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Each year in May, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier domestic opportunity for EDOs from all over the U.S. to meet international investors face-to-face, while high-profile business and government leaders share insights on the latest business trends. It’s been a busy few days of valuable conversations, new connections, and shared ideas on what transatlantic investment looks like in 2025 and beyond.

A big thank you to all the companies we met with during our 20+ meetings from 13 countries, and in particular to the U.S. communities and corporate members who joined us as co-exhibitors through the FDI Recruitment Program — it was a pleasure to work alongside you!

Until next year, SelectUSA! 🚀

From Frankfurt to Munich, in April our Machinery & Advanced Manufacturing FDI Trip brought U.S. economic developers from Indiana, Texas, and the industrial construction sector to one of Germany’s key industrial regions. Over the course of a week, the group traveled through the Black Forest and Bavaria, meeting with Mittelstand companies in sectors such as precision machining, brake systems, and induction heating—many of them actively planning U.S. expansions. Highlights included a U.S. Roundtable with the IHK Schwaben and a visit to bauma, the world’s largest trade fair for construction machinery, where more than 3,500 exhibitors showcased the latest in industrial equipment and technology. The trip offered valuable insights into Germany’s manufacturing strength and created new connections for future transatlantic investment.

In early April, TBIC once again participated in HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s largest industrial trade show. With over 4,000 exhibitors and around 130,000 visitors, the event provided excellent networking opportunities for our delegation, which engaged with more than 50 European companies exploring U.S. expansion. Our popular Transatlantic Happy Hour proved to be a highlight, fostering valuable connections between European businesses and TBIC members. We thank our co-exhibitors and partners for making this year’s event a success and look forward to returning next year.

In November 2024, the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) attended the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Germany, a key event in the aerospace industry. As a hub of European space technology, Bremen provided an excellent platform for engaging with innovative companies and industry leaders.The expo showcased the latest advancements in space technology and highlighted opportunities for European aerospace firms to expand into the thriving U.S. market, valued at over $200 billion. From NASA-led collaborations to private-sector partnerships, the potential for innovation and growth is immense.