EVENT AGENDA Insightful Presentations | 3:00pm Gain valuable insights into Slovenia's thriving business environments: A land of champions in business and beyond! Industry sectors represented include: manufacturing, cleantech, healthcare, and fintech. Austin Business Ecosystem - with Roland Peña, Senior Vice President, Global Technology & Innovation, Opportunity Austin B2B Meetings | 4:00pm Engage with influential players […]
AGENDA Sunday, March 10th 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM More than Food and Drinks, Savoring Stories Join us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart. 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Navigating Food Waste and Loss: Insights and Strategies Whether you’re an individual or a business, get ready for valuable insights that go beyond just […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association invite you to participate in this special commemoration of 55 years of our sister city relationship! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. DINNER NOW SOLD OUT
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. 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 […]
In its 13th year, the Texas-EU Business Summit is the premier event for Texas businesses, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Europe. Texas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The Summit builds on that foundation, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses while […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners at Opportunity Austin and SXSW are putting on the #ATXalist! The Austin A-LIST Awards introduces visionary founders and exciting new companies that create the most important audiences in Texas and beyond. There is an International Startup of the Year Award as well as several other impressive […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin's partner organizations for an exciting evening of innovation, culture, and networking at the Polish Tech Innovation Networking Night during SXSW on March 9th! This exclusive event will showcase Poland’s brightest tech companies, offering a unique opportunity to meet the minds behind the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of […]
REGISTRATION CLOSED EVENT AT CAPACITY Bridging Slovakia & Texas for Unstoppable Business Growth Texas is where businesses grow fast, and Slovakia is where world-class ideas and innovations come from. Join us at Slovak House 2025, a high-energy, one-day event designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals eager to expand in Texas - the land of […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin's partners and experience the best of Czech innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture at the inaugural Czech House @ SXSW 2025! Kick off the evening with a flagship Pitch Event, where visionary Czech startups take the stage to showcase groundbreaking ideas. Then, connect with industry leaders, investors, and creatives at […]
The Asia x Austin International Market Summit returns for 2025! In "Asian Market Briefings" we'll hear from international trade experts and country representatives about business and investment opportunities in some of Asia’s most dynamic and robust markets. Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and India. Event Launch Agenda: 12:00 | Registration 12:30 | GAACC Welcome & Summit […]
You’re invited to a networking breakfast welcoming a trade delegation of Québec semiconductor companies The Québec Government, the World Affairs Council of Austin, the Global Affairs Society, and St. Edwards University would like to invite you to connect with companies in the semiconductor sector. This event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build professional […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our guest speaker Nina Means of ACC Fashion Incubator for “Ranch to Runway”—an elegant evening exploring fashion, trends, and global influence. Experience lively conversation, style inspiration, and forward-thinking insights. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the future of fashion. This event is invitation-only. […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners at the Texas Camino Real District Export Council invite you to attend a webinar featuring Ricardo Carnevali, Director of Capital Markets - Foreign Exchange at Comerica Bank. Global Trade Recalibrated: Understanding Today's Tariff Approach will provide a deeper look at the financial logic behind current U.S. […]
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 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Gallery 701. Texas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan. Japan is also a top five […]
In his talk, David Firestein will examine how key U.S. assumptions about China and strategic aspirations and intentions have changed over the last ten to fifteen years and analyze and assess the impact of these shifts on U.S. policy choices and policy performance. This event is by invitation-only. Please notify us of your interest to receive an invitation by […]