Arizona hosted the first-ever U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum in the United States. The event brought together more than 100 representatives from state governments, technology companies, and universities from both countries to discuss opportunities for cooperation in the semiconductor industry.
Organized with the support of the Arizona Commerce Authority, the city of Phoenix, Intel, CANIETI, the Mexican Ministry of Economy, and various academic and business institutions, the forum focused on topics such as technological innovation, talent development, supply chains, and attracting investment in this strategic sector.
During the June 24 event in Phoenix, success stories and proposals to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in North America were presented. The advantages of closer collaboration between Mexico and Arizona were also discussed, including the leveraging of complementary resources such as technical talent, strategic minerals, and manufacturing capabilities.
Representatives from institutions such as Arizona State University (ASU), the Arizona-Mexico Commission, and Intel highlighted the key role of binational cooperation in consolidating regional supply chains and strengthening competitiveness vis-à-vis other economic blocs.
Mexico is Arizona’s main trading partner. In 2024, the state’s exports to its neighbor reached $8.9 billion, including more than $800 million in semiconductors and electronic components. Imports from Mexico totaled $11.6 billion, reflecting a high-value economic relationship for both sides of the border.
The forum also served as a prelude to the 66th Anniversary Summit of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, to be held in Chandler on June 26 and 27, where dialogue on cross-border cooperation in strategic sectors such as technology and logistics is expected to continue.
