The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest-profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI). This year’s Investment Summit will provide exciting opportunities for more investors from more markets and greater representation from economic developers (EDO) across the nation to engage and interact - the 2025 Investment Summit will be the most highly anticipated and productive FDI event you attend all year. Join Council members at the SEDC Exhibit Booth to welcome the world to the #AmericanSouth.

At this event, SEDC registrants will receive booth staffing privileges, access to lead data, SEDC-arranged meetings, and more. Participation requires registration with SEDC and SelectUSA, which includes fees.

WHO ATTENDS THE INVESTMENT SUMMIT?

The SelectUSA Investment Summit draws more than 5,500 attendees! You can expect to meet EDOs representing the U.S. states and territories, more than 2,700 business investors with representation from over 100 countries, and industry experts who will provide valuable insights and advice on how to make your move to the U.S.

WHAT TO EXPECT

There is an opportunity at every turn at the SelectUSA Investment Summit! In addition to the plenary sessions, armchair discussions, panels, academy sessions, pitching sessions, and programs on our traditional agenda, participants can:

• 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.