The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of international companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen.
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for companies considering expanding to the United States and provides EDOs with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals.
Establish new connections and explore exclusive business opportunities at the 2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit
May 2 - 5, 2027 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Who Attends the Investment Summit
The SelectUSA Investment Summit draws more than 5,500 attendees! Expect to meet more than 2,700 international company representatives from 100+ countries, EDOs representing the U.S. states and territories, and industry experts specializing in facilitating foreign direct investment in the U.S. Anyone can apply to attend the SelectUSA Investment Summit, but the groups most likely to benefit from participation are:
- International companies seeking to establish or expand operations in the United States.
- Representatives from U.S. economic development organizations (EDOs) and U.S. state and local governments seeking to attract business investment.
- Business advisors, service providers, companies, chambers of commerce, and associations facilitating FDI into the United States.
An individual representing, in an official capacity, a commercial entity of any size located outside of the United States or a U.S.-based affiliate/subsidiary of a foreign firm that is considering an investment in the United States. This also includes interpreters who will be interpreting for an international firm.
A representative of a U.S.-based government or public-private entity that provides economic development services for a U.S. state, territory, region, country, or city.
An individual representing, in an official capacity, a company that advises or facilitates a firm's investment decisions; a trade, industry, or business association; or a non-profit, think tank, university or any other company that facilitates FDI into the United States.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is where deals get made and doors open for FDI in the United States. Attendees gain:
- Connect with international businesses, economic development organizations (EDOs), service providers, and government officials with U.S. investment experience.
- Network with other Investment Summit attendees in person and through our SelectUSA ShoApp.
- Learn more about how, where, and why to invest in the United States, information made available in our formal agenda sessions.
- Promote your locale as a U.S. investment location in the exhibition hall.
There is opportunity at every turn at the SelectUSA Investment Summit! Beyond the exclusive programming offered on our traditional agenda which includes plenary, academy, and pitching sessions in addition to armchair discussions and expert panels, attendees can expect to:
- Explore the Exhibition Hall featuring hundreds of EDOs, service providers and industry experts.
- Connect with representatives from 50+ states and territories, companies from 100+ countries, industry experts, and government officials to make investment deals happen.
- Gather advice and information from policy and industry experts in 100+ sessions providing actionable instruction on everything from developing a workforce to understanding incentives.
- Form valuable partnerships with industry partners from across the United States.
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About SelectUSA
SelectUSA is the U.S. government program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce that focuses on facilitating job-creating business investment into the United States and raising awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy. Since its inception, SelectUSA has assisted thousands of clients, including EDOs, domestic firms, and international companies, facilitating over $535 billion in client-verified foreign direct investment (FDI), supporting more than 290,000 jobs throughout the United States and its territories.
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