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Upcoming Events
Learn more about SelectUSA's upcoming events, including Roadshows, webinars, and the SelectUSA Investment Summit.

SelectUSA Upcoming Events

SelectUSA offers exciting events aimed at supporting foreign investment in the United States, including Roadshows and Conferences, webinars, and the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Network with economic developers from throughout the United States, learn more about navigating the U.S. marketplace, gain critical insight into vital industries, and more by exploring our upcoming events below.

This page is frequently updated. Click on the tabs below to discover what’s happening on a monthly basis. If you have questions, please reach out to our Programs and Events team:

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Roadshows and Conferences

SelectUSA Roadshows and Conferences give global investors and local businesses a unique chance to meet U.S. economic developers abroad and start mapping their pathway to expansion in the United States. The following events are currently planned through March 2026. Scroll down this page to find more information on participating.

  • Brazil and Colombia: January 25 - January 29
  • Austria: January 27 - January 30
  • Türkiye: February 3 - February 5
  • Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines: February 6 - February 13
  • Belgium and the Netherlands: February 10 - February 11
  • Mexico: February 23 - February 26
  • Czechia: March 5
  • New Zealand: March 9 - March 24
  • Poland: March 10 - March 12


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Webinar: BEA’s Got Your Number: An Overview of Foreign Direct Investment Data

Date: Tuesday, January 13
Time: 11 AM ET - 11:30 AM ET

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will provide an overview of the latest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) data. This data provides information on the scale of foreign-owned business activities in the United States and the impacts these activities have on the U.S. economy, such as FDI employment by state. Join this webinar to learn about statistics from the 2025 releases that can help stakeholders have a better understanding of the current FDI landscape and make more informed decisions about investing in the United States.

Webinar Registration

Webinar: SelectUSA Resources and Data Tools for Economic Developers

Date: Wednesday, January 14
Time: 1 PM ET

This webinar will present SelectUSA resources and data tools to assist economic development organizations in informing their data-driven decisions in diversifying their foreign direct investment attraction strategies. Additionally, this program will cover the upcoming 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit and how our tools can help guide EDO’s engagement at the event.

Please register no later than Tuesday, January 13 at 5 PM ET to access this free webinar.

Webinar Registration

2026 SelectUSA South America Roadshow

Dates: January 25 - January 29
Locations: Curitiba, São Paulo, Medellín

The SelectUSA South America Roadshow will feature events in Brazil and Colombia. Mark your calendar for stops in the following countries and cities:

  • Curitiba, Brazil: January 25-26
  • São Paulo, Brazil: January 27
  • Medellín, Colombia: January 29

New: Registration for Brazilian and Colombian companies is now open! Please refer to the links below to register for the events:

Curitiba, Brazil Registration

São Paulo, Brazil Registration

Medellín, Colombia Registration

2026 SelectUSA Austria Roadshow

Dates: January 27 - January 30
Locations: Vienna, Bratislava, Graz, Ljubljana 

The SelectUSA Austria Roadshow will feature events in Austria, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Mark your calendar for stops in the following countries and cities:

  • Vienna, Austria: January 27
  • Bratislava, Slovakia: January 28
  • Graz, Austria: January 29
  • Ljubljana, Slovenia: January 30

For more information, please contact Marta Haustein at Marta.Haustein@trade.gov.

Webinar: Showcase Your Business to Central American Investors

Date: Thursday, January 29
Time: 10 AM ET

Economic development organizations representing the food and beverage, logistics, ICT, industrial materials, health, and business and professional services sectors are invited to present their communities in an upcoming webinar focused on foreign direct investment opportunities. The webinar will target a curated audience of Central American investors interested in U.S. locations.

Interested EDOs should contact Rossana Lobo at Rossana.Lobo@trade.gov no later than January 20, 2026. Participation is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please check back soon for a registration link.

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2026 SelectUSA Türkiye Roadshow

Dates: February 3 - February 5
Locations: Istanbul, Kocaeli, Ankara

The SelectUSA Türkiye Roadshow will feature a three-day program, making stops in the following cities:

  • Istanbul: February 3
  • Kocaeli: February 4
  • Ankara: February 5

If interested, please reach out to selectusaturkey@trade.gov.

SelectUSA ASEAN Roadshow: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines

Dates: February 6 - February 13
Locations: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Manila

The second leg of SelectUSA’s ASEAN Roadshow will make stops in the following cities:

  • Singapore
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • Manila, Philippines

Please check back soon for more information on how to participate.

2026 SelectUSA Belgium-Netherlands Roadshow

Dates: February 10 - February 11
Locations: Eindhoven, Brussels

The SelectUSA Belgium-Netherlands Roadshow will feature stops in the following cities:

  • Eindhoven, Netherlands: February 10
  • Brussels, Belgium: February 11

For questions regarding the Netherlands, please contact Philip Hammerstein at Philip.Hammerstein@trade.gov. For more information on Belgium, please email Karel Vantomme at Karel.Vantomme@trade.gov.

2026 SelectUSA Mexico Roadshow

Dates: February 23 - February 26
Locations: Guadalajara, Monterrey, León, Mexico City

The SelectUSA Mexico Roadshow will take place from February 23 to February 26, 2026, with stops in Guadalajara, Monterrey, León, Mexico City.

For questions regarding the Roadshow, please contact Clarissa Bonillas at Clarissa.Bonillas@trade.gov.

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2026 SelectUSA Czechia Conference

Date: March 5
Location: Prague

The 2026 SelectUSA Czechia Conference will take place in Prague on March 5. Economic development organizations are invited to the in-person event to promote the states or regions they represent, and to provide information to Czech investors during private one-on-one meetings.

For further information, please contact Vilem Fuksa at Vilem.Fuksa@trade.gov.

2026 SelectUSA Poland Roadshow

Dates: March 10 - March 12
Locations: Kraków, Wrocław, Warsaw

The SelectUSA Poland Roadshow will visit the cities of Kraków, Wrocław, and Warsaw. If you have any questions about participating, please feel free to email Malgorzata Blaszczak-Salvacion at Malgorzata.Blaszczak-Salvacion@trade.gov or Stephanie Boles at Stephanie.Boles@trade.gov.

2026 New Zealand Roadshow

Date: March 9 - March 24

U.S. economic developers are invited to participate in-person at the New Zealand SelectUSA Roadshow! Our SelectUSA program serves as a platform to engage with local businesses and investors who are looking to expand into the United States.

Featuring presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions, this annual Roadshow is an opportunity for EDOs to market and promote themselves directly to an audience of New Zealand investors. The Roadshow will travel to the following destinations around New Zealand, allowing EDOs to reach numerous industry clusters and companies interested in expanding to the U.S. marketplace:

  • Auckland: March 9
  • Wellington: March 23
  • Christchurch: March 24

For further information, please contact Janet Coulthart at Janet.Coulthart@trade.gov.

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Save the Date: 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Dates: May 3 - May 6
Location: National Harbor, Maryland

We look forward to welcoming the foreign direct investment community at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, returning to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 3 through May 6. Please check back soon for more information.

The SelectUSA Investment Summit draws more than 5,500 attendees. Participants can expect to meet economic developers representing the U.S. states and territories, connect with more than 2,700 business investors representing over 100 countries, and hear from industry experts who will provide insight and advice on investing in the United States.

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Event Recordings

BEA's Got Your Number: FDI Statistics Webinar Recording
On February 27, 2024, SelectUSA and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) provided an overview of the international statistics they produce related to foreign direct investment. In this video, BEA experts explain common terms and their definitions, the five relevant data publications, and provide an understanding of how to access the data on BEA’s website.
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Energy Program Offerings from the U.S. Department of Energy
There are a variety of federal programs associated with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In this webinar the Department of Energy and the Treasury Department will provide an overview of the rebate and incentive programs available.
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Essentials You Need to Know for Successful U.S. Expansion
SelectUSA hosted a webinar and fireside chat on the Essentials You Need to Know for Successful U.S. Expansion. The webinar covered the steps you'll need to take to successfully set up a business in the U.S.
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Navigating the United States – Expanding Your Startup
Thinking about expanding and scaling your startup to the United States but unsure how to navigate the U.S. tech ecosystems? Hear insights from a seasoned panel of experts discussing key topics to help answer your questions about expanding into the United States.
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SGWIT Inbound Investment Mission - 2022
SelectUSA's Select Global Women in Tech (SGWIT) program aims to promote American competitiveness and technology leadership by attracting talented women leaders in emerging technology sectors to spur economic growth and innovation, as well as to support women’s economic empowerment globally. To support this effort, SelectUSA hosted a virtual Inbound Investment Mission in November 2022.
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