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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on Business Investment Considerations for LATAM
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 a lively discussion with Sebastian Gomez\, Co-Founder of Thorus Consulting\, and David Sandler\, Co-Founder at Remarks\, on the important details a business investor should consider when looking at expanding and selling into Latin America. Mexico and the rest of Latin America represent the United States’ second-largest trading partner and second-largest export market\, and interest is increasing from Texas corporations. \n  \n \nAbout the speakers: \nSebastian Gomez has been connecting Latanamerica to the world for more than 20 years. He consults U.S. companies on expanding in Latin-America where he supports them to understand the markets and opportunities they present. He is now an entrepreneur and consultant with Thorus Consulting that he founded in 2021 with his wife\, after being the Information Technology Trade Representative for the Colombian Government for 12 years supporting the international expansion of companies from Austin and Latam. \n \nDavid Sandler\, Co-Founder of Remarks\, is a skilled entrepreneur with experience in marketing\, internationalization and strategy building. His track record includes consulting for government\, universities\, private companies and cluster management organizations. \n  \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-business-investment-considerations-for-latam/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Americas,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment,Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T015003Z
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SUMMARY:UK Fireside Chat Series: The Honorable Richard Hyde\, Consul General\, and Chad Costello\, General Counsel for WP Engine
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, and The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) will be hosting 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 expansion work for your business. The Fireside chat series is live and interactive; attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. The series will be recorded as a podcast if you can’t attend each session. \nFor our first session\, Consul General Richard Hyde will talk with Chad Costello\, General Counsel for WP Engine\, on the company’s expansion into the UK. Chad Costello was instrumental in WP Engine’s expansion in the UK\, Ireland\, Australia and Poland. Learn how WP Engine is growing its international footprint\, the benefits of international expansion for your business and when and how to contemplate a similar move for your company. \nThe WP Engine WordPress Digital Experience Platform gives companies of all sizes the agility\, performance\, intelligence\, and integrations they need to drive their business forward faster. WP Engine’s combination of tech innovation and an award-winning team of WordPress experts are trusted by over 100\,000 companies across 150 countries to provide counsel and support\, helping brands create world-class digital experiences.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/uk-fireside-chat-series-the-honorable-richard-hyde-consul-general-and-chad-costello-general-counsel-for-wp-engine/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,diplomatic,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T223706Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnam & Southeast Asia Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing on Vietnam and Southeast Asia by US-ASEAN Business Council and Becamex IDC. They will present on business opportunities and resources for entrepreneurs looking to expand to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.  \nWho should attend?\n• Manufacturers\n• Supply Chains Enterprises (packaging\, components\, parts)\n• Medical Device\, Pharmaceutical\, Healthcare \nRelated Industries\n• High-Tech\, Electrical & Home Appliances\n• Electronic & Telecommunication Equipment\, IT\, Gaming\, Software\n• Food & Agri-Business (machinery\, processing technology\, animal feed)\n• Property Developers (retail\, condo\, hospitality\, entertainment\, sports)\n• Investment & Banking\n\nAgenda\n9:00 AM Registration & Networking\n9:30 AM Welcome & Program\n11:00 AM Q&A\n11:30 AM One-on-One meetings\n\nPresented in partnership with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, Global Business Expansion City of Austin Economic Development\, World Affairs Council of Austin\, Becamex\, and US ASEAN Business Council.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/vietnam-southeast-asia-business-briefing/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Asia,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20171201T180433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T143705Z
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SUMMARY:Seventh Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 7th 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 footprint\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and economic development organizations 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. \nEvent sponsors include: \nThe Center for European Studies\, the University of Texas at Austin\, \nThe Kozmetsky Center at St. Edwards University\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, \nThe McCoy College of Business\, Texas State University San Marcos\, \nThe International Trade Center at the University of Texas San Antonio\, \nThe Greater San Marcos Partnership. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/seventh-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="UT Center for European Studies":MAILTO:ces@austin.utexas.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180312T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T174647Z
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SUMMARY:Sustaining High Tech and Creative Industries
DESCRIPTION:Agile cities with populations below 1 million are becoming global leaders in creativity and innovation. Norwegian cities are leveraging these attributes and providing a foundation for entrepreneurs to launch successful companies. Learn more about the diverse and imaginative ways cities and regions in Norway are impacting and redefining the meaning of a sustainable community. \nModerator: Jaya Tomlinson\, City of Trondheim \nProgram \nWelcome and Introduction \nØyvind Laderud\, Business Advisor\, Business Region Kristiansand\nJim Butler\, Creative Industries Manager\, City of Austin \nLeveraging Creativity and Innovation – the Austin Example \nMitch Jacobson\, Director\, Austin Technology Incubator\nBen Ramirez\, Executive Director\, International Trade Center\, World Affairs Council of Austin\nKevin Koym\, CEO\, Tech Ranch \nNorway`s Innovation Scene \nNorway’s unique innovation culture and scene\nGro Eirin Dyrnes\, Director\, Innovation Norway San Francisco & Silicon Valley \nCreative Industries Demos \nHighlighted initiatives from Norwegian cities \n\nRequestify (Stavanger)\nSunSense (Kristiansand)\nSounds Good (Trondheim)\nTelaris (Kristiansand)\nOiid (Trondheim)
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/sustaining-high-tech-and-creative-industries/
LOCATION:House of Scandinavia\, 340 E. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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SUMMARY:Cities without Borders: From Austin to Bologna and the EU to Central Texas
DESCRIPTION:Join the European Union\, the City of Austin\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a gathering of those working in and with cities interested in exploring the growing opportunities available for international city-to-city cooperation. The meetup will showcase Austin’s partnerships with Bologna\, Italy and Lulea\, Sweden around sustainable development\, economic development\, and cultural relations. We’ll also introduce EU and Central Texas trade reps working to expand their respective international trade relationships. \nIn addition to a sandwich lunch and networking\, the meetup will include: \n\nBrief remarks by Austin and Bologna representatives participating in the EU’s International Urban Cooperation initiative\nBrief remarks by Austin and Lulea representatives participating in their economic and cultural partnership\nCultural presentation from Austin’s House of Songs\nConcluding remarks by representatives from the European Union\n\nWe very much hope that you’ll be able to join us! \n#EUatSXSW
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/cities-without-borders-from-austin-to-bologna-and-the-eu-to-central-texas/
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20180227T191714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T191714Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Leo Varadakar\, T.D. Prime Minister of Ireland
DESCRIPTION:SXSW\, the Consulate General of Ireland in Austin and the World Affairs Council of Austin are pleased to announce a conversation featuring Taoiseach Leo Varadkar\, with Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune.  During the event attendees will learn how tech made Ireland become one of the most open and globalized economies in the world. Mr. Varadkar will also discuss Irish innovation at this year’s SXSW and how the Irish tech sector is increasingly impacting the US economy. \nLeo Varadkar was elected in June 2017 as Ireland’s youngest ever Taoiseach (Prime Minister). Born in 1979\, the son of an Indian father and Irish mother\, Mr. Varadkar personifies the dynamic\, youthful and diverse Ireland of today. He is one of the few LGBT Heads of Government in the world. Having studied medicine at Trinity College Dublin\, Mr. Varadkar qualified as a medical doctor but soon ventured into the world of politics\, in which he has risen rapidly to the leadership position he holds today. He heads a Government that is shaping the Ireland of the 21st Century\, a country at the heart of the European Union\, and an island at the center of the world. Mr. Varadkar is visiting the United States to further deepen and advance the bilateral relationship between the two countries; he will attend SXSW before meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington DC later in the week. \nMr. Varadkar is the only Head of Government speaking at SXSW in 2018. Ireland is one of the oldest international participants at SXSW.   Event is available to all SXSW badge holders.  www.sxsw.com
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/conversation-with-leo-varadakar-t-d-prime-minister-of-ireland/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, 500 E. 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180310T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20180221T221320Z
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SUMMARY:Business Spotlight: Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin (Texas)
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, along with the City of Austin\, Business Region Kristiansand\, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, and the City of Kristiansand are pleased to present this informative business opportunities briefing.  American corporate executives are encouraged to explore and leverage the existing trade relationship between Central Texas and the Agder Region of Norway. \nThis interactive program will provide attendees with information about the resources available to companies considering a trans-Atlantic expansion.  Attendees will learn how Kristiansand provides a platform to enhance business growth within Norway and Europe\, as well as further markets through its geographic location\, human capital\, infrastructure\, government vision\, and innovative spirit. \nIn addition\, this program will feature a fast pitch session by companies specifically selected to demonstrate the Agder region’s strengths in the SaaS\, wearable tech\, film and creative industry sectors. \nReserve your seat now to learn more about the business opportunities available via this dynamic Nordic city. \nAgenda \n11:45 AM Registration and networking \n12:00 PM Welcome remarks \n12:10 PM Past highlights of the Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin collaboration \n12:20 PM Introduction to Kristiansand/Agder region and visiting delegates\n \n12:30 PM BBQ lunch\n \n12:45 PM Fast pitches by Kristiansand and Agder region companies including: \nSunSense \nTelaris PCS \nOya Interaktiv  \n2:00 PM Event concludes
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business-spotlight-kristiansand-norway-austin-texas/
LOCATION:City of Austin CAD Office\, 201 E. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180228T180000
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CREATED:20180203T031947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T202039Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Cyber Summit
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, a state partner with Cyber Houston and the Energy Conference Network\, is pleased to present the Second Annual Houston Cyber Summit.   This cyber security conference features industry experts and opportunities to network with over 200 business professionals. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a $50 registration discount.  Click here and become a member today. \nThis event will be held in Houston. \n  \n\n\n\n Registration and Breakfast  \n7:00am – 8:10am Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n Opening Remarks  \n8:10am – 8:40am Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUmesh Verma\nPresident & CEO\, BLUE LANCE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Keynote Speaker  \n8:40am – 9:10am Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Live Hack Demonstration  \n9:40am – 10:40am Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Villanti\nVP\, Information Security Officer\, Allegiance Bank\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panel 1: Legal & Risk Mitigation  \n11:10am – 12:10pm Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Rogers\nShareholder\, Cybersecurity\, Privacy & Crisis Management\, Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\n\n\n\nMark Goldberg\nVice President of Public Affairs\, Houston First Corporation\n\n\n\nAngela Haun\nSpecial Agent & Coordinator \, InfraGard\, Federal Bureau of Investigation\n\n\n\nMary Dickerson\nAssistant Vice President\, Assistant Vice Chancellor\, IT Security\, University of Houston\n\n\n\nNick Economidis\nUnderwriter\, Beazley\n\n\n\nJason Ritchie\nAssistant Vice President-Bank Administration\, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\, Houston Branch\n\n\n\nPaul Farrell\nFounder and CEO\, Nehemiah Security\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Lunch  \n12:10pm – 1:15pm Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panel 2: Cybersecurity and Innovation  \n1:15pm – 2:00pm Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGina Luna\nCEO\, Luna Strategies\, LLC.\n\n\n\nAmanda Edwards\nAt-Large Position 4\, Houston City Council\n\n\n\nPierluigi Stella\nCTO\, Network Box USA\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nDick Williams\nInterim President and CEO\, Houston Exponential\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panel 3: Cyber Security Assessment Essentials  \n2:00pm – 2:45pm Feb 28\n\n\n\nModerator: Jesse Carrillo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMel Nevarez\nManager Identity and Access Management and Compliance\, CenterPoint Energy\, Inc.\n\n\n\nJesse Carrillo\nSenior Vice President & CIO\, Hines\n\n\n\nPhil Beckett\nChief Expansion Technology Officer \, HASA\n\n\n\nPeter Thomas\nCTO\, BLUE LANCE\n\n\n\nAndy Sawyer\nDirector of Security\, Locke Lord\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n Panel 4: Federal\, State and Local Cyber Updates  \n3:00pm – 4:15pm Feb 28\n\n\n\nModerator: Mary Dickerson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGary Spurger\nManager\, High Tech Crime Unit\, Harris County Sheriff’s Office\n\n\n\nLenny Schad\nChief Information Officer\, Houston Independent School District\n\n\n\n\n\nJack Hanagriff\nMayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security\, City of Houston\n\n\n\nMary Dickerson\nAssistant Vice President\, Assistant Vice Chancellor\, IT Security\, University of Houston\n\n\n\nBrian Wilson\nVice President\, Citi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panel 5: Cyber Workforce Development  \n4:15pm – 5:20pm Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Doug Rowlett\nDean \, HCC Digital & Information Technology Center\n\n\n\nDaniel Ragsdale\nFounding Director\, Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center\n\n\n\nStan Napper\nFounding Dean of Engineering\, Houston Baptist University\n\n\n\nTom Winn\nInterim Director – MSM Program\, University of Houston-Downtown Marilyn Davies College of Business\n\n\n\nLouanne Harvey\nCTE Chair\, Digital Forensic Science/Cyber Security\, Eastwood Academy High School\, Houston Independent School District\n\n\n\nArthur Conklin\nAssociate Professor\, University of Houston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Closing Remarks and Prize Drawing  \n5:20pm – 6:00pm
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/houston-cyber-summit/
LOCATION:George R. Brown Convention Center\, 1001 Avenida de las Americas\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Australia,Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Middle East,New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T123000
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CREATED:20171218T234512Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Roundtable: EU-US Animal Health\, Safety and Trade
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we welcome Dr. Lorenzo Terzi\, European Union Minister-Counselor for Food Safety and Consumer Health.  During this special EU Trade Roundtable\, Dr. Terzi will focus on the animal welfare and food safety standards that are of high interest to Texas companies exporting to Europe. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/european-union-food-safety-trade-roundtable/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Livestock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180119T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180119T093000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20171227T221250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T025557Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Business Forecast: Driving Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. \nWe invite you to join us for a lively discussion on driving innovation with corporate executives\, economists\, and academic leaders\, including Peter Zandan\, Global Vice Chairman\, Research+Data Insights\, Hill+Knowlton; David Judson\, Editor-in-Chief\, Stratfor; Mine Yücel\, Senior Vice President and Senior Research Advisor – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; and Jay Hartzell\, Dean – McCombs School of Business.  From their unique vantage point\, our guest speakers for this 2018 Business Forecast will share how innovation drives industries—especially regarding trends\, opportunities\, and challenges.  Presenters will answer your questions about the 2018 economy\, both in Texas and nationally.  This special program will focus on market analytics\, global intelligence and its impact on your company’s success. \nDEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION is JANUARY 11\, 2018. TICKETS MUCH BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT. Individual registrations are available until we reach capacity.  Event cost includes breakfast. Register via event website link here and below.  \n \nSPEAKERS\n\nPeter Zandan is currently global vice chairman at Hill+Knowlton Strategies\, a marketing communications firm with 3000 employees in 85 countries. Peter has over 30 years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research with many of the world’s top brands\, public causes\, and institutions. \nZandan founded IntelliQuest and served as its chairman and CEO for 15 years. Under his leadership\, IntelliQuest became the fastest growing market research company worldwide and was publicly traded on the Nasdaq (IQST). Zandan also founded and served as CEO of Zilliant\, a leading provider of price-optimization solutions that was named one of the top 50 venture-backed companies by The Wall Street Journal. \nZandan is a member of the Presidents’ Circle of the National Academy of Sciences\, National Academy of Engineering\, and Institute of Medicine\, in Washington\, D.C. He also serves on the McCombs School of Business Advisory Council at The University of Texas at Austin. He advises and has invested in over 25 early stage data and technology businesses. Zandan has been selected by Interactive Week as one of the “Unsung Heroes of the Internet\,” awarded Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year\,” and was named to the Holmes Report’s inaugural Innovator 25 list. \n\nDavid D. Judson\, Stratfor’s editor-in-chief and head of content production. Judson oversees both the global network of the company’s information gathering researchers\, the forecast-making analyst team as well as the publishing team in Austin that crafts Stratfor’s work into written\, video\, and graphic form. Judson also oversees Threat Lens\, Stratfor’s premium and specialized service for corporate security officers. \nBefore joining Stratfor\, Judson worked for the Istanbul-based Dogan Media Group for eight years\, first as managing editor of the Turkish-language business daily Referans and later as editor-in-chief of the Hurriyet Daily News\, the company’s English paper. Before his work internationally\, Mr. Judson was a senior correspondent in Washington for Gannett Newspapers/USA Today. He and his wife Nermin have lived in Austin since early 2013. \n\nMine Yücel has been with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas since 1989. Prior to becoming research director\, Yücel was head of the FRB micro/regional/energy group and director of publications. Yücel is an advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president on regional and energy issues and has published numerous articles on energy and regional growth. \nYucel is a member of the National Association for Business Economics board of directors and was president of the International Association of Energy Economics in 2011\, an institution with 102 member countries. She is also past president of the United States Association of Energy Economics (USAEE). In 2006\, she was chosen as one of the recipients of the Key Women in Energy—Global Award. She received the USAEE Senior Fellow Award in 2007 and the Energy Journal Best Paper Award in 2009. \nBefore joining the Bank she was an assistant professor of economics at Louisiana State University. She has a BS and MS in mathematics from Bogazici University in Istanbul\, Turkey\, and a Ph.D. in economics from Rice University in Houston. \n \n\nJay C. Hartzell is the dean of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. He joined UT in 2001 after teaching at New York University’s Stern School of Business\, and prior to his current role\, he held several key administrative roles at the McCombs School. His most notable positions include his service as the senior associate dean for academic affairs\, chair of the finance department\, and executive director of the McCombs School’s Real Estate Finance and Investment Center. \nDr. Hartzell holds the Centennial Chair in Business Education Leadership and the Trammell Crow Regents Professorship in Business. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Economics (cum laude) from Trinity University and a Ph.D. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on real estate finance\, corporate finance\, and corporate governance. His articles have been published in the leading journals in the field\, including the Journal of Finance\, Journal of Financial Economics\, Real Estate Economics\, and the Review of Financial Studies. \nDr. Hartzell serves on the editorial board of Real Estate Economics\, and he served as an associate editor of the Review of Financial Studies\, and as a member of the board of directors of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association. In addition to his academic experience\, Dr. Hartzell previously worked as a consultant with Hewitt Associates.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/2018-business-forecast-driving-innovation/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Texas Enterprise Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170713T201410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171205T022904Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Ambassador Thomas Pickering about the Iran Nuclear Deal
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for a luncheon featuring Ambassador Thomas Pickering\, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. \nSince President Trump set the stage for eventual US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement\, how the Congress now deals with sanctions against Iran will define the nature and pace of US potential withdrawal. What’s next with the Iran deal? How might a US withdrawal impact relations with Europe and the Middle East? \nThe program will be conducted in an interview style with an opportunity for questions from the audience. The discourse will focus on the Iran Deal and its implications for the region and global peace. Roy E. Casagranda\, PhD and Professor of Government at Austin Community College will conduct the interview. \n  \nRecent Opinion by Ambassador Thomas Pickering published in San Antonio Express News on November 30\, 2017: \nU.S. must be wary in choosing sides\, Saudi Arabia vs. Iran\n \n##################### \nAmbassador Thomas R. Pickering is Vice Chair of Hills & Company. He holds the rank of Career Ambassador\, the highest in the U.S. Foreign Service. In a diplomatic career spanning five decades\, he was U.S. ambassador to Israel\, the Russian Federation\, India\, El Salvador\, Nigeria\, and Jordan. From 1989 to 1992\, he was Ambassador to the United Nations in New York\, and he then served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. Earlier in his career\, he was Special Assistant to Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger. He also served in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/a-conversation-on-iran-with-ambassador-thomas-pickering/
LOCATION:ACC Eastview Campus MultiPurpose Room 8500\, 3401 Webberville Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Business,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20171001T020107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T011419Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Venture Labs\, How it Works\, and How You Can Get Involved
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business\, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. \n\n\n\nEver think about starting a business? Ever think about helping a startup get off the ground? Texas Venture Labs has a number of programs to help both happen. Come hear about our innovative entrepreneurship programs\, the process we follow\, the kinds of companies getting started\, and the results we are producing. Learn how you can become a part of the success story. \n\n\n\n\n What you will learn  \n\nThe programs Texas Venture Labs runs\nHow you can recommend companies to Texas Venture Labs’ accelerator\nHow your company can apply to the accelerator\nThe acceleration process we use\nHow the investment competition works\nHow you can get involved as an investment competition judge\n\n\n\nRob Adams is on the faculty of The University of Texas at Austin where he teaches entrepreneurship in the MBA and MSTC programs and is the Director of Texas Venture Labs at the McCombs School of Business. He’s a former software executive\, entrepreneur and institutional fund manager. He has served on many corporate boards and has founded or financed more than 40 companies\, which have launched more than 100 products and raised significant amounts of capital in both private and public markets. \nPrior to his appointment at The University of Texas\, he was in the venture capital industry\, ultimately founding AV Labs\, a fund affiliated with Austin Ventures. Prior to the venture business\, he was a software operating executive for two decades. This career included positions in sales\, marketing\, and general management. He was with Lotus (NYSE: IBM)\, joining the company shortly after its public offering. Adams was their first corporate sales representative and went on to be instrumental in the development and launch of both 1-2-3 for Macintosh and Lotus Notes. He founded and was CEO of Business Matters\, a venture-backed developer of financial modeling products that was acquired. He was an executive with Pervasive Software (NASDAQ: PVSW)\, a company he helped take public. \nDr. Adams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University\, where he received their Outstanding Engineer Award\, a Masters of Business Administration from Olin School of Management at Babson College\, and a Ph.D. in Management from Capella University. He has taught in the MBA programs of The Acton School of Business\, Babson College and The University of Texas at Austin and is the recipient of numerous teaching awards. \nHe is an internationally recognized speaker on innovation\, commercialization\, and entrepreneurship. He speaks frequently on his pioneering work in Market Validation and has keynoted the Inc. 500 business conference\, international venture conferences\, and consults for numerous global 500 companies. His work has been covered in Business Week\, Forbes\, Fortune\, Money\, The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, Washington Post\, on Bloomberg Radio\, Public Television and public radio’s nationally syndicated “Marketplace” program. \nHe is the author of A Good Hard Kick in the Ass: Basic Training for Entrepreneurs (Random House/Crown\, 2002)\, If You Build It Will They Come? Three Steps to Test and Validate Any Market Opportunity (Wiley\, 2010) and is co-author of New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century (McGraw-Hill\, 2011). \nHe provides expert testimony on technology-related business issues and has consulted on economic development and early stage company investment and its impact on economies for governments including Canada\, Chile\, Costa Rica\, India\, Malaysia\, New Zealand and Thailand. In the United States he has advised the White House and the Department of Commerce. \nAdams is a Fellow at the IC2 Institute; a University of Texas-based foundation that runs the Austin Technology Incubator and has held visiting professor positions at the University of Auckland\, Thammasat University and the University of Manitoba.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/texas-venture-labs-how-it-works-and-how-you-can-get-involved/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Global Business Series,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20171005T022433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T022622Z
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SUMMARY:Business Briefing on New Zealand and Australia
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Camino Real District Export Council\, the U.S. Commercial Service–Austin\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting business opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The event will feature the following guest speaker: \n\n\nDuncan Archibald has over 10 years’ experience working with the U.S. Government’s pre-eminent trade and marketing agency under U.S. Dept. of Commerce\, the U.S. Commercial Service.   Duncan is a professional and creative business development and relationship builder with comprehensive experience assisting U.S.  ICT\, and financial services companies enter and sell products and solutions into the Australian market through forming alliances with the local channel or through establishing subsidiary offices. In addition\, Duncan assists U.S. companies with their pipeline sales by organizing C-level marketing events\, seminars\, and organizing USA-branded government pavilions at local trade shows.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business-briefing-on-new-zealand-and-australia/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Australia,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170930T234341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T000211Z
UID:2950-1508412600-1508419800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Infrastructure Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Utilizing Commerce\, USTDA and MCC
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting several key federal government resources available to Austin-area businesses looking to do business in emerging markets. The event will feature presentations and a panel discussion with the following guests: \n\n\nKaren Parker – Director & International Trade Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service – Austin\, the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration which helps U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets. \n\n\nPaul Marin – Director for Partnership and Innovation at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)\, which helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. \n\n\nJonathan Brooks – Managing Director for Europe\, Asia\, the Pacific\, and Latin America at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)\, an independent U.S. Government agency working to reduce global poverty through economic growth. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\nExporters looking to expand into emerging marketsCompanies pursuing international competitive bids in emerging marketsCompanies looking to develop infrastructure in emerging markets or sell U.S. goods and services to infrastructure projectsEngineering and consulting companies with expertise in infrastructure development
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/infrastructure-opportunities-in-emerging-markets-utilizing-commerce-ustda-and-mcc/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170817T025001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171014T013009Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 18th.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with Mexico\, Colombia\, Chile\, Argentina\, and other nations. \nThe Second Annual Summit will include a LATAM market overview by Gary Hoover\, Founder of Hoover’s Online and first Entrepreneur-in-Residence of the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. \nOver the last decade\, the region experienced a deep economic and social transformation\, which lifted millions out of poverty and swelled the ranks of the middle class.   Latin America’s economy is expected to expand 2.0% against a backdrop of stronger global growth.  Attend the Summit and learn how your company may benefit from this growth. \n  \nAGENDA \n8:30 am Registration Opens \n9:00 am Welcoming Remarks \n9:05 am  LATAM Executive Overview by Gary Hoover\, Founder of Hoover’s Online\n \n9:30 am Austin as a Technology Gateway to Latin America \nPanelists: Hector Gomez\, CCO\, IDZ Technologies; \nEduardo Velasco\, CEO\, SharedFi; \nPaul Alvaro Marin\, Director of Partnership & Innovation\, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA); \nBill Leake\, CEO\, Apogee Results \nModerator: Estuardo Robles\, Partner\, Briggs Capital \n10:45 am Opportunities in Colombia’s Cybersecurity Industry\n \nPanelists: Sebastian Gomez\, Trade & Investment Representative\, PROCOLOMBIA; \nCarolina Carrasco\, Senior Project Manager\, Fluidsignal Group S.A. (FLUID) \nModerator: Bill Hulsey\, Principal\, HULSEY PC \n11:50 am Free Trade Agreements with LATAM Nations \nPanelists: Tejas Vakil\, CEO\, FinanceGenius\, Inc.; Karen Parker\, Director\, U.S. Commercial Service-Austin; \nJonathan Brooks\, Managing Director for Europe\, Asia\, the Pacific\, and Latin America at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) \nModerator: Doug Smith\, Assistant Director\, International Trade Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio \n12:50 pm  Concluding Remarks \n  \nDowntown Parking Options: \nFifth Street now permits two-way traffic. \nAustin Convention Center Garage at 601 E. Fifth Street: Enter from Fifth Street.  1-2 Hours $6. 2-7 hours for $9. \nOr \nhttp://www.bestparking.com/austin-parking/ \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/second-annual-texas-latin-america-business-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown\, 500 North Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170608T221944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170722T023347Z
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SUMMARY:Mandela Washington Fellowship Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at The University of Texas at Austin you are invited to the 4th Annual Mandela Washington Fellowship –  Pitch Competition! \nThe 25 Fellows participating in UT Austin’s Business and Entrepreneurship Institute will each present a 5-minute pitch. \n \nPlease RSVP via the link. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/young-african-entrepreneurs-fast-pitch-competition-2/
LOCATION:Impact Hub Lamar\, 5540 N. Lamar\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170713T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T171503Z
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live Interview of Mandela Washington Fellows
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at the University of Texas at Austin and the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders\, please join the World Affairs Council on Facebook for a live interview of four young entrepreneurs visiting Austin from Zimbabwe\, Central African Republic\, Togo and Nigeria. \nThe four Mandela Washington Fellows to be interviewed: \nJosephine Mahachi (Zimbabwe) is a media practitioner\, investment consultant\, businesswoman and the host and creator of Click Africa\, a television show that broadcasts across the continent to help shape the African narrative. \nPascale Gabriella Serra Nga Gnii Voueto (Central African Republic) is a documentary filmmaker with a background in conflict resolution. She is the head of IllustrO\, a company that promotes the image of the Central African Republic by working with people in need and broadcasting documentaries about challenges they face. \nYannick Davidson Vossah (Togo) is the CEO of Afrique Direct\, a pan-African news website. He is also one of the heads of Green Action Africa\, an ecological association for more environmentally friendly actions in Africa. \nOluwaseyi Albert (Nigeria) is the founder and CEO of IyaliFresh\, a grocery delivery and food processing startup. He has a background in branding and social media and works as a digital marketing consultant. He also creates free training programs for unemployed people in Nigeria. \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/facebook-live-interview-of-mandela-washington-fellows/
LOCATION:Facebook LIVE\, Online\, Link\, Below
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170707T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170630T235209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T235557Z
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SUMMARY:3DS Austria to Austin Final Pitches
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring their time in Austin\, the student entrepreneurs will attend the 3DS Global Roundup (an annual conference of great doers\, thinkers\, and makers at universities around the world)\, gain exposure to one of the most innovative cities in America\, and learn how to transform their communities back in Austria. \nExchange participants gain familiarity with American culture\, access over two-hundred 3DS alumni\, mentors\, investors\, and community members at the 3DS Global Roundup Conference\, validate the early-stage businesses they create in every facet of the Austin and San Antonio entrepreneurship ecosystems\, and learn how to build robust communities of innovation and creativity through curated site visits and program activities. The skills acquired will enable them to found an international or domestic startup\, launch new social impact initiatives\, reshape Vienna’s corporate landscape as intrapreneurs\, and become community leaders. \nNo RSVP is necessary\, the event will take place in the new Capital Factory offices on the first floor. \nThe video below provides an overview of the 2016 edition of this program.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/3ds-austria-to-austin-final-pitches/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20161203T012951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T211223Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo\, in partnership with US Ignite\, will once again deliver North America’s largest concentration of C-Level Smart City Leadership working towards innovative solutions for progressive city needs. Join us as we expand our community of city leaders and solution providers\, delivering an exciting “city first” agenda accelerating state-of-art solutions into global city practice. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a 10% discount on registration fees.  Become a member today and obtain this special discount!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/smart-cities-innovation-summit-2/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170529T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T192905Z
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SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to attend the next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition.  The regular informational networking agenda will include great speakers and global trade updates. \nOur featured speakers from BTX Global Logistics will be Kim Schaerges\, Director of Sales\, and Hans Falk\, International Shipping Specialist. \nKim and Hans will provide a brief overview on the documents necessary to import and export\, along with a review of common questions and concerns.  Some of those items include: methods of transport\, commercial invoices\, shippers letters of instructions\, incoterms\, HTS codes and customs.  Please come with any specific questions or issues you have as well. \nWith gratitude to our host: \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20161122T020643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T015113Z
UID:2350-1494316800-1494345600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTexas 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 development organizations 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. \nEvent sponsors include: \nThe Center for European Studies\, the University of Texas at Austin\, \nThe Kozmetsky Center at St. Edwards University\, \nThe International Business Institute at Austin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, \nThe International Trade Center at the University of Texas San Antonio\, \nThe Greater San Marcos Partnership.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/sixth-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170327T210421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170422T234358Z
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SUMMARY:Texas-Mexico Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Texas-Mexico Summit is offered to business executives through a collaboration with the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs (AEM).  In 2015\, Texas exported $94.5 billion in goods to Mexico.  These exports to Mexico represented 38% of Texas’ total exports.  Under NAFTA\, Texas’ exports to Mexico have increased by 384%\, with an annual average growth rate of 7.2% over 21 years. \nMexican and American CEOs\, entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, as well as high ranking government officials will come together in the capital of the Lone Star state on May 4th and 5th.  The Texas-Mexico Summit will provide corporate executives with the resources they need to engage in cross-border business growth and thereby strengthen the bi-national trade relationship between Mexico and the USA. \nMay 4th Agenda \n9 am\nRegistration opens\n9:30 am\nAEM Board & Chapter Presidents’ Special Session*\n10:30 am\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\nMexico Ambassador to USA Gerónimo Gutiérrez (invited)\n11:30 am\nDISCUSSION: How to create successful binational businesses\nPanelists: Mexico and U.S. CEOs\n12:30 pm\nLUNCH\n2:00pm\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION: “Mexico US NAFTA challenges ahead”\n3:00pm\nDISCUSSION: Coming to US from Mexico and creating a successful business\nPanelists: Mexico SMB CEO’s\n4:00pm\nCoffee Break\n4:15 pm\nDISCUSSION: Strategic importance of Mexico to Texas trade & economy\nPanelists: U.S and Mexico’s Senior Experts\n5:30 pm\nNetworking Round tables\n6:30 pm\nBREAK\n7:30 – 11 pm\nAEM Summit Reception & Leadership Awards Ceremony\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business-opportunities-in-mexico/
LOCATION:Archer Hotel Austin\, 3121 Palm Way\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170329T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T223800Z
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SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to hear an update from Lisa J. Kubiske\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Finance & Development in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs for the U.S. Department of State.   \nA United States diplomat with experience in Latin America and China\, she served as the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras\, and Deputy Chief of Mission in Brazil and in the Dominican Republic.  Earlier assignments include: Western Hemisphere Economics Director at the State Department; Officer in the State Department’s Operations Center and Secretariat Staff; Investment Director and Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative’s Office; chief of the Economic-Political Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong; as well as additional work in Shanghai and Mexico City.   \nWith gratitude to our hosts:
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-3/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Americas,Asia,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170321T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170304T180245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T184054Z
UID:2416-1490094900-1490103000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Advantage Dubai Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council along with Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide are pleased to present the Advantage Dubai Seminar. \nJoin the Dubai Department of Economic Development’s Foreign Direct Investment Development Agency to learn about the innovation driven economy of Dubai. This interactive program will detail the 10 major innovation pillars of Dubai.  Attendees will learn how Dubai serves as a platform to enhance business growth within the UAE\, as well as further markets through its geographic location\, human capital\, infrastructure\, government vision\, and “can do attitude.”  Additional topics will include the investment climate\, leading sectors for U.S. export\, investment\, and business etiquette. \nREGISTER TODAY! \nAgenda \n11:15 am Registration and Networking \n11:30 am Welcome and Delegation Introductions \nMr. Ibrahim Ahli\, Director of Investment Promotion\, Dubai FDI \n11:40 am Overview and Business Advantages in Dubai \n12:15 pm Freezone Presentations \nDubai Silicon Oasis Authority\, TECOM\, Dubai Internet City\, Dubai South\, Dubai Commodities Trade Zone \n1:15 pm Q&A \n1:30 pm Concluding Remarks \n  \nThe United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is a significant U.S. export market and an important regional hub for American companies doing business throughout the Middle East\, Africa and South Asia. The U.A.E. has a population of approximately 9.5 million\, out of which about 85 percent is expatriates. In 2015\, the U.A.E. registered a real GDP growth rate of 3.9 percent\, down from 4.6 percent in 2014.  Due to its vast oil wealth and relatively small population to which it must provide services\, the U.A.E. is well positioned to ride out the current low-oil-price economy.  To diversify away from oil\, the government is transitioning from an investment economy to a knowledge economy.  To this end\, it is focused on developing new industrial and commercial sectors\, including aerospace\, healthcare\, education\, and defense and tourism. \nThe U.A.E. is a leading commercial center serving the Middle East\, Africa\, and South Asia\, with a significant portion of its import volume ultimately being re-exported. Dubai in particular plays a central role as a regional trade\, logistics and tourism hub.  Its economy has also been buoyed by ongoing construction and infrastructure projects in the lead-up to the Dubai World Expo 2020.  While the construction sector has come under substantial pressure due to the prolonged slump in oil prices\, the sector remains resilient\, and Dubai’s planned real estate and infrastructure projects are progressing.  Most notably\, the expansion of the Al-Maktoum International Airport by Dubai Airport Authority\, valued at $33 billion\, is Dubai’s single biggest project.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/advantage-dubai-seminar/
LOCATION:Headliner’s Club\, 221 W. Sixth Street\,\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170302T043835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170302T043835Z
UID:2634-1489082400-1489089600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:British Life Science and MedTech Networking Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf your company is within the Lifescience or MedTech industry sector(s) and you are looking to find partners across the pond\, please join us by registering at the link below. \nAssociation of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI)\n\nThe Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) is the industry association for the medical technology sector in the UK.  ABHI’s mission is to champion the benefits and use of safe and effective medical technologies to deliver high quality patient outcomes. With over 250 members\, ABHI leads the advocacy of the industry in order to advance access to medical technology. Our  membership includes some of the leading multinational businesses in the sector in the UK right the way through to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). \nABHI membership is open to manufacturers as well as service companies involved in the sector\, such as distributors\, professional groups and lawyers. \nABHI was formed in the late 1980s to address Industry’s need to engage with the fast moving regulatory landscape and to support UK companies export their products around the world.  ABHI has since grown and now has teams focusing on: UK market affairs;international policy; communications and public affairs; technical and regulatory issues; environmental issues; and events and exhibitions. \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/british-life-science-and-medtech-networking-event/
LOCATION:Norton Rose Fulbright\, 98 San Jacinto Blvd. Suite 1100\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,MedTech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T093000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20170104T012542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T224153Z
UID:2462-1486022400-1486027800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Malaysia Trade and Investment Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade and Investment Briefing on Malaysia featuring Mr. Chekib Akrout\, Senior VP at AMD and Mr. Haizril Rahman\, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in Houston.   RSVP HERE \nAgenda for meeting at BBVA Compass 1703 W. Fifth Street\, Suite 500 \n8:00 AM               REGISTRATION & NETWORKING \n8:30 AM               WELCOME REMARKS  by Martin Morales\, Commerical Banking Senior VP at BBVA Compass and Ben Ramirez\, VP of WACA \n8:40 AM               PRESENTATION by Haizril Rahman\, Director of MIDA HOUSTON \n8:55 AM               VIDEO PRESENTATION \n9:00 AM               PRESENTATION by Chekib Akrout\, Senior VP at AMD \n9:15 AM               Q&A \n9:30 AM               End of program \n\nAdditional industry sector information is available in the Malaysia Electric and Electronic Industry Update.\n\n\n\nChekib Akrout is senior vice president of the global operations and information technology organization at AMD. Akrout oversees teams responsible for global operations\, platform and product engineering\, and infrastructure and IT services. In this role\, Akrout is responsible for end-to-end yield\, costs\, quality\, and delivery of new AMD products to customers\, and optimizing business critical infrastructure and IT service/support. \nBefore joining AMD in 2008\, Akrout worked at Freescale Semiconductor as vice president and general manager of the Networking System Division where he focused on networking multi-core and Digital Signal Processing\, driving processor competitiveness in the networking markets.    Prior to Freescale\, he spent 23 years at IBM\, where his last assignment was vice president of Entertainment and Embedded Processor Development and was responsible for the Cell Project developed through a Sony/Toshiba/IBM partnership as well as Xbox 360 processor development for Microsoft and embedded PowerPC processors cores for SoC. \nAkrout holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University Pierre & Marie Curie in France\, and a doctorate in electronics and physics. \n\n\n\nHaizril Abd Rahman is the current Director of MIDA Houston and was appointed on November 7\, 2016. He joined the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) in 2008 as an Economics Affair Officer. He served in Electrical & Electronics Industries Division at MIDA headquarters in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia before being assigned to MIDA US office in Boston as the Deputy Director in 2014.  Haizril graduated from the University Tenaga Nasional\, Malaysia with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. \nThe Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal agency for the promotion of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. MIDA assists companies intending to invest in the manufacturing and services sectors\, as well as facilitates the implementation of their projects. The wide range of services provided by MIDA includes providing information on the opportunities for investments\, as well as facilitating companies which are looking for joint venture partners. \n\n  \nIn partnership with: \n\n \n\n\n\n            \n                \n      
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-malaysia-trade-briefing/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20161220T030348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170115T205514Z
UID:2392-1485162000-1485176400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business with Cuba
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. has a trade embargo with Cuba\, but… \nDo you wonder about the future of U.S.-Cuba trade relations? \nDid you know that you can now export food\, agricultural\, and other products or services to Cuba? \nDid you know that you can now import certain items from Cuba? \nHave you ever considered traveling to Cuba for business? \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin’s International Trade Center\, in collaboration with the Texas-Cuba Trade Alliance\, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers “Doing Business with Cuba”.  This program is designed to provide the information\, education\, and contacts crucial to facilitate successful business relations with Cuba. \nAttend this half-day seminar to learn more about opportunities in Cuba.  Reserve  your seat now!   RSVP HERE. \nTENTATIVE AGENDA \nMember Lounge\, State Capital Annex\, (Room E2.1002) \n9:00 am     Registration \n9:10 Welcome Remarks by Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia\, Chair\, Texas House International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and Ben Ramirez\, VP\, World Affairs Council of Austin \n9:30 Message from Governor Abbott  delivered by Michael Treyger\, Manager  Department of Business Assistance\,  Office of the Governor\, State of Texas \n9:45  The Cuban Market for Agricultural Products   Dr. Luis Ribera\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension \n10:05 Export Controls (via Skype)  Alan W. Christian\, Senior Export Policy Analyst   Bureau of Industry and Security   U.S. Department of Commerce \n10:35  Break \n10:50  U.S. Perspective of Engagement with Cuba \nDarrin Hall\, United Airlines \nWayne Cleveland\, Texas Grain Sorghum Association \nRoy Gonzalez\, Biehl & Company \n11:20  US Treasury–OFAC Licenses  Cynthia Thomas\, TriDimension Strategies\, LLC \n11:40 Commercial Engagement with Cuba   Ruben Ramos\, Minister Counselor   Economic and Trade Office\, Embassy of Cuba \nContainerized Shipments to Cuba   Eradis González\, President  Almacenes Universales SA \nLeonardo Sosa\, Deputy Director  Mariel Container Terminal SA. \nSpecial Development Zone Mariel (ZEDM)  Ana Teresa Igarza\, General Director \n12:55 pm  Closing Remarks \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/doing-business-with-cuba/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20161122T025843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T030106Z
UID:2359-1481196600-1481202000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Central Texas International Business Coalition’s regular informational networking agenda will include great speakers and global trade updates. \nOur featured speaker this month \nArcie Jordan\, Partner at GARDERE\, will discuss the “Potential Effects of the 2016 Presidential Election on U.S. Investments in Mexico.” \n  \nRSVP HERE. \n  \nThe International Business Coalition (IBC) strives to develop international business in central Texas\, focusing its efforts on: \n\nAttracting foreign direct investment;\nEncouraging international business relocation to central Texas; and\nPromoting international trade among central Texas businesses.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Asia,Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161110T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T103354
CREATED:20160825T005400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T013129Z
UID:1959-1478778300-1478782800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Ireland Trade Briefing
DESCRIPTION: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 talented pool of high-tech laborers have been key factors in encouraging business investment.\n\n  \nProgram partners include: \n  \n \n                                                   
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-ireland-trade-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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