SelectUSA Acting Executive Director Kelly Coldiron reflects on what made the 2026 #SelectUSASummit memorable, from countless new connections to insightful conversations on the future of foreign investment in the United States.
We look forward to seeing you again next year!
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Call for Speakers: The 2027 #SelectUSASummit is accepting speaker and topic nominations!
If you support global companies as they land and scale or shape the ecosystems that attract capital to US communities, we want to hear from you.
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SelectUSA’s 2025-2026 Roadshow and Conference season is in the books. Here’s a look at where we traveled!
We hosted 12 events across 20 countries, connecting 60 US EDOs representing 34 states and territories with international companies.
See what’s next: https://t.co/TQ6E2Qe1T6
Couldn’t make it to the 2026 #SelectUSASummit? Revisit some of its sharpest FDI insights with our upcoming webinar series.
Each webinar will also include a Best Practices segment on navigating the American market, followed by a live Q&A.
Details: https://t.co/j5msXqcUAP
Photos and recordings from the 2026 #SelectUSASummit are now available!
Explore our 2026 photo archive, featuring thousands of highlights spanning plenaries, panels, investment announcements, State and Local Night, and beyond at https://t.co/sa2G4LDrvB.
It’s official: 5,500+ attendees gathered in National Harbor, Maryland, for the 2026 #SelectUSASummit!
From May 3-6, we were thrilled to convene over 2,700 international delegates and 1,100 economic developers, representing 100 markets and 55 U.S. states and territories.
Assistant Secretary Chris Pilkerton spoke at the @SelectUSA Investment Summit to highlight the positive impact of foreign direct investment and to advance a new OIS initiative – the Strategic Vendor Program. This program seeks to identify and support critical components of our domestic supply chain to further protect the national security of our country.
Excellent engagement with VOKA Mechelen–Kempen business leaders. We discussed the current economic landscape and explored new avenues for U.S.–Belgium commercial cooperation. Was happy to share info on our "Building Bridges to the USA" initiative (fall 2026) for companies interested in establishing or expanding operations in the United States. The entrepreneurial spirit in Flanders is impressive—together, we're building stronger transatlantic economic partnerships that benefit both our nations. Mark your calendars for the @SelectUSA Investment Summit: May 2–5, 2027, in Maryland! 🇺🇸🇧🇪
Today in Nashville, TN, Under Secretary William Kimmitt met with @TNECD’s Stuart McWhorter, Deputy Governor and Commissioner for the Department of Economic and Community Development, and Allen Borden, Deputy Commissioner of Business, Community, and Rural Development to discuss TNECD and @ExportGov’s continued collaboration on international business initiatives, including foreign direct investment and the @SelectUSA Investment Summit, visiting trade delegations, trade events, and more.
Great to see the UAE at this year's @SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland — 45 delegates, led by H.E. Mohammad Al Hawi. From plenaries and panels to @USChamber networking and a meeting with Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade Diane Farrell, the delegation explored new opportunities to invest in the U.S. market and support American jobs.
Ready to put your US region on the global stage? Start planning to host a Spinoff Event around the 2027 #SelectUSASummit!
Hosted by EDOs, Spinoffs are your chance to bring global businesses face-to-face with the industries powering your community.
More: https://t.co/Uf8BPboA3B
📢 Investment Alert: Manzana, a leader in apple processing, is investing an additional $2 MILLION at its Sunnyside, WA facility.
The company will upgrade its applesauce jar production line, increasing capacity and enabling future growth.
Learn more: https://t.co/soO4vomCDG
Oklahoma is used to making noise at the @SelectUSA Investment Summit, and this year was no exception!
The state signed a memorandum of cooperation with @Hitachi and held dozens of meetings and conversations to set the stage for future foreign direct investment.
A huge congratulations to every global firm that participated this year, and a heartfelt thank you to the judges who generously gave their time to make this competition possible.
We can’t wait to see where these founders go next!
Join us in congratulating the 2026 SelectUSA Tech Pitching finalists!
Tech startups from across the globe competed across this year’s six pitching sessions during the 2026 #SelectUSASummit, bringing bold ideas to grow their businesses in the US.
This year’s top companies …
🌎 As #EconDevWeek 2026 comes to a close, Select Fulton is reflecting on a week defined by strategic engagement, regional collaboration, and global positioning for Fulton County. Highlight: @SelectUSA 2026 Investment Summit #SelectFulton#FultonCounty