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SUMMARY:Texas-Europe Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 14th year\, the Texas-Europe Business Summit is the premier event for Texas businesses\, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Europe. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The Summit builds on that foundation\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \nStay for the post-summit reception where the inaugural World Affairs Council Austin Global Impact Award recipients will be honored. \nAdmission to the Global Impact Awards and post-summit reception are included in your Texas-Europe Business Summit registration. \nWe’d like to thank Access to Culture for their generous sponsorship of both the Texas-Europe Business Summit and the post-summit reception. \n  \nSummit hosts include: \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\,  \nCenter for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, IDA Ireland\, \nAccess to Culture\, \nand \nPendas International
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/texas-europe-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T210000
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SUMMARY:Asia x Austin International Summit at SXSW
DESCRIPTION:The Asia x Austin International Summit returns in 2026! \nAttendees will hear from international trade experts and country representatives about business and investment opportunities in some of Asia’s most dynamic and robust markets. \nAgenda At-A-Glance\nExplore expanded session details below. \nVENUE: KODOSKY DONOR LOUNGE (12 – 9 pm)\n12:00 – 1:45 pm\n[session info]Why Asia?:\nThe Central Texas Connection \n1:45 – 2:00 pmNetworking Break \n2:00 – 3:15 pm\n[session info]Development @ Asia x Austin:\nThe Heart of the Texas Triangle \n3:15 – 3:30Networking Break \n3:30 – 6:00 pm\n[session info]Technology @ Asia x Austin:\nRobots\, Chips & Rockets \n6:00-6:30 pmNetworking Break \n6:30 – 9:00 pm\n[session info]Asia x Austin After Dark:\nCinema\, Soul & Sound \nVENUE: 701 GALLERY (2 – 6:45 pm)\n2:00 – 3:15 pm\n[session info]Markets @ Asia x Austin:\nThe Trade & Investment Connection \n3:15 – 3:30 pmNetworking Break \n3:30 – 5:30 pm\n[session info]Startups @ Asia x Austin:\nBorn Global! \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:45 pm\n[session info]\nCreators @ Asia x Austin:\nGet Noticed!\n\n\n\nMORE DETAILS HERE
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/asia-x-austin-international-summit-at-sxsw/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
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SUMMARY:Japan Business Seminar during Oita Festival
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival!   You won’t want to miss the “Doing Business in Japan” seminar from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm in Gallery 701. \nTexas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at Q-Branch\, JETRO-Houston\, and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. \nThe business-focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/japan-business-seminar-during-oita-festival-2/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20250530T200659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T200659Z
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Recalibrated: Understanding Today's Tariff Approach
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners at the Texas Camino Real District Export Council invite you to attend a webinar featuring Ricardo Carnevali\, Director of Capital Markets – Foreign Exchange at Comerica Bank.  Global Trade Recalibrated: Understanding Today’s Tariff Approach will provide a deeper look at the financial logic behind current U.S. trade policy and explore whether these strategies are moving the U.S. closer to achieving balanced trade.   \nREGISTER HERE\nRicardo Carnevali is the Capital Markets – Foreign Exchange Director at Comerica Bank in Dallas\, Texas. He brings over 20 years of experience in global markets\, derivatives\, and risk management. His leadership spans prominent institutions\, including Wells Fargo\, Citibank\, Toyota Financial Services\, and Ecobat\, where he specialized in advising multinational clients on navigating currency markets\, liquidity challenges\, and risk mitigation across North American and Latin American markets. Ricardo holds an MBA from Rice University\, a Master’s in Finance from the University of London\, and a BSc in Business Administration from the Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas\, Venezuela.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-trade-recalibrated-understanding-todays-tariff-approach/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T093000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
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SUMMARY:Quebec Semiconductor Delegation Reception
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a networking breakfast welcoming a trade delegation of Québec semiconductor companies \nThe Québec Government\, the World Affairs Council of Austin\, the Global Affairs Society\, and St. Edwards University would like to invite you to connect with companies in the semiconductor sector. This event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas\, build professional relationships\, and strengthen the connections that drive the Austin and Québec semiconductor industries forward. \nWe hope you will join us for a dynamic discussion as we continue collaborating to shape the future of global trade in this thriving industry. \n  \nPlease RSVP to: Eglantine Pauvarel Moss eglantine.pauvarelmoss@mri.gouv.qc.ca
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/quebec-semiconductor-reception/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, 3001 S Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
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SUMMARY:Asia x Austin International Market Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Asia x Austin International Market Summit returns for 2025! \nIn “Asian Market Briefings” we’ll hear from international trade experts and country representatives about business and investment opportunities in some of Asia’s most dynamic and robust markets. Hong Kong\, Japan\, Malaysia and India. \nEvent Launch Agenda: \n12:00 | Registration\n12:30 | GAACC Welcome & Summit Sponsors\n12:45 | Regional Economic Ecosystem\n12:50 | Why Austin\n1:00 | Central Texas Cities\n1:30 | Asian Markets Briefings\n2:30 | Closing Remarks \n  \nDETAILS for Full Day AND RSVP HERE
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/asia-x-austin-international-market-summit-2/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T200000
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SUMMARY:Slovak House at SXSW
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED EVENT AT CAPACITY\n  \nBridging Slovakia & Texas for Unstoppable Business Growth\n​Texas is where businesses grow fast\, and Slovakia is where world-class ideas and innovations come from. Join us at Slovak House 2025\, a high-energy\, one-day event designed for entrepreneurs\, investors\, and professionals eager to expand in Texas – the land of limitless opportunities! \n​Join World Affairs Council of Austin’s President\, Mortada Mohamed at this all day networking event about real opportunities. You’ll hear from Slovak companies breaking into the U.S. market\, meet people who know how to succeed in Texas\, and get straight talk from those who’ve done it. \n​If you want to learn how to expand\, invest\, or partner in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S.\, this is the room you need to be in. \n​REGISTRATION CLOSED EVENT AT CAPACITY\n​PROGRAM – SLOVAK HOUSE \n​📌 10:30 AM – Welcome to Slovak House\nRadovan Javorcik – Ambassador of Slovakia to the United States\nAndrea Hrusovska – Chief People Officer at Slovak PRO \n📌 10:50 AM – Business Friendly Slovakia\nVladimir Lackovic – Special Representative to the U.S. for Trade and Investment\, SARIO – Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency\nNikola Kmecova – FDI Consultant\, SARIO – Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency \n​📌 11:20 AM – TEDx Talk: Slovak Success in the U.S.\nVlado Hruda – Product Manager\, Miro \n​📌 11:40 AM – Quick Pitch Session\n15 Slovak companies\, 60 seconds each \n​📌 12:00 PM – PANEL 1: Practical Foundations for Success in Texas\nPanel of lawyers: Dave Quinn\, John Sigety & Martin Valko\nModerator: Erin McKelvey – President\, EACC of Texas \n📌 13:00 PM – Networking Lunch \n​📌 2:00 PM – PANEL 2: The Austin Ecosystem – Your Growth Partner\nMarcos Cervantes – CEO of Q-Branch\nMortada Mohamed – President\, World Affairs Council of Austin\nScott Smith – Director of Economic Development\, City of Cedar Park\nDavid Steele – Director\, Plug and Play Sportstech \n​📌 3:00 PM – KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Texas – The Land of Opportunity\nTexas Secretary of State Jane Nelson \n​📌 3:20 PM – Coffee & Networking \n​📌 3:40 PM – Quick Pitch Session (Round 2)\n15 Slovak companies\, 60 seconds each \n​📌 4:00 PM – Achieving Success in America\nGrant Mitterlehner – CEO of MittGroup \n​📌 4:30 PM – TEDx Talk: Slovak AI Innovation Changing America\nNiko Dubovsky – Co-founder of SuperCity AI \n​📌 4:40 PM – Closing Remarks \n​📌 5:00 – 8:00 PM – Networking with Slovak food and drinks \nOrganizers & Partners: \n​SARIO – Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency | Slovak PRO | Embassy of Slovakia in Washington D.C. | Consulate of Slovakia in Texas | European Union | Programme Slovakia | HR4U \n​
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/slovak-house-at-sxsw/
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
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SUMMARY:Polish Tech Innovation Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin’s partner organizations for an exciting evening of innovation\, culture\, and networking at the Polish Tech Innovation Networking Night during SXSW on March 9th! This exclusive event will showcase Poland’s brightest tech companies\, offering a unique opportunity to meet the minds behind the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of tech. \nMORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/polish-tech-innovation-networking-night/
LOCATION:Thompson Hotel\, 506 San Jacinto Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20250205T214347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T164849Z
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SUMMARY:Brexit 5 Years Later - Where are We Now\, and What are the Future Implications?
DESCRIPTION:In 2020\, the UK left the EU. What were the expectations\, and where are we now? It’s said that Brexit will cost the UK economy 4% of GDP over the long term. Today\, polls show that most individuals in the UK regret the decision. And what about its impact on the EU? Who has benefited from this action? Many would say Ireland and even the EU as corporations moved from London to Dublin\, Paris\, or other European cities and even countries to remain in the EU. There is talk of a “reset” with a focus from the EU perspective on long-term fishing rights and freedom of movement. Finally\, and perhaps most significantly\, what are the implications for both organizations\, the UK and the EU\, with new US administrations’ tariff policies on imports and potentially disengaging from NATO?\n\n\nDr. Michael W. Mosser is the Director of the University of Texas at Austin Center for European Studies (CES). He is also an Associate Professor of Instruction with a joint appointment in the Department of Government and the International Relations and Global Studies (IRG) program. He is a Distinguished Scholar at the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law and was the Executive Director of the Global Disinformation Lab (GDIL) from 2022 to 2024. \n\n\n\nDr. William Nichols is the Chair of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy\, Global Studies\, and Political Science at St. Edwards University. He has taught various courses over the years\, focusing in particular on International Relations\, European Politics\, American Foreign Relations\, and Strategic Intelligence. Dr. Nichols is active in global initiatives on the St. Edwards campus and abroad. He has led 12 European and Asian study programs.\n\n\n\n\nFor non-members: Please register first to receive your invitation as a guest.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/brexit-5-years-later-where-are-we-now-and-what-are-the-future-implications/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20240821T220614Z
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SUMMARY:Austin A-List Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners at Opportunity Austin and SXSW are putting on the #ATXalist! The Austin A-LIST Awards introduces visionary founders and exciting new companies that create the most important audiences in Texas and beyond. There is an International Startup of the Year Award as well as several other impressive categories.  \nNominations are now open through August 26th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI (Artificial Intelligence) Standout Innovation Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes AI innovation accomplishments through potential breakthrough technology\, processes\, or services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Startup of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes an international startup company for their innovation and market positioning. The company must have relocated to the Austin region after January 1\, 2018.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nC-Suite Leader of Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenture Capital Firm of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmerging Startup of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowth Catalyst Awards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes companies focused on growth\, acceleration\, and impact in five categories: Bootstrapped\, Seed\, Series A\, Series B\, Series C+. \n\nBootstrapped (Self-funded business)\nSeed ($1 million – $4 million)\nSeries A ($4 million – $15 million)\nSeries B ($15 million – $40 million)\nSeries C+ ($40 million – $100+ million)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople’s Choice Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis category will be judged by public voting. Voting should not include employees of a nominated company and you can only vote once. Which company are you willing to invest in for a financial return? \nVoting for this award will open after the nomination deadline on September 5th.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-a-list-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Texas-European Union Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 13th 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. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The Summit builds on that foundation\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \n  \nEvent hosts include: \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\,  \nCenter for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, IDA Ireland\, \nAccess to Culture | Sharon Schweitzer J.D.\,  \nSlovak Pro\, \nTouch4IT\, \nHR4U\, \nTalent’em\, \nand \nPendas International
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/13th-annual-texas-european-union-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20240407T232940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T235557Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Business Seminar During Oita Festival
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival!   You won’t want to miss the “Doing Business in Japan” seminar. \nTexas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at Q-Branch\, JETRO-Houston\, and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. \nThe business-focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan. \nREGISTER HERE!\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/japan-business-seminar-during-oita-festival/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Communication with Sharon Schweitzer
DESCRIPTION:Conducting business on a global scale entails intercultural communication that at times can be intricate and difficult to maneuver. This is why it is important to understand the key elements that shape your global image and acumen in an organization in doing business  around the world.\n\n\n\n\nSharon Schweitzer\, JD\nExpatriate\nRelocation Coach\, Author & Attorney\nSharon Schweitzer is an internationally recognized cross-cultural business expert\, trainer\, and founder of Access to Culture. She is an award-winning entrepreneur and author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book in International Business\, Access to Asia\, named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2015.  Sharon has worked with brands such as CBS\, Hilton Hotels\, JPMorgan\, Lexus\, MD Anderson\, Toyota\, as well as sports athletes\, and student leaders\, to provide practical techniques for improving business communication and increasing revenue. \nSharon was named the winner of the British Airways International Trade\, Investment & Expansion Award (small business category) at the Greater Austin Business Awards. She was an honoree in the City of Austin program Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Austin Women. Her blog Access to Culture\, has been named one of the Top 10 Intercultural Communication Blogs. \nSharon is a media resource for NPR and BBC World News as well as a Huffington Post and Luxe Lifestyle Magazine contributor. She has been quoted in Investor’s Business Daily\, BBC Capital\, Wall Street Journal\, The New York Times and numerous other media outlets. Sharon has appeared on CBS\, NBC\, ABC\, FOX\, and BBC News as an expert in the field of cross-cultural business and global etiquette\, and has been a featured speaker for the Association of Legal Administrators\, IPMA\, Ohio State University\, SXSW\, and The Big Ten Academic Alliance. Sharon sits on the board of the Global Thinkers Forum in London\, U.K. and also served as a Chinese Ceremonial Dining Etiquette Specialist in the documentary series Confucius was a Foodie on Nat Geo People. \nSharon has traveled to over 85 countries across all 7 continents. Sharon lives with her husband John of 20 plus years and their golden retrievers in Austin\, Texas\, USA.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/intercultural-communication-with-sharon-schweitzer/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20240408T000130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T164344Z
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SUMMARY:Austin and Saltillo Sister Cities' 55th Anniversary Celebration Dinner SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association invite you to participate in this special commemoration of 55 years of our sister city relationship! \n  \nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.  DINNER NOW SOLD OUT \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-and-saltillo-sister-cities-55th-anniversary-celebration-dinner/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,educational,Global Trade,Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20240126T172420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T172818Z
UID:13723-1710250200-1710275400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Asia x Austin International Market Summit
DESCRIPTION:Explore exciting business opportunities between Central Texas and some of Asia’s most dynamic and innovative markets.\nExperience the two-way highway of opportunity between Asia and the Greater Austin region. \nLearn what’s next in AI\, blockchain\, the Metaverse\, clean energy\, and more. \nPlug into the startup landscapes in Asia and Central Texas. \nMeet the leaders forging new\, bilateral business ecosystems. \n \nAgenda\nSchedule and details are subject to change. \n1:30 pm: Check-in\, Refreshments\, and Networking \n2:00 pm: Welcome Session\n– Regional Governments Welcome\n– Central Texas Asian Population Landscape & Economic Impact\n– Central Texas Economic Outlook & Forecast \n2:30 pm: Business in Central Texas & Austin\n– Business Opportunities in Central Texas\n– Regional Development Partners Introduction\n– Talent Ecosystem & Workforce Development \n3:00 pm: Asian Markets Briefings\nConnect directly with economic and business leaders from Asia’s most powerful markets:\n– Singapore\n– Hong Kong\n– Malaysia\n– Korea\n– India\n– Indonesia\n(tentative lineup) \n4:30 pm: Asia x Austin Innovation Ecosystem \n– Asian Startup Pitch Sessions\n– Greater Austin’s Startup Landscape (introducing local investors\, VCs\, incubators\, etc.) \n6:30 pm: Networking Party
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/asia-x-austin-international-market-summit/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20240216T005546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T011701Z
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SUMMARY:EU at SXSW 2024
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \nSunday\, March 10th \n10:00 AM – 11:00 PM \nMore than Food and Drinks\, Savoring Stories \n\nJoin us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart.\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nNavigating Food Waste and Loss: Insights and Strategies \n\nWhether you’re an individual or a business\, get ready for valuable insights that go beyond just talk. Tech companies\, universities\, NGOs – everyone can be part of the solution.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nEuropean Innovations in MedTech: Driving Change\, Saving Lives \n\nParticipate in this engaging discussion about the groundbreaking European technologies that are disrupting healthcare – tools that can help doctors achieve better outcomes for patients and their families.\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nInnovation in the Age of Regulation \n\nWhat is the future of groundbreaking technology in the wake of recent AI regulation?\n\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 11:00 PM \nEuro Night \n\nHelp us kick off two days of enlightening conversation and cultural festivities at the EURO TECH HOUSE\, the European Union’s celebration of the transatlantic partnership!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 11th \n10:00 AM – 11:00 PM \nMore than Food and Drinks\, Savoring Stories \n\nJoin us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart.\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nAI & The Future of Loneliness \n\nHave you ever said “thank you” to Alexa? Or “goodbye” to a customer service chatbot? From self-checkout registers to digital menus and delivery apps\, today there are fewer opportunities for a human to ask: “How are you?”\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nTracing Music Royalties and Revenues in Gaming and the Metaverse \n\nIn this panel discussion\, experts will delve into compelling use cases for the metaverse and the music business\, offering their insights on seizing business opportunities in music licensing and shaping industry trends.\n7:00 PM – 11:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nEU Music Showcase \nEnjoy an incredible night featuring talented artists from across Europe! On the EURO TECH HOUSE stage upstairs\, you can hear performances from different corners of the continent\, offering a diverse array of talent that will captivate every taste\, guaranteeing a fun evening for all.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/eu-at-sxsw/
LOCATION:Parkside\, 301 East 6th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20240111T004319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T011156Z
UID:13718-1706108400-1706119200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Republic of Slovenia Business Delegation B2B Meetings and Social Mixer
DESCRIPTION:EVENT AGENDA\n\nInsightful Presentations | 3:00pm\n\nGain valuable insights into Slovenia’s thriving business environments: A land of champions in business and beyond!  Industry sectors represented include: manufacturing\, cleantech\, healthcare\, and fintech. \nAustin Business Ecosystem – with Roland Peña\, Senior Vice President\, Global Technology & Innovation\, Opportunity Austin \n\nB2B Meetings | 4:00pm\n\nEngage with influential players and delegates from – manufacturing\, cleantech\, healthcare\, and fintech sectors – as well as representatives from state institutions and economic diplomacy in Slovenia. \nLearn how your business can become a gateway for Slovenian companies interested in expanding into the Texan market. \n\nSocial Mixer | 5:15pm\n\nFoster meaningful connections during a social mixer with the representatives from business\, state institutions\, and economic diplomacy in Slovenia. \nSocial Hour with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres \nMake sure to register for an opportunity to meet with the members of the Slovenian delegation during one-on-one B2B meetings \n\nMembers of the Slovenian Business Delegation:\n\nEmbassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington: \nBojan Škoda\, Minister Plenipotentiary \nSpirit Slovenia:    \nRok Capl\, Acting Director \nDaša Avsec\, Regional Secretary \nAmCham Slovenia:  \nAjša Vodnik\, CEO \nVida Dolenc Pogačnik\, COO & International Cooperation Director \n \nVisiting Companies Represented: \nInstrumentation Technologies | Measuring instruments supplier \nSince 1998 the Company has grown from a garage company to a world leader in cutting-edge instrumentation for the accelerator beam diagnostics market\, as well as solutions for other technologically demanding fields. \nIntectiv | Electronics Manufacturer \n“Decades of experience\, know-how and development of a technologically advanced production line of highly complex (HDI – High-Density Interconnect) prototype printed circuit boards. In compliance with the highest current environmental and technological standards\, our products are becoming the blood vessels of modern technology products. The production range includes single-sided\, double-sided\, and multi-layer printed circuit boards (up to 24 layers)\, Flex and Rigid-Flex.” \nRePublis | Consulting \nRepublis Consulting is a Slovenian-based legal and business boutique consulting firm\, focusing on T.I.M.E. industries (Telecoms\, Internet\, Media\, Entertainment). RePublis provides legal and business support to foreign investors in media\, entertainment\, gaming\, blockchain\, advertising\, internet\, and telecommunication sectors in Slovenia. \nROBOTINA  |Engineering \nRobotina’s vision is to be a leading provider of SMART CONNECTED solutions\, components and platforms\, which will contribute to a new model of connected society through technology and expertise. \nVernar Consulting | Consulting \nSince 1995\, we have been promoting the growth and development of companies through proven approaches. With reliable analytical tools\, we uncover the potential that lies in every company’s employees. \nVZMD | Stakeholders’ Association \nVZMD is a non-governmental organization that emerged spontaneously as an explicitly civil society movement\, especially in the face of an increasingly evident and pronounced need for networking and coordinated action among small shareholders. \nGuild Mortgage  |  Mortgage \nGuild Mortgage has become one of the nation’s leading independent ‭mortgage providers by following a ‭simple rule—doing what’s right for our customers. Since 1960\, we’ve grown ‭through every economic cycle. ‭Today\, no other mortgage lender ‭has our stability\, experience\, and ‭uncompromising focus on ‭customer service. \nAdriatic Finance | Financial Advisory \nCaretronic | Healthcare \nAt Caretronic\, we provide the highest quality nurse call systems and e-nursing solutions to healthcare organizations around the world. \nD2S energetske in poslovne rešitve  |  ESG \nD2S Energy & Business Solutions LLC creates a network of energy professionals with technical capabilities and expertise that are unsurpassed in the power industry. With the ever-changing environment facing utilities and businesses\, strategic planning and resource management are essential for continued success. \nEsgnovo | ESG \nWe’re building relationships and creating big\, sustainable energy projects\, helping us to maintain a livable climate. Our solar and wind electricity production and storage projects\, energy management and trading solutions\, and nuclear power plant expertise\, as well as the development of new technologies\, are excellent opportunities for technology and engineering producers and providers as well as researchers. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/republic-of-slovenia-business-delegation-b2b-meetings-and-social-mixer/
LOCATION:Texas Association of Business\, 316 W. 12th Street\, Suite 200\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="European American Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20231031T231834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T231834Z
UID:13645-1699884000-1699894800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Business2Business Opportunity with Thailand
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, and Capital Factory Austin\, we invite you to an International Market Series Reception fostering business connections with Thailand. \nThe event features opportunities to connect with a Thai business delegation led by Lisa A. Buzenas\, Consul General\, United States Consulate General Chiang Mai. The delegation includes representatives from the Federation of Thai Industries Chiang Mai Chapter\, the Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce\, Chiang Mai University Science and Technology Park\, and prominent cultural and business leaders representing renewable energy companies\, food industries\, tech entrepreneurs\, and more. \n \nAgenda\n2:00 pm: Registration & Networking \n2:15 pm: Welcome Remarks & Introductions \n2:30 pm: The benefits of doing business in Austin and Central Texas \n3:00 pm: Startup Pitches \n3:25 pm: GAACC – Serve Local. Think Global. \n3:30 pm: B2B Networking \n4:00 pm: Open Networking \n4:50 pm: Closing Remarks \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business2business-opportunity-with-thailand/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20231008T220512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T220512Z
UID:13587-1697731200-1697740200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:B2B Connect with Technology Decision Makers from Argentina
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to attend this exclusive B2B roundtable meeting with technology company decision makers from Argentina. \nOpportunity Austin and the Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce will assist your company’s buyers by selecting suppliers from Argentina. Based on your buyer’s selections\, specific 10-min\, one-on-one meetings (speed dating) will be arranged.  Please register no later than October 10th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 19th\, 2023 \n4:00 – 6:30 PM \n200 W 6th St\, Ste. 1750 | Austin\, Texas 78701\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:30 PM Austin & Argentina Overviews\n4:30 – 4:45 PM Break\n4:45 – 5:30 PM Business Round\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Networking Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen registering with the link above\, please indicate which suppliers or partners you’d like to meet and specify who will be representing your company.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/b2b-connect-with-technology-decision-makers-from-argentina/
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@argentinatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20230111T222341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T215643Z
UID:12854-1695717000-1695753000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:12th Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 12th 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. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The Summit builds on that foundation\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \n \nEvent hosts include: \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\,  \nCenter for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, IDA Ireland\, \nPedraza Customhouse Brokers\,  \nScalo\,Inc.\,\n \nPolish Investment and Trade Agency (Houston)\, \nAccess to Culture\, \nand \nPendas International
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/12th-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20230815T194331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T012541Z
UID:13417-1694604600-1694611800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Singapore Market Access
DESCRIPTION:Singapore is an impressive center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global hub featuring developed infrastructure\, political stability\, open business policies\, a skilled workforce\, and respect for intellectual property rights. \nA growing number of central Texas companies are looking to Singapore as their gateway to Asia. The featured presentations will focus on Singapore’s market advantages and provide you with practical steps on how to acquire your first customers and grow your revenue in the Southeast Asia region.\n \nAgenda\n11:30 Registration + lunch\n11:45 Welcome + presentations by:\n• Roland Peña\, SVP of Global Tech and Innovation\, Opportunity Austin/Austin Chamber\n• Kristie Lai\, Regional Director-Americas (Houston)\, Economic Development Board of Singapore\n• Karen Parker\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Commercial Service (Austin) \n• Anthony Howe\, Commercial Director\, Asia Market Entry\n• Q/A + Networking\n1:30 Event concludes\nTake advantage of this exclusive invitation to have your questions answered and learn more about business opportunities in Singapore.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/singapore-market-access/
LOCATION:Indeed Tower\, 200 W. 6th Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20230815T201951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T201951Z
UID:13493-1692720000-1692727200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Bi-Lateral IT Business Round Table with Aguascalientes
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming the Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico for a round table discussion on up & coming bi-lateral business opportunities.The State of Aguascalientes seeks to create a bridge relationship with the Austin Region and those interested in taking advantage of investment opportunities while doing business with and / or in Aguascalientes.Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Aguascalientes’ Deputy Secretary of Investment and Development\, Director of Investment Attraction\, and private sector IT & Business Services CEOs. \nAgenda \n4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Brief Introductions \n4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Roundtable Discussion \n5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Professional Networking
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/bi-lateral-it-business-round-table-with-aguascalientes/
LOCATION:Indeed Tower\, 200 W. 6th Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade,Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20230627T172510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T174527Z
UID:13371-1689073200-1689076800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Export Growth in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Boost your exports in Africa! \nToday the #1 route to growing your leads and sales pipeline in Africa is online! Join our webinar as we partner up with IBT Online to discuss how exporters can (and should!) take advantage of the Online Global Program to grow exports in 2023! Jonathan Szucs\, Susanna Hardy and Ghita Benhadda will share their expertise\, case studies\, client testimonials\, and experience in delivering social media success. \nCan’t make it? Don’t worry! Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording. \nWhat will you learn?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online environment of Africa – Best practice\, optimally localized  and Africa business development websites.\n\n\n\nNigeria\, Kenya and North Africa Search Engine and Social Media marketing ; how to sell and grow your brand online.\n\n\n\nCase studies – how companies are using online marketing tools today. Best practices\, take-aways and live Q&A\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE TODAY
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/export-growth-in-africa/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Africa,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20230627T165505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T165630Z
UID:13360-1688562000-1688565600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Mercado Libre: Grow your E-commerce Sales in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar and grow your e-commerce sales in Latin America. Learn how the U.S. Commercial Service supports U.S. companies as they access LATAM markets. Hear about available resources\, including marketing your product on the Mercado Libre e-commerce marketplace. \nAgenda:\n• Welcome by U.S. Department of Commerce\n– How does the U.S. Commercial Service support U.S. companies to access new markets?\n– Introduction to Mexico’s e-commerce landscape\n• Learn about Mercado Libre’s Global Selling program\n– Becoming a registered seller on Mercado Libre’s marketplace\n– Resources for sellers\n– Q&A \nSpeaker: Mariano Migues\, Cross Border Trade Manager\, has been working at Mercado Libre for over 7 years\, in various roles. As part of the Global Selling Program\, he has led the Account Management & Business Consultants Team with a customer-centric\, results-oriented philosophy. More recently\, he has been leading the USA Business Development Team\, expanding the program’s footprint and geographical reach\, while allowing international sellers to grow their business in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for the e-commerce industry.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/mercado-libre-grow-your-e-commerce-sales-in-latin-america/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20230426T025002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T025021Z
UID:13237-1687431600-1687438800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with Shannon O'Neil
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Orange County invite you to join this webinar featuring Shannon K. O’Neil\, vice president\, deputy director of studies\, and the Nelson and David Rockefeller senior fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. O’Neil will be explain why regionalization\, not globalization\, has been the biggest economic trend of the last forty years. \nShannon K. O’Neil is an expert on global trade\, supply chains\, Mexico\, Latin America\, and democracy. Dr. O’Neil has lived and worked in Mexico and Argentina. She was a Fulbright scholar and a justice\, welfare\, and economics fellow at Harvard University\, and has taught Latin American politics at Columbia University. Before turning to policy\, Dr. O’Neil worked in the private sector as an equity analyst at Indosuez Capital and Credit Lyonnais Securities. \nDr. O’Neil is the author of The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter (Yale University Press\, October 2022)\, which chronicles the rise of three main global manufacturing and supply chain hubs and what they mean for U.S. economic competitiveness. She also wrote Two Nations Indivisible: Mexico\, the United States\, and the Road Ahead (Oxford University Press\, 2013)\, which analyzes the political\, economic\, and social transformations Mexico has undergone over the last three decades and why they matter for the United States. Dr. O’Neil is a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion and a frequent guest on national broadcast news and radio programs. She has often testified before Congress and regularly speaks at global academic\, business\, and policy conferences. \nDr. O’Neil is a member of the board of directors of the Tinker Foundation. She holds a PhD in government from Harvard University\, an MA in international relations from Yale University\, and a BA from Yale University.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-globalization-myth-why-regions-matter-with-shannon-oneil/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
CREATED:20230502T215102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T221404Z
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SUMMARY:Texas-EU Business Summit Preview: Export Opportunities with Spain and Portugal
DESCRIPTION: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. Embassy Speakers: \nAna Vila\, Commercial Advisor U.S. Commercial Service Lisbon\, Portugal \nKaren Dubois\, Commercial Specialist U.S. Commercial Service\, Madrid\, Spain \nThe World Affairs Council Austin\, University of Texas – Austin’s Center of European Studies\, the Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) in Austin\, and Camino Real District Export Council\, in collaboration with the Austin U.S. Commercial Service office\, is hosting this Texas-European Union Business Summit Preview on Building Bridges to Global Markets Event.  Free for companies with a 51% U.S. origin products or services\, must register to attend. \nRegister by clicking here
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/eu-business-summit-preview-export-opportunities-with-spain-and-portugal/
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="UT Center for European Studies":MAILTO:ces@austin.utexas.edu
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SUMMARY:Conversation with H.E. Radovan Javorčík\, the Slovak Republic's Ambassador to the USA
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our partner organizations on Tuesday\, April 18 to welcome His Excellency Radovan Javorčík\, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to the United States of America. \nTake advantage of this exclusive invitation to meet the Slovak Ambassador to the United States\, and learn about business opportunities in Slovakia.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/conversation-with-h-e-radovan-javorcik-the-slovak-republics-ambassador-to-the-usa/
LOCATION:Texas Association of Business\, 316 W. 12th Street\, Suite 200\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Business,diplomatic,Europe,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T130000
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION: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 Amir Husain\, CEO of Sparkcognition. \nAmir Husain is an entrepreneur\, inventor\, technologist\, and author based in Austin. He has been named Austin’s Top Technology Entrepreneur of the Year\, listed as an Onalytica Top 100 Artificial Intelligence Influencer\, and received the Austin Under 40 Technology and Science Award\, among several other accolades recognizing his work in artificial intelligence. Amir serves on the Board of Advisors for The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science and on the NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems Innovation Advisory Board\, and is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. \nIn 2013\, Amir incorporated SparkCognition\, an artificial intelligence company\, where he has served as the Founder and CEO since its inception. SparkCognition has received widespread recognition\, including being ninth on the Wall Street Journal’s Top Tech Companies to Watch in 2018\, listed on the 2017 CNBC Disruptor 50\, being named the fastest-growing company in Central Texas by Austin Business Journal in 2017\, and ranking on the CB Insights Al 100 list in 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, and 2020. \nIn November 2018\, Amir became founding CEO of SkyGrid\, a Boeing and SparkCognition joint venture that is building the aerial operating system to power the next century of aviation. In 2020\, Amir has been awarded over 30 patents and is the author of the best-selling book “The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence.” \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-global-political-risk-emerging-markets-and-finance-impact-of-ai-featuring-amir-husain-ceo-of-sparkcognition/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,author,Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T160000
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Startups Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend this corporate pitch event featuring representatives from five Taiwan-based startups and selected winners of the G Camp international innovation and entrepreneurship training program conducted by Taiwan’s Small and Medium Enterprise Administration. \nMeet and network with fascinating up-and-coming Taiwanese entrepreneurs and companies. Join us and hear from startups from one of Asia’s innovation hubs! \n \nCompany Profiles \nAttendees will hear pitches from representatives of these innovative Taiwan-based companies: \n\nADENOVO – alfian \nYour personal asset manager \nIntro: aifian is a comprehensive\, global asset management platform that gives you complete control over your assets\, from acquiring to upgrading to reselling them. You can easily monitor the value of your assets\, seamlessly integrate virtual and physical assets\, and make informed decisions to maximize their potential.\nTarget: Looking for local wine/ liquor dealerships and warehouses to store the liquor. Assistance in starting a company branch in the U.S. \nWebsite (Chinese): www.adenovo.com\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/adenovo-tech/  \n\n\nIOE Intelligent Technology Company \nThe best solution for the Internet of vehicles\, signals\, roadside\, and cloud. \nIntro: We are an adaptive wireless traffic signal and controller solution provider. We send real-time signal with second count to vehicle directly which help driverless car reach level 5 while saving 95% maintenance and construction cost for the government.\nTarget: Our target customers/partners are those who provide traffic solutions for governments. Especially Econolite Huston \nLinkedIn: Michael Chien \n\n\nioNetworks \nA top innovative imaging AI solution developer; provides packaged software and algorithm IP on AI chip. \nIntro: ioNetworks applies deep learning technology in the industry of professional video surveillance\, urban traffic analysis\, healthcare\, and technological law enforcement management\, providing a high-end video management platform with AI video analytics\, sensor identification solutions and AI algorithm IP embedded in chips. As an official global partner of Qualcomm\, Ambarella\, MediaTek\, and AXIS from 2021\, we are keen on developing edge AI algorithms for AIoT devices to fulfill the needs of large-scale AI services and realize smart devices towards smarter cities.\nTarget: Looking for end-products company cooperation\, for example\, Dell. Seeking assistance in starting a company branch in the U.S. and recruiting local business developers. \nWebsite: www.ionetworks.co/en/ \n\n\nRelaJet Tech \nEstablished to solve fundamental problem in hearing. \nIntro: RelaJet is dedicated to develop hearing assistive devices. Our core technology is the AI Speech Enhancement Engine\, which can help hearing aid users to hear much more effectively in any noisy environment. We provide various products to fulfill different needs from mild to severe.\nTarget: We are looking for OEM\, dealers\, and brand owners connection opportunities. \nWebsite: www.relajet.com/ \n\n\nWOWWOW \nExplore the infinite possibilities of Immersive game design. \nIntro: WOWWOW TECHNOLOGY Corp. is a game development company dedicated to making original games by integrating IoT\, XR\, and Nintendo Switch. Our professional team has game design and cross-field technologies integration capabilities and can provide clients with practical solutions.\nTarget: We are launching a brand new VR golf game for Switch in April 2023. Therefore\, we are looking for communication partners and sales channels to expand in the US market\, as well as local companies to collaborate with. \nFacebook: WOWWOW
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/taiwans-startup-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, 8001 Centre Park Drive #160\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T183849
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SUMMARY:Next Stop: Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore Hong Kong’s business and investment opportunities and network with a high-powered delegation from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. This FREE reception focuses on the “two-way highway” of rich opportunity for Austin businesses to connect with international delegates and features the latest updates from Hong Kong including initiatives underway to attract enterprises and talent. \n \n\nParking is available for $8 at the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage\, located at 900 Barton Springs Road. There are two entrances to the garage\, one at Riverside Drive and South First Street near the Long Center’s Circular Drive\, and one on Barton Springs Road adjacent to the Palmer Events Center main entrance. Click HERE for detailed directions and parking maps.\nA primary focus for this event is networking. Bring your business cards!\nThe dress code for this event is business casual.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/next-stop-hong-kong/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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