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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on Global Political Risk\, Emerging Markets and Finance Featuring Yves Dubus\, Belgian Trade and Investment Commissioner
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University host a series of Forums on Global Investment\, Finance\, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will feature Yves Dubus\, Belgian Trade and Investment Commissioner. \nMr. Dubus is a Belgian career diplomat since 2008. He was posted in Guangzhou\, China\, as Trade & Technology Commissioner for 5 years\, before being posted in Houston\, Texas\, in August 2013. \nHis primary mission is to foster trade and investment relations between the Wallonia and Brussels Regions of Belgium and the Southern States of the United States of America. Through official channels and privileged partnerships\, he maintains an extensive network of contacts to facilitate the creation of new companies on both sides of the Atlantic. \nPrior to his public career\, he held various positions in the private sector working in IT between 1988 and 2008\, first\, in the development of new businesses linked to the deregulation of the airlines industry in Europe\, and second\, in the development of new technologies\, and new business models\, linked to the development of the Internet. In 2000\, he was the General Manager of Travelprice\, the first ever online travel agency in Belgium\, and later served as VP of Professional Services\, in Munich\, for Siemens Mobile Travel Services. Yves holds a Master’s Degree in Political Sciences from the University of Cape Town\, South Africa. \nServices provided by the Belgian Trade Commission in Houston include market intelligence and assessments\, as well as assistance for the development of business plans for Belgian companies in the USA\, and the facilitation of access to government authorities for American companies investing in the Wallonia and Brussels Regions of Belgium. \nOff-campus guests can obtain a $5 campus visiting parking permit at:  https://stedwards.nupark.com/portal/Account/VisitorLogin \nIf you should require assistant on obtaining a parking permit\, please contact Mr. Don Vansandt [donaldv@stewards.edu]
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-global-political-risk-emerging-markets-and-finance-featuring-yves-dubus-belgian-trade-and-investment-commissioner/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Mabee Ballroom\, Ragsdale Building\, 3001 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Seas Pune India Artist Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Resource Center\, Austin Pune Sister City Committee\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin at this community event and opening reception for Bridging the Seas — a collaborative exhibition showcasing work by the artists Supriya Kharod\, Rama Tiru\, Mithu Deb\, and Manasi Joshi. Straddling the distance between Austin\, TX and Pune\, India\, this special reception will include food\, music\, and art. \nBridging the Seas represents the collective embrace of cross-cultural heritage\, intersectional identity\, and the transitory experience of Indian artists living and working in Austin\, TX. \nRegister and learn more about the artists and the exhibit here.\nRegister to volunteer here. \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/bridging-the-seas-pune-india-artist-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Cultural Heritage Series
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