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World Spins Series: China, Innovation and Us

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

Join us for China, Innovation and Us featuring David Firestein, founding director, China Public Policy Center.  Throughout his career, Firestein has played an active role advancing U.S.-China and U.S.-Asia trade. He has also produced path-breaking thought leadership, scholarship and Capitol Hill testimony on a range of topics, including U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, U.S.-China infrastructure […]

Investor Education Forum for Consumer Products Industry

Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade is a partner organization with SKU, the premiere accelerator for the growing consumer products (CPG) industry. The consumer products (CPG) industry is hot, and emerging CPG brands present an opportunity for investors, at every stage of the game, to profitably diversify their portfolios.  For investors at every […]

$65

Consumer Product Showcase Pitch Event

Brazos Hall 204 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade is a partner organization with SKU, the premiere accelerator for the growing consumer products (CPG) industry. Seven amazing startups and their 60 Mentors have been hard at work preparing the SKU 6 companies to scale. We're excited to celebrate their progress and listen to their visions for the […]

$30

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 […]

International Business Coalition Meeting

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

The International Business Coalition (IBC) strives to develop international business in central Texas, focusing its efforts on: Attracting foreign direct investment; Encouraging international business relocation to central Texas; and Promoting international trade among central Texas businesses. This regular meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition will include global trade updates. With gratitude to our […]

Austria to Austin Entrepreneur Welcome Reception

Galvanize Austin 119 Nueces Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join the World Affairs Council of Austin, the Office of Science and Technology Austria, and participants of 3 Day Startup's Austria to Austin program, as they elaborate on their startups and how they hope to become innovation bridges between the U.S.A. and Austria! Expect: - young internationally minded Austrian entrepreneurs; - elevator pitches from industry […]

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

Japan – Texas BizMatch Launch

DOWNTOWN Austin, United States

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 […]

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, […]

America’s Enormous Debt – Symptom of a Broken Political System

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

The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to feature Paul Stebbins, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the Campaign to Fix the Debt.   Mr. Stebbins is a founder and former CEO of World Fuel Services, a Fortune 100 Company. Mr. Stebbins' commentary will focus on the fiscal and political environment and […]

Yemen: Failed State and Dire Tragedy

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

Yemen is another front that openly exhibits Iran-Saudi Arabia geopolitical rivalry. History has come full circle: Yemen has become to Saudi Arabia what Vietnam was to the United States. How did Yemen get to this point? The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to have David Oualaalou (pronounced Walalou, known also as Dr. O) […]

Security and Economic Priorities for Africa: Assessments and Recommendations for Developing United States-Africa Policy

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

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward's University, is pleased to present Dr. Monde Muyangwa, Director of the Africa Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars based in Washington, D.C.  Dr. Muyangwa, among the leading experts on the diverse continent of Africa, has visited […]

Networking with Flanders Business Delegation

Mort Subite 308 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

Meet with the corporate executives from Flanders visiting SXSW to make business connections in Texas.  Texas companies may find counterparts in 5 industry sectors: life sciences & health, food, solution-driven engineering & technology, smart logistics, sustainable resources, and materials & chemistry. This networking event is pursuant to the internationalization strategy 'Flanders accelerates! As a region […]

United States of America and Republic of Korea Dinner

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 […]

Mexico as a Nearshore Base

Max's 207 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

Tech Startups and other companies looking to build out their teams or those interested in a nearshore option should attend this event. Agenda 5:00 Registration 5:30 Welcome remarks 5:35 Overview of Jalisco & Austin environments 6:00 Panel Using Mexico as a Nearshore Base 6:30 Networking

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