The SelectUSA Investment Summit, a prominent event aimed at fostering business investment in the United States, will take place from May 11 to 14, 2025, at National Harbor, Maryland. This annual summit is known for connecting investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to facilitate investment deals.
The event is expected to attract over 5,000 attendees. Participants include EDOs representing U.S. states and territories, more than 2,500 business investors from over 90 international markets, and industry experts offering insights on expanding operations in the U.S.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda featuring plenary sessions, discussions, panels, academy sessions, pitching opportunities, and various programs. The exhibition hall will showcase hundreds of EDOs and service providers. Representatives from all U.S. states and territories as well as companies from numerous international markets will be present to discuss potential investments.
Participants have access to over 100 sessions providing guidance on workforce development and understanding incentives available for businesses looking to establish themselves in the United States.
Feedback from previous attendees highlights the summit's role in promoting business expansion into the U.S. "This was the largest Investment Summit to date," remarked one participant. Andy Fenton of Recollect shared his experience: “When you’re in the US... it can be easy to feel a little lost… but in typical Kiwi fashion we soon found connections!”
Melissa Gollan of RipGlobal commented on the competitive nature of the market: “If you have a world-beating product... there is no end to the size of the opportunity.” Roman Jewell of Fix and Fogg noted significant outcomes from attending: “Since attending SelectUSA... we’ve partnered with a manufacturer [and] employ four people in our Texas Head Office.”
These testimonials underscore the summit's importance as a platform for establishing business ties and exploring growth opportunities within the United States.