The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward's University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. The focus of this Forum is Brazil. Political Officer Ian Brown at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil will serve […]
Malawi’s Honorary Consul General Jordan Price will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about events and opportunities in Malawi, as well initiatives in Austin and Texas. This program will be moderated by Abdallah Mahmoud, the City of Austin's Emerging Markets Program Specialist.
3rd at 12pm Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk featuring Ian T. Brown, U.S. Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Brazil // 12th at 1 pm Conversation with Jordan Price, Malawi's only Honorary Consul General in the United States of America // 16th-20th World Affairs Councils National Conference […]
Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a lively monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This month’s topic will be: Climate Change/Global Warming – we know the problem, but what are the potential solutions? Climate Change/Global Warming has been called an “existential threat” that […]
On November 23, 12:00-2:00 PM, the World Affairs Council of Austin and the Kozmetsky Center will offer a panel discussion with U.S. Ambassadors assessing the importance of the diplomatic tool in American foreign policy with reference to professional experience and U.S. global interests. The session will be moderated by Kozmetsky Center Director, Dr. Sharyl Cross […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward's University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will feature Melissa Sanderson, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer serving in the Democratic Republic of the […]
During this special session, attendees will obtain an update on the current round of negotiations from the perspective of our distinguished guests representing the United Kingdom, including Kunal Khatri, Deputy HM Trade Commissioner, USA; Jonathan Marrs, Consul and Regional Director, South Central USA; Christina Luhn, Consul – Senior Trade Policy Adviser; and Tim Cork, Deputy […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin together with the City of Austin and the City of Koblenz, Austin-Koblenz Sister Cities Committee, and the Partnerschaft Koblenz-Austin, for the First (virtual) Town Hall between Austin and Koblenz. This is a project of the American Council on Germany (ACG) Transatlantic Town Halls: German-American Mayors Forum held under […]
Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. Initially this event will be a virtual zoom discussion with break out groups. This month’s topic will be: The Middle East – Challenges and Opportunities. We now have a new administration which will face opportunities […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will focus on U.S.-China Relations. How will the transition from the Trump Administration to the Biden […]
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 […]
2nd at 12pm Kozmetsky Forum on China featuring David Firestein, President & CEO, George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations // 3rd at 1:45pm Innovative Approaches to Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin America with Luis Pasquotto, President of Cummins South America and Vice President of Cummins, Inc.; Rafael Torres, Head of Innovation at […]
Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. Thursday, February 25th, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. This month’s topic will be: “US” in the 21st Century The retrenchment from global leadership over the last few years has caused many to question and possibly reassess U.S. […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will focus on Developing a Diverse Internship Portfolio. Carlos Balderas is currently a Global Supply Manager, HUB […]
The U.S. Embassy in Japan has invited alumni of the U.S. Department of State programs to apply and participate in a unique 6-day virtual event discussing Japan-U.S. relations and encouraging Japanese students to return to U.S. institutions of education. The delegation, composed of members from education and business sectors, will “visit” three cities during the […]
