The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on May 8 that the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit concluded with more than $56 billion in new and planned investment commitments. The event, held from May 3 to May 6 in National Harbor, Maryland, drew over 5,500 attendees from more than 100 international markets and included representatives from all U.S. states and territories.
The summit's significance lies in its ability to attract global business leaders and government officials to foster foreign direct investment into the United States. This year’s gathering saw a record $2.5 billion in announcements made during the summit itself, as well as tens of billions more pledged by key international partners.
“America is the greatest place in the world to do business, thanks to President Trump’s historic trade and investment policies. We are proud to announce that participants at the 2026 Select USA Investment Summit committed $56 billion in new business commitments, strengthening and supporting thousands of high-paying American jobs,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
Several senior administration officials attended the event alongside six global business leaders who delivered mainstage remarks. The summit also featured nine governors, twenty-five ambassadors or chiefs of mission, dozens of speakers and sponsors, as well as a special reception marking America’s upcoming semiquincentennial with performances by the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.
Looking ahead, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt announced that next year’s SelectUSA Investment Summit will be held again at National Harbor from May 2-5, 2027.
SelectUSA operates within the International Trade Administration at the Department of Commerce to promote foreign direct investment by providing market intelligence and serving as a single point of contact for investors interested in expanding or establishing operations within the United States.
