After a year off due to the global shutdown, the Summit is back with a virtual mini-event preview on May 11th and a full day in-person event scheduled for September 21, 2021. Participants in the May event will be briefed on the business climate and opportunities within key EU markets and sectors. They will also have the opportunity to interact and make connections with European trade representatives.
Agenda
| 9:30am | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:45am | EU Market Access Part I: Ireland, Italy and Luxembourg |
| Highlights three very different EU nations with compelling stories to tell: Ireland, Italy, and Luxembourg. Seasoned trade representatives from each country describe what sets their country apart and discusses the opportunities it offers. | |
| 10:30am | EU Market Access Part II: Pomerania, Poland and Hungary |
| Takes a look at the fast-growing countries and regions at Europe’s heart. While they share many advantages, there are differences as well. Panelists will highlight both similarities and differences as well as what they mean for Texas businesses. | |
| 11:30am | A New Digital Humanism: A European perspective for tech companies on both sides of the Atlantic |
| Austria is leading initiatives in tech diplomacy and cultural tech diplomacy. This discussion will highlight the experience of companies working with artists and governments on how technology can change and shape our common future and help us overcome our most pressing global challenges based on a set of common principles and values. | |
| 12:15pm | Healthcare and Cleantech: Sustainable Growth and New Transatlantic Opportunities in Science Innovation |
| Healthcare and Cleantech: Sustainable Growth and New Transatlantic Opportunities in Science Innovation. As the pandemic and previous administrations fade into hindsight, we take a dive into the shifts in investment and business environments, the impact of technology adoption across advances in healthtech and renewables alike, and the opportunities that we anticipate to unfold over this year. | |
| 12:55pm | Closing Remarks |
| 1:00pm | End of Program |
The May 11th Texas EU-Business Summit preview speakers bios and registration are available here:
