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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 […]

9th Annual Passport to the World

Austin Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join members of the World Affairs Council of Austin and Austin Sister Cities International ASCI on Saturday, November 16 from 11:30am - 3pm at Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library (710 W Cesar Chavez) for the Annual Passport to the World International Family-Friendly Festival. Enjoy an afternoon of FREE programming exploring Austin's rich international community […]

Globalist Coffeehouse: The U.S. and Mexico Relationship – What’s Next?

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

Mexico is our largest trading partner—almost $800 billion last year. Our border includes four states and is nearly 2,000 miles long. Both of our countries are trying to address numerous concerns. Mexico has its first female president and issues like the criminal drug cartels and immigration on its southern border. Finally, a new administration will […]

Member Holiday Party

Save the date for the Member Holiday Party! More details coming soon.

The World Ahead 2025 with Tom Standage

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Each year, The Economist publishes The World Ahead series: an informed prediction of the major themes that will dominate the coming year. Spanning topics from politics to technology to sociology and more, this series edited by Tom Standage is as ambitious as it is awe-inspiring. On December 12, Standage rejoins the the World Affairs Councils to discuss […]

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