Mission Prospectus

USAGBC International Trade & Investment Mission to Michigan

A curated international delegation designed to open institutional doors, build strategic partnerships, and create investment and market-entry opportunities in Michigan.

December 7–9, 2026 Michigan, USA $3,000 per delegate

Executive Summary

Where diplomacy meets business

USAGBC is convening a curated international trade and investment mission to Michigan in strategic partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), with support from the U.S. Commercial Service. The mission brings together government officials, business leaders, investors, and innovation partners across priority sectors.

Direct institutional access

Engage MEDC leadership, Michigan agencies, economic-development partners, and decision makers.

Investment incentives

Explore Michigan business-development grants, tax structures, and site-selection support.

Research partnerships

Connect with university, R&D, engineering, and innovation ecosystems.

Gateway to North America

Reach major U.S. and Canadian population and commercial centers from Michigan.

Program Overview

Indicative three-day itinerary

DAY ONE

Welcome & Market Briefing

Welcome briefing with MEDC and Michigan economic-development leadership; state and sector investment overview; opening reception.

DAY TWO

Sector Meetings & Site Visits

Sector-matched business-to-government and business-to-business meetings, facility tours, and direct engagement with corporate and government stakeholders.

DAY THREE

Investment Sessions

Institutional and investment-focused sessions, sector site visits, closing briefing, and follow-on partnership discussions.

Priority Sectors

Who the mission connects

Education, universities, research and workforce development

Artificial intelligence, digital technology, semiconductors and cybersecurity

Defense, aerospace and advanced technology

Automotive, electric vehicles, batteries and future mobility

Medical innovation, healthcare and life sciences

Expected Participants

A focused international delegation

Government ministers and deputy ministers

Ambassadors, diplomats and commercial attachés

Investors, family offices and institutional investors

CEOs, founders and senior executives

University presidents and innovation leaders

Economic-development and trade agencies

Venture capital and private-equity firms

Chambers of commerce and business associations

Mission Partners

Developed with Michigan’s economic-development ecosystem

This mission is developed in strategic partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), with support from the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Department of Commerce.