SelectUSA Investment Summit 2025
Be part of the Austrian Delegation to the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit from May 11-14, 2025 in National Harbor, MD and boost your U.S. business growth!
This year’s Investment Summit will be especially interesting for Austrian companies, providing insights into the policy priorities of the new administration. We are expecting representatives from across all U.S. states and territories, and over 3,000 investors from around the globe to attend, including a dynamic Austrian delegation.
Here is what Austrian Investment Summit attendees are sharing about their experience:
“The SelectUSA Summit was a valuable platform for Gebrüder Weiss. It provided meaningful discussions on incentives with current and target states, including Colorado, where we opened a new office in 2024. The event was well-organized, and the caliber of speakers was exceptional.”
– Mark McCullough, CEO, Gebrüder Weiss North America
“The SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington is an excellent platform for networking and gaining key insights into the U.S. market. With all U.S. states represented, it offers a unique chance to learn about individual investment programs in one place.”
– Nikolaus Bauer-Harnoncourt, Member of the Management Board, Agatex Feinchemie GmbH
“SelectUSA was invaluable for our understanding of investment in the U.S. The event was very well-organized, making it seamless to navigate the sessions, connect with participants and exhibitors, and absorb a wealth of information on individual U.S. states and diverse investment opportunities.”
– Alexander Kainer, COO, Pfeifer Holding GmbH
Top benefits of attendance:
- Save time and travel costs. Meet representatives from states, cities, counties and territories from across the United States in the adjacent one-stop-shop exhibit hall for initial conversations about the investment ecosystem in their regions.
- Gather first-hand information. You will have full access to three full days of plenary sessions, workshops, and targeted presentations that deliver first-hand information for investors from state and federal government officials, subject-matter experts, and business leaders.
- Radically expand your network. The Investment Summit itself, together with the many receptions and side events that are part of the program, bring unparalleled opportunities to connect with experts, government officials, and business leaders from around the world.
- Address specific issues. If you have a specific issue or concern that you would like to address with an official from the U.S. federal government regarding your U.S. business, we can work with you to arrange a face-to-face meeting at the Investment Summit.
For more information about the SelectUSA Investment Summit and the agenda, please visit website.
The early bird rate of $ 1,150.00 is available until February 28, 2025.
Apply here: https://www.selectusasummit.us/Applications/Investment-Summit-Application
On this page, you will find a quick description of resources available for companies in Austria considering investments in the United States and some suggestions for getting started.
Investing in the USA
Why Select USA?
- World’s Largest Economy
The United States is the world’s largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and has the world’s third-largest population, with a gross domestic product of over $27 trillion and a population of more than 337 million people. It is also one of the richest economies in the world. The country’s per capita GDP of over $80,000 (source: World Bank) leads all major developed economies. - Competitive Business and Investment Climate
The United States consistently ranks at the top of most major indicators for its attractive business and investment climate. - Commanding Consumer Market
With 337 million U.S. consumers and median household income of over $80,000 (2023), the U.S. market is highly diverse in consumer tastes, income, and national origin, and thus permits success in a wide variety of business models. - Vast Internal Markets = Economies of Scale
The United States provides unique market opportunities, whether you are selling to a niche or have applications all along the supply chain. - Center of Research and Innovation
The United States is the world’s center of innovation. In 2021, the value of research and development (R&D) spending by U.S. affiliates of majority foreign-owned firms amounted to $78.3 billion. - World’s Top Universities
The U.S. is home to the world’s top universities, boasting all top 4 spots and five of the top 10. The U.S. also leads in access to technology derived from critical basic research performed at its universities. - The Global Leader in Information Technology
U.S. markets are among the world’s most open to new products, ideas and innovations. That is why so many companies located in the United States are world leaders in their product classes. - Protector of Intellectual Property
The United States has established the world’s leading Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) regime, with nearly a million patent and trademark applications received each year. - Highly Educated and Productive Workforce
The U.S. economy is driven by a diverse, skilled, innovative, and mobile workforce. U.S. workers are among the most productive in the world, with an output per hour 30 percent above the OECD member country average . To ensure that workforce can meet and surpass the needs of a 21st century economy, the United States has prioritized collaborative mechanisms and continuous cooperation with public and private-sector organizations.
For more information about investing in the U.S. and/or the SelectUSA initiative, please visit www.trade.gov/selectusa-home or contact your SelectUSA Austria team at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna:
Ken Walsh
ken.walsh@trade.gov
Andrea Wimpissinger
andrea.wimpissinger@trade.gov
Visas
For information regarding business visas please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/ for detailed information.