Pathways for Trade: The North America Logistics & Manufacturing Symposium

Event Overview

The symposium offers valuable insights into emerging trends, transformative technologies, and cross-border collaboration opportunities that continue to drive economic progress throughout North America. The agenda will continue to expand on critical topics shaping the logistics and manufacturing sectors across the region.  Whether you’re part of logistics, manufacturing, public policy, technology, or economic development, Pathways for Trade provides a unique platform to network, exchange ideas, and engage with key decisionmakers from both the U.S. and Mexico. The three-day event will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers, executive panel discussions, networking opportunities, industry exhibitions, and exclusive site tours, fostering collaboration and investment across North America.

As the largest inland port in North America and the premier gateway for U.S.-Mexico trade, Laredo provides the ideal setting for industry leaders, manufacturers, logistics providers, infrastructure experts, and policymakers to discuss the future of regional competitiveness and cross-border supply chains.

Held under the theme “Connecting the Americas: Infrastructure, Industry, Innovation,” this year’s symposium coincides with the 60th Anniversary of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation, highlighting six decades of advancing economic growth and international commerce. LEDC will also be honoring the 2026 Pathways for Trade Ambassadors during the Night of Trade Ambassador on September 23 for their leadership in workforce development, international trade education, and regional economic advancement:

• Texas A&M International University – Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade
• Laredo College, Global Logistics Center