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SUMMARY:Navigating Business Overseas—Without Falling on Your Assumptions
DESCRIPTION:Intercultural communication can complicate business practices. Here’s your chance to practice and learn to recognize your own cultural orientation; notice and identify cultural tendencies in any environment; predict problems culture-based difference will cause in the workplace; and develop management strategies. \nMcCombs School of Business faculty members Deirdre Mendez\, Orlando Kelm\, and John N. Doggett will use real-world examples and audience feedback to show you how to recognize and manage cultural differences on international partnerships\, teams\, and projects of all kinds. \nParking options include the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center and surrounding public lots. \nThis event is in partnership with:
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/navigating-business-overseas-without-falling-on-your-assumptions/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,author,Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,Middle East
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SUMMARY:Mandela Washington Fellowship Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at The University of Texas at Austin you are invited to the 4th Annual Mandela Washington Fellowship –  Pitch Competition! \nThe 25 Fellows participating in UT Austin’s Business and Entrepreneurship Institute will each present a 5-minute pitch. \n \nPlease RSVP via the link. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/young-african-entrepreneurs-fast-pitch-competition-2/
LOCATION:Impact Hub Lamar\, 5540 N. Lamar\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T210000
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live Interview of Mandela Washington Fellows
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at the University of Texas at Austin and the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders\, please join the World Affairs Council on Facebook for a live interview of four young entrepreneurs visiting Austin from Zimbabwe\, Central African Republic\, Togo and Nigeria. \nThe four Mandela Washington Fellows to be interviewed: \nJosephine Mahachi (Zimbabwe) is a media practitioner\, investment consultant\, businesswoman and the host and creator of Click Africa\, a television show that broadcasts across the continent to help shape the African narrative. \nPascale Gabriella Serra Nga Gnii Voueto (Central African Republic) is a documentary filmmaker with a background in conflict resolution. She is the head of IllustrO\, a company that promotes the image of the Central African Republic by working with people in need and broadcasting documentaries about challenges they face. \nYannick Davidson Vossah (Togo) is the CEO of Afrique Direct\, a pan-African news website. He is also one of the heads of Green Action Africa\, an ecological association for more environmentally friendly actions in Africa. \nOluwaseyi Albert (Nigeria) is the founder and CEO of IyaliFresh\, a grocery delivery and food processing startup. He has a background in branding and social media and works as a digital marketing consultant. He also creates free training programs for unemployed people in Nigeria. \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/facebook-live-interview-of-mandela-washington-fellows/
LOCATION:Facebook LIVE\, Online\, Link\, Below
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T163000
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CREATED:20161203T012951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T211223Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is a supporting organization for the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo taking place on 26-28 June 2017.  The Expo brings together over 200 cities and their respective leaders to demonstrate and partner with innovative technology and service providers — linking progressive cities with state-of-the-art solutions and best practices. \nThe Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo\, in partnership with US Ignite\, will once again deliver North America’s largest concentration of C-Level Smart City Leadership working towards innovative solutions for progressive city needs. Join us as we expand our community of city leaders and solution providers\, delivering an exciting “city first” agenda accelerating state-of-art solutions into global city practice. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a 10% discount on registration fees.  Become a member today and obtain this special discount!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/smart-cities-innovation-summit-2/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T130000
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CREATED:20170529T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T192905Z
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SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to attend the next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition.  The regular informational networking agenda will include great speakers and global trade updates. \nOur featured speakers from BTX Global Logistics will be Kim Schaerges\, Director of Sales\, and Hans Falk\, International Shipping Specialist. \nKim and Hans will provide a brief overview on the documents necessary to import and export\, along with a review of common questions and concerns.  Some of those items include: methods of transport\, commercial invoices\, shippers letters of instructions\, incoterms\, HTS codes and customs.  Please come with any specific questions or issues you have as well. \nWith gratitude to our host: \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170329T183000
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SUMMARY:Austin Global Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Kozmetsky Center in collaboration with Munday School of Business and World Affairs Council of Austin will host an evening Austin Global Business Forum to discuss Austin’s expanding international business engagement.  Speakers will assess growth in Austin’s global business presence\, regional concentrations\, and potential for future expansion and development in specific industries and sectors.  Leaders from industry will share their perspectives on how individuals can best prepare for careers in an increasingly globalized business environment. \nThis program will feature representatives from the Office of the Governor of Texas\, Austin Business Journal\, and other professionals based in the local community with extensive experience in business and finance throughout various regions of the world. \nThe event will take place in Jones Auditorium on the St. Edwards University campus. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-global-business-forum-for-career-planning/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,educational,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T090000
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CREATED:20161217T001344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170226T214716Z
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SUMMARY:Academic WorldQuest
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Academic WorldQuest seeks to inform and engage high school teens and their teachers across the country in global affairs. More than 4\,000 students participate and test their knowledge of international affairs\, global current event issues\, and foreign policy. The winning high school teams at each local competition is invited to participate at the national contest in Washington DC.  Our competition consists of 10 rounds of 10 questions about specific global themes. \nSchools can register teams of 4 students in grades 9 – 12\, however; the contest is especially relevant to students in World Geography\, AP Human Geography and Economics. \nOur competition is scheduled for Saturday\, February 11th at Vandegrift High School\, 9500 McNeil Drive\, Austin TX 78750. \nAWQ is a terrific opportunity to engage your students in global affairs and compete against fellow high school students in the area.  We have had great success and participation in this event in past years and want to make it even bigger this year!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/academic-worldquest-2/
LOCATION:Vandegrift High School\, 9500 McNeil Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,cultural,educational,Europe,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161013T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161013T130000
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SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Central Texas International Business Coalition program will include great speakers and global trade updates.  Our featured speaker this month includes:\n \n  \nDarren Hutchinson\, Vice President\, Corporate Sales at World First.\n \nArun M. Kumar\, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Services\, leads the trade and investment promotion efforts for the US Government.  He also serves as the International Trade Administration’s lead official advocating better market access for US exporters. Kumar has extensive global experience in the business world.  Prior to his nomination by President Obama\, he was a partner and member of the Board of Directors at KPMG\, LLP.  He led the firm’s West Coast Management Consulting practice serving major global clients while creating thought leadership to advance business practices in finance management.  He also founded and led KPMG’s US-India Practice.  Previously\, Kumar was a founding CEO and CFO of three Silicon Valley technology ventures.  \nWorld First is one of the world’s leading international payment companies\, helping over 100\,000 clients save money on their international exchange. Whether importing or exporting\, paying salaries overseas or making supplier payments\, exchange rates are critical and can impact your company’s bottom line. World First will offer insights regarding ways to protect your company earnings against economic factors such as Brexit by utilizing their FX solution tailored specifically for the needs of your business. \n  \nThe International Business Coalition (IBC) strives to develop international business in central Texas\, focusing its efforts on:  \n\nAttracting foreign direct investment;\nEncouraging international business relocation to central Texas; and \nPromoting international trade among central Texas businesses.\n\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Business Center 2nd Floor Boardroom\, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160715T123000
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SUMMARY:Young African Entrepreneurs Fast Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at The University of Texas at Austin\, you are invited to the 3rd Annual Mandela Washington Fellowship –  Pitch Competition! \nThe 25 Fellows participating in UT Austin’s Business and Entrepreneurship Institute will each present a 3-minute pitch. \nThe young African entrepreneurs’ pitches will be reviewed by the following judges: \n\nFred Schmidt\, Director – International\, Capital Factory\nMichele Skelding\, Senior Vice President Global Tech & Innovation\, Austin Chamber of Commerce\nPreston James\, Chairman/Co-Founder\, E3 Angel Network\n\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/young-african-entrepreneurs-fast-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160623T163000
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CREATED:20160616T024156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T031217Z
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SUMMARY:Embassy Briefing Featuring South Africa's Ambassador to the USA\, H.E. Mr. MNINWA JOHANNES MAHLANGU
DESCRIPTION:H.E. Mr. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu\, South Africa’s Ambassador to the USA\, will join World Affairs Council of Austin members for an exclusive political and trade briefing. \nAmbassador Mahlangu is one of the leaders who played a critical role in the process leading up to the first democratic South Africa. Between 1991 and 1994\, he was a negotiator at the Congress for Democratic South Africa (CODESA) and the Multiparty Negotiation Forum. In 1993\, he became the Co-Chairperson of these bodies. From 1993 to 1994 he was a member of South Africa’s Transitional Executive Council. \nAfter the first democratic elections in 1994\, he joined the National Assembly in the Parliament of South Africa as a representative of the African National Congress. He became a member of the Constitutional Assembly (CA)\, the body that drafted the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. As a member of the CA\, he chaired the Core Group of the Theme Committee on Chapter 4 dealing with Parliament. During his tenure as a Member of the National Assembly he also served as Chairperson of House Committees. \nIn 2002\, he was elected Permanent Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Parliament. After the third democratic elections in 2004\, he was re-elected Permanent Deputy Chairperson of the Council. In 2005 he was elected the Chairperson of the NCOP and was re-elected in 2009. He served in this position until the fifth democratic elections in 2014. \nHe has represented South Africa in many international platforms\, including the UN and G20 Speakers Conferences. He was the leader of the South African Parliament’s delegation to the Pan-African Parliament. His duties in this continental body included serving in the Committee on Rules\, Privileges and Discipline. He has held the positions of Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region) and President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (International) respectively. \n  \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive exclusive invitations to private events.  Membership information is available at: www.wacaustin.org/membership
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/embassy-briefing-featuring-south-africas-ambassador-to-the-usa-h-e-mr-mninwa-johannes-mahlangu/
LOCATION:EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY\, Austin\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Africa,Ambassador,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150212T210000
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SUMMARY:Austin International Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin presents a fun event for world affairs-minded people like you! \n On February 12 we will be holding Austin International Trivia Night. Have fun and show off your skills in geography\, current events\, global affairs\, world leaders and international culture. We will have prizes for our 1st\, 2nd and 3rd place winners. \nWe are co-hosting this event with Austin International School (located at 4001 Adelphi Lane\, Austin\, TX 78727) on Thursday\, February 12\, 2015\, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Your $10 entry fee (payable by cash or check at the door) will help support the cost of sending a team of Austin-area high school students to the national Academic World Quest competition in Washington\, DC. So come alone or gather your friends and bring a team for this great event.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-international-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Austin International School\, 4001 Adelphi Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,cultural,educational,Europe
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