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UPCOMING EVENTS
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EVENTS HAPPENING IN 2022 - 2023

We have many exciting events for investors, economic development organizations (EDOs), service providers, and more in 2022 & 2023! Click on the tabs below to check out what’s happening on a monthly basis. 

If you have questions, please send an email to our SelectUSA Program and Events experts.

CONTACT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

MEETING OF THE U.S. INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (IAC)

FEBRUARY 14, 2023
1:30 PM ET

Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 1:30 PM– 3:00 PM ET for the 2nd meeting of the 2022-2024 IAC Term

The U.S. IAC advises the Secretary of Commerce on the development and implementation of strategies and programs to attract and retain foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States. This meeting is open to the public. Anyone interested in attending must register in advance. For more information, please refer to the Federal Register Notice.

To register to attend the upcoming IAC meeting, please email IAC@trade.gov.

REGISTER FOR IAC MEETING

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

FEBRUARY 27, 2023
LONDON

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

LONDON ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

FEBRUARY 28, 2023
CAMBRIDGE

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

CAMBRIDGE ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

FEBRUARY 28, 2023
BRISTOL

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

BRISTOL ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

U.S. INVESTMENT SEMINAR - SPOTLIGHT ON DEFENSE SECTOR

MARCH 1, 2023
U.S. Commercial Service Australia

Join the US Commercial Service in Australia for our U.S. Investment Seminar. at Avalon Airshow. Learn about doing business in the United States and learn about the valuable resources SelectUSA offers to support your business expansion.

You will hear from key representatives from US states about their defense and aerospace ecosystems. And leading Australian business Hypersonix who is succeeding in the US market.

REGISTER FOR SEMINAR

EMPOWERING UKRAINIAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH TRADE - WEBINAR SERIES

MARCH 1, 2023
9:00 AM ET/16:00 KYIV

The goal of these webinars is to empower Ukrainian women entrepreneurs with the knowledge and information to assist their business expansion efforts. We hope that after joining the webinars, participants will have practical knowledge on how to strengthen their business plans, utilize freely available tools to diversify their financing, grant writing, and marketing skills, as well as discover new opportunities to develop partnerships with the U.S. business community and succeed in sustaining and growing their businesses.

March 1st, 2023
- Growing Your Business Internationally
- Finding Financial Resources for Business Development

April 5th, 2023
- Tools to Expand Your Business in the United States
- Telling Your Story: Pitching, Marketing, and Attracting Funding

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 1, 2023
BIRMINGHAM

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

BIRMINGHAM ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 2, 2023
CARDIFF

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

CARDIFF ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 2, 2023
NOTTINGHAM

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

NOTTINGHAM ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 3, 2023
LIVERPOOL

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

LIVERPOOL ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 6, 2023
MANCHESTER

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

MANCHESTER ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

DOING BUSINESS IN THE U.S. - AUSTRALIANS SUCCEEDING IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET

MARCH 7, 2023

PwC Australia and the U.S. Commercial Service in Australia are pleased to invite you to an exclusive event to hear from Australian CEOs and Founders succeeding in the US Market. Our guests will share their first-hand experience about the opportunities expansion presents and the intricacies of doing business in the United States.

REGISTER FOR EVENT

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 7, 2023
LEEDS

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

LEEDS ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 8, 2023
NEWCASTLE

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

NEWCASTLE ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 9, 2023
EDINBURGH

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

EDINBURGH ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

NORTH AMERICA ROADSHOW 2023

MARCH 10, 2023
GLASGOW

U.S. Commercial Service UK representatives will participate in a 12 city UK North American Roadshow hosted by Department for International Trade (DIT), February 27 to March 10, 2023. Events will be hosted in London, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  

Each program will offer presentations and interactive sessions to help UK companies understand the opportunities in Canada and the USA. The DIT team and a range of experts will provide key information and guidance to help you on your export journey. Roadshow sessions will offer updates on our trade negotiations with the U.S. and Canada, including U.S. State MOUs and the economic outlook for all three nations. Practical advice will be provided by UKEF, legal, banking and tax experts. The National Association of State Procurement Officials will join us to demystify US State procurement. CS UK representative will lead SelectUSA breakout sessions in each location.

GLASGOW ROADSHOW REGISTRATION

SELECTUSA TECH APAC SUMMIT AT TRADE WINDS

MARCH 14 - 15, 2023

Are you interested in connecting with high-growth international startups seeking to expand in the United States from the ASEAN region? Join the U.S. Commercial Service and SelectUSA at the APAC Summit 2023 at Trade Winds 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand!

Trade Winds is the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum taking place in Bangkok, Thailand in March 2023. To learn more about Trade Winds, visit trade.gov/trade-winds. In addition to the Business Forum, SelectUSA will host a two-day program consisting of educational seminars and pitching sessions from high-growth startups from the ASEAN region interested in expanding in the United States.

REGISTER FOR TRADE WINDS

FRANCE THREE-CITY SELECTUSA ROADSHOW

MARCH 14 - 16, 2023

The Commercial Service France team will lead a three-city SelectUSA roadshow across France, March 14-16. The roadshow will provide programming to help French firms understand the opportunities for expanding to the United States and will connect them with U.S. economic development organizations. The roadshow will include visits to Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux.

For more information, please contact: SelectUSA@trade.gov.

EMAIL SELECTUSA

2023 INTERBATTERY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION SHOW

MARCH 15 - 17, 2023
Seoul, Korea

SelectUSA Korea invites four to six U.S. Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to participate in the INTERBATTERY 2023, Korea’s leading battery conference and exhibition show.

As the demand for rechargeable batteries grows, so has INTERBATTERY.  Since the first show in 2013, INTERBATTERY has grown 30% every year and this year the event organizers expect over 1500 exhibit booths, representatives from over 500 global companies and more than 50,000 visitors to attend.  The show will include a conference, exhibition, company presentation, business matchmaking sessions, and a networking reception.

South Korean companies are leaders in the rechargeable battery sector, accounting for 44 % of the global rechargeable battery market.  Hosted by Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE), Korea Battery Industry Association, and COEX, INTERBATTERY 2023 is a great opportunity to meet with growing EV battery companies.

REGISTER FOR CONFERENCE

SELECTUSA SPAIN PITCH COMPETITION WITH BARCELONA VENTURES SILICON VALLEY

MARCH 16, 2023

Spanish startups and early-stage tech companies interested in expanding their operations into the United States are invited to apply to participate in the Pitch Competition — Spain. The competition will take place virtually on March 16th, from 5:00pm — 6:30pm CET.

The winner of the competition will receive:

  • Complementary registration to the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit (May 1–4, 2023, in-person) and
  • The opportunity to pitch in the Regional Pitch Competition in front of venture capitalists, corporate investors, representatives from startup ecosystems, and industry experts at the SelectUSA Tech program at the Investment Summit in Washington DC

For more information, please contact: SelectUSA@trade.gov

APPLY TO PITCH 

SPAIN TWO-CITY SELECTUSA ROADSHOW

MARCH 20 - 22, 2023

The Commercial Service Spain team will lead a two-city SelectUSA roadshow, March 20-22, 2023 to Barcelona and Madrid. The event will connect U.S. EDO’s with Spanish businesses across the agribusiness, healthcare and transportation sectors.

For more information, please contact: SelectUSA@trade.gov.

EMAIL SELECTUSA

SELECTUSA GEORGIA PITCHING COMPETITION

MARCH 22, 2023

The U.S. Embassy in Georgia, American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia and Startup Grind present the SelectUSA Geogia Pitch Competition!

The pitch competition connects early-stage and startup companies with the opportunity for advancement in the U.S. market. Participants can pitch their business idea to a panel of U.S. and Georgian investors, and the winner will have the opportunity to attend the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, which will host companies from all over the world in the U.S. state of Maryland. The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the top event in the United States for foreign direct investment promotion, connecting investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry experts to expansion opportunities in the United States.

Prizes:
One free entry ticket to the international SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland from May 1-4. (Airfare and travel expenses are not included.)

- Recognition on the U.S. Embassy website and social media page
- A feature in Investor.ge Magazine

Eligibility:
Founded on or after January 1, 2013
Up to $10 million annual revenue
Fewer than 40 total employees
Develops a new technology product or service, or delivers an existing technology to market in new ways
Plans to expand to the United States within the next 2-3 years
Application Deadline: March 15, 2023

Applications must be completed by March 15th, and the competition will be held in-person on March 22, 2023.

Please submit the filled-out application form by March 15, 2023 to TbilisiPOLECON@state.gov with the subject title: SelectUSA Pitch Competition.

PITCHING APPLICATION

A DEEP DIVE INTO THE U.S. ED-TECH MARKET: KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARKET ENTRY

MARCH 28, 2023
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE AUSTRIA

Join the U.S. Commercial Service in Austria and EdTech Austria for a deep dive into the U.S. EdTech market and learn how to successfully scale your EdTech start-up in the United States. You will hear from U.S. industry experts and founders who have successfully entered the U.S. EdTech market about Do’s and Don’ts as well as SelectUSA representatives on support mechanisms to advance your U.S. expansion.

REGISTER FOR EVENT

LAUNCHING YOUR STARTUP IN THE UNITED STATES 

APRIL 4, 2023

Join Commercial Service Almaty for a session to learn about expanding your startup and investing in the United States. Hear from seasoned experts in internationalizing to the United States and learn about the valuable programs SelectUSA can offer to support your business expansion from year-round tools and resources to the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 1-4th, 2023 in Washington D.C.

Program Agenda:
18:00 Opening Remarks - Ms. Ja’Nel Edens, Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate General in Almaty
18:05 MOST Ecosystem and Investors View On Startup Scalability
Mr. Alim Khamitov PhD, CEO MOST Ventures, Managing Partner MOST Holding, Co-founder UMAY Angels Club
18:15 Q&A
18:20 Investing into United States: U.S. company types, identifying investment location, tax environment and HR –
Ms. Burcu Manay, Manay CPA
18:25 Q&A
18:35 SelectUSA and the SelectUSA Investment Summit: U.S. Government program and opportunities for business expanding to the United States - Ms. Stephanie Rothman, Regional Portfolio Manager for Kazakhstan & Eurasia
18:45 Q&A
18:55 Program Concludes

If you have any questions, please contact: Aliya Shaikhina, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service Almaty.

REGISTER FOR EVENT

EMPOWERING UKRAINIAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH TRADE - WEBINAR SERIES

APRIL 5, 2023
9:00 AM ET/16:00 KYIV

The goal of these webinars is to empower Ukrainian women entrepreneurs with the knowledge and information to assist their business expansion efforts. We hope that after joining the webinars, participants will have practical knowledge on how to strengthen their business plans, utilize freely available tools to diversify their financing, grant writing, and marketing skills, as well as discover new opportunities to develop partnerships with the U.S. business community and succeed in sustaining and growing their businesses.

March 1st, 2023
- Growing Your Business Internationally
- Finding Financial Resources for Business Development

April 5th, 2023
- Tools to Expand Your Business in the United States
- Telling Your Story: Pitching, Marketing, and Attracting Funding

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR

SELECT FLORIDA: Experience Florida’s High Tech Corridor & Advanced Manufacturing Hubs

APRIL 26 - 27, 2023
LOCATION: Orlando, Lakeland, Tampa

INDUSTRY: Aerospace and Defense, Electronics Manufacturing, Information and Communication Technology, MedTech

Florida welcomes SelectUSA 2023 visitors to the sunshine state for a tour of Central Florida’s high-tech corridor and advanced manufacturing hub. Companies in the tech or advanced manufacturing sectors interested in Central Florida are encouraged to visit to learn more about the innovation legacy being created here. The tour will showcase technological opportunities in aerospace, simulation, MedTech, and entertainment alongside high-tech manufacturing opportunities in photonics and the semiconductor cluster. As a top state for innovation and education, you will learn about our highly skilled workforce and current opportunities for new business ventures in the region.

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF EVENT

DISCOVER THE BORDERPLEX: EL PASO, TX, AND SOUTHERN NM Spinoff Event

APRIL 26 - 28,  2023
LOCATION: Texas: El Paso & New Mexico: Las Cruces

INDUSTRY: Automotive, Distribution and Logistics, Food and Beverage

Discover the Borderplex to witness El Paso’s vibrant downtown and industrial boom as well as Southern New Mexico’s rich history and culture. Our region currently sits as the 5th largest manufacturing hub in all North America, and this sector continues to maintain its longevity through advancements in research and training at our universities/colleges. In this event, viewing our award-winning desert sunsets while enjoying city activities isn’t the only thing you’ll want to do here. Our public and private sector leaders are ready to connect, and our community partners will help you learn ways on how your company can thrive in our accessible and friendly business climate. 

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF

AUTOMOTIVE, ENERGY, AEROSPACE & DEFENSE: South Texas Border Region Spinoff Event

April 27, 2023
LOCATION: Texas: Brownsville

Industry: Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Energy

Brownsville, TX offers opportunities for investment for both national and international investors and corporations. We are located on the southernmost tip of Texas, where the Rio Grande River meets the Gulf of Mexico, right next to our sister city, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation is the economic development arm of the City of Brownsville. This SelectUSA Spinoff event will explore the automotive industry, which has been a historically strong sector in the South Texas border region. Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to Ford, GM, Toyota, Tesla, and more are located in the area due to its strategic location and robust transportation system. A location in Brownsville allows for companies to supply large OEMs in the US and Mexico. Access to reliable and affordable energy is a global need.

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF

SELECT LA: Spinoff Event

APRIL 27, 2023
LOCATION: California: Los Angeles

Industry: Energy, Environmental and Technology, Healthcare, Information and Communication Technology, MedTech

Los Angeles is home to the United States’ largest county economy with an annual GDP of over $707 billion, and a gross metropolitan economy of over $1 trillion, making it the third largest in the world. With 88 fantastic cities and over 100 unincorporated areas within Los Angeles County, investment opportunities here are unrivaled throughout the nation. In fact, FDI Cities Magazine ranked Los Angeles 5th in the world for return on foreign investment. 

The World Trade Center Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation are delighted to jointly host this spinoff event, presenting an array of opportunities to match international investors with local partners, such as table exhibits, one-on-one interactions, plenary panels and breakout sessions led by local and international executives.

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF

SELECT GREATER RICHMOND, VIRGINIA FOR BIOTECH, MANUFACTURING, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES: Spinoff Event

APRIL 27 - 28, 2023
LOCATION: Virginia: Richmond

Industry: Biotechnology, Equipment and Machinery, Financial Services/Financial Technology

The Greater Richmond Partnership invites you to visit Richmond, Virginia, April 27-28, immediately before the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit. Join us to learn how our diverse industry sectors – including advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and fintech – create a business environment that provides opportunities for growth. Our two-day event will allow visiting executives to expand their knowledge of the region, meet with business leaders, and receive one-on-one consultations from experts.

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF

SEMICONDUCTOR & EV/AV ECOSYSTEM EXPLORATION: Greater Phoenix Spinoff Mission

April 27-28, 2023
LOCATION: Arizona: Phoenix

Industry: Information and Communication Technology

As one of the fastest-growing markets in the nation, Greater Phoenix has shown resilience through collaboration and innovation – developing a region strengthened by legacy and emerging industries and unapologetically positioning itself as a top global destination for semiconductor and electric/autonomous vehicle manufacturing.

In partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service and SelectUSA, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council invites semiconductor and electric/autonomous industry executives to learn about the opportunity Greater Phoenix presents to businesses across the globe looking to scale and expand operations in a leading U.S. market. 

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF

SELECT GREAT FALLS MONTANA FOR YOUR U.S. LOCATION: A SelectUSA Spinoff Event

APRIL 27, 2023
LOCATION: 
Montana: Great Falls

Industry: Food and Beverage, Healthcare

Learn why Great Falls Montana should be your point of entry into the US market. Great Falls Montana cost of doing business is just 87% of the national average - an immediate saving of 13% to you! Great Falls Montana cost of living is just 92% of the national average so your team can enjoy a higher standard of living. Great Falls Montana has a very stable government in Montana with a track record of having some of the lowest taxes in the US. We also have less regulatory burdens. Great Falls Montana is on the CanMex corridor, an interstate that runs from Northern Canada all the way down to Mexico. We have East/West rail lines to ports and are an excellent choice for serving the wester US and Canada as well as Central US and Canada. Don’t take our word for it, join us so you can hear from other executives why they are glad they selected Great Falls Montana!

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF

INNOVATION MARYLAND: SelectUSA Spinoff Tour

APRIL 27 - 28, 2023
LOCATION: 
Maryland: Baltimore, Frederick, Columbia 

Industry: Biotechnology, Information and Communication Technology

The Maryland Innovation Spinoff Tour will be a two-day event for companies in the innovation space, with a special focus on Biohealth and Information and Communication Technology companies. Day 1 will highlight the assets Maryland has to offer all international companies, with a seminar on available resources, tours of our first-in-the-world Global Gateway Soft Landing program partner incubators, and an intimate welcome reception designed to connect visiting companies directly with industry and government officials. Day 2 will include a series of meetings and visits with prominent companies and government institutions, promoting the wealth of assets that make Maryland a global leader in science and technology. The final agenda will be customized based on specific sectors and participant interests. Companies may also work with us directly to arrange one-on-one site visits in Maryland before and after the SelectUSA Summit.

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF

GREATER SEATTLE, UNCOMMON THINKERS WELCOME: Spinoff Event

APRIL 27 - 28, 2023
LOCATION: 
Washington: Seattle

Industry: Aerospace and Defense, Maritime, Information and Communication Technology

Greater Seattle is home to the two largest cloud computing companies in the world (Amazon + Microsoft), and the largest aerospace supply chain in the United States, due in large part to Boeing’s more than 100-year history in the region. It is also committed to being 100% reliant on non-carbon emitting energy by 2045, which is fostering radically new ideas in energy production and storage technologies, grid management and alternative energy supplies. Join us in the “Emerald City” for the SelectUSA Seattle Spinoff where we will catalyze these unique strengths to focus on aerospace, maritime, and the intersection of IoT and sustainability across our key industries. If you are driven by new ideas, we hope you will join us.

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

REGISTER FOR SPINOFF

2023 SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT

May 1 - 4, 2023
National Harbor, MD

THE HIGHEST-PROFILE EVENT IN THE U.S. DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI)

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the top event in the United States for FDI promotion, connecting investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs) and industry experts to seize every opportunity available to make investment deals happen through U.S. investment.

The 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit returns to National Harbor, Maryland from May 1-4, 2023 to establish new connections and opportunities to grow through investing in the U.S.

APPLY TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT

SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE: Spinoff Event

SOLD OUT

MAY 5 - 6, 2023
LOCATION: South Carolina: Greenville

Industry: Automotive

Join us for a two-day visit to the Palmetto State, which is home to Volvo, Mercedes Vans, Honda ATV, Michelin and BMW’s North American headquarters. The schedule of events will include networking opportunities with local industry and business leaders, a full-day program on doing business in the U.S. and why South Carolina is an excellent location for automotive suppliers. Also included will be an exciting tour of BMW’s largest manufacturing facility in the world. Guests will enjoy the Greenville experience and see why the city has been ranked as one of the top destinations to live, work and play in the U.S.

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY: Spinoff Event

MAY 8 - 9, 2023
LOCATION: 
California: San Francisco

Industry: Biotechnology, FoodTech, MedTech

Hear about how life sciences have grown to an industry that creates more than $160billion in economic impact, employs more than 170,000 people while supporting more than 400,000 jobs in the region.

To learn more and see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

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POWER-CA (PARTNERS FOR OCEAN, WIND AND ENERGY RENEWABLES IN CALIFORNIA): Spinoff Event

MAY 10 - 12, 2023 
LOCATION: 
California: Humboldt County

Industry: Energy, Renewable Energy, and Environmental and Technology 

Experience Humboldt County, i.e., California’s famous “lost coast”, for this exciting event. Humboldt County was recently part of the first-ever federal auction to build massive wind farms off California’s coastline. The auction — the first on the West Coast —netted bids exceeding $331 million US dollars for Humboldt, and included two wind development areas located 20 miles off Humboldt’s shore. This event will focus on opportunities which are expected to culminate as a result of the nation’s first commercial-scale floating wind turbine project off California’s coast.

At this event, participants will hear from (and meet) industry experts, federal & state agencies, and local leaders to discuss opportunities related to offshore wind, aquaculture, and marine & environmental technology development. Participants will also be able to engage with the Humboldt’s business community, and also local agencies, to learn about workforce and supply chain opportunities for these and other projects which are developing in Humboldt County. This event will be held event at the historic Scotia Lodge, a boutique hotel located at the northern entrance to Avenue of the Giants and Redwood State Park.

To learn more, and to see the full schedule of Spinoff Events before/after the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, check out the Spinoff Event page on our Investment Summit website

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COLLISION CONFERENCE

JUNE 26 - 29, 2023

SelectUSA will be at the Collision Conference happening June 26 - 29, 2023. Collision, referred to as “the Olympics of tech”, gathers global tech leaders, high-potential startups and top journalists to discuss 20+ different content tracks across 9 stages. 

Stop by our booth to learn more about SelectUSA’s services for international companies and our tech startup programming!

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ITALY TWO-CITY SELECTUSA ROADSHOW

JUNE 27 - 28, 2023

The Commercial Service Italy team will lead a two-city SelectUSA roadshow across Italy, June 27-28th. The roadshow will provide programming to help Italian firms understand the opportunities for expanding to the United States and will connect them with U.S. economic development organizations. The roadshow will include visits to Milan and Bologna.

For more information, please contact: SelectUSA@trade.gov.

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