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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

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Victoria Park 2012
Lighting Candles In Darkness: From Tiananmen Square To Hong Kong
The Hoover Institution's Human Security Project and Program on US, China, and the World invites you to a discussion on Lighting Candles in Darkness:… Shultz Auditorium, George P. Shultz Building
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Regulating Transportation Networks: Opportunities And Challenges For Federal Regulatory Policy
Join the Hoover Institution for a virtual discussion on the impact of federal regulation on transportation networks. The panel discussion will… Virtual Panel Discussion
Thursday, June 11, 2026
America, War And The World: Applying History To Contemporary Strategic Challenges
Join Hoover Fellow Sir Niall Ferguson in conversation with Griffin Fellows, Tyler Goodspeed, Nick Lambert, Luke Nichter, Manny Rincon-Cruz, and Ziyi…
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