APPLY TO ATTEND ACE SEATTLE AND BE PART OF THE
VIP GLOBAL AND REGIONAL LEADERS DELEGATION

Dear Applicant,

If you are a high-level authority, a leading decision maker in the public or private sector, academia, or a top entrepreneur transforming economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in your country/city/community, the ACE program is a unique opportunity for you, and we strongly encourage you to apply.

The Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) will take place in the Greater Seattle Region, United States, from May 14 to 19, 2023. During the six-day program, a VIP group of selected participants will learn and connect with Seattle’s top universities and research institutions, rural and urban development programs, emerging innovation centers, robust companies across sectors, and entrepreneurial initiatives. In addition, participants will have a unique opportunity to engage with local leaders from Seattle’s booming industries and learn about their respective sectors, technological advancement, and collaboration opportunities.

ACE Seattle is convened by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Government of the United States, through the Department of Commerce (the Economic Development Administration and the International Trade Administration) and the Department of State - Permanent Mission to the OAS. The local organizers of the week-long program include the Puget Sound Regional Council and the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Kindly note that applications are accepted by the ACE Selection Committee on a rolling basis. Early bird applications will receive early decision consideration!

Who is invited to apply?

- Ministers and Vice Ministers / Permanent Secretaries

- Ambassadors / Diplomat-rank Officials and Commercial Attachés

- Secretaries for Economic Development
- Top Trade & Investment Officials

- CEOs or High-Level Private Sector Representatives

- Presidents/Vice-Presidents of Chambers of Commerce

- Presidents/Vice-Presidents of Universities

- Directors of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

- Academics and Researchers

- Top Entrepreneurs

- International Officials (including multilateral organizations)

- Economic Development Leaders and institutions at the national, state and local levels

We look forward to receiving your application,

The ACE Committee