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Exhibit Opening for Visiting Ceramicist Kuniyuki Shashihara

Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc. 2400 Grove Boulevard, Austin, TX, United States

In collaboration with the Austin-Oita Sister Cities Committee and the City of Austin, an exhibit will feature works by master ceramicist Kuniyuki Sashihara from Oita, Japan.  Mr. Sashihara will be in residence February 4-18th at the Dougherty Arts Center to create new work for his first U.S exhibitions.  He will also provide lecture-demo opportunities for […]

Austin Global Business Forum

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

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 […]

International Business Coalition Meeting

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

Please join us to hear an update from Lisa J. Kubiske, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Finance & Development in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs for the U.S. Department of State.   A United States diplomat with experience in Latin America and China, she served as the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras, […]

International Business Coalition Meeting

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

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. Our featured speakers from BTX Global Logistics will be Kim Schaerges, Director of Sales, and Hans Falk, International Shipping Specialist. Kim and Hans will provide a brief overview on the […]

Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo

Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, United States

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. […]

Doing Business in Japan Seminar

Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States

Experience Japan at the Oita Summer Festival!   You won't want to miss the "Doing Business in Japan" seminar during the Festival.  Texas exported over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan in 2016.  This represents a 22% increase from 2015.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure […]

Navigating Business Overseas—Without Falling on Your Assumptions

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

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. McCombs School of Business faculty members Deirdre Mendez, Orlando Kelm, and John N. Doggett will use […]

$25

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 […]

Hot Topic: China’s Increasing Role in the Middle East

ACC Highland Business Center 2nd Floor Boardroom 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to have David Oualaalou (pronounced Walalou, known also as Dr. O) discuss China's growing influence in the Middle East.  Dr. O is a global-affairs consultant, analyst, blogger, author, educator, and former international security analyst in Washington, DC. His 15 years of experience in support of the US […]

Invisible: Surviving the Cambodian Genocide

St. Edwards University, Carter Auditorium 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States

In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University, we will offer a lecture by Dr. Fran Pilch, Professor Emeritus of the United States Air Force Academy.  Dr. Pilch’s lecture will incorporate insights from the course she developed for the Air Force Academy entitled “War Crimes, Genocide, and Human Rights,” and extensive research included […]

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 […]

Vietnam & Southeast Asia Business Briefing

Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States

Join us for a briefing on Vietnam and Southeast Asia by US-ASEAN Business Council and Becamex IDC. They will present on business opportunities and resources for entrepreneurs looking to expand to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.  Who should attend? • Manufacturers • Supply Chains Enterprises (packaging, components, parts) • Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare Related Industries • High-Tech, Electrical & Home Appliances […]

$10 – $20

InnoSTARS Competition and the 3rd Annual US China Innovation & Investment Summit

The World Affairs Council of Austin is a returning partner organization for the 2018 InnoSTARS Competition and the 3rd Annual US China Innovation & Investment Summit in Houston 14-15 May 2018.   Over 200 US companies and 300 Chinese investors will be attending the Summit in Houston. Innovative companies have until May 4th to apply […]

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