• WorldNow: The Global AI Race with Sebastian Mallaby

    ONLINE

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global balance of power. What does the AI race mean for security, power, and the world economy? Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global balance of power. Nations are racing for advantage, companies are competing for dominance, and the quest for superintelligence is moving faster than ever. Join us on WorldNow […]

  • Fireside Chat with the Honorable Susan Harper, Consul General of Canada

    Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for a discussion about Canada’s role in a shifting global landscape. This fireside‑chat–style discussion will explore how Canada is navigating a more fragmented and competitive global environment, while deepening—not retreating from—its economic and strategic relationship with the United States and Mexico. The conversation will connect global geopolitics directly […]

  • Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia 2026 Celebration

    Republic Square Park 422 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Association,  the City of Austin Econonic Development Department, and Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation host the annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia. This day marks the 216th anniversary of the declaration of independence from Spain by the Mexican […]