October 18, 2013

Hines Auditorium in Chase Tower 601 Travis Street

Houston, Texas 77002

8:00 Registration

8:30 Welcome and Introductions

9:00 Setting the Context: History of the Relationship and Current Issues

Moderator: David Rex-Galindo, Stephen F. Austin State University Panelists: David Biette, Wilson Center; Michael Churgin, University of Texas Law School; Eduardo Alemán, University of Houston Q&A

10:00 Coffee Break 10:30 Regional Context: Trade, Resources, Environment

Moderator: Steven Galatas, Stephen F. Austin State University Keynote Address: John M. Weekes, Senior Business Advisor, Bennett Jones Panel Response: Stephen Brooks, University of Windsor; Linda Salvucci, Trinity University Q&A

Noon Luncheon 1:30 Security Context: Energy, Regional Threats, Immigration

Moderator: Julie Harrelson-Stephens, Stephen F. Austin State University Keynote Address: Ambassador Ambler H. Moss, Jr. Panel Response: Christopher Raymond, University of New Orleans; Aníbal Pérez-Liñán, University of Pittsburgh Q&A

3:00 Coffee Break 3:30 Global Context: Globalization, Finance, Investment

Moderator: William Forbes, Stephen F. Austin State University Keynote Address: Ambassador Mark Langdale

Panel Response: AnnMarie Schneider, Michigan State University; Tatiana Didier, World Bank Q&A

5:00 Wrap Up