Anáhuac Business Forum 2025: Alliances for Development

This event strengthens the relationship between the university and the production sector, consolidating strategic alliances that impact the development of talent in the country.

Anahuac Mexico University held the 8th Anahuac Business Forum 2025, an event that reaffirms the importance of collaboration between academia and the production sector as an engine of growth for the country. With the participation of CEOs, executives and members of the main companies and business organizations in Mexico, this event allowed us to strengthen links for the benefit of the Anahuac Community, who find opportunities for professional development in these alliances.

The event was led by the Rector of Anáhuac Mexico University, Dr. Cipriano Sánchez García, L.C., and the president of the Association of Banks of Mexico, Julio Carranza Bolívar, who gave the presentation “The positive impact of collaboration between companies and universities for the benefit of Mexico”.

Carranza emphasized Mexico's strategic advantage as a young country, with a population of working age that can boost global competitiveness. “In the United States and Canada, the population is aging; in Mexico, we are still a country of young people and therein lies our great opportunity. We must prepare our people, provide them with education and values because that is what will allow us to build a solid future,” he said. He also emphasized the key role of the banking sector in this process, offering financing for production projects and support for small and medium-sized businesses, which generate the majority of the jobs in the country.

Anáhuac Mexico University has strengthened its business collaboration model through various strategies. It currently has 200 Corporate Chairs with leading companies in Mexico and abroad, 40 funded Research Chairs and more than 35 collaboration agreements with chambers of commerce and business organizations. Furthermore, it organizes six recruitment fairs and more than 120 employability initiatives every year, benefiting more than 5,000 students and graduates.

During 2024, the most commonly used forms of alliance in the University's collaboration ecosystem were professional internships, social service, visits to businesses, academic projects and participation in university competitions. These initiatives reflect Anahuac’s commitment to the integral training of its students and their insertion into the professional environment.

The event was also the setting for recognizing the most outstanding companies in three fundamental categories:

1. Research Chair: 

Recognition was given to the “Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodríguez” Chair for Addiction Research, which has generated more than 70 research projects and has had an impact on the training of 14 generations of mental health specialists.
Dr. Carmen Fernández Cáceres (Psychology, '81), holder of the Dr. Jesús Kumate Chair for Addiction Research, received the award and, during her speech, she expressed her gratitude for the University's support in promoting the generation of knowledge and actions to prevent addiction.

2. Employability: 

PepsiCo was recognized for its active participation in job fairs and recruitment programs aimed at the university community, as well as for organizing events in conjunction with the University.
The award was received by Diana Laura González, Director of Talent Acquisition, who expressed her gratitude for the award and undertook to continue collaborating with the Anáhuac in the training of new talent.

3. Corporate Chair: 

Ford received recognition for its strategic alliance with the University, which has generated multiple research and development projects for students of the Faculty of Engineering.
Christian Mendoza, director of HRBP, received the award from Dr. Cipriano Sánchez and during his speech he expressed gratitude on behalf of the company for the work carried out over the years, particularly during 2024. In turn, our Rector emphasized that collaboration between academia and the production sector is fundamental for Mexico's evolution on the global stage. During his speech, he highlighted the fact that Anáhuac University works on innovative projects such as the Virtual Hospital and Anáhuac LABS, in collaboration with leading companies. He also mentioned the importance of adapting to changes in the labor market, where technology and human skills will play a crucial role.

The Anáhuac 2025 Business Forum reaffirmed the university's mission to train leaders with a social impact, consolidating strategic alliances that strengthen the professional development of its students and contribute to the country's growth. The collaboration between companies and universities will remain key to facing future challenges and generating opportunities that benefit society as a whole.

The event was attended by presidents and CEOs of companies, chambers of commerce and business organizations, as well as prominent alumni, such as Sebastián Casanova, Director of Customer Service at Ford, and Ana Karen Esteban, PepsiCo Marketing Director for Sabritas and Tostitos, among others.

Anáhuac México University, through the Business Collaboration Department, is grateful for the commitment of all the institutions in the production sector and companies with whom it works year after year to generate knowledge and solutions to enhance the economic and social development of our country. We would also like to thank our Advisory Councils, whose experience and commitment contribute to the strengthening of our institution.