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Sector: Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing
Market Region: Latin America
Date: September 7, 2026 to September 10, 2026
The Government of Ontario, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, invites you to participate in the Ontario Advanced Manufacturing/Automotive Export Business Mission to the Automotive Supply Forum 2026 in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico.
The Automotive Supply Forum (Foro de Proveeduría Automotriz- FPA) is a dynamic business meeting in Latin America and is aimed at suppliers of direct and indirect manufacturing and services for the automotive industry. FPA brings together local, national, and international suppliers and buyers, making the city and the state a global industry reference. Organized by The Cluster Automotriz de Guanajuato (CLAUGTO), a non-profit civil association composed of automotive companies, academic institutions, and governmental agencies in Guanajuato, united to increase competitiveness in the sector. The Automotive Supply Forum, gathers decision-makers from OEM, Tier 1, and Tier 2 companies in the region and nationwide.
This Mission will take place in Guanajuato; an increasingly focusing region on innovation and advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation and electric vehicle production. This shift positions the region as a hub for the automotive sector with Toyota, Honda, and General Motors plants in the region. The show attracts industry visitors from the Bajio region, which has a production capacity of almost 2 million light vehicles annually.
The mission program will include:
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Updated: April 29, 2026
Published: March 16, 2026
