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SUMMARY:Japan Business Seminar During Oita Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 “Doing Business in Japan” seminar at 1:00 PM. \nTexas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at JETRO-Houston and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. \nThe business-focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan. \nREGISTER HERE for the festival
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/japan-business-seminars-during-oita-festival-2/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T193000
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: China - What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting in person at the 5820 Burger and Taphouse. This month’s topic is: \nChina: What’s next?\nWhat will be China’s role in the global economy and geopolitics in general\, over the next decades? There is the South China Sea and the potential for conflict over Taiwan. But there is also “soft power” global influence. For example\, through the Belt and Road initiatives\, from the “Stans” to South Asia\, Africa\, and even South America. Of course\, there is also China’s relationship with Russia and Putin. And finally\, China has its own internal issues with the implications of the demographics they will be facing in the future. \nThis topic will be a follow-up discussion to the presentation by David Firestein on August 16th. We hope you will attend both events. \nPlease join us for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-china-whats-next/
LOCATION:5280 Burger and Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
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SUMMARY:“Nothing to See Here\, Folks”: The U.S. - China Relationship in 2023
DESCRIPTION:The already deeply strained relationship between the United States and China has been particularly rocky in 2023. Bilateral controversies over the Chinese balloon\, Taiwan\, TikTok\, and Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia\, among other developments\, have exacerbated tensions and prompted speculation by some that the United States and China could be headed for serious conflict. \nDavid Firestein\, president\, and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.- China Relations will speak on the current state of and future prospects for the U.S.- China relationship and answer audience questions about recent developments.\n\nDavid J. Firestein serves as president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations and is a current\, and founding\, member of its board of directors.  A decorated former U.S. career diplomat and near-native speaker of the Chinese language\, Firestein has specialized in U.S.-China relations for most of his thirty-year professional career.  For the last twelve years\, Firestein has worked in the non-profit and academic sectors and has served as a member of the graduate faculty of The University of Texas at Austin\, where he taught courses on U.S.-China relations and U.S.-Russia relations.  Firestein currently serves on the boards of directors or advisors of about a dozen mostly U.S. non-profit entities in a variety of fields.  He is the author or co-author of three books on China – including two China-published\, Chinese-language bestsellers – and nearly two hundred articles in major U.S. and overseas media publications.  Firestein is a native of Austin\, Texas and currently resides in the greater Austin area.\nParking at Neill-Cochran House House Museum: Free in the museum lot\, accessible via 23rd between Leon and San Gabriel; additional street parking is available.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/nothing-to-see-here-folks-the-u-s-china-relationship-in-2023/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T120000
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SUMMARY:Beijing's Global Media Offensive: China's Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the World
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Orange County invite you to join this webinar featuring Joshua Kurlantzick\, senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is the author\, most recently\, of Beijing’s Global Media Offensive: China’s Uneven Campaign To Influence Asia and the World. Kurlantzick was previously a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, where he studied Southeast Asian politics and economics and China’s relations with Southeast Asia\, including Chinese investment\, aid\, and diplomacy. \nPreviously\, he was a fellow at the University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy and a fellow at the Pacific Council on International Policy. He is currently focused on China’s relations with Southeast Asia\, and China’s approach to soft and sharp power\, including state-backed media and information efforts and other components of soft and sharp power. He is also working on issues related to the rise of global populism\, populism in Asia\, and the impact of COVID-19 on illiberal populism and political freedom overall.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/beijings-global-media-offensive-chinas-uneven-campaign-to-influence-asia-and-the-world/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics
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SUMMARY:The Untold Story: Shenyang\, China May 1999
DESCRIPTION:Film and discussion of anti-U.S. demonstrations – as witnessed by U.S. diplomats Christopher and Julie Kavanagh. \nSee 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. \nDiscussion led by retired Foreign Service Officers Christopher and Julie Kavanagh\, both served in key foreign posts including China and Russia. \n \n5:30 – 6:00 p.m.        Social\n6:00 – 7:00 p.m.        Program – 40  – 45  minutes with 15 minutes for questions\n\nParking at Neill-Cochran House House Museum: Free in the museum lot\, accessible via 23rd between Leon and San Gabriel; additional street parking available.\n\nJulie Kavanagh is a retired Foreign Service Officer who served with the U.S. Department of\nState from 1990 to 2020. Prior to her retirement Ms. Kavanagh was the Director of Recruitment\nin the Bureau of Global Talent Management\, where she led a team of thirty recruiters across the\ncountry to develop and implement a five-year recruitment strategy for the Department of State.\nShe also advised senior Department leadership on recruitment challenges and obstacles. She was\ninformed by her experience as Diplomat-in-Residence for Texas\, where she served from 2017-\n2019\, recruiting Texans to join the Department of State.\nPrior to coming to Texas\, Ms. Kavanagh was the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S.\nMission to China from January 2017 to June 2017. She was also Minister Counselor for\nConsular Affairs in China from 2015-2017\, where she managed a team of 600 consular\nprofessionals\, generating $500 million in annual income with a combined operating budget of\n$50 million. She advised the U.S. Ambassador to China on matters of consular policy and\noperations and served as a key member of the Embassy’s senior leadership team.\nMs. Kavanagh served a similar role as the Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs in Moscow\,\nRussia from 2013-2015\, where she also was the U.S. government’s Senior Officer in Charge\nduring the Sochi Olympics. She has also served in Taiwan\, Singapore\, Colombia\, Brazil\, and\nWashington.\nMs. Kavanagh grew up in North Canton\, Ohio. She graduated summa cum laude from\nGeorgetown University and has a Master’s Degree in Latin American Studies from the\nUniversity of Chicago. She speaks Mandarin\, Spanish\, Portuguese\, and some Russian. She is\nthe recipient of four Superior Honor awards and four Meritorious Honor awards\, as well as the\n2006 Assistant Secretary’s Award for leadership.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-untold-story-shenyang-china-may-1999/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,diplomatic,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T160000
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Startups Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet and network with fascinating up-and-coming Taiwanese entrepreneurs and companies. Join us and hear from startups from one of Asia’s innovation hubs! \n \nCompany Profiles \nAttendees will hear pitches from representatives of these innovative Taiwan-based companies: \n\nADENOVO – alfian \nYour personal asset manager \nIntro: aifian is a comprehensive\, global asset management platform that gives you complete control over your assets\, from acquiring to upgrading to reselling them. You can easily monitor the value of your assets\, seamlessly integrate virtual and physical assets\, and make informed decisions to maximize their potential.\nTarget: Looking for local wine/ liquor dealerships and warehouses to store the liquor. Assistance in starting a company branch in the U.S. \nWebsite (Chinese): www.adenovo.com\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/adenovo-tech/  \n\n\nIOE Intelligent Technology Company \nThe best solution for the Internet of vehicles\, signals\, roadside\, and cloud. \nIntro: We are an adaptive wireless traffic signal and controller solution provider. We send real-time signal with second count to vehicle directly which help driverless car reach level 5 while saving 95% maintenance and construction cost for the government.\nTarget: Our target customers/partners are those who provide traffic solutions for governments. Especially Econolite Huston \nLinkedIn: Michael Chien \n\n\nioNetworks \nA top innovative imaging AI solution developer; provides packaged software and algorithm IP on AI chip. \nIntro: ioNetworks applies deep learning technology in the industry of professional video surveillance\, urban traffic analysis\, healthcare\, and technological law enforcement management\, providing a high-end video management platform with AI video analytics\, sensor identification solutions and AI algorithm IP embedded in chips. As an official global partner of Qualcomm\, Ambarella\, MediaTek\, and AXIS from 2021\, we are keen on developing edge AI algorithms for AIoT devices to fulfill the needs of large-scale AI services and realize smart devices towards smarter cities.\nTarget: Looking for end-products company cooperation\, for example\, Dell. Seeking assistance in starting a company branch in the U.S. and recruiting local business developers. \nWebsite: www.ionetworks.co/en/ \n\n\nRelaJet Tech \nEstablished to solve fundamental problem in hearing. \nIntro: RelaJet is dedicated to develop hearing assistive devices. Our core technology is the AI Speech Enhancement Engine\, which can help hearing aid users to hear much more effectively in any noisy environment. We provide various products to fulfill different needs from mild to severe.\nTarget: We are looking for OEM\, dealers\, and brand owners connection opportunities. \nWebsite: www.relajet.com/ \n\n\nWOWWOW \nExplore the infinite possibilities of Immersive game design. \nIntro: WOWWOW TECHNOLOGY Corp. is a game development company dedicated to making original games by integrating IoT\, XR\, and Nintendo Switch. Our professional team has game design and cross-field technologies integration capabilities and can provide clients with practical solutions.\nTarget: We are launching a brand new VR golf game for Switch in April 2023. Therefore\, we are looking for communication partners and sales channels to expand in the US market\, as well as local companies to collaborate with. \nFacebook: WOWWOW
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/taiwans-startup-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, 8001 Centre Park Drive #160\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T190000
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CREATED:20230211T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T221704Z
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SUMMARY:Next Stop: Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION: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 attract enterprises and talent. \n \n\nParking is available for $8 at the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage\, located at 900 Barton Springs Road. There are two entrances to the garage\, one at Riverside Drive and South First Street near the Long Center’s Circular Drive\, and one on Barton Springs Road adjacent to the Palmer Events Center main entrance. Click HERE for detailed directions and parking maps.\nA primary focus for this event is networking. Bring your business cards!\nThe dress code for this event is business casual.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/next-stop-hong-kong/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T200000
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CREATED:20230129T052759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T160332Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T130000
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia featuring Senior Commercial Officer\, Francis “Chip” Peters
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 Senior Commercial Officer\, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia\, Mr. Francis “Chip” Peters discussing Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia. \n \nJoin the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University\, the World Affairs Council of Austin\, and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council to learn more about the rapid growth in these vital markets. \nFrancis “Chip” Peters is the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia\, and is responsible for advocating for U.S. commercial interests\, promoting inbound investment\, and organizing trade promotion activities. His previous assignments with the U.S. Commercial Service include Dubai\, Chengdu\, Nairobi\, Bangkok\, and Shanghai. Prior to his government service\, Chip worked for 15 years in international sales and marketing in the high-tech sector. He also served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali\, West Africa. He holds an M.A from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from Chulalongkorn University. He is married with two adult children. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-market-opportunities-in-southeast-asia-featuring-senior-commercial-officer-francis-chip-peters/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
CREATED:20220905T215232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T215232Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for Texas CEOs B2B Meeting with Japanese CEOs
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by September 29th for the web-based online CEO Business Meetings in February 2023. \nTargeted Innovation Sectors:\n \nAerospace; Robotics; Robot System Integrators; Factory Automation; AI/Deep Learning; IOT \nTargeted Eco Tech Sectors: \nEnergy (Clean\, Green\, Sustainable\, New); Carbon Neutral; Efficiency Improvement; New Material (Eco-friendly\, Sustainable) \nIntended for: Decision-makers (CEOs\, Directors\, GMs\, etc.) in above companies who are: \nSeeking to increase added value through technological collaboration. \nInvolved in manufacturing of equipment\, devices\, parts or materials\, and would like to have business meetings with Japanese corporate decision-makers. \nConsidering technical collaboration or joint development with Japanese companies\, and/or OEM in the above industries. \nApply to express your interest in joining this CEO network enhancing opportunity on/before noon on 29 September 2022 by contacting Ben Ramirez  – bramirez (at) wacaustin (.) org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/application-deadline-for-texas-ceos-b2b-meeting-with-japanese-ceos-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
CREATED:20220829T225747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T225747Z
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SUMMARY:Business Opportunity with Malaysia
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners – the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, City of Austin\, and other Austin Chambers of Commerce – as we explore business and investment opportunities with Malaysia. Network with globally-established companies and representatives from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). This reception and panel discussion focuses on the Malaysian market as it relates to Austin businesses and investment opportunities. \nThis event features a fireside chat-style discussion by Malaysian business representatives\, networking opportunities\, free drinks\, and Malaysian-themed appetizers\, all within a social business environment. Bring your business cards to participate in the interactive game and win a prize! Join us for this fun and educational networking event. \nREGISTER HERE\nEvent Agenda\n5:30 | Check-In and Refreshments\n6:00 | Welcome\n6:10 | Panel Discussion\n6:40 | Q&A\n6:50 | Games & Prizes\n7:00 | Networking\n7:30 | Closing Remarks \nKnow Before you Go\n\nParking at the Indeed Tower garage is a flat fee of $10 after 4 PM.\nBring your business cards.\nDress code for this event is business casual.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business-opportunity-with-malaysia/
LOCATION:Indeed Tower\, 200 W. 6th Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220820T160000
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SUMMARY:Japan Business Seminars During Oita Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 goods and services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). \nThe business focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan. \nREGISTER HERE for the festival\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/japan-business-seminars-during-oita-festival/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
CREATED:20220615T225355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T222353Z
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SUMMARY:Business & Investment in Singapore
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners – the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, City of Austin\, and other Austin Chambers of Commerce – as we explore business and investment opportunities in Singapore. Network with representatives from Enterprise Singapore. Hear from panelists representing Igloocompany and Cynopsis Solutions. \nA growing number of U.S.-based businesses look to Singapore as a gateway to business in Asia. The reception focuses on the Singapore market as it relates to Austin businesses. \nTopics for discussion include: \n\nManufacturing\nInnovation and tech\nHealthcare\nElectronics\nAnd more…\n\nThis important event is part of GAACC’s #MakeAustinGlobal initiative to connect Austin to international markets in Asia and beyond. \n \nEvent Agenda\n5:30 | Check-In and Refreshments\n6:00 | GAACC Welcome\n6:10 | Panel Discussion\n6:40 | Q&A\n6:50 | Games & Prizes\n7:00 | Networking\n7:30 | Closing Remarks
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business-investment-in-singapore/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
CREATED:20220528T182808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T182808Z
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SUMMARY:Cover to Cover: A Voice Out of Poverty
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA 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 disease\, malnutrition\, and tragedy. Despite the severity of her family’s living circumstances\, she completed her education and landed her first major employment as a personal assistant to the CEO at Bank of America in India. Haslam rose through the ranks and is now dedicated to addressing the root causes of poverty through the Bank of America’s Charity and Diversity Network in India and her own nonprofit organizations. Her story speaks to the intersection of poverty\, race\, and gender. Register for our program to learn about Haslam’s memoir and current work. \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nJillian Haslam was born in 1970 and raised primarily in the slums in Calcutta\, where she faced a childhood of extreme poverty. Haslam is a renowned speaker and has appeared at countless prestigious organizations\, including the University of Cambridge\, Bank of America\, Bank of England\, PwC\, Nova Nordisk\, Barclays\, and more. She also has been honored with a growing list of awards\, including the prestigious Mother Teresa Memorial International Award\, The True Legend Award from The Telegraph\, and the Asian Woman of the Year Award by The Independent. She has launched six nonprofits focused on educational programming for students.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/cover-to-cover-a-voice-out-of-poverty/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,author,Women Empowerment
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Councils of America":MAILTO:waca@worldaffairscouncils.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
CREATED:20220321T183745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T182548Z
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SUMMARY:Austin and Singapore Advanced Manufacturing Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nIn 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 to tap into the region’s strengths. \nThe US-Singapore Partnership for Growth and Innovation (PGI) aims to strengthen US-Singapore trade and investment collaboration starting with four pillar areas: digital economy\, clean energy and environmental technologies\, advanced manufacturing\, and healthcare. Through this existing partnership\, the US and Singapore seek to discuss immediate and long-term challenges that face both economies\, including enhancing supply chain resilience. Although the Southeast Asia region has great potential for growth\, businesses are grappling with challenges to their supply chains including those relating to transparency\, data flows\, and sustainability tracking. With the PGI\, we can help shape an Asia-ready integrated manufacturing solution for digitalization to ensure supply chain continuity. \nJoin us for a discussion with Enterprise Singapore to discuss how Texas businesses can leverage Singapore as a gateway to Southeast Asia and harness the region’s manufacturing potential. \n \nDraft Agenda \n10:00 am Welcome remarks on behalf of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Dell Technologies. \n10:05 am Roundtable attendees introduce themselves. \n10:15 am Ed Latson\, Executive Director\, Austin Regional Manufacturers’ Association offers an overview of Central Texas’ manufacturing sector. \n10:25 am Sharing of Singapore’s manufacturing sector\, and initiatives that can support the interests of Austin manufacturers in accessing the Southeast Asia market\, namely the US-Singapore Partnership for Growth and Innovation: Advanced Manufacturing Platform\, and Southeast Manufacturing Alliance\, by Enterprise Singapore. \n10:45 am – 11:30 am Q&A followed by networking. \n\n\nThis roundtable is being hosted by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Dell Technologies in collaboration with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, the City of Austin\, Enterprise Singapore\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-and-singapore-advanced-manufacturing-roundtable/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
CREATED:20211016T194321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T231603Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for Texas CEOs B2B Meeting with Japanese CEOs
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by noon CT on November 9th for the online CEO Business Meetings in January. \nTarget Industries: \nIndustrial 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). \nIntended for: Decision-makers (CEOs\, Directors\, GMs\, etc.) in above companies who are: \nSeeking to increase added value through technological collaboration. \nInvolved in manufacturing of equipment\, devices\, parts or materials\, and would like to have business meetings with Japanese corporate decision-makers. \nConsidering technical collaboration or joint development with Japanese companies\, and/or OEM in the above industries. \nApply to express your interest in joining this CEO network enhancing opportunity on/before noon CT on 9 November 2021: https://krs.bz/smrj/m?f=296\n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/application-deadline-for-texas-ceos-b2b-meeting-with-japanese-ceos/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
CREATED:20210901T013020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T214545Z
UID:11942-1633708800-1633712400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Application Deadline for Texas CEO Meeting with Japanese CEOs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTarget Industries: \nAI/IoT; CleanTech – Renewables\, Sustainability\, Contruction\, Building Materials (including Energy Efficiency); Disaster Prevention/Mitigation; Equipment Maintenance;  and new material related industries. \nIntended for: Decision-makers (CEOs\, Directors\, GMs\, etc.) in above companies who are: \nSeeking to increase added value through technological collaboration. \nInvolved in manufacturing of equipment\, devices\, parts or materials\, and would like to have business meetings with Japanese corporate decision-makers. \nConsidering technical collaboration or joint development with Japanese companies\, and/or OEM in the above industries. \nApply to express your interest in joining this CEO network enhancing opportunity on/before 8 October 2021:  https://krs.bz/smrj/m?f=286 \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/application-deadline-for-texas-ceo-meet-with-japanese-ceos/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100432
CREATED:20210802T010510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T010732Z
UID:11855-1627473600-1627491600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Kirsten Hillman\, Canada's Ambassador to the USA among Featured Speakers in July
DESCRIPTION:  \n27th at 11am Canada & the US: Friends\, Partners and Allies featuring Amb. Kirsten Hillman\, Canada’s Ambassador to the USA // \n27th 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 Johnson\, Trade Compliance Manager for NCR Corporation in Atlanta\, Georgia. // \n28th at 12noon NET ZERO Leaders Summit Japan Business Conference featuring panels on Japanese Business Initiatives Toward Carbon Neutrality; Green Innovation; Sustainable Finance; Transition in Emerging Countries //
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kirsten-hillman-canadas-ambassador-to-the-usa-among-featured-speakers-in-july/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Americas,Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20210327T012751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T204218Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse on the Quad and its Role in the Indo-Pacific
DESCRIPTION: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:  \n \n\n\nThe “Quad” and its role in the Indo-Pacific as a counterbalance to China.\nRecently\, the Quad has been in the news. Since 2004 the “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue\,” composed of Australia\, India\, Japan\, and the US\, has been meeting informally and conducting joint regional military exercises. \nNow China’s politically motived sanctions of Australian commodities\, Japan’s alarm over incursions by the Chinese Navy into disputed waters in the East China Sea\, and a deadly clash between India and China in the Himalayas have all caused relations between the Quad countries and China to plummet. \nPresident Biden recently hosted a summit of the Quad to address China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. What are the next steps in the process? Will the Quad evolve into an organization along the line of NATO as a counterbalance to China? Will the Quad be able to demonstrate that they can address and even solve the economic\, transnational\, and environmental challenges in the Indo-Pacific region? \nPlease join us\, along with the San Antonio WAC Young Professionals\, in what will be a very interesting discussion on the future of everyone’s relationship to China. \nJeffery Tunis will provide an introduction to this topic. He is a retired foreign service officer who had numerous postings throughout Asia and will bring a very insightful focus to the conversation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen Murry\, WAC Advisory Board\n\nellen.murry@yahoo.com\n\nPolina Anastassieva\, WAC management team\npolina@wacaustin.org
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20210213T215550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T220535Z
UID:11505-1615046400-1615051800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Promoting US-Japan Exchange during COVID and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Embassy in Japan has invited alumni of the U.S. Department of State programs to apply and participate in a unique 6-day virtual event discussing Japan-U.S. relations and encouraging Japanese students to return to U.S. institutions of education. The delegation\, composed of members from education and business sectors\, will “visit” three cities during the program: Washington D.C.\, Austin\, and Boston. \nBeginning at 4pm on Saturday\, March 6th\, GlobalAustin\, along with the World Affairs Council of Austin\, is hosting a networking event to connect area Texans to members of the Japanese delegation. This 90 minute event will provide an opportunity for local residents to bridge communications between Japan and the U.S.\, fostering and cultivating global relationships and applying international skills to engaging local communities. \nIn order to encourage more conversation\, space for this virtual event is limited. To join us\, please register here.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/promoting-us-japan-exchange-during-covid-and-beyond/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Austin":MAILTO:info@globalaustin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20201209T010135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T005309Z
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on U.S.-China Relations: What are the near- and mid-term prospects for 2021 and beyond?
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment\, Finance\, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will focus on U.S.-China Relations. \nHow will the transition from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration affect U.S. policy toward China? In what policy areas will we see continuity and in what areas will we see change? What are the near- and mid-term prospects for the U.S.-China relationship in 2021 and beyond? George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations president and CEO David Firestein\, a former U.S. diplomat and prominent expert on U.S.-China relations\, will share his assessments and predictions.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-featuring-david-firestein/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20200509T024138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T032033Z
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SUMMARY:CxC Amplified Week of Global Issues Webinar Programming
DESCRIPTION:World Affairs Council of Austin members have access to several daily webinars during the week of May 4th including: \n4th Ambassador (ret.) Bill Taylor\, EVP\, U.S. Institute of Peace\, and Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine \n5th Global Leadership in Crisis featuring General (ret.) David Petraeus\, Chairman\, KKR Global Institute \n5th Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking featuring Lynn Sanchez\, The Life Link \n6th UN Women Global Champion for Innovation featuring Dr. Nina Ansary\,  Visiting Fellow\, The London School of Economics Center for Women\, Peace & Security \n6th Current and Future NATO featuring David Epstein\, U.S. Department of State \n6th Economic Dignity featuring Gene Sperling\, Former Director of the National Economic Council under Presidents Obama and Clinton \n6th India on the Edge featuring Dr. Manu Bhagavan\, Professor of History at Hunter College \n6th Our Future in Space – Developments\, Commercialization and Governance featuring Evelyn Miralles\, Former Chief Principal Engineer\, NASA \n6th Join a Salsa Lesson with staff from the Embassy of Colombia \n6th Balancing Public Health and Privacy Concerns During a Pandemic Response featuring Dr. Sarah Kessler and Michael Tabman \n6th Europe in the Age of Corona featuring Ron Granieri\, FPRI Templeton Fellow\, Executive Director of the Center for the Study of America and the West \n7th The U.S. and China Now – Should We Confront or Cooperate? featuring Dr. Yanzhong Huang\, Dr. Susan Shirk\, and U.S. Representative Ted Yoho \n7th The TransAtlantic Agenda During and After the Corona Crisis – What’s at Stake featuring H.E. Emily Haber\, Germany’s Ambassador to the U.S.A. and Ambassador (ret.) John B. Emerson\, Chairman of the American Council on Germany \n7th Coronavirus in Conflict Zones featuring Jarrett Blac\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace \n7th Libya in Chaos: Origins\, Players and Outcomes featuring Ambassador (ret.) Deborah Jones\, Former U.S. Ambassador to Libya \n7th Eurasian Nightmares: China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Politics of Pandemic featuring Dr. Ian Oxnevad\, Editorial Boardmember for the Association of the Middle East and Africa \n7th China: The World’s Next Premier Superpower? featuring Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani (Singapore) \n8th Putting the World Back Together featuring General (ret.) John Allen\, President\, Brookings Institution \n8th Ambassador (ret.) Ronald Neumann\, Former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan \n  \nThe Opening Plenary session is available for viewing here: \n \n______________________________________________________________
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/cxc-amplified-week-of-global-issues-webinar-programming/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Africa,Ambassador,Americas,Asia,Business,cultural,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Middle East,peace and conflict
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Councils of America":MAILTO:waca@worldaffairscouncils.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190724T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190724T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20190719T170154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T104425Z
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SUMMARY:Austin-Pune Official Sister City Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Austin-Pune Sister City Committee\, Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, the City of Austin and World Affairs Council of Austin invite you to the official signing ceremony launching the Austin-Pune Sister City relationship.  Pune is the eighth largest city in India with a population of 4 million.  Austin and Pune’s economies rely heavily on the IT and manufacturing sectors.  Additionally\, Pune is considered the cultural capital of the state of Maharastra and the education capital of India or “the Oxford of the East.” \n \nThe Honorable Mayor Mrs. Mukta Shailesh Tilak will be welcomed by the Honorable Mayor Steve Adler and both will make remarks about the future of this relationship. \nNo RSVPs required\, please join us! \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-pune-official-sister-city-ceremony/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,cultural,diplomatic,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20190519T165921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T182330Z
UID:4626-1563019200-1563033600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business in Japan
DESCRIPTION: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 “Doing Business in Japan” seminars during the Festival.  The first seminar will start at 1:15 pm the same seminar repeats at 3:15 pm.  Texas exported over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). \nThe business focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan. \nREGISTER HERE for the festival\nThe World Affairs Council of Austin has launched a B2B platform for Japanese and Texas companies to connect and find business partners.  Texas companies seeking to feature their products on the BizMatch online platform may complete the form located here.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/doing-business-in-japan-2/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20190521T153937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T162759Z
UID:4629-1559637000-1559649600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Paving the Way for the Next Generation of U.S.-Japan Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON)\, a binational advisory panel to the governments of Japan and the United States\, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to a symposium for industry leaders\, educators\, government officials and citizen diplomats to examine developments in science\, technology and business. \nPlease join us for a discussion of how Americans and Japanese can work together to solve shared challenges\, and how to nurture the next generation of U.S.-Japan leadership. \n8:30-9:00 a.m.               Registration \n9:00-9:25 a.m.               Welcome Remarks \n\nHarry Hill\, Outside Director and Member of the Board\, New Business Development\, Oak Lawn Marketing\, Inc.; Chair\, U.S. CULCON Panel\nAmbassador Ryozo Kato\, Former Ambassador to the United States; Chair\, Japan CULCON Panel\nHideo Fukushima\, Consul-General of Japan in Houston\n\n9:25-10:30 a.m.             Blazing Trails in Space and Beyond* \n\nModerator: Dr. Patricia Maclachlan\, Professor of Government and Asian Studies and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Professor of Japanese Studies\, University of Texas at Austin\nDr. Moriba Jah\, Associate Professor\, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences\, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department\, The University of Texas at Austin\nMs. Josefina Salazar\, Brooke Owens Fellow\, University of Texas at Austin\nRepresentative of NASA (invited)\n\n10:30-10:45 a.m.            Coffee Break \n10:45-11:50 a.m.            Shaping the Future: High Tech and Design Innovations* \n\nModerator: Dr. Kaoru (Kay) Shimizu\, Research Assistant Professor\, Department of Political Science\, University of Pittsburgh\nMr. Spencer Cronk\, City Manager\, City of Austin (invited);\nMr. Ben Ramirez III\, Vice President and Executive Director\, Center for Global Trade at the World Affairs Council of Austin; CEO of Cogitare Global\, LLC;\nDr. Motohiro Tsuchiya\, Professor\, Graduate School of Media and Governance\, Keio University; Deputy Director\, Keio Global Research Institute (KGRI)\nMr. Brian Kursar\, Chief Technology Officer\, Toyota Connect (invited)\n\n11:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m.    Closing Remarks \n\nSheila Smith\, Senior Fellow for Japan Studies\, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR); Vice Chair\, U.S. CULCON Panel\nFumiaki Kubo\, Professor\, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics\, University of Tokyo; President\, Japanese Association for American Studies; Vice Chair\, Japan CULCON Panel\n\nSimultaneous English-Japanese interpretation will be provided \nRSVP Required by May 28: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes May 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*additional panelists TBA
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/paving-the-way-for-the-next-generation-and-u-s-japan-collaboration/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20190402T010738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T194329Z
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SUMMARY:World Spins Series: An Assessment of  U.S.-China Relations Midway in the Trump Administration
DESCRIPTION:Two years into the Trump Administration\, what is the current state of the U.S.-China relationship?  The U.S.-China “trade war” has dominated headlines in both the United States and globally throughout 2018 and into 2019. \nBut in what ways is the U.S.-China relationship of today different from that of early 2017?  In addition\, to trade and investment issues\, the United States and China have engaged on topics ranging from North Korea\, the South China Sea\, U.S. arms sales to Taiwan\, sometimes agreeing and sometimes disagreeing. \n  \nDavid Firestein\, former U.S. diplomat\, U.S.-China relations expert and founding executive director of the University of Texas at Austin China Public Policy Center and inaugural president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations\, will share his analysis and insights about the state of the U.S.-China relationship at this mid-way point of Trump’s current term in office. \nRSVP and join us!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/world-spins-series-an-assessment-of-u-s-china-relations-midway-in-the-trump-administration/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,author,Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade,World Spins Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20190326T183003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T183003Z
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SUMMARY:World Spins Series: Thinking About Doing Business in China?
DESCRIPTION:On your way to China to do business?  “Do your homework\,” advises Tyler Johnson\, an international business consultant and author of The Way of The Laowai: The Importance of International Self-Awareness for Businesses.   “Laowai” (pronounced  “laaw wye”) is Mandarin for “old foreigner\,” a reminder that culture always trumps business. \n \nJohnson should know.  He spent 10 years in Shanghai running Dell’s sales and ultimately the company’s Asia Pacific professional services organization.  His tenure\, from 2005-2015\, coincided with China’s ramp up as a world economic powerhouse and the widespread recognition that companies – especially tech companies – have to be there.  The opportunity is both huge and culture-specific: \n\nThe Chinese government exerts strong control over the private sector: China has more companies in the Fortune 500 than any country except the United States\, and more than half of those firms are controlled by a single government agency.\nThe consumer market is huge and uses technology: Analysts predict retail sales growth of 7.5% in China and 3.3% in the U.S. for 2019\, with China ending the year with total retail sales of $5\,074 trillion\, exceeding  that expected for the U.S. by more than $100 billion\, with over half of Chinese retail sales being made by smart phones.\n\nAs Johnson discovered\, “the way of the laowai” can be a humbling experience.  Johnson tells the story of pitching a technology solution to a provincial official and being told “I don’t think you guys understand what we need.”  The problem?  Sheer volume.  In a single day\, his prospect’s rural province did more banking transactions than the entire United States. \nRSVP and join us!        \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/world-spins-series-thinking-about-doing-business-in-china/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade,World Spins Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190319T200000
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SUMMARY:United States of America and Republic of Korea Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present a discussion on trade and security featuring the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea\, Harry Harris; The Republic of Korea Ambassador to the USA\, Yoon-je Cho; and President of the Korea Institute of America and former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea\, Kathleen Stephens. \nAmbassador Harry Harris was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 28\, 2018 as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK). \nAmbassador Harris commanded the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM)\, now known as the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)\, from May\, 2015 to May\, 2018.  He is the first Asian-American to hold four-star rank in the U.S. Navy and the first to head USPACOM.  Prior to USPACOM\, he commanded the U.S. Pacific Fleet.  Other operational commands include the U.S. 6th Fleet\, Striking and Support Forces NATO\, Joint Task Force Guantanamo\, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 1\, and Patrol Squadron 46. \nFrom 2011 to 2013\, Ambassador Harris served as the representative of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Secretary of State.  In this role\, he traveled to over 80 countries with the Secretary and participated in most of the Secretary’s meetings with foreign leaders.  He also served as the U.S. Roadmap Monitor for the Mid-East Peace Process. \nAmbassador Harris was born in Japan and reared in Tennessee and Florida.  He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978.  He holds master’s degrees from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service.  He also did post-graduate work at Oxford University and completed the Seminar 21 fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. \nAmbassador Yoon-je Cho was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the United States of America by President Moon Jae-in in August 2017. He presented his credentials to President Donald J. Trump on November 29\, 2017. \nPrior to his appointment to the US\, Ambassador Cho was dispatched as President Moon’s Special Envoy to the European Union and Germany in May 2017. He previously served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the United Kingdom from 2005 to 2008. From 2003 to 2005\, he was an Advisor to President Roh Moo-hyun on Economic Policy. He was a core and advisor for President Moon Jae-in’s 2017 election campaign\, heading the thencandidate’s core think-tank\, “The Policy Space for People’s Prosperity”. \nAs one of the most prominent economists in Korea\, Ambassador Cho was trained in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University (BA\, 1976) and Stanford University (MA and Ph.D. in Economics\, 1984). Ambassador Cho began his career as an economist at the World Bank (1984-1989) and the International Monetary Fund (1989-1992). Before returning to the World Bank as Senior Economist in 1992\, he also taught at Georgetown University as an adjunct professor. \nAmbassador Cho has held various positions in the ROK government throughout his career\, including Member of the Financial Sector Development Committee at the Ministry of Finance and Economy (2000-2003)\, Member of the Policy Board at the Korea Center for International Finance (1999-2001)\, and Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy (1996-1997). He also served as Vice President of the Korea Institute of Public Finance (1995-1996). \nAmbassador (retired) Kathleen Stephens assumed leadership of KEI as President and CEO in September 2018.  Ambassador Stephens was a career diplomat in the United States Foreign Service\, 1978-2015.  She was U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea 2008-2011\, the first woman and first Korean-speaker to serve in that position.  Other overseas assignments included postings to China\, former Yugoslavia\, Portugal\, Northern Ireland\, where she was U.S. Consul General in Belfast during the negotiations culminating in the 1998 Good Friday Agreement\, and India\, where she was U.S. Charge ‘d Affaires (2014-2015). \nAmbassador Stephens also served in a number of policy positions in Washington at the Department of State and the White House.  These included acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (2012)\, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2005-2007)\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs (2003-2005)\, and National Security Council Director for European Affairs at the Clinton White House. \nKorea has been a leit motif of Ambassador Stephens’ life and career since she served in rural Korea as a Peace Corps volunteer and trainer\, 1975-1977.  She was in Korea 1983-1989\, first as a political officer at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul reporting on Korea’s domestic political and human rights scene\, and later leading the U.S. Consulate in Busan. \nStephens was William J. Perry Fellow for Korea at Stanford University’s Shorenstein Asia Pacific Research Center\, 2015-2018.  She has also been Endowed Chair Professor for Language and Diplomacy at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul\, and Senior State Department Fellow at Georgetown University’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy.  She is a Mansfield Foundation Distinguished Fellow\, Pacific Century Institute board chairman\, a trustee for The Asia Foundation\, and on the board of The Korea Society.  She is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy and the Council on Foreign Relations.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/united-states-of-america-and-republic-of-korea-dinner/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Asia,Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
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SUMMARY:Japan - Texas BizMatch Launch
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade has established a partnership with J-GoodTech\, a division of Japan’s Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SMRJ).  The partnership is specially tailored to connect Texan companies to potential customers and partners in Japan.  J-GoodTech is comprised of approximately 8\,100 qualified Japanese SME members. \nThis business matchmaking launch event will include representatives of at least 20 Japanese companies seeking Texan partners. \nThroughout the summer of 2018\, the Center for Global Trade will be screening interested Texas companies to highlight on the web-based platform.  Texas companies will be from the targeted industries sectors of Advanced Manufacturing\, Clean Energy & Power Technology\, Data Management\, Life Sciences\, Space Technology\, and Creative & Digital Media Technology. \nIf you are interested in having your company listed on this platform and connecting with businesses partners in Japan\, please complete this form. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/japan-texas-business-portal-launch/
LOCATION:DOWNTOWN\, Austin\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T100433
CREATED:20180131T211606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T234121Z
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SUMMARY:Trump-Putin\, US-Russia and World Order
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to host Sharyl Cross\, PhD\, Director of the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward’s University and Global Policy Scholar at the Kennan Institute\, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington\, D.C.  Dr. Cross will provide an overview of US-Russia relations and the impact on geopolitics. \n \nAgenda \n6:00 PM Registration and networking \n6:15 PM Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A \n7:15 PM  Additional networking \n7:30 PM Event Concludes \n  \nSharyl N. Cross\, PhD\, was appointed director of the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward’s University and Global Policy Scholar at the Kennan Institute\, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington\, D.C.\, in 2013.  Dr. Cross was Professor at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany from 2005-2013 where she was Director of Academics for both the Program in Advanced Security Studies and Senior Executive Seminar\, and previously had been appointed Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. \n\nShe earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and was a resident fellowship scholar and consultant at the RAND Corporation completing programs in Russian area and policy studies. Dr. Cross was a Senior Fulbright Scholar and Professor in Moscow serving on the faculty of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MGIMO) and the Institute of USA and Canada Studies\, Russian Academy of Sciences. She has published widely in leading academic and policy sources on US/NATO-Russia security Issues\, Russian foreign policy\, Sino-Russian relations\, religious dimensions of security\, and sources of violent extremism and terrorism.  Dr. Cross has briefed/consulted for the U.S. State Department\, U.S. Congress\, Office of the Secretary of Defense\, and among senior policy and defense institutions throughout Europe and Eurasia. \nShe is currently co-directing a project on Religion and International Security together with faculty of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and with support of the Public Diplomacy Engagement section of NATO.  Her most recent book is China\, Russia\, and Twenty First Century Global Geopolitics\, co-authored with Dr. Paul Bolt\, Oxford University Press\, 2018.   Full bio here.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/china-russia-and-twenty-first-century-global-geopolitics/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,author,diplomatic,educational,Europe
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