Day One laid the groundwork, with Industry Spotlights showcasing America’s fastest-growing sectors and expert panels covering the essentials of U.S. market entry — from business culture and workforce strategy to what VCs look for in a deal. Networking meetings kicked off and the evening closed with a Welcome Reception at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Day Two brought the Summit into full swing, opened by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, with plenary sessions featuring top business leaders, governors highlighting state investment incentives, and Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling underscoring federal workforce commitments. The Exhibition Hall opened its doors, Tech Pitching sessions gave global startups a stage, and the Select Global Women in Tech cohort made their debut.
Day Three turned to the future of American industry, with governors sharing how their states are competing for investment in semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, and critical minerals, while afternoon plenaries tackled the U.S. manufacturing renaissance and supply chain transformation. The day closed with State and Local Night in the Exhibition Hall, celebrating both the deals forged during the week and America’s approaching 250th anniversary.