nearshoring
Nick Zargarpour
09:50 - 09:55
Landscape of Manufacturing in Mexico (with a focus on nearshoring)
Marlen Marroquin
09:55 - 10:05
Legal Aspects on doing business in Mexico
Judith Wilson
10:05 - 10:20
Practical aspects of manufacturing and distribution in Mexico
Gabriela Fernandez
10:20 - 10:35
Nearshoring of the aerospace industry in Mexico
Diego Padilla
10:35 - 11:00
Q&A

Speakers

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    Gabriela Fernandez

    President & Founder of Feba Synergy World Trade

  • Derek Holt (Vice President and Head of Capital Markets Economics at Scotiabank)

    Derek Holt

    Vice President and Head of Capital Markets Economics at Scotiabank

  • Marlen Marroquin (Executive Director of USA - Mexico Chamber of Commerce, California Chapter)

    Marlen Marroquin

    Executive Director of USA - Mexico Chamber of Commerce, California Chapter

  • Diego Padilla (Executive Vice President at Rakar Inc)

    Diego Padilla

    Executive Vice President at Rakar Inc

  • Angela Torres-Andresen (Founder & Director of Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore)

    Angela Torres-Andresen

    Founder & Director of Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore

    https://www.latamcham.org

    Angela is the Founder and Executive Director of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (LatAmCham). She is an expert in economic diplomacy fostering business and investment relations between Latin America and Southeast Asia, using Singapore as a hub to access the region. She is also the Responsible of the Singapore International desk of the Brazilian National Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock, an association that groups over 5 million farmers from all sizes.
    Prior to founding LatAmCham, Angela worked in several banks as a lawyer advising credit derivatives. Her experience in banking started in Cofinsura, today Bancolombia (Colombia), Société Générale (Paris), Nordea Bank (Denmark, Singapore).
    Angela has a law degree from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin Colombia, Master in Business Law from Universidad Externado de Colombia, and Master in Financial Law from University Paris XI in conjunction with ESCP Paris.

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  • Judith Wilson (Managing Partner at Bryan Gonzales Vargas & Gonzalez Baz)

    Judith Wilson

    Managing Partner at Bryan Gonzales Vargas & Gonzalez Baz

  • Nick Zargarpour (Managing Partner at Zargarpour Law Firm)

    Nick Zargarpour

    Managing Partner at Zargarpour Law Firm

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Venue

Scotiabank Singapore

1 Raffles Quay, #20-01
Singapore

If you have any questions please contact Angela Torres-Andresen

Contact Organizer

+65 93895060

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