SelectUSA News & Updates

SelectUSA News & Updates

February 08, 2023


SelectUSA 2023 Tech Pitching Sessions Call for Judges - Deadline Next Week!

At the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit, SelectUSA will be hosting multiple industry and regional pitching sessions for international startups to pitch their product and/or service to a panel of judges. SelectUSA is looking for venture capitalists, corporate investors, startup ecosystem representatives and industry thought leaders to offer their tech industry expertise to these international tech startups by being a judge for one of our SelectUSA Tech Pitching Sessions.

If interested in participating as a 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit Pitching Session judge, please submit your interest by February 15, 2023. SelectUSA will reach out to you directly. For any questions, please email SUSAEvents@trade.gov.

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SelectUSA 2023 Investment Summit EARLY BIRD RATE

APPLY BY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 11:59 PM ET TO LOCK IN THE EARLY BIRD RATE

THE HIGHEST-PROFILE EVENT IN THE U.S. DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) 

2023 SelectUSA Investment summit logo  

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the top event in the United States for FDI promotion, connecting investors, companies, economic development organizations, and industry experts to seize every opportunity available through U.S. investment. 

The 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit returns to National Harbor, Maryland from May 1 – 4, 2023 to establish new connections and opportunities to grow through Investing in the U.S. 

 

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Featured Event: 2023 SelectUSA Semiconductor & EV/AV Ecosystem Exploration: Greater Phoenix Spinoff Mission

Greater Phoenix Economic Council  logo

Date: April 27-28, 2023

As one of the fastest-growing markets in the nation, Greater Phoenix has shown resilience through collaboration and innovation – developing a region strengthened by legacy and emerging industries and unapologetically positioning itself as a top global destination for semiconductor and electric/autonomous vehicle manufacturing.

In partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service and SelectUSA, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council invites semiconductor and electric/autonomous industry executives to learn about the opportunity Greater Phoenix presents to businesses across the globe looking to scale and expand operations in a leading U.S. market.

This Spinoff Mission will feature:


1. Experts from leading semiconductor and electric/autonomous vehicle companies, including Intel, TSMC, EMD Electronics, Benchmark Electronics, Lucid Motors, Electrameccanica, KORE Power, etc.


2. Roundtables with workforce partners such as Arizona State University, ranked #1 in innovation for the last 8 years.


3. Engagement with key market leaders, including elected officials from Maricopa County and 22 cities and towns, utility partners, and private sector industry representatives.


4. Behind-the-Scenes facility tours to further showcase Arizona's broader position and highlight expansion opportunities in these sectors.


5. Data tied to GPEC's new semiconductor industry insights report and the electric/autonomous vehicle ecosystem overview will also be highlighted alongside a suite of complimentary services available to companies evaluating U.S. expansion.

For all travel logistics and questions about this event contact the event host:

Casey Gilchrist Sr. Director, International Business Development

Email: cgilchrist@gpec.org

To learn more about this SelectUSA Spinoff event, please visit:

SelectUSA Greater Phoenix Event

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2023 SelectUSA Spinoff Event Schedule NOW LIVE

Register to Attend a 2023 SelectUSA Spinoff Event!

SelectUSA Investment Summit Spinoff Events connect your company to some of the most promising business opportunities in the United States. Explore firsthand what new opportunities are out there so you can make the most informed business decisions possible. SelectUSA Spinoffs are events that take place before or after the SelectUSA Investment Summit in different locations across the United States.

These events are organized by economic development organizations (EDOs) and feature an array of industry sectors, offering real time investment opportunities for international companies. Spinoffs are the best way to make the most of your attendance at the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Find the knowledge, connections, and actions necessary to make your investment plan a reality.

We have 12 Spinoffs taking place in 2023, and we look forward to seeing you there! 

Note: You will need to submit a separate application to attend the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit. To register to attend a Spinoff event, click here.

For questions, please email SUSAEvents@trade.gov

Spinoff Event Calendar


Save the Dates: Empowering Ukrainian Women Entrepreneurs Through Trade Webinars

Waving Ukraine and US Flags

Date: March 1st and April 5th, 2023 - 9:00 AM ET/16:00 PM Kyiv Time

The goal of these webinars is to empower Ukrainian women entrepreneurs with theknowledge and information to assist their business expansion efforts.

Each webinar will be dedicated to two different topics that will share U.S. government and other resources available to help Ukrainian women entrepreneurs navigate the U.S. market and position themselves for business success in the United States.

We hope that after joining the webinars, participants will have practical knowledge on how to strengthen their business plans, utilize freely available tools to diversify their financing, grant writing, and marketing skills, as well as discover new opportunities to develop partnerships with the U.S. business community and succeed in sustaining and growing their businesses.

March 1st, 2023:

- Growing Your Business Internationally

- Finding Financial Resources for Business Development 

 

April 5th, 2023: (Registration details to come)

- Tools to Expand Your Business in the United States

- Telling Your Story: Pitching, Marketing, and Attracting Funding

 

To learn more about these programs, please contact:

Iuliia Myronenko | Iuliia.Myronenko@trade.gov 

Agnes Pawelkowska | Agnes.Pawelkowska@trade.gov

March 1 Webinar Registration


SelectUSA Tech APAC Summit at Trade Winds 2023

Tradewinds logo detailing the dates of the summit, March 13 to 15, with a picture of Bangkok, Thailand.

Are you interested in connecting with high-growth international startups seeking to expand in the United States from the ASEAN region? Join the U.S. Commercial Service and SelectUSA at the APAC Summit 2023 at Trade Winds 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand!

Trade Winds is the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum taking place in Bangkok, Thailand in March 2023. To learn more about Trade Winds, visit trade.gov/trade-winds.

In addition to the Business Forum, SelectUSA will host a two-day program consisting of educational seminars and pitching sessions from high-growth startups from the ASEAN region interested in expanding in the United States.

Register Here


U.S. Investment Advisory Council (IAC) Meeting

Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET for the 2nd meeting of the 2022-2024 IAC Term. 

The U.S. IAC advises the Secretary of Commerce on the development and implementation of strategies and programs to attract and retain foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States. This meeting is open to the public.

Anyone interested in attending must register in advance.

For more information, please refer to the Federal Register Notice.

Federal Register Notice


SelectUSA upcoming events.

Interested in attending a SelectUSA hosted event?

We have many exciting events for investors, economic development organizations (EDOs), service providers, and more in 2023! Be sure to check out our full calendar of events on our website.

Upcoming Events



2022 SelectUSA Investment Summit Photos

Did you attend the 2022 Investment Summit? We have a full online album of photos captured at the 2022 Investment Summit! Feel free to download and share across your different platforms.

Summit Photo Album

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