The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum featuring guest speaker Donovan Blaylock, Research Principal with Sailpoint, will focus on Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges. […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) host a series of fireside chats. Learn from successful entrepreneurs who have successfully expanded their business to the UK. Find out what worked well as they share their lessons and tips on how to make global […]
After a year off due to the global shutdown, the Summit is back with a virtual mini-event preview on May 11th and a full day in-person event scheduled for September 21, 2021. Participants in the May event will be briefed on the business climate and opportunities within key EU markets and sectors. They will also […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to join a session hosted by our friends at French Tech Austin. The French Tech Visa is a simplified, fast-track option for non-EU startup employees, founders and investors to obtain a residence permit for France. Attendees will learn what the French Tech Visa is and the criteria […]
In its 10th 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 […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by noon CT on December 9th for the online CEO Business Meetings for FoodTech and Agriculture companies. Focus areas include: Food processing - automation and labor saving technologies; Freshness preservation and packaging materials; Factory wastewater treatment; High value add or advanced foodtech products; Smart agriculture […]
The European Union is brimming with culture, creativity, diversity, green innovation, trade, and technology. If you’re in Austin, visit the EU House to learn about these groundbreaking European ideas and business opportunities, hear music from emerging European artists, and join our celebration of the transatlantic partnership. The World Affairs Council of Austin is proud to […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Austin Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to offer this informative session on Panama's Digital Hub, nearshoring advantage, and special economic regimes. Our honored guest speakers are: H.E. Juan Carlos Sosa, Vice Minister - Foreign Trade, Ministry of Trade & Industry for the Republic of Panama; […]
Tech Ranch and the World Affairs Council of Austin invite you to a presentation on Uzbekistan featuring Mr. Sanjar Zakhidov of International Export Consulting LLC. Mr. Zakhidov will provide an overview of Uzbekistan's economy and offer insight on indentifying business partners in this dynamic market. Mr. Zakhidov has more than two years of Export/Import management […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, 3 Day Startup, and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna invites you to attend this celebration of Austrian entrepreneurship. This networking reception will highlight the Austria to Austin Student Startup Exchange. The Austria to Austin Exchange is an intense, high energy […]
Singapore is a vibrant nerve center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global business hub featuring developed infrastructure, political stability, open business policies, a skilled workforce, and respect for intellectual property rights. Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners - the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, City of […]
His Excellency, Alar Karis, the President of the Republic of Estonia requests the pleasure of your participation in a breakfast & conversation networking event with the Estonian Business Delegation. Located in Northern Europe, Estonia is one of the most dynamic, business and startup-friendly ecosystems in the world and is the first truly digital-nation, with more […]
The EU is driving an aggressive digital agenda intended as a “third way” between China’s state controls and the USA’s “wild west.” What began with controls on personal data (GDPR) is expanding into other arenas of digital data. Attend this seminar and networking event to learn what Texas companies need to know about collecting personal […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University host a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will feature Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mr. Francis “Chip” Peters discussing Market Opportunities in Southeast […]
Want to learn more about the resources available for underserved community businesses to grow through export sales in Europe? On Friday, May 19th at 10:00 am in Austin, U.S. Commercial Service Specialists from Spain and Portugal will provide country business briefings and explain how all interested Texas businesses can access the EU market. Featured U.S. […]
