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Trade, Technology and the New Global Political Order

St. Edwards University, Jones Auditorium 3001 South Congress, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Kozmetsky Center is pleased to have Dr. DJ Peterson, Founder of Longview Global Advisors in Austin.  Dr. Peterson will share his perspective on the looming U.S.-China trade war;  U.S-Mexico/Latin America business and trade relations in the context of hardened border policies; the use of tariffs to […]

Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit

IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor 500 W. 5th Street, Austin, TX, United States

Texas - Latin America Business Summit Helps Texas Companies Access Nearshore Expanding Markets The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 3, 2019.  Forbes reported in March that LATAM's economy has the potential to grow faster than that of Asia.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts […]

Business Briefing Featuring H.E. David Bakradze, the Republic of Georgia’s Ambassador to the USA

Austin Chamber of Commerce 535 E. Fifth Street, Austin, TX, United States

In recent years, Georgia has been working to strengthen their own technology and innovation ecosystem with the help of the U.S. technology industry. The government of Georgia supported the establishment of entrepreneurial programs StartUp Grind Tbilisi and Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency. H.E. David Bakradze, Ambassador of Georgia to the USA, and his delegation, will […]

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Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective

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

       2019 is Deutschlandjahr USA.  To commemorate the Year of German-American Friendship, please join us for dinner and a special presentation on 'Populism and Nationalism on the Rise: A German Perspective." Our guest speaker, Dr. Stefan Schlüter, will provide special insight on contemporary Germany in the context of its history, German-Israeli relations, Jewish life in Germany, […]

Accessing the European Market via Dublin

BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

The next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition will feature guest speaker Lorcan Tyrrell, Head of Development at Dublin Airport Central. Dublin Airport Central is Ireland’s next generation urban quarter, located just 50 yards from Terminal 2 at the Airport. Specifically targeted at international companies who want a European hub office with ease […]

U.S. Army Major General (Ret.) Mari K. Eder Discusses the “Information Apocalypse”

St. Edwards University, Jones Auditorium 3001 South Congress, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to partner with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University in welcoming U.S. Army Major General (Ret.) Mari K. Eder, PhD to Austin.  Dr. Eder will assess the erosion in confidence regarding public information and suggesting ways that we might safeguard society from disinformation. Maj. Gen. Eder […]

French Market Day Celebrating the Austin-Angers Sister Cities

St. Edwards University 3001 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to attend French Market Day at St. Edward's University.  Feast on mouth watering food from French inspired chefs and demos for the culinary curious. We will have film screenings curated by the director of the Angers Film Festival. French morning cartoons, sing alongs, and story time presented […]

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Be Part of Aguascalientes (Mexico) – Business Opportunities Briefing

Consulate General of México in Austin 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, United States

Attend this seminar and learn why Texas companies should consider doing business in Aguascalientes Aguascalientes belongs to the “Bajío Region” -- Mexico’s most important development pole and most influential IT cluster.  Sharing the same time zone with Texas facilitates and enables more efficient communications and logistics. Aguascalientes enjoys a demographic bonus with an average population […]

Texas Global Food Security Summit

JW Marriott Austin 110 E Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

Join the Eleanor Crook Foundation, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the World Affairs Council of Austin, and UT Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs for the inaugural Texas Global Food Security Summit. The summit will provide a platform to discuss and promote the unique leadership of the state of Texas in advancing global food […]

Ireland Briefing

The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to feature at our next members-only meeting an evening with Ireland's Consul General Claire McCarthy and Vice Consul Paul Breen.  During this special meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about current events in Ireland as well as Ireland's inititiatives in Austin, America and the world. […]

Strategic Security Challenges in the Middle East: Perspectives on a ‘Second Arab Spring’ and the U.S.-Iran Confrontation

St. Edwards University, Carter Auditorium 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to partner with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University in offering a presentation by Theodore "Ted" Karasik, PhD, Senior Advisor at Gulf State Analytics.  Dr. Karasik will share his perspective on the security challenges in the Middle East, the potential of a Second “Arab Spring” and […]

Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ Competition

TX, United States

REGISTER your high school team by February 7th if your team is ready to compete in the Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ (AWQ) competition on Saturday February 22, 2020. Each year, Academic WorldQuest™ seeks to inform and engage high school teens and their teachers across the country in global affairs. More than 4,000 students participate and […]

The Shifting Role and Impact of Diplomacy in a World in Disarray

St Edwards University St Andre Apartments Multipurpose Room 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin welcomes Nicholas Kralev, Executive Director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy, who will discuss the shifting role and impact of diplomacy in a world in disarray. Nicholas Kralev is an author, journalist and entrepreneur specializing in diplomacy and international affairs, whose work of more than 20 years has taken […]

Ireland: Creating Space for Business to Grow

BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

Texas and Ireland share a rich history of political, economic, and commercial relations. Texas exports $580 million worth of goods and services to Ireland annually, an impressive amount relative to the country’s population of 4.8 million people. With a GDP of $383 billion in 2018, Ireland is one of the most open, and export-driven economies […]

America’s Air Force: An Overview Featuring Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb

TX, United States

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED   The World Affairs Council of Austin is honored to have Lt. Gen. Marshall B. "Brad" Webb provide an update on U.S. Air Force operations.   Lt. Gen. Webb is the Commander, Air Education and Training Command, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. He is responsible for the recruitment, training and […]

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