The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to share that registration is now open to attend the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, hosted by U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, at the Gaylord Hotel in the Washington, D.C. area, from May 3 to 6, 2026.
This flagship event of the U.S. Department of Commerce is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen.
This year’s SelectUSA Investment Summit holds extra significance as it coincides with the celebration ofAmerica’s 250th birthday—a milestone that honors the nation’s enduring legacy of innovation, resilience, and opportunity. As we commemorate this historic anniversary, the Investment Summit will spotlight the United States’ continued leadership as the premier destination for global investment.
The U.A.E. Ministry of Investment is expected to lead the U.A.E. delegation to SelectUSA along with representation from the U.A.E. Embassy in Washington D.C.
This Summit provides a great opportunity to advance investment plans and interact with U.S. economic development offices (EDOs) and business leaders from across the United States as well as U.S. Commerce Department leaders.
This year’s SelectUSA Investment Summit will include special initiatives like SelectUSA Tech, Select Global Women in Tech, and SelectTalentUSA focused on disruptive technologies, female entrepreneurs, and workforce recruitment and retention.
There will also be opportunities to:
- Forge partnerships and connect with economic developers from over 50 states and territories, companies from over 80 global markets, and government officials.
- Gain advice and information from policy and industry experts in sessions providing actionable information on everything from incentives to permitting workforce development.
- Explore interactive exhibitor showcases featuring economic development organizations (EDOs), service providers, industry experts, and international tech startups.
Please see here and the below flyer for more information. For questions, please contact Maya Najm atMaya.Najm@trade.gov.