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Globalist Coffeehouse: Global Regulation on AI, Cybersecurity, & Data Protection

Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon, 909 N. Lamar. This month's topic is: Global Regulation on AI, Cybersecurity, & Data Protection Personal data protection, also known as data privacy, is a holistic approach to system design that incorporates legal, administrative, and technical safeguards for personal […]

South Korea on the World’s Stage

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

On June 4th and 5th South Korea held its first ever Korea-Africa Summit. They hosted representatives from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state. South Korea would like to expand its geopolitical influence and forge deeper global partnerships throughout the world. What does this new global perspective mean as it relates to Putin’s recent […]

Globalist Coffeehouse: South Korea Follow-up Discussion

Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

Join  us at the Globalist Coffeehouse on Thursday, July 25th, 6:30 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Saloon on North Lamar. The topic will be on South Korea. This will be a follow-up discussion to a program on July 18th with two top scholars in this field.  Please go to the link below and register. I […]

WorldNow: End of Ambition with Steven Cook

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What’s next for the U.S. in the Middle East? Join author Steven Cook, senior fellow for Middle East & Africa at the Council on Foreign Relations, in conversation with Jim Falk on what went wrong with U.S. involvement in the region, and how the U.S. should reimagine our strategic interests in the Middle East amid […]

Annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia Celebration

Republic Square Park 422 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Austin-Saltillo Sister Cities Association,  the City of Austin Econonic Development Department, and Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, and El Mundo host the annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia. This day marks the 214th anniversary of the declaration of independence from Spain […]

Global Security Forum 2024

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The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Connecticut presents the Global Security Forum (GSF), which convenes the nation's top leadership and experts to discuss security and strategy in the decisive decade to come. Panelists will explore areas in which acting now will be vital to advancing our national […]

Japan Business Seminar During Oita Festival

Long Center for the Performing Arts 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX, United States

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. Texas 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 […]

WorldNow: Ronald Reagan – His Life & Legend with Max Boot

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Historian, author, and CFR foreign policy expert Max Boot reintroduces us to one of America’s most consequential and controversial presidents – and his lasting impact on the U.S. and the world. In conversation with Jim Falk. “A timely and fascinating book, just what we need to understand, and perhaps transcend, our current age of political […]

Globalist Coffeehouse: The Middle East – What is the Region’s Future and the Role of the U.S.?

5820 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United States

Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues our world is experiencing. This month’s topic will be the Middle East. We will meet in the private dining room at 5280 Burger and Taphouse, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr. The Middle East – what is the region's future and the role […]

13th Annual Texas-European Union Business Summit

San Jacinto Meeting Rooms 309 E 21st St, Austin, TX, United States

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. Texas 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 […]

Discover Global Markets – Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay

Workforce Solutions North Career Center 9001 N IH 35, Ste 110, Austin, TX, United States

Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce's annual flagship event series for U.S. exporters!   Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council members to: Gain market insights from U.S. commercial diplomats and industry experts based at U.S. Embassies in the Americas. Paticipate in […]

WorldNow: America’s Cold Warrior Paul Nitze and National Security

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Author James Graham Wilson joins us for another episode of WorldNow with Jim Falk on Paul Nitze, America's most influential national security strategist throughout the Cold War. “This book is not a stale history of an insignificant person. It is a well written, fascinating story centered around a very influential man. It just happens that […]

Austin A-List Awards 2024

Long Center for the Performing Arts 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX, United States

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 […]

Globalist Coffeehouse: Aerospace and the Future of NASA

5820 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United States

The recent rescue mission that Musk's SpaceX assisted with to bring the two stranded astronauts at the International Space Station back to Earth has led to a variety of questions about the future of Aerospace and NASA.With the increased privatization of the Aerospace industry, what role will NASA continue to play?  Companies such as Firefly, Icon, […]

An Evening with the Honorable Cónsul General Humberto Hernández Haddad

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join your fellow members of the World Affairs Council of Austin for this special conversation with the Honorable Humberto Hernández Haddad, Consul General of Mexico in Austin. About the Honorable Cónsul General Humberto Hernández Haddad: Law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Master in International Public Policies. National Prize "President Juarez" in […]

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