The City of Madison was selected as a feature site for the Third Americas Competitiveness Exchange Tour (ACE), a tour that highlights, among other things, innovation hubs and technology centers across Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois, the Madison Region Economic Partnership announced this week.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity to feature Madison and its many academic, innovation and industry assets to a prominent foreign delegation,” MadiREP President Paul Jadin said in a statement. “Being selected for the ACE tour points to the region’s global recognition as a leader in technology and innovation that invites international exchange.”

According to a release, the April 21-22 tour will feature StartingBlock Madison, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, Morgridge Institute for Research, The Center for Dairy Research, University of Wisconsin- Madison; MGE Innovation Center at University Research Park, the Madison Regional Economic Partnership and the Latino Chamber of Commerce.

The delegation consists of approximately 50 foreign trade and innovation ministers, private sector leaders, mayors from major cities, chancellors/presidents of universities, presidents of competitiveness councils and other senior leadership from 28 countries.