Where to Network at the SelectUSA Investment Summit

Networking in the Exhibition Hall at the SelectUSA Investment Summit
  • Meet in person at the designated networking meeting area in the Exhibition Hall.
  • Visit the Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and Service Providers in the Exhibition Hall.
Events and programming at the SelectUSA Investment Summit
  • Interact with panelists during and after the Investment Academy Sessions.
  • Attend the industry networking events.
  • Meet with fellow participants during Networking Breakfasts and various receptions listed on the Investment Summit Agenda.
Using the SelectUSA ShoApp at the Investment Summit
  • Connect on the SelectUSA ShoApp to schedule one-on-one meetings with attendees.

SelectUSA ShoApp

The SelectUSA Investment Summit ShoApp is a networking tool for Investment Summit attendees to schedule meetings with participating international companies, EDOs, government agencies, service providers, and other event sponsors. By arranging meetings with key participants in advance of the Investment Summit, attendees can make the most of their time and accomplish months' worth of networking in a few short days on site.

Who Uses the SelectUSA ShoApp?

Only approved Investment Summit attendees who opt into sharing their information in their Investment Summit application will have access to the SelectUSA ShoApp.

Attendee using the SelectUSA ShoApp at the Investment Summit

Benefits of Using the SelectUSA ShoApp

Prepare ahead of time by scheduling your meetings and bookmarking sessions to your agenda in the SelectUSA ShoApp.
Network virtually before and after the Investment Summit.
Keep a record of all your meetings and notes that you took at the Investment Summit.
View recorded sessions after the Investment Summit concludes.
Conduct market research.
Access the State FDI Database.
Connect with our SelectUSA Investment Specialists.

How to Use the SelectUSA ShoApp

Applying to attend the SelectUSA Investment Summit

All applicants who are approved to attend the Investment Summit will have access to the SelectUSA ShoApp. Information provided in your Investment Summit application will be used to help build your personal and company profiles on the app, and you will be asked to confirm your participation in networking at the end of your application.

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to participate in networking, you will need to agree to share your basic details with other participants. Opting out will mean that you will not be searchable in the ShoApp and cannot connect with other Investment Summit attendees through the platform.

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Reviewing instructions and finalizing your SelectUSA ShoApp profile

All approved Investment Summit attendees will receive instructions in Spring 2027 to begin scheduling meetings in the SelectUSA ShoApp. Approved attendees should ensure that the information on their personal profile (and company profile, where applicable) is correct and complete to maximize their experience with the platform.

Scheduling meetings using the SelectUSA ShoApp

The SelectUSA ShoApp will enable attendees to identify and meet with potential partners while participating in the Investment Summit. Once participants log into the SelectUSA ShoApp and update their profile, they can search and filter for economic development organizations, companies, or service providers who can help move their investment goals forward.

What Attendees Are Saying

The sessions and networking activities provided opportunities to explore business alliances and expansion projects into the U.S. market. I also gained key knowledge about regulation, competitiveness, and business opportunities that will add value to future business initiatives. Without a doubt, it was an experience that strengthened our vision for growth and internationalization.

Participant 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

It was really useful, not only for networking and location strategy, but also for understanding the scale of the U.S. market. It gave me a much better idea of how I need to plan our market entry.

Participant 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

What stood out most during the summit was the level of collaboration between international investors, state and local development organizations, utility partners, higher education institutions, and workforce leaders. The conversations were not transactional; they were strategic. Companies are looking for regions that can demonstrate not only business-friendly environments, but also a skilled workforce, strong educational ecosystems, infrastructure readiness, and a clear vision for innovation.

EDO Participant 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit