28th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference Held at TAMIU
The 28th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference continues at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Thursday - Friday, April 11- 12, bringing together academic researchers, business leaders, and policy makers to discuss critical trade issues affecting the Western Hemisphere and across the globe.
This year's gathering features a total of 20 concurrent academic sessions which are delivered in a combination of in-person and virtual presentations in English and Spanish. One remaining keynote speaker will present on Friday, April 12.
Dr. Roberto A. Coronado, senior vice president in charge and senior economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso branches, will offer his keynote presentation, "Understanding the Evolving Economic Relationship between the United States and México" Friday, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in an online event.
Coronado is a senior economist and member of the regional group of the Bank’s Research Department. In that capacity, he provides regional input into the Dallas Fed’s monetary policy process and is responsible for monitoring and tracking economic and business activity in West, Central, and South Texas as well as southern New Mexico.
His research focuses on issues pertaining to the Mexican economy, U.S.–México economic integration, and border issues. Coronado has written articles for various Federal Reserve publications and academic journals in both the United States and México.
For registration information, visit go.tamiu.edu/coronado.
This year’s Conference is co-sponsored by TAMIU’s A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business and the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade (CSWHT) and is held in partnership with México’s Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas' College of Business, Administration and Social Sciences.
Corporate sponsors for this year's Conference include IBC Bank and Commerce Bank.
For more information, contact Amy Palacios, associate director, Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade at 956.326.2820, email cswht@tamiu.edu, or visit offices in Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 221.
Registration for Maymester, Summer and Fall at TAMIU is underway.
