When and where is the 2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit?

2 to 5 May 2027 in National Harbor, Maryland. SelectUSA's room block and conference hotel is the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.

Submit an application on the official site. Each person applies separately, in English, and must be approved; the review can take a minimum of 20 business days.

How much does it cost?

The standard summit rate is $1,080 for Super Early Bird applications until 21 December 2026, then $1,260 Early Bird, $1,550 Regular and $1,799 Last Chance. The SelectUSA Tech startup rate is $980.

Who organizes the summit?

SelectUSA, part of the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

SelectUSA has a room block at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at $295 per night plus tax, booked through the application portal rather than directly with the hotel.

2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Name: 2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Start: 2027-05-02T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-05T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

About this event

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the U.S. Department of Commerce's flagship event for foreign direct investment into the United States. It connects international companies of all sizes with U.S. economic development organizations, state and local governments and industry experts, with the stated aim of making deals happen. The 2027 edition returns to National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC.

Who can attend

Attendance is by application: every individual applies separately and must be approved, and the review can take at least 20 business days.

Business investors from international companies or U.S. affiliates of foreign firms
U.S. economic development organizations (state, local or tribal)
Trade, industry and business associations
Service providers that facilitate investment
Early-stage international tech startups through SelectUSA Tech

Programme

Approved applicants get the exhibition hall, more than 70 sessions on foreign direct investment, workshops, networking receptions, the plenary sessions and the event app for contacting other attendees.

Opening and closing plenary sessions with keynote speakers
Investment Academy sessions
Pre-arranged networking meetings and speed networking
SelectUSA Tech for international startups
Select Global Women in Tech
Invest in Rural America
State and Local Night reception

Schedule at a glance

Registration and the first Investment Academy sessions open on Sunday 2 May, followed by an offsite welcome reception. The opening plenary is on Monday morning, the exhibition hall is open Monday to Wednesday, and the summit closes at midday on Wednesday 5 May.

Tickets & passes

Super Early Bird — USD 1,080: Apply by 21 December 2026
Early Bird — USD 1,260: Apply by 19 February 2027
Regular — USD 1,550: Apply by 19 April 2027
Last Chance — USD 1,799: After 19 April 2027, subject to availability
SelectUSA Tech startup rate — USD 980: For eligible international startups, until 5 May 2027

2027 SelectUSA Investment Summit is a Business & Management event taking place 2-5 May 2027 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, United States.