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 […]
The Central Texas International Business Coalition's regular informational networking agenda will include great speakers and global trade updates. Our featured speaker this month Arcie Jordan, Partner at GARDERE, will discuss the "Potential Effects of the 2016 Presidential Election on U.S. Investments in Mexico." RSVP HERE. The International Business Coalition (IBC) strives to develop […]
The U.S. has a trade embargo with Cuba, but... Do you wonder about the future of U.S.-Cuba trade relations? Did you know that you can now export food, agricultural, and other products or services to Cuba? Did you know that you can now import certain items from Cuba? Have you ever considered traveling to Cuba […]
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 Agenda for meeting at BBVA Compass 1703 W. Fifth […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the United Kingdom Department of International Trade and the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) invites you to a networking reception highlighting the United Kingdom's Lifescience and MedTech Delegation's visit to Austin. If your company is within the Lifescience or MedTech industry sector(s) and you are […]
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. Join 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 […]
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. A United States diplomat with experience in Latin America and China, she served as the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras, […]
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 […]
In its 6th year, the Texas-EU Business Summit is the premier event for Texas businesses, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Europe. Texas is already the largest exporting state to the EU. The summit builds on that footprint, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and economic […]
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. Our featured speakers from BTX Global Logistics will be Kim Schaerges, Director of Sales, and Hans Falk, International Shipping Specialist. Kim and Hans will provide a brief overview on the […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin is a supporting organization for the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo taking place on 26-28 June 2017. The Expo brings together over 200 cities and their respective leaders to demonstrate and partner with innovative technology and service providers -- linking progressive cities with state-of-the-art solutions and best practices. […]
Join us for the final pitches offered by twenty-three (23) standout Austrian university and Fachhochschule students who have embarked on a high-energy, boot camp-intense, international entrepreneurial journey. The students will demonstrate the early-stage companies they have created in the 3 Day Startup program. During their time in Austin, the student entrepreneurs will attend the 3DS Global […]
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. The four Mandela Washington Fellows to be […]
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! The 25 Fellows participating in UT Austin's Business and Entrepreneurship Institute will each present a 5-minute pitch. Please RSVP via the link.
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, […]
