Milken Institute’s Mexico City Symposium to Probe Capital Shifts in Americas
Event summary
- The Milken Institute’s Global Investors’ Symposium returns to Mexico City on October 28, 2026, focusing on capital flows in a changing world.
- 500 business leaders from finance, tech, and government will discuss supply chains, AI, and trade policy impacts on investment.
- Panels include topics like Latin America’s startup ecosystem, AI competition, and generational leadership shifts.
- Laura Deal Lacey, EVP International at Milken, highlights Mexico’s strategic role in North American supply chains amid evolving trade dynamics.
The big picture
The symposium comes as Mexico’s role in global supply chains faces heightened scrutiny amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions. Investors are reassessing long-term bets on the region’s economic integration, particularly as AI and technology reshape traditional industries. The event underscores growing interest in Latin America’s startup ecosystem, where capital allocation strategies are evolving to meet both local and global demands.
What we're watching
- Trade Policy Volatility
- How evolving North American trade rules will impact Mexico’s investment appeal over the next 18-24 months.
- AI Capital Competition
- Whether Latin America can attract sufficient AI investment to compete globally for talent and compute resources.
- Generational Leadership Shifts
- The pace at which next-gen leaders redefine corporate strategies in response to regional economic challenges.
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