Networking

SelectUSA ShoApp

The SelectUSA ShoApp is a networking tool for Investment Summit attendees to schedule meetings with participating international companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), government agencies, service providers, and other event sponsors. By arranging meetings with key participants in advance of the Investment Summit, attendees can make the most of their time and accomplish months' worth of networking.

Only approved Investment Summit attendees who opt into sharing their information in their Investment Summit application will have access to the SelectUSA ShoApp.
 

Where to Network at the SelectUSA Investment Summit?

  • Use the SelectUSA ShoApp to schedule one-on-one meetings with attendees virtually and onsite at the Investment Summit.
  • There will be multiple designated networking areas to meet in person at the Investment Summit.
  • Visit the Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and Service Providers at their booths in the Exhibition Hall.
  • SelectUSA Tech startups and U.S. Tech Ecosystem members will be available to meet with in the Tech Pavilion.
  • Network with Investment Academy panelists before and after their sessions.
  • Industry specific networking opportunities are happening throughout the Investment Summit – check out the agenda to find out when!
     

Benefits of Using the SelectUSA ShoApp

  • Prepare ahead of time by scheduling your meetings and bookmarking sessions to your agenda in the SelectUSA ShoApp.
  • Network virtually before and after the Investment Summit.
  • Keep a record of all your meetings and notes that you took at the Investment Summit.
  • View recorded sessions after the Investment Summit concludes.
  • Conduct market research.
  • Access the State FDI Database. 
  • Connect with our SelectUSA Investment Specialists 
[The Investment Summit] provides an exceptional venue for networking with the entire ecosystem from economic development support, financing, site selection, incentives, & design construction to support those companies looking to invest in the USA!
- 2023 Investment Summit Participant

 

How to Use the SelectUSA ShoApp?

STEP 1: APPLY TO ATTEND THE SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT

All applicants who are approved to attend the Investment Summit will have access to the SelectUSA ShoApp. Information provided in your Investment Summit application will be used to help build your personal and company profiles on the platform, and you will be asked to confirm your participation in networking at the end of your application.

PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to participate in networking, you will need to agree to share your basic details with other participants. Opting out will mean that you will not be searchable in the SelectUSA ShoApp and cannot connect with other Investment Summit attendees through the platform.

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STEP 2: REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS AND FINALIZE PROFILE

All approved Investment Summit attendees will receive instructions in Spring 2024 to begin scheduling meetings in the SelectUSA ShoApp. At this time, participants should ensure that the information on their personal profile (and company profile, where applicable) is correct and complete to maximize their experience with the platform.
 

STEP 3: START SCHEDULING MEETINGS

The SelectUSA ShoApp will enable attendees to identify and meet with potential partners while participating in the Investment Summit. Once participants log into the Investment Summit SelectUSA ShoApp and update their profile, they can search the directory and filter for other attendees who can help move their investment goals forward.