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Welcome to the North American Forum.

The North American Forum is a community of Canadian, Mexican and American thought leaders, whose purpose is to advance a shared vision of North America, and to contribute to improved relations among the three neighbors.

ABOUT

The purpose of the North American Forum is to create the political and conceptual basis for increased cooperation among countries and across sectors. North American Forum members are selected based on their commitment to the NAF’s goals and their ability to effect positive change.

History

While tri-national in scope and design, the agenda each year is shaped by the organizing country. The 2005 inaugural meeting in California set the goal—developing societal resilience in the face of strategic challenges, focusing on the close linkages among security, prosperity and quality of life.

CONTACT

The Hoover Institution serves as the Secretariat for the North American Forum. For more information, please contact:

Hoover Institution
1399 New York Avenue NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC  20005

202-760-3200
NorthAmericanForum@stanford.edu

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Upcoming Events

Monday, November 16, 2026
Reading Adam Smith In North Korea An Insider's View Of The State
The Northeast Asia History Working Group of the Hoover History Lab invites you to attend Reading Adam Smith in North Korea: An Insider's View of the… Shultz Auditorium, George P. Shultz Building
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Rural America
Symposium On Domestic Rural Life And Institutions
Rural America encompasses diverse communities and experiences, shaped by a wide range of political, economic, social, and environmental forces. 
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Ideas Uncorked | The Billionaire Tax Act: From California to Capitol Hill
Ideas Uncorked | The Billionaire Tax Act: From California To Capitol Hill
The Hoover Institution in DC hosts Ideas Uncorked: The Billionaire Tax Act: From California to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, November 17 from 5:00-6:30 pm… Hoover Institution in DC
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