
AEM US-MX binational business mission
Washington Fly-In 2026
At a decisive moment for the USMCA review
September 20-22, 2026 · Washington, D.C.
Three days of a political and business agenda: dialogue with the U.S. government, Congress and business organizations. A small delegation, at the table where the bilateral relationship is discussed.
What you take home
Intelligence, access and alliances
Intelligence
A first-hand read on where the USMCA negotiations stand, straight from the people in them.
Access
Access to legislators, officials and business organizations from both countries on their own ground.
Alliances
Three days in a small delegation with business owners facing the same decisions you are.
The agenda
Three days in Washington
Tentative program
Dialogue with the U.S. government, Congress and business organizations. Tentative program: the agenda may change without prior notice.
Featured meeting
Roberto Lazzeri Montaño
Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
Sunday, September 20
During the day
Delegation arrives in Washington, D.C.
18:00
Coordination meeting at the Omni Shoreham Hotel
During the day
Dinner on your own
Monday, September 21
09:00
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Todd YoungSenator
10:00
SBA / Department of Commerce
- Joaquin CastroMember of Congress
12:00
Transfer and lunch at Taberna del Alabardero. Conversation on the state of the USMCA negotiations
- Ann McKinneyVice President for the Americas, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Sergio Gómez LoraExecutive Director of the CCE Office in Washington
15:30
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Gabriel YorioVice President of Finance and Administration, IDB
18:30
Group dinner
- Kimberly BreierFormer Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs (first Trump administration) and Senior Advisor at The Torridon Group
21:00
End of activities
Tuesday, September 22
09:00
Department of Energy
- Michael McCaulMember of Congress
13:00
Department of State
- Ricardo Pita MacedoDeputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere
14:30
Transfer
15:30
Roundtable: second anniversary of President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. Dialogue with former ambassadors and senior figures from Mexico and the United States on the bilateral agenda
- Roberto Lazzeri MontañoAmbassador of Mexico to the United States
17:00
Cocktail reception at the Inter-American Dialogue
18:30
Group dinner
- Henry CuellarMember of Congress
21:00
End of activities
What's included
What your participation covers
Airfare is not included.
The 3 hotel nights apply only to the rate that includes them.
Host hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.
The three nights included in the full rate are at the host hotel, which is also where the coordination meeting takes place.
Investment
Reserve your place in the delegation
Limited capacity. Payment is processed through Stripe and you receive an automatic invoice.
Participation
Full agenda, ground transfers, 1 lunch and 2 dinners. Hotel not included.
Total charged
$1,100 USD
$1,050 USD rate plus the payment processing fee.
Hotel included
Participation + hotel
Everything above plus 3 nights at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, standard room for 1 or 2 guests.
Total charged
$2,310 USD
$2,200 USD rate plus the payment processing fee.
Once payment is complete we take you to the participation confirmation form. Please fill it out — that's where your travel details go.
Direct contact
Questions before you reserve?
Write or call us and we'll help you decide whether this mission is right for your company.