EXIM to Host Annual Conference to Drive Next Chapter of U.S. Industry, Exports and Global Competition

Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) will host its 2026 Annual Conference on April 29-30 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C., bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and American exporters at a pivotal moment for U.S. competitiveness.

Centered on the theme "Buy American, Build the Future," this year's conference will explore how the United States can sharpen its competitive edge by strengthening domestic manufacturing, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American innovation reaches markets around the world.

Senior government officials and private sector leaders will take the stage to drive the conversation forward, including Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Science Advisor to the President Michael Kratsios, White House National Energy Dominance Council Executive Director Jarrod Agen, Senators Jim Banks and Bill Hagerty, Representatives Warren Davidson and Rob Wittman. They will be joined by leading voices from industry and policy, including Mike Gallagher, Head of Defense of Palantir, Rita Adiani, President and CEO of Titan Mining Corporation, Andrew Bednar, CEO of Perella Weinberg, Scott Nolan of General Matter, Dwight Anderson of Ospaire, and Dr. Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Together, these leaders will examine the opportunities and urgency facing American exporters across sectors that are central to economic and national security.

From unleashing U.S. energy exports to fortifying supply chains, the conference will highlight how EXIM is deploying its financing tools to revitalize American industry, support American workers, and provide competitive financing in industries of the future.

The Annual Conference serves as a working platform for American businesses and attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with EXIM staff, connect with federal partners, and explore financing solutions designed to turn export opportunities into executed deals.

As the White House continues to deliver wins for Americans and to put Americans First, EXIM's Annual Conference will spotlight the policies and partnerships shaping that future and the exporters driving it.

Registration is now open. Media registration is complimentary!

View the conference website here.

ABOUT EXIM:

As the United States government's official export credit agency, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) supports American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. As an independent agency, EXIM plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American businesses are given a fighting chance. To achieve this mission, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. Learn more at https://www.exim.gov.