The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on Thursday, October 4th. The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings. The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with Mexico, Honduras, Jamaica, Guatemala, and other nations.
Over the last decade, the region experienced a deep economic and social transformation, which lifted millions out of poverty and swelled the ranks of the middle class. Latin America’s economy is expected to expand 2.0% against a backdrop of stronger global growth. Attend the Summit and learn how your company may benefit from this growth.
DRAFT AGENDA
1:00 PM Registration Opens
1:30 PM Welcoming Remarks
Ben Ramirez, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade
Shirley Temple, Office of Governor Greg Abbott
1:35 PM Hispanic and Latin American Entrepreneurship (How startups can leverage the region and culture)
Panelists: Valeria Aguerri, Business Development, OPINATOR; Ana Castelan, Digital Trade Marketing Manager, WaveMax; Monica Pena, Founder, MUNDU Media; Sara Mitran, Senior Consultant-Transformational Healthcare, Frost & Sullivan
Moderator: Estuardo Robles, Partner, Briggs Capital
2:45 PM Spotlight on LATAM Founders
Panelists: Adriana Aguilar, Founder, Yuxtem; Carlos Mats, Founder, Xchematic; Nicolene Tashnette Witter, Co-Founder, Enablers of Community Advancement Projects and Initiatives (ECAPI)
Moderator: Bill Hulsey, Principal, HULSEY PC
3:50 PM U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement
Panelists: Marcelo Lara, CEO, Pro Indie Music; Justin Yancy, President, Texas Business Leadership Council; additional panelists TBC
Moderator: Salvador Castañeda, Partner, Peek Toland & Castañeda PLLC
4:55 PM Closing Remarks
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