Chihuahua to host the Automotive & Aerospace Nearshoring Summit 2025

On September 10 and 11, 2025, the Expo Chihuahua Convention Center will host the third edition of the Automotive & Aerospace Nearshoring Summit, a meeting that will bring together leaders from the automotive and aerospace sectors with the aim of strengthening business ties, generating investment opportunities, and positioning Chihuahua as a national benchmark in these strategic industries.

The event, organized by México Now, will feature conferences, exhibitions, B2B meetings, and visits to Honeywell and Bell Helicopter plants. According to Raúl Herrera, the company's director of operations, the event is expected to exceed last year's figures, when more than 600 companies participated, 1,600 attendees were present, and around 2,500 business appointments were made.

According to Raúl Herrera, the company's director of operations, the event is expected to exceed last year's figures, when more than 600 companies participated, 1,600 attendees were present, and around 2,500 business appointments were made.

During the presentation, Ulises Alejandro Fernández Gamboa, Secretary of Innovation and Economic Development for Chihuahua, emphasized that Governor Maru Campos's directive is to consolidate the state as a must-visit destination for investment in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

For his part, Jorge Charles, president of the Chihuahua Automotive Cluster, stressed that, despite the climate of global uncertainty, Chihuahua has one of the strongest automotive industries in the country and the world.

Meanwhile, Mario Enríquez, president of the Aerospace Cluster, announced that a turbofan engine will be on display during the event, showcasing the technical capabilities and innovation of the local aerospace sector.

Finally, Luis Azúa, president of the Mexican Aerospace Industry Federation (FEMIA), highlighted the importance of bringing both industries together.

“Mexico is among the top 10 countries in the global aerospace industry, and forums like this help us maintain and strengthen that position,” he said.

The Automotive & Aerospace Nearshoring Summit has established itself as one of the main platforms for attracting foreign investment, promoting production chains, and technological diversification in Mexico.