SelectUSA Italy Aerospace and Defense Sector B2Bs in Rome

SelectUSA Italy Aerospace and Defense Sector B2Bs

Rome, Italy
November 13, 2026

SelectUSA Italy Aerospace and Defense Sector B2Bs is a SelectUSA event focused on connecting U.S. Economic Development Organizations with leading Italian aerospace and defense firms seeking to invest and expand in the United States.

This is a perfect event for Italian aerospace and defense sector companies that seek to explore the investment landscape in the United States.  Italian companies will gain an overview of the U.S. defense and aerospace market and will learn about SelectUSA tools to support their U.S. expansion plans. 

Special guests will include a U.S. Department of War presentation on Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) and U.S. Department of Commerce Aerospace and Defense Sector Team Leader. 

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your state's or your company's strengths to each other and network.

This event will take place in Rome, Italy on November 13, 2026 at the Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA.

Program Agenda: 

9:00 – 9:30 am             Registration and welcome coffee
9:30 – 9:40 am             Fernandes Plenary Room: Welcome and Intros
9:40 – 10:05 am           U.S. Market Overview by - Kim Wells, Aerospace Team Lead, U.S. Department of Commerce
10:05 – 10:55 am         SelectUSA presentation with new program
10:55 – 11:25 am         Presentation “Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT)” by Bryan Haderlie, U.S. Department of War
11:25 – 12:30 pm         Networking buffet lunch
12:35 – 3:55 pm           B2B meetings (budget approximately 10 minutes/B2B)
3:55 – 4:00 pm             Closing remarks and potential networking moment ex post facto