Please join the Camino Real District Export Council, the U.S. Commercial Service--Austin, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting business opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The event will feature the following guest speaker: Duncan Archibald has over 10 years’ experience working with the U.S. Government’s pre-eminent trade and marketing […]
Held in collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University, this session will feature leading specialists of the academic and business communities on various aspects of Cuban society, economy and foreign policy offering a diversity of perspectives on Cuba and the United States-Cuba bilateral relationship. Our objectives for this evening event are to heighten […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. Ever think about starting a business? Ever think about helping a startup get off the ground? Texas Venture Labs has a number of programs to help both […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for a luncheon featuring Ambassador Thomas Pickering, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Since President Trump set the stage for eventual US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement, how the Congress now deals with sanctions against Iran will define the nature and pace of US potential withdrawal. What's […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. We invite you to join us for a lively discussion on driving innovation with corporate executives, economists, and academic leaders, […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we welcome Dr. Lorenzo Terzi, European Union Minister-Counselor for Food Safety and Consumer Health. During this special EU Trade Roundtable, Dr. Terzi will focus on the animal welfare and food safety standards that are of high interest to Texas companies exporting to Europe.
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. […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, along with the City of Austin, Business Region Kristiansand, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Kristiansand are pleased to present this informative business opportunities briefing. American corporate executives are encouraged to explore and leverage the existing trade relationship between Central Texas and the Agder Region of […]
SXSW, the Consulate General of Ireland in Austin and the World Affairs Council of Austin are pleased to announce a conversation featuring Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, with Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune. During the event attendees will learn how tech made Ireland become one of the most open and globalized economies in the world. Mr. […]
Join the European Union, the City of Austin, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a gathering of those working in and with cities interested in exploring the growing opportunities available for international city-to-city cooperation. The meetup will showcase Austin's partnerships with Bologna, Italy and Lulea, Sweden around sustainable development, economic development, and cultural […]
Agile cities with populations below 1 million are becoming global leaders in creativity and innovation. Norwegian cities are leveraging these attributes and providing a foundation for entrepreneurs to launch successful companies. Learn more about the diverse and imaginative ways cities and regions in Norway are impacting and redefining the meaning of a sustainable community. Moderator: […]
The World Economic Forum estimates that 10% of the world’s GDP will be recorded in blockchains by 2027. So it’s something that everyone in business needs to know about! But what is blockchain, why is it so special, and what is its real promise for global business? This presentation will cut through the considerable hype […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. Join us on 20 April for a presentation by Elizabeth Teisberg, Ph.D.Executive Director, Value Institute for Health and Care at Dell Medical School, McCombs School of Business. […]
In its 7th 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 footprint, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and […]
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 […]
