Sunday, May 2, 2027 - to - Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland (near Washington, D.C.)
SelectUSA Investment Summit 2027
The Highest-Profile Event in the U.S.
Dedicated to Promoting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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.
The 2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit returns to National Harbor, Maryland from May 2-5, 2027 to establish new connections and opportunities to grow through investing in the United States.
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.
WHY ATTEND
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.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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.
SelectUSA welcomes investors representing international businesses of all sizes that are seeking to establish or expand operations in the United States, as well as U.S. economic development organizations, representatives from U.S. state and local governments, service providers, and associations facilitating direct investment into the United States to apply.
Those who wish to attend the Investment Summit must submit an application and be approved. Each individual must submit a separate application and all applications must be submitted in English.
Please note the application review process may take a minimum of 20 business days.
All Approved Applicants Receive
Access to the Exhibition Hall
Access to 70+ sessions focused on foreign direct investment (FDI)
Access to workshops and networking receptions
Access to Plenary Sessions
Access to the SelectUSA ShoApp
Ability to contact attendees within the SelectUSA ShoApp
The Super Early Bird rate ends Monday, December 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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