Day 1 · Thu, May 6
Fly to Ontario (ONT)
Flight from Washington. ATLE airport welcome, free shuttle to the DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport, check-in and a welcome dinner with your California program briefing.
Enrollment begins December 2026
SelectUSA2027
Twende USA! Invest. Connect. Explore.
Join the Kenyan investor delegation to America's largest foreign direct investment event — then extend your journey with an investment tour of sunny California.
Lock in the Super Early Bird rate — US$1,080
Official SelectUSA deadline: Monday, December 21, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST—Days
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Why SelectUSA?
Where global investors meet America's 55 states and territories
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the SelectUSA Investment Summit connects international companies with U.S. economic developers, government officials and industry experts — in one place, in four days.
$56B+in investment commitments and plans catalyzed at the 2026 Summit
5,500+attendees
2,700+international delegates
1,100+economic development reps
100+international markets
200+speakers
2026 figures from the U.S. International Trade Administration.
Your SelectUSA 2027 info sheet
Everything you need to plan
Key facts from the official SelectUSA Investment Summit website. SafariBridge will walk you through each one.
Dates
Sunday, May 2 – Wednesday, May 5, 2027. Day 1 is registration and the Welcome Reception.
Venue
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland — minutes from Washington, D.C. Nearest airport: Reagan National (DCA), about 20–30 minutes.
Who should apply
Business investors planning to establish, acquire or expand a U.S. operation; family offices; franchise investors; and eligible tech startups (discounted SelectUSA Tech category).
Application
Each person applies individually in English on the official site. Review can take at least 20 business days. Once approved, you register and pay SelectUSA directly.
Meetings & networking
Approved attendees get the SelectUSA ShoApp and receive instructions in Spring 2027 to schedule one-on-one meetings with U.S. economic developers.
Hotel
Official room block at the Gaylord National for approved applicants, booked only through the SelectUSA housing link, valid until April 1, 2027. We'll help you book early.
U.S. visa
Kenyan delegates need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa (application fee US$185). Start early — interview wait times vary.
Kenyan delegation
The official Kenyan delegation is coordinated by the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. SafariBridge recruits and prepares investors to join it.
Official Summit registration rates
Super Early Bird$1,080Apply by December 21, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST
Early Bird$1,260Opens Dec 22, 2026 · apply by February 19, 2027
Regular$1,550Opens Feb 20, 2027 · apply by April 19, 2027
Last Chance$1,799After April 19, 2027 — subject to availability
Rates in USD per person, from the official SelectUSA application page. Registration fees are paid directly to SelectUSA after approval. Approval is not guaranteed.
How SafariBridge helps you
We plan. You invest.
From your first form to your flight home, SafariBridge Advisory guides you step by step — so you arrive prepared, confident and ready to do business.
Sign the sheet
Complete the sign-up sheet below. Once you register, a SafariBridge representative will contact you.
Qualification call
We review your business goals, sector and target U.S. states.
Application support
Guidance on the official SelectUSA application and the right registration category.
Visa readiness
Checklists and timelines for your B-1/B-2 visa interview.
Travel & hotel
Flights, Gaylord room block, airport meet-and-greet and daily transport.
Arrive & follow up
Pre-departure briefing, Summit support and a 30–90-day follow-up plan.
Optional · ATLE California Extension · May 6–11, 2027
Keep the momentum going in California
After the Summit, fly from Washington to Ontario, California, for an extended investment visit hosted by ATLE — serious business, unforgettable experiences.
Your California home base
DoubleTree by Hilton Ontario Airport
222 North Vineyard Avenue, Ontario, California — about 3 minutes from Ontario International Airport (ONT), next to the Ontario Convention Center and close to Ontario Mills.
- Free ONT airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Heated outdoor pool
- 24-hour fitness center
- Porter's Prime Steak House
- Business center
- Warm DoubleTree cookie on arrival
Hotel details from Hilton. Group rates to be confirmed.
6 days · 5 nights
Day 2 · Fri, May 7
Builder & Investment Day
Ontario Ranch — one of America's top master-planned communities. Model-home tours, builder meetings and an investment market briefing.
Day 3 · Sat, May 8
Hollywood to the Pacific
Walk of Fame, celebrity homes tour, Griffith Observatory, Rodeo Drive and sunset at Santa Monica Pier. Optional dinner cruise.
Day 4 · Sun, May 9
Universal Studios Hollywood
A full day of the Studio Tour, Super Nintendo World, Harry Potter and more. Happy Mother's Day.
Day 5 · Mon, May 10
Shop & Farewell in Yucaipa
Ontario Mills and Desert Hills Premium Outlets, the Cabazon Dinosaurs, then a farewell dinner at the ATLE President's home blending Kenyan and Californian flavors.
Day 6 · Tue, May 11
Departure
Check out of the DoubleTree; free shuttle to ONT or private transfer to LAX for your flight home — with new partners, new ideas and a follow-up plan.
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Business setupChambers, EDOs, accountants, attorneys
FranchisingOwnership and master-franchise talks
Housing & constructionBuilders, developers, property operators
Tourism & funHollywood, Universal, beaches, outlets
Don't miss out
Key dates on the road to Washington
- December 2026SafariBridge delegation enrollment begins
- December 21, 2026Super Early Bird deadline — US$1,080
- February 19, 2027Early Bird deadline — US$1,260
- April 1, 2027Gaylord National room block closes
- April 19, 2027Regular deadline — US$1,550
- May 2–5, 2027SelectUSA Investment Summit, National Harbor
- May 6–11, 2027Optional ATLE California Investment Extension
Delegate sign-up sheet
Reserve your spot in the delegation
Takes about 5 minutes. Your answers go straight to the SafariBridge and ATLE team. Once you register, a SafariBridge representative will contact you to start planning your SelectUSA 2027 trip.