Supported Events
SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 – United States
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier U.S. event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment, connecting investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to drive business deals. The 2026 Summit provides a unique opportunity for Kuwaiti businesses of all sizes seeking to establish or expand operations in the United States.
Key Highlights of the Summit:
Explore the Exhibition Hall featuring hundreds of EDOs, service providers, and industry experts.
Connect with representatives from 50+ U.S. states and territories, companies from 90+ countries, industry experts, and U.S. government officials.
Attend 100+ sessions providing actionable guidance on workforce development, incentives, and investment opportunities.
Form valuable partnerships with industry leaders across the United States.
2025 Summit Achievements:
$1 billion in new investment commitments announced
5,500+ attendees from around the world
160+ speakers and 1,100+ economic development representatives
2,700+ business investors from 100+ countries
Who Should Attend:
Kuwaiti businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the U.S., as well as investors seeking insights into the U.S. market.
For more information about the Summit and registration, visit: https://www.selectusasummit.us/
Contacts to Join the Kuwaiti Delegation:
Darrel Ching, Senior Commercial Officer – [email protected]
Oday Dallah, Senior Commercial Specialist – [email protected]
Kuwait Healthcare Trade Event – February 12, 2026
The Kuwait Healthcare Trade Event, scheduled for February 12, 2026 in Kuwait City, provides an excellent platform for U.S. companies to explore opportunities in Kuwait’s growing healthcare sector. Kuwait, a wealthy petroleum-based economy with a population of 4.8 million, faces increasing healthcare demands due to high rates of obesity, diabetes, and cancer. The government is investing in new hospitals and healthcare infrastructure to reduce reliance on funding treatments abroad.
The event will focus on international healthcare technologies and services, including medical equipment (surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment in cardiology, oncology, radiology, radiotherapy), hospital supplies, and pharmaceutical products.
Tentative Schedule:
Meetings with the Kuwait Ministry of Health divisions, including International Affairs, Treatment Abroad, and Digital Transformation.
Presentations on doing business in Kuwait, covering legal and tax considerations.
Customized B2B meetings with local healthcare companies and distributors.
Event Details:
Date: February 12, 2026 (following World Health Expo Dubai)
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Cost: $1,000 per company (one participant), $300 for each additional participant
Registration & Info:
Darrel Ching, Senior Commercial Officer – [email protected]
Rasha Al-Muhtaseb, Commercial Specialist – [email protected]
This event is ideal for U.S. companies looking to expand their presence in Kuwait’s healthcare sector and connect with key local stakeholders.
U.S. Higher Education Fair – Kuwait, February 2026
The U.S. Higher Education Fair in Kuwait (February 2026) provides U.S. universities with a unique opportunity to engage with Kuwaiti students and education stakeholders. The Kuwait Government invests heavily in education and offers scholarships to accredited international universities, with 716 U.S. universities currently approved by Kuwait’s Ministry of Higher Education. In July 2025 alone, 3,007 external student scholarships were offered, including 433 for U.S. institutions.
The October 2025 U.S. Higher Education Event showcased successful engagement with over 1,250 high school students through education fairs, private school visits (including the American School of Kuwait, Al-Bayan Bilingual School, and the American Creativity Academy), and counseling sessions. Participant feedback highlighted the high standards and well-organized nature of the event.
The February 2026 program will feature:
U.S. Higher Education Fair with opportunities to meet students and counselors.
School visits to engage with high school counselors and students.
Briefing sessions by the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy Consular Section, and EducationUSA.
Networking opportunities with partners and education stakeholders.
Participation Fees:
Early-bird registration: $900 per university (10% discount until December 31, 2025)
Standard registration: $1,000 per university, $300 for each additional participant
Register here: https://events.trade.gov/en/TradeGov/Kuwait-USHigherEducationEvent-9884-1764596277/
This event is an excellent platform for U.S. universities to connect with Kuwait’s next generation of students and expand their presence in the region.
Kuwait Safety and Security Trade Event – January 15, 2026
The Kuwait Safety and Security Trade Event, scheduled for January 15, 2026 in Kuwait City, offers U.S. companies a unique opportunity to explore the growing market for safety and security products in Kuwait. With significant government investments underway, Kuwait is expanding its surveillance, border security, airport security, oil industry protection, C4ISR systems, and fire prevention sectors.
The event will feature customized B2B meetings with local safety and security companies, presentations on doing business in Kuwait (covering legal and tax considerations), and a networking reception. Upcoming government tenders in 2026 will include surveillance and checkpoint equipment, perimeter security systems, detection technologies, and large-scale systems integration—creating opportunities in border protection, critical infrastructure security, and emerging defense technologies.
Event Details:
Date: January 15, 2026 (following Intersec Dubai)
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Cost: $1,000 per company for the first participant; $300 for each additional participant
Registration & Info:
Darrel Ching, Senior Commercial Officer – [email protected]
Oday Dallah, Senior Commercial Specialist – [email protected]
This event is ideal for U.S. companies seeking to enter or expand in Kuwait’s rapidly growing safety and security market.
Phone: +965 25‑766666
🌟 Join us at NEXUS 2025 – Kuwait’s Tech & Innovation Summit
📅 4–6 December 2025 | 📍 Grand Hyatt Kuwait & The Arena
Step into a three-day immersion in tomorrow’s technology — where founders, investors, enterprise leaders, and policy-makers converge to shape the future.
🚀 Explore a world of innovation: live demos, startup challenges, keynotes, workshops, and more.
🔍 Whether you’re building a startup, scaling your business, or simply curious about what’s next — NEXUS is the place to be.
Proudly supported by AmCham Kuwait.
Register now and secure your place at the heart of Kuwait’s innovation ecosystem.
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The Arena
AmCham Dubai, the current Chair of the AmCham MENA Regional Council, invites members and guests to a landmark two-day event celebrating 40 Years of Excellence at the One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai.
The gathering will feature the 13th Annual AmCham MENA Regional Conference, held under the inspiring theme “One Region, One Voice,” followed by a special 40th Anniversary Gala honoring the I AmChampion Awards, recognizing outstanding bilateral contributions within the UAE community.
Registration is now open for regional AmCham members and guests. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate decades of partnership across the MENA region.
Venue:
One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
For Accommodation Inquiries:
Daril Acierto
Executive, Groups & Special Events
One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
PO Box 37252, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
📞 +971 56 509 4070
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