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The forum brought together over 100 attendees from nine Mexican states to discuss the role of the private sector in violence prevention in Mexico. The event operated at full capacity, indicating a strong interest in the topic among the private sector. Keynote addresses were delivered by former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla, Undersecretary for Crime Prevention and Citizen Participation Alberto Begné, and U.S. Chargé d'Affaires William H. Duncan. The speakers emphasized the importance of Mexico's leadership in violence prevention in the region. Closing remarks were made by the Deputy Mission Director of USAID in Mexico, Margaret Spears. The forum's sessions covered a range of topics, including the state of violence and crime in Mexico, public-private partnerships, promising practices, and targeted investments in strategic violence prevention. The event aimed to foster a discussion on effective and strategic ways to involve the private sector in prevention. Participants engaged in the discussions until the end, expressing appreciation for the new connections made and cross-regional learning. The forum's success has paved the way for future events, with members of the City Network ("Red") preparing to host similar events in their regions. These events are expected to facilitate prevention conversations and potentially lead to financing of projects at the local, state, and federal levels in collaboration with the private sector. The Private Sector Forum on Violence Prevention has contributed to a growing momentum in addressing violence and crime in Mexico. By engaging the private sector in prevention efforts, the forum has highlighted the potential for collaborative solutions to this complex issue. The event's success has also underscored the importance of cross-regional learning and knowledge sharing in addressing violence and crime prevention in Mexico. The forum's outcomes are expected to have a lasting impact on violence prevention efforts in Mexico. By fostering a dialogue between the private sector, government, and civil society, the event has created a platform for collaborative action. The Private Sector Forum on Violence Prevention has demonstrated the potential for the private sector to play a strategic and effective role in violence prevention, and its success is likely to inspire similar initiatives in the future.