Germany is the second most popular migration destination in the world. In 2015, Germany recorded the highest influx of immigrants (1.14 million) in post-World War II history. Net immigration increased 49 percent, with the majority of immigrants coming from outside of Europe. In 2016, the German labor market remained the tightest in over 25 years. […]
In collaboratation with the World Affairs Council of Austin, the Kozmetsky Center will co-sponsor a conference on Russia & the West: Significance, Challenges, and Potential. Distinguished experts of the United States, European, and Eurasian academic, policy and private sector communities will assess contemporary and future security and economic relations between Russia and the West. Speakers […]
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. […]
The LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Center for European Studies - the University of Texas at Austin, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin present a conference on Democratic Reform in Europe. This conference will bring to Austin the leading figures of the new movement for Democratic Reform in Europe, including […]
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. We invite you to join us for a lively discussion on driving innovation with corporate executives, economists, and academic leaders, […]
The United States is the only country in the world opposed to the United National Climate Change accord. Despite President Trump’s decision to pull out of the agreement, Austin is taking a lead in tackling climate change, and we are fortunate to have a leading international expert on climate change to launch a new series, […]
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.
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. World Affairs Council of Austin members receive a $50 registration discount. […]
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. Join us on 20 April for a presentation by Elizabeth Teisberg, Ph.D.Executive Director, Value Institute for Health and Care at Dell Medical School, McCombs School of Business. […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin along with the Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM-Austin) & the Office of Governor Greg Abbott presents the Governor's Business Forum on 15 May 2018. Join corporate executives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and government officials working to strengthen business relationships, recognize corporate excellence and promote business growth in Texas. In addition […]
DUE TO A FAMILY MEDICAL EMERGENCY, OUR SPEAKER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Mexico's Ministry of Economy, and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council, presents an exclusive executive briefing on the NAFTA negotiations featuring Guillermo […]
American companies lose over $600 billion annually due to theft of intellectual property. If you want to learn more about how to protect against piracy of technology and theft of trade secrets, join the World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade, along with experts and attorneys from the Department of Commerce, International Trade […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to join a session hosted by our friends at French Tech Austin. The French Tech Visa is a simplified, fast-track option for non-EU startup employees, founders and investors to obtain a residence permit for France. Attendees will learn what the French Tech Visa is and the criteria […]
In its 10th year, the Texas-EU Business Summit is the premier event for Texas businesses, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Europe. Texas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The summit builds on that footprint, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and […]
The EU is driving an aggressive digital agenda intended as a “third way” between China’s state controls and the USA’s “wild west.” What began with controls on personal data (GDPR) is expanding into other arenas of digital data. Attend this seminar and networking event to learn what Texas companies need to know about collecting personal […]
