MAPA Summit 2025

Name: MAPA Summit- Mexican American Policy Alliance (MAPA) — MAPA - Mexican-American Policy Alliance
Start: 2025-09-17T17:30:00-0600
End: 2025-09-19T13:00:00-0600

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 5:30 PM
Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00 PM

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The MAPA Summit 2025
The MAPA Summit 2025 convened over 150 invited participants from Mexico and the Southwestern United States to address key binational issues, strengthen collaboration, and build cultural and political ties.
The Summit brought together a distinguished, bipartisan delegation of U.S. state senators, elected representatives, Latino Caucus leaders from more than 10 states, nonprofit champions, and business executives—each deeply rooted in their communities and committed to strengthening U.S.–Mexico ties through meaningful dialogue, policy collaboration, and cross-border initiatives.
Our Focus
Recognizing the shifting times we live in, the MAPA 2025 Annual Conference focused on bridging collaboration and partnership through four core pillars: shared economic prosperity, building an economic and commercial partnership for the future, promoting sustainable energy, and laying the foundation for an enduring U.S.–Mexico partnership.
People-Centered – Focused on shared prosperity, binational trends, and efforts to address poverty, economic displacement, immigrant integration, and deportations.
Trade & Investment – Advanced conversations to expand the trade and commercial binational relationship, strengthening business interests and the economies of both nations.
Sustainable Energy – As both the United States and Mexico made progress toward sustainable energy, the Summit explored opportunities for partnership through expert exchanges, sector-specific alliances, and collective leadership.
Building a Long-Term Organizational Foundation – Concentrated on establishing an enduring organizational framework to cement a steadfast U.S.–Mexico partnership through innovative public policy, public official and cultural exchanges, and the promotion of binational agreements.
Attendance was limited to invited guests, including elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and community-connected professionals dedicated to shaping a shared future across borders.
El MAPA Summit 2025
El MAPA Summit 2025 reunió a más de 150 participantes invitados de México y del suroeste de Estados Unidos para abordar temas binacionales clave, fortalecer la colaboración y construir lazos culturales y políticos.
El evento reunió a una distinguida delegación bipartidista de senadores estatales de EE. UU., representantes electos, líderes del Caucus Latino de más de 10 estados, defensores de organizaciones sin fines de lucro y ejecutivos empresariales —todos con fuertes lazos comunitarios y comprometidos con el fortalecimiento de las relaciones entre México y Estados Unidos a través del diálogo, la colaboración política y las iniciativas transfronterizas.
Nuestro Enfoque
Entendiendo los tiempos de cambio que vivimos, la Conferencia Anual MAPA 2025 se centró en fortalecer los lazos de colaboración y asociación, basándose en cuatro pilares fundamentales: prosperidad económica compartida, construcción de una asociación económica y comercial para el futuro, promoción de la energía sostenible, y establecimiento de una base sólida para una alianza duradera entre Estados Unidos y México.
Enfoque en las Personas – Se centró en la prosperidad compartida, las tendencias binacionales y los esfuerzos para abordar la pobreza, el desplazamiento económico, la integración de inmigrantes y las deportaciones.
Comercio e Inversión – Impulsó una conversación para ampliar la relación comercial y de inversión binacional, promoviendo los intereses de las empresas y las economías de ambas naciones.
Energía Sostenible – A medida que Estados Unidos y México avanzaban hacia la energía sostenible, el Summit exploró oportunidades de asociación a través de intercambios entre expertos, alianzas sectoriales y liderazgo colectivo.
Construcción de una Fundación Organizacional a Largo Plazo – Se enfocó en establecer una base organizacional que consolidara una asociación firme entre Estados Unidos y México mediante políticas públicas innovadoras, intercambios de funcionarios públicos y culturales, y la promoción de acuerdos binacionales.
La asistencia estuvo limitada a invitados especiales, incluidos funcionarios electos, líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro y profesionales con fuertes vínculos comunitarios comprometidos con un futuro compartido entre ambas naciones.

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“We are here with a purpose, we are policy makers, we’re decision makers, leaders, elected leaders, activists, business leaders, industry leaders all here with a shared purpose. And that purpose is that we find ways to better integrate what is happening between our two counties.”

— David Alvarez, California State Assemblymember

2025 Interviews

Asm. David Alvarez

California Assemblymember David Alvarez on why state-level leadership is essential to shaping U.S.–Mexico relations.

In this conversation, California Assemblymember David Alvarez, Chair of the California–Mexico Affairs Select Committee, highlights the critical role states like California play in fostering lasting cross-border collaboration.

Drawing from his legislative work and border community experience, Alvarez speaks to the importance of state-level engagement in federal and binational policy. He shares insights on economic development, immigrant integration, and the need for inclusive representation at summits like MAPA 2025.

Whether you're a policymaker, nonprofit leader, or private sector stakeholder, Alvarez offers a clear and compelling message: the future of U.S.–Mexico relations will be driven by partnerships rooted in community, pragmatism, and shared prosperity.

Arturo Carmona, President and Co-Founder of MAPA

Arturo Carmona shares the vision behind MAPA and what sets this year’s binational summit apart.

In this interview, MAPA Co-Founder and President Arturo Carmona reflects on the inspiration and mission driving the 2025 MAPA Summit. He outlines the importance of binational cooperation, state-level leadership, and why now is a pivotal moment for U.S.–Mexico relations.

Arturo shares key takeaways for participants, the scale of participation from both sides of the border, and how MAPA is elevating voices that are often left out of policy conversations. Whether you're a policymaker, advocate, or sponsor, this interview offers a powerful overview of the summit’s purpose — and what to expect.

Sen. Omar Aquino

Illinois State Senator Omar Aquino explores how both Mexico and the United States can uplift immigrants and create shared opportunities for future collaboration.

In this candid interview, Illinois State Senator Omar Aquino highlights the urgency of supporting immigrant communities amid a backdrop of growing resistance and disinformation. Drawing from personal and collective experience, he reflects on the resilience of Latino immigrants and the need to amplify their voices in policy and media. Senator Aquino challenges both the U.S. and Mexico to reimagine a future of mutual benefit, asking: How can both nations work together to support and empower the immigrant journey? His message is a powerful reminder of the cultural, economic, and moral imperatives of binational collaboration.

Angelica Salas, Executive Director, CHIRLA

Angelica Salas, Executive Director of CHIRLA, highlights the vital role of binational collaboration in advancing immigrant rights and shaping inclusive public policy. She shares how CHIRLA’s advocacy connects directly to the MAPA Summit’s broader mission—building a shared agenda that uplifts immigrant communities and strengthens cross-border solidarity.