The Austin World Affairs Council, in association with the San Antonio WAC Young Professionals, will host the Globalist Coffeehouse on Thursday, April 15th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The topic is: The “Quad” and its role in the Indo-Pacific as a counterbalance to China. Recently, the Quad has been in the news. Since 2004 the “Quadrilateral […]
27th at 11am Canada & the US: Friends, Partners and Allies featuring Amb. Kirsten Hillman, Canada's Ambassador to the USA // 27th at 2 pm Export Compliance 101 featuring Mariana de Gorordo Rutherford, the COO of Kieyos, an international trade company and the Supply Chain / Export Compliance Director of AIRtec, Inc.; and Sheriah […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by October 8th for the web-based online CEO Business Meetings during the SME New Value Creation Exhibition in December. Target Industries: AI/IoT; CleanTech - Renewables, Sustainability, Contruction, Building Materials (including Energy Efficiency); Disaster Prevention/Mitigation; Equipment Maintenance; and new material related industries. Intended for: Decision-makers (CEOs, […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by noon CT on November 9th for the online CEO Business Meetings in January. Target Industries: Industrial robotics, Automation technology; Software systems related to design/quality/production/remote control/AI; Aeronautics - systems, engines, interiors, and airframe (parts/materials); and Aerospace - satellites and rockets (parts/materials). Intended for: Decision-makers (CEOs, […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for this roundtable discussion with Enterprise Singapore and explore opportunities for collaboration in advanced manufacturing and supply chain resilience. In this session, Enterprise Singapore will share details on the Southeast Asia Manufacturing Alliance, a program which offers a network of support and benefits to manufacturers that are keen […]
The World Affairs Councils of America’s Cover to Cover webinar features author Jillian Haslam as she speaks about her new book: A Voice Out of Poverty. A Voice Out of Poverty is a raw and inspiring memoir. Haslam tells the story of her childhood in the slums of Calcutta. Growing up in poverty, Haslam overcame […]
Singapore is a vibrant nerve center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global business hub featuring developed infrastructure, political stability, open business policies, a skilled workforce, and respect for intellectual property rights. Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners - the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, City of […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival! You won't want to miss the "Japan Business & Market Update" seminars during the Festival. The first seminar will start at 1:30 pm, and the same seminar repeats at 3:00 pm. Texas exports over $6 billion in […]
With extensive trade links and diversified economic sectors, Malaysia is one of the fastest-growing nations in Southeast Asia. Ranked among the top emerging markets for investment and recognized for its protection of investors as well as its responsiveness to facilitating business needs, Malaysia offers unique opportunities for investment and business growth. Join the World Affairs […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by September 29th for the web-based online CEO Business Meetings in February 2023. Targeted Innovation Sectors: Aerospace; Robotics; Robot System Integrators; Factory Automation; AI/Deep Learning; IOT Targeted Eco Tech Sectors: Energy (Clean, Green, Sustainable, New); Carbon Neutral; Efficiency Improvement; New Material (Eco-friendly, Sustainable) Intended for: […]
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 Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mr. Francis “Chip” Peters discussing Market Opportunities in Southeast […]
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, […]
Join us to explore Hong Kong's business and investment opportunities and network with a high-powered delegation from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. This FREE reception focuses on the "two-way highway" of rich opportunity for Austin businesses to connect with international delegates and features the latest updates from Hong Kong including initiatives underway to […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend this corporate pitch event featuring representatives from five Taiwan-based startups and selected winners of the G Camp international innovation and entrepreneurship training program conducted by Taiwan's Small and Medium Enterprise Administration. Meet and network with fascinating […]
Film and discussion of anti-U.S. demonstrations - as witnessed by U.S. diplomats Christopher and Julie Kavanagh. See never-before-seen privately-filmed footage of demonstrations around the U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang, China and hear an account of on-the-ground events as they unfolded in the aftermath of the NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. Discussion led […]