With the participation of 480 companies and an expected turnover of over 275 million dollars, León is the host of the 13th edition of the Automotive Suppliers Forum 2026, one of the main events for the business networking of the sector.
The event, which takes place on September 9th and 10th, seeks to bring gun manufacturers and companies closer together Tier 1 and Tier 2, It facilitates the generation of alliances and the incorporation of local, regional and national companies into new supply chains.
During the inauguration, the municipal president, Ale Gutiérrez, He highlighted the importance of the automotive industry for the region's economy, both for the creation of jobs and for its ability to attract investment and stimulate other productive sectors.
Currently, this industry generates more than 220 thousand jobs in the region and represents more than 400 million pesos in salaries, resources that directly contribute to the movement of the local economy.
The municipal president also noted that one of the government's tasks is to facilitate conditions so that companies can develop and find new opportunities, regardless of their size.
In this sense, the Supplier Forum It serves as a meeting point for those involved in the various stages of the value chain, from development and manufacturing to the marketing of products and solutions for the industry.
For this edition, the attendance is estimated at around 2,000 visitors and the participation of 800 buyers from 150 companies. In addition to the potential of more than 275 million dollars in business transactions, an economic spillover for the city is expected to exceed 3 million pesos.
The program includes B2B business meetings, a floor of exhibition stands, and a Automotive Congress CLAUGTO, Semillero Automotriz and various activities related to innovation, technology, and talent development.
The previous edition generated more than 25,000 business opportunities and brought together buyers, suppliers, and visitors from different states in Mexico, as well as representatives from countries such as Poland, Spain, France, Austria y Japan.
For his part, the Secretary of Government of Guanajuato, Jorge Daniel Jiménez Lona, emphasized that coordination between society, companies, and authorities has been fundamental to consolidating one of the most dynamic automotive clusters in North America.
He also noted that, despite the challenges currently facing the international environment, Guanajuato remains committed to innovation, work, and talent as key elements for strengthening the industry's competitiveness.
With events like the Automotive Suppliers Forum, With this, León continues to strengthen its position as a strategic point for doing business, attracting investments and generating new opportunities for economic development for the León families.
