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Americas Competitiveness Exchange coming to the Greater Seattle region in 2023

The Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) will take place May 14-19, 2023, bringing together 60 senior-level government, business, policy and economic decision-makers from across the Americas to get a first-hand look at the Greater Seattle region’s economic, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Organized in partnership with United States Economic Development Administration, International Trade Administration and Department of State, the ACE program is the premier economic development, innovation and entrepreneurial network for leaders from across North and South America.

The ACE Program will:

  • Showcase the region’s diverse range of projects, strategic investments, public-private partnerships, and best practices.
  • Expand international cooperation networks and promote long-term partnerships.
  • Strengthen economic development ecosystems and accelerate economic growth.

View the ACE Greater Seattle Info Center for a list of the proposed members of the ACE delegation with bios and at-a-glance agenda for the visit to the region (click on agenda link at top left).

Press Release: Announcing the ACE Visit to the Greater Seattle Region