SelectUSA Upcoming Events
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We have many exciting events for investor companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), service providers, and more in 2024 and 2025! 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.
Webinar: Department of Defense Finance Opportunity: Modernizing and Expanding Manufacturing for Critical Technologies
Date: December 17, 2024 at 8 AM EST
Beginning Jan. 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) will open the application period for its inaugural credit product, Equipment Finance. This product offers direct loans to eligible businesses in the critical technology value-chain needing to purchase manufacturing equipment to expand production capabilities or modernize processes.
In this webinar, the OSC Loan Program Office will discuss this new opportunity to companies, trade associations, and economic developers who are interested in applying or learning more.
Webinar: BEA’s Got Your Number: Activities of US Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises
Date: December 17, 2024 at 11 AM EST
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will discuss the latest statistics on the activities of U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises released last month. These statistics provide information on trends in foreign direct investment that can help stakeholders make more informed decisions.
SelectUSA for EDOs: Resources and Data Tools for Economic Developers
Date: January 15, 2025
A member of the SelectUSA Investment Research Team will lead this session to explore the SelectUSA resources and data tools available to economic developers. This session will cover selected chapters from the SelectUSA Investor Guide, EDO Value Proposition Toolkit, an introduction to customized research for qualified clients, and open-access FDI and industry data tools to support economic developers in their FDI attraction strategy.
2025 SelectUSA Brazil Roadshow
Locations: São Paulo | Goiânia | Curitiba | Florianópolis | Porto Alegre
Dates: January 27 - February 4, 2025
The 2025 SelectUSA Brazil Roadshow program will provide an opportunity for U.S. EDOs to connect with targeted potential investors and promote the uniqueness of their States and localities across the U.S. It is expected that participant EDOs will have the opportunity to engage with over 600 unique contacts of small, medium and large sized Brazilian firms.
As part of EDOs participation at the 2025 SelectUSA Brazil Roadshow program, our team will facilitate individual (one-on-one) connections with potential investors to all EDOs participants.
The program will consist of stops in 5 cities with targeted focus in each stop:
- São Paulo, January 27; (Largest source of Brazilian FDI to the U.S.)
- Goiânia, January 28; (Agribusiness, Automotive, Pharma)
- Curitiba, January 29; (Fastest growing source of Brazilian FDI)
- Florianópolis, January 31; (Fastest growing source of Brazilian FDI)
- Porto Alegre, February 3-4; (Second largest source of Brazilian FDI)
Overall, these destinations will expose EDOs to the origin of over 80% source of outflows of foreign direct investment.
If you have any questions, please contact andre.leal@trade.gov.
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2025 SelectUSA Türkiye Roadshow
Locations: Istanbul | Ankara | Izmir
Dates: January 28 - January 30, 2025
The 2025 SelectUSA Türkiye Roadshow is the leading event in Türkiye for promoting and facilitating investment into the United States. This three-city roadshow is an opportunity for U.S. Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to present to Turkish companies interested in establishing a presence in the United States.
With strength in key sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, infrastructure, and renewable energy, Turkish firms are well-positioned to expand their global presence to the United States. The Turkiye Roadshow will make stops in the following cities:
- Tuesday, January 28: Istanbul
- Wednesday, January 29: Ankara
- Thursday, January 30: Izmir
Space may be limited and will be awarded on a first- come first-served basis
For questions, please contact selectusaturkey@trade.gov.
SelectUSA Promotional Investment Seminars across the North Africa and Levant Region
Locations: Alexandria | Cairo | Tunis | Amman | Casablanca | Algiers
Dates: February 9 - 20, 2025
The U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Department of State invites you to participate in a series of SelectUSA promotional investment seminars across the North Africa and Levant region. State EDOs will have an opportunity to participate virtually with a 10-minute presentation to companies attending each event. All events will be in person, but your participation will be virtual. You will be notified of the time slot for your presentation at least three weeks in advance.
Benefits of participation:
- A 10-minute virtual presentation (Q&A included) to prospective investors representing a range of sectors, including manufacturers, service providers, and high growth start-ups.
- Your logo will be displayed on all promotional materials for each event.
- You will receive the registration list (with contact details) of the companies that attend each event.
Cost of participation (includes all events): $600. Limited to six EDOs — the first six EDOs to register and pay will participate.
The Investment Promotion Seminars are tentatively scheduled for the following cities and dates:
- Alexandria, Egypt: February 9
- Cairo, Egypt: February 11
- Tunis, Tunisia: February 11
- Amman, Jordan: February 19
- Casablanca, Morocco: February 19
- Algiers, Algeria: February 20
Note: Virtual seminars may also be organized in Iraq and Lebanon. For seminars happening on the same day, the timing of your participation will vary so that you may participate in all seminars. All state EDOs are invited to participate in-person, if you prefer.
If interested, or if you have any questions, please contact Scott Pozil at Scott.Pozil@trade.gov.
2025 SelectUSA ASEAN Roadshow
Locations: Singapore | Kuala Lumpur | Ho Chi Minh City
Dates: February 10 - 14, 2025
SelectUSA and U.S. Commercial Service Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam will be leading a three-country roadshow, the inaugural 2025 SelectUSA ASEAN Roadshow. The program aims to provide EDOs with the opportunity to network with innovative Southeast Asian firms who are looking to invest in the United States.
Sectors of focus will include semiconductors, clean energy, healthcare and life sciences, agrotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace.
The program will consist of stops in the following cities:
- Singapore, February 10-11
- Kuala Lumpur, February 12
- Ho Chi Minh City, February 13-14
If you have any questions, please contact Muhammad.Masthan@trade.gov and Alexander.Miller@trade.gov.
Roadshow Registration Link: Coming Soon
Building Bridges to the USA: The Netherlands, Belgium, and France
Locations: Eindhoven | Brussels | Paris | Lille | Lyon | Strasbourg
Dates: February 20 - 27, 2025
SelectUSA and U.S. Commercial Service Netherlands, Belgium and France will be leading a three-country roadshow, Building Bridges to the USA. The program aims to provide educational programming and networking opportunities for Dutch, Belgian and French firms to learn about opportunities for investing into the United States.
Each program will include tailored sessions for businesses and will provide opportunities to network and to connect investors with U.S. state economic development organizations in one-on-one meetings. Date and locations are subject to change.
The program will consist of stops in the following cities:
- Eindhoven, the Netherlands, February 20
- Brussels, Belgium, February 21
- Paris, France, February 24
- Lille, France, February 25
- Lyon, France, February 26
- Strasbourg, France, February 27
If you have any questions, please contact stephanie.rothman@trade.gov.
Roadshow Registration Link: Coming Soon
SelectUSA Mexico Conference
Location: Mexico City
Dates: February 25 - 26, 2025
The 2025 SelectUSA Mexico Conference is the second SelectUSA conference to be held in Mexico and is the gateway for Mexican investors seeking to expand into the United States. It has become a must-attend event for U.S. economic developers seeking to attract Mexican investment. The Mexico Conference serves as an initial touchpoint and introduction for Mexican firms interested in investment opportunities in the United States.
This comprehensive event includes a conference program tailored for investors, one-on-one meetings facilitating connections between EDOs and companies, and invaluable networking opportunities and an evening reception.
The program will consist of two days of programming including the following topics:
- Day 1: Services for foreign companies, Manufacturing, Startups, Agribusiness, Energy.
- Day 2: Tech Startups, Financial Services, Healthcare and Biotechnology, Logistics and Transportation
If you have any questions, please contact clarissa.bonillas@trade.gov.
SelectUSA Poland Roadshow
Locations: Katowice | Poznan | Warsaw | Vilnius, Lithuania
Dates: February 27 - March 6, 2025
The 2025 SelectUSA Poland Roadshow will take place from February 27th to March 6th, 2025, in Katowice, Poznan, Warsaw, and for the first time also in Vilnius, Lithuania.
This program includes multiple promotional events that connect U.S. Economic Development Organizations to potential investors. Each stop will feature discussion of SelectUSA services and sessions on key topics of concern for investors.
Please contact Malgorzata.Blaszczak-Salvacion@trade.gov or Stephanie.Boles@trade.gov for details. We hope to see you there!
2025 SelectUSA New Zealand Roadshow
Location: Auckland | Wellington | Christchurch
Dates: February TBD
The 2025 SelectUSA New Zealand Roadshow is the leading event in New Zealand for promoting and facilitating investment into the United States. Held in conjunction with the local Invest USA Committee, this three-city roadshow is an opportunity for U.S. state and local Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to present to New Zealand companies interested in establishing a presence in the United States.
The program will consist of multi-day conference including the following topics:
- Auckland, February 10
- Wellington, February 11
- Christchurch, TBD
If you have any questions, please contact Janet.Coulthart@trade.gov.
Roadshow Registration Link: Coming Soon
2025 SelectUSA Italy Roadshow
Locations: Padua | Bologna | Milan
Dates: March 18 - 20, 2025
The 2025 SelectUSA Italy Roadshow is an annual program and will bring together U.S. state economic development organizations and interested Italian investors to facilitate one-on-one meetings and invaluable networking opportunities alongside a robust program geared towards Italian companies interested in expanding to the United States.
The program will make stops in the following cities:
- Padua, March 18
- Bologna, March 19
- Milan, March 20
Please note date and locations may be subject to change.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrea.Rosa@trade.gov.
Roadshow Registration Link: Coming Soon
Please check back soon.
2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Location: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland
Dates: May 11 - 14, 2025
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen. The 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit returns to National Harbor, Maryland from May 11 - 14, 2025 to establish new connections and opportunities to grow through investing in the United States.
You can expect to meet EDOs representing the U.S. states and territories, more than 2,500 business investors with representation from more than 90 international markets, and industry experts who will provide insight and advice on how to make your move to the United States.