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Author’s Night: Sharon Schweitzer Presents ‘Access to Asia’

ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

'Sharon Schweitzer, JD is an international etiquette expert, corporate trainer, Kirkus-acclaimed and Best-selling author of Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Guide to Building Trust, Inspiring Respect & Creating Long Lasting Business Relationships. Sharon’s dynamic, engaging and interactive delivery includes her humorous experiences in 60 countries on seven continents. Sharon provides organizations, law firms, universities and […]

Comparative Global/Regional Migration and Displacement Challenges: Exploring Security & Moral Dimensions

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

In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center for Excellence at St. Edward's University, panels considering the academic and policy dimensions of contemporary migration challenges from a comparative perspective, focusing particularly on issues and case studies in Europe, Eurasia, and U.S.-Mexico/Central America.  Experts will present research findings from these regions and consider the moral and security dimensions […]

Global Business Series: Immigration’s Impact on Austin Businesses & Startups

ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor) 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

As Austin businesses and startups continue to become increasingly global, the practical necessity of needing to hire and transfer highly-skilled professionals from foreign countries to Austin is becoming extremely important.  Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman for a lively and informative discussion on the impact of immigration on Austin businesses and our growing startup scene.  Jason […]

Fifth Annual Texas-EU Business Summit

Hilton Hotel 500 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, United States

Helping Texas Businesses Access The World’s Largest Economic Zone In its 5th 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 EU. The summit builds on that footprint, focusing on promoting […]

Global Business Series: Discussion with Larry Tabash

ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor) 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

Larry Tabash is a Senior International Trade Specialist and Middle East expert for the U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service in Austin, TX. He has held positions overseas with both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State as a Senior Business Advisor in Iraq working on infrastructure development and capacity building. […]

Embassy Briefing Featuring South Africa’s Ambassador to the USA, H.E. Mr. MNINWA JOHANNES MAHLANGU

EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY Austin

H.E. Mr. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, South Africa's Ambassador to the USA, will join World Affairs Council of Austin members for an exclusive political and trade briefing. Ambassador Mahlangu is one of the leaders who played a critical role in the process leading up to the first democratic South Africa. Between 1991 and 1994, he was […]

Immigrant Heritage Month Press Conference & Reception

Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

In collaboration with the City of Austin's Commission on Immigrant Affairs, and FWD.US, join us at this event as we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.  Please be sure to register via the link below.

Zika Outbreak: The NGO Perspective

WeWork 600 Congress Avenue 15th Floor, Austin, United States

Join us for an exclusive briefing by Kate Dischino, Director of Emergency Programs with AmeriCares. AmeriCares is a health-focused nonprofit that has been helping people affected by poverty or disaster for over 35 years, including survivors of Ebola, cholera and other epidemics. Kate Dischino, director of emergency programs at AmeriCares, is on the front lines […]

Networking Reception with Austrian Startups

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

In collaboration with the Office of Science and Technology Austria (OSTA) and 3 Day Startup, join us as we celebrate Austrian entrepreneurship at the #AustriaIs networking reception, hosted by OSTA Washington in honor of the 3 Day Startup Austria to Austin Student Startup Exchange.  Austria to Austin is a intense, high energy two-week exchange where eighteen standout […]

Annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia

State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation,  the City of Austin, Univision, the State Preservation Board, and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, Austin's annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia is a musical celebration and historical re-enactment of Mexico's call for independence from Spain.  The event takes place each […]

Vice Admiral Raquel Bono Discusses America’s Navy and Military Health

ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2403 Second Floor (old Highland Mall) 6101 Airport Blvd Room 1307 First Floor, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with Dell Medical School and ACC's International Business Institute, is pleased to host Vice Admiral Raquel Bono for a discussion of her career as both a Naval Officer and healthcare provider.  Vice Admiral Bono's presentation will focus on the military health system, as well as the Navy’s […]

The Climate Change Challenge and Implications for National Security

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

On Tuesday evening October 4, the Kozmetsky Center and World Affairs Council of Austin will host U.S. Navy Admiral (Ret.) David W. Titley, Ph.D., Professor of Practice in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University.  While serving in the Pentagon, Admiral Titley initiated and led the U.S. Navy’s Task Force on […]

Iran – Post Sanctions

ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

With a population of 80 million, a diverse economy and an incredible demand for all things new and luxurious Iran has been described as the next "big thing".  However, a year after reaching a deal to end some of the internationally imposed sanctions challenges prove as formidable as opportunities.  This is particularly true in the […]

Global Business Series: Successfully Entering Japan’s IoT Market

Headliner's Club 221 W. Sixth Street,, Austin, TX, United States

Is your company ready to reap the benefits of expanding into the world’s second largest technology market? Please join us as we welcome Mr. Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, JETRO Japan Technology Advisor (Former CTO & VP, Corporate Development at Panasonic North America) for an interactive discussion of Japan’s IoT industry. Receive an overview of current market trends […]

TX-LATAM Business Summit

Google Fiber Space 201 Colorado Street, Austin, TX, United States

Texas - Latin America Business Summit Helps Texas Companies Access Nearshore Expanding Markets The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on November 3, 2016 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Google Fiber Space, 201 Colorado Street.  RSVP here.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers […]

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