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Second Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit

Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown 500 North Interstate 35, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 18th.  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, Colombia, […]

Infrastructure Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Utilizing Commerce, USTDA and MCC

Austin Chamber of Commerce 535 E. Fifth Street, Austin, TX, United States

Please join the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting several key federal government resources available to Austin-area businesses looking to do business in emerging markets. The event will feature presentations and a panel discussion with the following guests: Karen Parker – Director & International Trade […]

Perspectives on Cuba’s Future: Exploring Policy Options & Paths for the U.S.-Cuba Bilateral Relationship

St. Edwards University, Jones Auditorium 3001 South Congress, Austin, TX, United States

Held in collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University, this session will feature leading specialists of the academic and business communities on various aspects of Cuban society, economy and foreign policy offering a diversity of perspectives on Cuba and the United States-Cuba bilateral relationship.  Our objectives for this evening event are to heighten […]

World Spins Series: Freeze! Drought! Mudslide! Hurricane! Heat Wave! Managing Climate Change Now that the Feds Have Left the Room

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

The United States is the only country in the world opposed to the United National Climate Change accord. Despite President Trump’s decision to pull out of the agreement, Austin is taking a lead in tackling climate change, and we are fortunate to have a leading international expert on climate change to launch a new series, […]

Houston Cyber Summit

George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, a state partner with Cyber Houston and the Energy Conference Network, is pleased to present the Second Annual Houston Cyber Summit.   This cyber security conference features industry experts and opportunities to network with over 200 business professionals. World Affairs Council of Austin members receive a $50 registration discount.  […]

$195

Academic WorldQuest™ Competition

Vandegrift High School 9500 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX, United States

If your high school team is ready to compete in the Central Texas AWQ competition on Saturday March 3, 2018, REGISTER HERE. 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 […]

CANCELED: Mexico’s Perspective on NAFTA Negotiations

DUE TO A FAMILY MEDICAL EMERGENCY, OUR SPEAKER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN   The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Mexico's Ministry of Economy, and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council, presents an exclusive executive briefing on the NAFTA negotiations featuring Guillermo […]

Stop Fakes IPR Protection Conference

State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

American companies lose over $600 billion annually due to theft of intellectual property.  If you want to learn more about how to protect against piracy of technology and theft of trade secrets, join the World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade, along with experts and attorneys from the Department of Commerce, International Trade […]

$25

Annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia

State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation,  the City of Austin, Univision, the State Preservation Board, and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Austin's annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia is a musical celebration and historical re-enactment of Mexico's call for independence from Spain.  The event takes place each […]

Third Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit

IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor 500 W. 5th Street, Austin, TX, United States

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, […]

World Spins Series: Venezuela Humanitarian Crisis Briefing

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

Over the last three years, approximately 3.4 million people have fled Venezuela for other countries around the world. It is estimated that of these, approximately 2.7 million have fled to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean with the total number expected to exceed 5 million people by the end of 2019. This migration is […]

USMCA Trade Briefing

BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, U.S. Commercial Service, BBVA, ITC at UTSA, and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council invite you to a USMCA Trade Briefing featuring David Olsen, Mexico Desk Officer, Office of North America, U.S. Department of Commerce, and Katrice Kelly, Senior International Trade Specialist, Office of Trade Negotiations and Analysis/Industry […]

Annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia

State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Austin-Saltillo Sister City Committee,  the City of Austin, Univision, the State Preservation Board, and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Austin's annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia is a musical celebration and historical re-enactment of Mexico's call for independence from Spain.  The event takes place each […]

Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit

IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor 500 W. 5th Street, Austin, TX, United States

Texas - Latin America Business Summit Helps Texas Companies Access Nearshore Expanding Markets The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 3, 2019.  Forbes reported in March that LATAM's economy has the potential to grow faster than that of Asia.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts […]

CxC Amplified Week of Global Issues Webinar Programming

World Affairs Council of Austin members have access to several daily webinars during the week of May 4th including: 4th Ambassador (ret.) Bill Taylor, EVP, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine 5th Global Leadership in Crisis featuring General (ret.) David Petraeus, Chairman, KKR Global Institute 5th Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking […]

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