Networking

Where to Network at the SelectUSA Investment Summit?

  • Meet in person at the designated networking meeting area in the Exhibition Hall.
  • Connect on the SelectUSA ShoApp to schedule one-on-one meetings with attendees.
  • Visit the Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and Service Providers in the Exhibition Hall.
  • Interact with panelists during and after the Investment Academy Sessions.
  • Attend the industry networking events.
  • Meet with fellow participants during Networking Breakfasts and various receptions listed on the Investment Summit Agenda.
The 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit was a profoundly enriching experience and an exceptional platform that offered me a great wealth of knowledge, networking and business opportunities. The level of professionalism, the quality of discussions, and the breadth of networking possibilities were truly remarkable.
- 2024 Participant

 

SelectUSA ShoApp

The SelectUSA Investment Summit ShoApp is a networking tool for Investment Summit attendees to schedule meetings with participating international companies, 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 in a few short days on site.

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

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. 
     

Who Uses the SelectUSA ShoApp?

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

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 app, 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 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 2025 to begin scheduling meetings in the SelectUSA ShoApp. Approved attendees 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 SelectUSA ShoApp and update their profile, they can search and filter for economic development organizations, companies, or service providers who can help move their investment goals forward.