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March 2, 2026 | Lorena Villanueva, Global Electronics Association MexicoEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
As the electronics industry gets ready for APEX EXPO 2026 in Anaheim, Mexico returns with something very important to say: we are building the future of electronics together—across regions, industries, and borders.
This will be the second year in a row that Mexico participates with an organized Mexico Pavilion, coordinated by Global Electronics Association Mexico. What started in 2025 as a historic first step is now becoming a sustained national effort, bringing Mexican states, companies, and institutions to the global stage with one shared vision.
A Mexico Pavilion That Is Growing With Purpose
The Mexico Pavilion at APEX EXPO 2026 is not about a single booth or a one-time appearance. It is about continuity. It is about showing the global electronics community that Mexico is serious about advanced manufacturing, talent development, and long-term collaboration.
This year, the Pavilion will include official delegations from key states that represent the diversity and strength of Mexico’s electronics ecosystem:
- Guanajuato, represented by the Secretariat of Economy and the Undersecretariat for Investment Attraction
- Querétaro, represented by the Secretariat of Sustainable Development
- Sonora, represented through Sonora Global, the state’s international promotion organization
Each state brings a different story—but all are part of the same national message.
Different States, One Strong Electronics Ecosystem
Guanajuato has become a major automotive and manufacturing hub in Mexico. Electronics is deeply connected to this growth, especially in automotive electronics, wiring systems, automation, and quality-driven processes. Its presence at APEX EXPO reflects industrial scale, supply chain strength, and readiness for global investment.
Querétaro is widely known as a leading aerospace hub, where high-reliability manufacturing, engineering talent, and innovation come together. Electronics play a key role in this ecosystem, supporting industries that demand precision, standards, and advanced technical skills.
Sonora adds another important dimension. With its strategic location near the U.S. border and strong manufacturing base, Sonora is a natural bridge between Mexico and North America. Through Sonora Global, the state focuses on international collaboration, advanced manufacturing, and global competitiveness.
One Country, One Message
What makes the Mexico Pavilion special is not just who is there—but how Mexico shows up. States, companies, and institutions are working together as one ecosystem. The message is simple and powerful: Mexico is not competing internally. Mexico is moving forward together, aligned around standards, talent, and collaboration.
Why APEX EXPO Matters to Us
For Global Electronics Association Mexico, APEX EXPO 2026 is a space to connect, to learn, and to build long-term relationships. It is where conversations turn into partnerships, and where Mexico can continue to position itself as a trusted and capable player in the global electronics industry.
Most of all, it is an opportunity to show that Mexico’s strength comes from its people, its regions, and its ability to work together.
Visit us at booths #3542–3547. Let’s connect and keep the conversation going.
For more information about what's coming to APEX EXPO 2026, be sure to check out the February issues of SMT007 and I-Connect007 Magazines.
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