The 2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit returns May 2-5 to National Harbor, Maryland and will showcase the variety of key stakeholders integral to foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction in the United States. To provide our attendees with superior insights into the dynamic U.S. FDI landscape, SelectUSA accepts speaker nominations for Investment Summit programming. 

Applications are still being accepted but will be considered for SelectUSA year-round programming and gaps in the 2027 Investment Summit program. The September 4 deadline to receive priority consideration for the 2027 Investment Summit has passed.

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Applicants who submit for Investment Summit consideration will be notified by early 2027 by a member of the SelectUSA team if their submission is selected for further consideration. The review and selection process extends over several months as the Investment Summit agenda and year-round programming are being finalized. The U.S. Department of Commerce and SelectUSA internally vets each speaker suggestion and determines alignment with Investment Summit priorities and interests. SelectUSA's programming strives to provide its clients with relevant and informative topics, representing a variety of perspectives while striking an informative balance of FDI fundamentals and emerging trends. To ensure this, SelectUSA endeavors to offer a balance of both returning and new speakers and topics.

Applying does not guarantee a speaking opportunity or the selection of your proposed topic. Due to the high volume of submissions, SelectUSA is unable to accommodate every request. 

Your suggestions and contributions to SelectUSA programming are greatly appreciated.