"NATO's Critical Importance for United States and Global Security: Regional Security Challenges to the East and South" This session will offer an overview and assessment of NATO's major contemporary regional challenges followed by a roundtable exchange with attendees. EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY. Despina Afentouli currently serves as Program Officer for Partnerships, Cooperative Security and […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin's International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade Briefing on Ireland featuring Consul General Adrian Farrell. RSVP here. Consul General Farrell will provide an overview of the Celtic Tiger's impressive economy and opportunities for central Texas businesses. Ireland’s low corporation tax of 12.5% and a […]
H.E. Mr. Vasko Naumovski, the Republic of Macedonia's Ambassador to the USA, will join World Affairs Council of Austin members for an exclusive political and trade briefing. Due to high interest, this event is filled to capacity. World Affairs Council of Austin members receive exclusive invitations to private events. Membership information is available […]
The Central Texas International Business Coalition's regular informational networking agenda will include great speakers and global trade updates. Our featured speaker this month Arcie Jordan, Partner at GARDERE, will discuss the "Potential Effects of the 2016 Presidential Election on U.S. Investments in Mexico." RSVP HERE. The International Business Coalition (IBC) strives to develop […]
Since the beginning of Euromaidan Ukraine finds itself entangled in a deep crisis that dramatically alters the situation in the country, its internal (socio-economic, regional) dynamics and international positioning vis-à-vis its neighbors and also other significant regional and global players. The depth of the crisis was evident since its start on November 30th, 2013 but the […]
Each year, Academic WorldQuest seeks to inform and engage high school teens and their teachers across the country in global affairs. More than 4,000 students participate and test their knowledge of international affairs, global current event issues, and foreign policy. The winning high school teams at each local competition is invited to participate at the national contest in […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the United Kingdom Department of International Trade and the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) invites you to a networking reception highlighting the United Kingdom's Lifescience and MedTech Delegation's visit to Austin. If your company is within the Lifescience or MedTech industry sector(s) and you are […]
Austin (Central Texas), Bavaria (Germany) and Québec (Canada) have built a solid reputation among the most innovative and talent-driven regions. Their success is also about building the necessary synergies and engaging smart policies. Leaders of the 3 regions are meeting at SXSW to share their views about the many challenges of today’s digital public strategies: […]
The Kozmetsky Center in collaboration with Munday School of Business and World Affairs Council of Austin will host an evening Austin Global Business Forum to discuss Austin’s expanding international business engagement. Speakers will assess growth in Austin’s global business presence, regional concentrations, and potential for future expansion and development in specific industries and sectors. Leaders from […]
Germany is the second most popular migration destination in the world. In 2015, Germany recorded the highest influx of immigrants (1.14 million) in post-World War II history. Net immigration increased 49 percent, with the majority of immigrants coming from outside of Europe. In 2016, the German labor market remained the tightest in over 25 years. […]
In collaboratation with the World Affairs Council of Austin, the Kozmetsky Center will co-sponsor a conference on Russia & the West: Significance, Challenges, and Potential. Distinguished experts of the United States, European, and Eurasian academic, policy and private sector communities will assess contemporary and future security and economic relations between Russia and the West. Speakers […]
In its 6th 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 the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and economic […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin is a supporting organization for the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo taking place on 26-28 June 2017. The Expo brings together over 200 cities and their respective leaders to demonstrate and partner with innovative technology and service providers -- linking progressive cities with state-of-the-art solutions and best practices. […]
Join us for the final pitches offered by twenty-three (23) standout Austrian university and Fachhochschule students who have embarked on a high-energy, boot camp-intense, international entrepreneurial journey. The students will demonstrate the early-stage companies they have created in the 3 Day Startup program. During their time in Austin, the student entrepreneurs will attend the 3DS Global […]
Intercultural communication can complicate business practices. Here’s your chance to practice and learn to recognize your own cultural orientation; notice and identify cultural tendencies in any environment; predict problems culture-based difference will cause in the workplace; and develop management strategies. McCombs School of Business faculty members Deirdre Mendez, Orlando Kelm, and John N. Doggett will use […]
