NEC260850-Business Mission to USA - Greater Austin (Texas) and the SelectUSA Investment Summit
NEC260850
Overview
Texas (Greater Austin) and SelectUSA: Your Gateway to America’s Innovation and Investment LandscapeThe Singapore Business Federation (SBF) invites you to join an exclusive business mission to Texas (Greater Austin), and the SelectUSA Investment Summit to explore U.S. market entry and partnerships.
Why Greater Austin?Greater Austin is one of the fastest-growing U.S. metros, renowned for its advanced manufacturing capabilities and semiconductor ecosystem, anchored by major players like Samsung and Tesla. The region boasts a vibrant start-up and innovation community, supported by top-tier universities and accelerators, making it a magnet for tech-driven enterprises. Additionally, Texas offers a robust consumer goods market, fuelled by a large, diverse population and strong retail distribution networks - creating unparalleled opportunities for Singapore businesses to scale and connect. The programme offers:
- Industry Roundtables & Panels on advanced manufacturing, the start-up innovation ecosystem, and the consumer goods landscape.
- Strategic Site Visits to leading companies and research facilities, in the region.
- B2B activities for meetings with potential partners
- Networking Receptions with state and city officials, chambers, and industry associations
Why the SelectUSA Investment Summit?The SelectUSA Investment Summit (3–6 May, Maryland) is the premier event for global companies exploring U.S. expansion. Gain:
- Direct Access to U.S. federal, state, and local economic development organisations
- Insights on incentives, legal structures, workforce strategies, and supply chain optimisation
- Startup Programming including pitch sessions, fundraising strategies, and scaling workshops
- Networking Opportunities with thousands of investors, business leaders, and government officials
Event Detail
Texas Programme (28 Apr – 2 May): Industry roundtables, site visits, and B2B activities in the Greater Austin Region
SelectUSA Summit (3 – 5 May): Plenaries, workshops, and curated meetings
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND
The mission supports Singapore companies exploring or deepening U.S. market entry. It provides:
- A clear view of the U.S. market landscape, and how Texas’ economic scale, sector strengths, incentives and cost advantages fit within it.
- Insight into structural drivers shaping U.S. competitiveness, such as corporate relocation, talent flows, and long‑term growth trends
- Practical market prioritisation through – evaluation of Texas as a strategic gateway vs. other locations via the SelectUSA Investment Summit, enabling multi‑state engagement on incentives, site selection and partnerships
- Ecosystem access to state and city economic development bodies, industry associations and business chambers
- Relationship‑building to support longer‑term channel development, partnerships and follow‑on engagement
- A conduit to potential investors and for start-ups to understand the ecosystem
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
C-suite executives, SME leaders, start-up founders, and exporters seeking U.S. market entry, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
Contact Detail
Ms. Su-San Yio
Country Head (United States)
susan.yio@sbf.org.sg
Frederic Heng
Senior Market Advisor
(+65) 8835 6368
frederic.heng@sbf.org.sg
Country Head (United States)
susan.yio@sbf.org.sg
Frederic Heng
Senior Market Advisor
(+65) 8835 6368
frederic.heng@sbf.org.sg
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - Wednesday, 6 May 2026 
Greater Austin (Texas) and the SelectUSA Investment Summit