SelectUSA Acting Executive Director Kelly Coldiron reflects on what made the 2026 #SelectUSASummit memorable, from new connections to insightful conversations on the future of foreign investment in the United States.
Thanks to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you again next year! 👋
With the 2026 #SelectUSASummit just around the corner, let’s look back at how far we’ve come. ⏰
Over more than a decade, the SelectUSA Investment Summit has grown into the highest-profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment. It’s generated over $256 BILLION in new U.S. projects and supported more than 130,000 jobs across the country.
Last year’s event broke records as our largest ever, with 5,500+ attendees. Help us make 2026 even bigger!
Head to selectusasummit.us and apply soon to join us May 3-6 in National Harbor, MD. 🤝
📌 SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, returning to National Harbor, Maryland, May 3 to 6!
See why thousands of global business leaders, economic developers, and government officials call the #SelectUSASummit the United States’ premier event for foreign direct investment. Don’t miss your chance to make connections, form valuable partnerships, and gain insights to help your business thrive in the world’s largest economy.
Keep an eye on selectusasummit.us and follow us at @selectusagov for updates over the coming months.
💫 Ready to put your U.S. region on the global stage? Host a Spinoff Event around the 2027 #SelectUSASummit!
Hosted by EDOs in partnership with SelectUSA, Spinoffs are your chance to bring global business leaders face-to-face with the innovations and industries powering your community.
Whether you’re looking to attract a specific sector, showcase emerging infrastructure, or deepen ties with companies exploring U.S. expansion, leverage the worldwide reach of the Investment Summit to place your locality at the center of the conversation.
Learn more about hosting a Spinoff Event in 2027! Link 👆 in bio.
📢 Investment Alert: Manzana, a leader in apple processing and value-added agricultural products, is investing an additional $2 MILLION at its Sunnyside, Washington facility.
The company will upgrade its organic applesauce jar production line, enabling future volume growth and job creation through new production shifts. A subsidiary of French agricultural cooperative Agrial, Manzana’s expansion follows an initial $60 million investment made in 2024.
Pictured: Representatives of Manzana, @wastatecommerce , and the Yakima County Development Association celebrate the news at the 2026 #SelectUSASummit. 🍎
Join us in congratulating our 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 and a shared ambition to grow their businesses in the United States. This year’s top companies:
🛡️ Defense: Safeza Ava-X LTD (South Africa)
⚡ Energy: Rewind Earth (Israel)
❤️ Health: MegaPro Biomedical Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
🎮 ICT/Software: StealCut Co., Ltd. (South Korea) — our World Finals Pitching Session Champion!
🌐 Open 1: VanaM Inc. (South Korea)
🌐 Open 2: Quantum Brilliance (Australia)
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!
🦅 🇺🇸 A breathtaking moment, and a sight to behold: Check out these views of a Bald Eagle soaring above the crowd as we marked 250 years of American independence earlier this week at the 2026 #SelectUSASummit. @aefeagles
🎤 Want to take the stage at next year’s #SelectUSASummit? Have a fresh perspective on foreign investment in the United States to share?
Fresh off another amazing event at National Harbor, SelectUSA is now accepting speaker and topic submissions for our next slate of programming.
Bring your voice to the premier foreign direct investment event in America from May 2-5, 2027, or contribute to our year-round webinars and sessions reaching companies and business leaders worldwide. We want to hear from you!
Submit your recommendation today! Link in bio.
Four days. Countless connections. The 2026 #SelectUSASummit delivered on every front.
That’s a wrap at National Harbor — and we couldn’t be more grateful for what the global investment community built together. We’re confident the ideas and relationships forged here will drive job creation and expand opportunities for years to come.
From our very first Plenary to our final Tech Pitching session, every panel, showcase, and conversation reflected what the Investment Summit is truly about: Connecting the world’s leading firms, innovators, and investors with the greatest place to do business.
To our speakers, sponsors, economic development partners, and every attendee who made the trip to the United States: Thank you! This week belongs to you, and we look forward to welcoming you again next year.
📅 SAVE THE DATE: The 2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit returns to National Harbor, Maryland, May 2-5. Visit selectusasummit.us and follow us on social media to stay in the loop.
Meet the 2026 Select Global Women in Tech cohort! 👏
Starting at the #SelectUSASummit, these outstanding international women tech founders officially kicked off a yearlong journey packed with mentorship, collaboration, and the connections they need to build and scale their companies in the United States.
Please join us in congratulating StealCut Co., our 2026 SelectUSA Tech World Finals Pitching Session Champion!
Based out of South Korea, this outstanding team brought AI trust infrastructure to the stage with a bold vision for protecting digital content from malicious deepfakes and AI-driven manipulation, leaving a lasting impression on our judges and audience alike.
To every startup that pitched at the #SelectUSASummit this year: Your drive, creativity, and ambition made this one of the most exciting pitching competitions we’ve organized. The next chapter of tech investment in the United States is in remarkable hands. 👏
We’re nearing the finish line! Welcome to Day 4️⃣, the final chapter of the 2026 #SelectUSASummit.
While it’s already been a phenomenal week of forging new connections and building bridges for global investment, we still have a few impactful sessions up our sleeves before we wrap.
On deck for this morning:
💻 Explore the U.S. semiconductor industry: Connect with peers, potential clients, and investors at a dedicated networking session for one of America’s fastest-growing sectors.
🚀 Beyond the Investment Summit: Where to next? Keep your momentum going after the event with a deep dive into SelectUSA’s year-round services and resources for global firms.
🤝 The Exhibition Hall is open until noon! Take advantage of any last-minute networking and deal-making before heading home.
See today’s full schedule at the link in our bio.
