Keynote Speeches

Recent Investment Opportunities and Sustainability Concerns in North America

Short bio:

Prof. Mostafa Hahiaghaei-Keshteli is a Distinguished Research Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering and Science, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico. He co-founded the Center of Sustainable and Smart Logistics (CLIS). His main research areas are Sustainable and Smart Logistics, Supply Chain Integration and Optimization, Energy Supply Chains, MCDM, and Combinatorial Optimization. He has developed some food and agricultural supply chains as well as designing some famous and capable Metaheuristics Algorithms in optimizations, such as Keshtel Algorithm (2012). He is the principal researcher of some international research projects, such as EU Projects. Also, he is in charge of the seed grant project with the University of Ottawa, Canada. He was ranked as one of the top 5 scholars in the area of Supply Chain and one of the top 2% scientists, according to the SciVal and Scopus reports. Mostafa is ranked #1 in Closed-loop Supply Chain and Reverse Logistics in North America and #2 Worldwide. According to research.com, he is among Mexico’s top 5 scholars in all engineering fields. He is also an editorial board member in some top journals in Elsevier and Springer, such as ASOC, EAAI, AIR, and ESWA. He has a solid industrial background, especially in European industries, such as Food, Dairy, Poultry, Engine, and Automotive.

The abstract of the speech:

North America, comprising the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has become a prime destination for investment, driven by factors like the USMCA, nearshoring, and shifts in global supply chains. Key sectors such as technology, manufacturing, energy, and logistics are experiencing rapid growth, offering new opportunities for businesses and investors. However, this growth comes with significant sustainability challenges. As industries expand, there is increasing pressure to address environmental concerns like carbon emissions, resource depletion, and climate change. Governments and companies are now focused on integrating sustainability into their operations, with a shift towards renewable energy, circular economies, and more efficient supply chain management.

This keynote will examine the investment opportunities in North America, highlighting sectors poised for growth, while addressing the critical sustainability concerns shaping future investment strategies. By exploring the intersection of economic expansion and environmental responsibility, the presentation will offer insights into how businesses can balance profitability with sustainability, ensuring long-term resilience and success. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on aligning investment decisions with sustainability goals in today’s evolving market.