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  • Genocide and Dreams: Iraq

    ACC Eastview Campus MultiPurpose Room 8500 3401 Webberville Road, Austin, TX, United States

    The Austin School, in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Austin, will feature Roy E. Casagranda, PhD and Professor of Government at Austin Community College for a presentation on Genocide and Dreams: Iraq  

  • America’s Enormous Debt – Symptom of a Broken Political System

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

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to feature Paul Stebbins, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the Campaign to Fix the Debt.   Mr. Stebbins is a founder and former CEO of World Fuel Services, a Fortune 100 Company. Mr. Stebbins' commentary will focus on the fiscal and political environment and […]

  • Distinguished Speaker: Diplomat-in-Residence Julie Kavanagh

    Texas International Education Consortium 1103 W 24th Street, Austin, TX, United States

    GlobalAustin and World Affairs Council of Austin are proud to host Julie Kavanagh, our Diplomat in Residence for Texas for the U.S. Department of State, for a special two-part Distinguished Speakers Series. This event is tailored for Central Texas high school students, college students, young professionals, and career changers who aspire to join the U.S. […]

  • Safeguarding Nuclear Security

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

    The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University, is  pleased to present "Safeguarding Nuclear Security".  This forum will bring together U.S. military leadership & academic/policy subject experts for a broad ranging exchange of perspectives on issues including nuclear non-proliferation, arms control/deterrence, and terrorism. Speakers: -U.S. Air Force […]

  • International Business Coalition Meeting on Cybersecurity

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

    The World Affairs Council of Austin's Central Texas International Business Coalition's networking agenda will include a presentation on cybersecurity and its impact on global business operations by Umesh Verma, CEO, Blue Lance. Privacy & Cybersecurity are top concerns in today's boardrooms -- with good reason.  Regulations have proliferated, cyberattacks are commonplace, and companies are being […]

  • Strengths and Opportunities in the UK and US Healthcare Markets

    Dell Medical School 1501 Red River Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Dell Medical School and the Association of British HealthTech Industries, in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Austin,  will provide insights and approaches to innovation pathways and market access in the UK, as well as exploring what lessons can be taken from both sides of the Atlantic to improve patient outcomes.  After the discussion, […]

  • Conversation with H.E. Ivan Korčok, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States of America

    The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, is honored to present an exclusive briefing featuring H.E. Ivan Korčok, the Slovak Republic's Ambassador to the United States of America.    Please join us for this special conversation with H.E. Ivan Korčok and learn about the state of the Slovak economy […]

  • Member Holiday Social

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    We appreciate your support of our programs throughout 2018.  Please join your fellow World Affairs Council of Austin members for a celebratory toast, snacks, and camaraderie  on Wednesday, November 28th from 5PM-7PM! Members have received their invitations in the November newsletter. If you would like to become a member and receive an exclusive invitation, subscribe […]

  • Yemen: Failed State and Dire Tragedy

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

    Yemen is another front that openly exhibits Iran-Saudi Arabia geopolitical rivalry. History has come full circle: Yemen has become to Saudi Arabia what Vietnam was to the United States. How did Yemen get to this point? The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to have David Oualaalou (pronounced Walalou, known also as Dr. O) […]

  • Sweden: Lessons for America?

    Whole Planet Foundation 605 Henderson Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Join Whole Planet Foundation and The Great Listening, with partners The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce and the World Affairs Council of Austin, for a special screening of Johan Norberg's "Sweden: Lessons for America?" The documentary film, presented in partnership with Free to Choose Media, examines Sweden's historical and economic evolution from one of the poorest to one of the most […]

    $10

  • Preventing Conflict – The Role of Diplomacy and Development in Reducing Insecurity

    ACC Eastview Campus MultiPurpose Room 8500 3401 Webberville Road, Austin, TX, United States

    The world is experiencing a 25-year peak in violent conflict, trapping millions of innocent men, women and children in cycles of poverty and displacement. More than 550,000 people die from violence every year in places like Syria, Yemen and South Sudan, while the annual humanitarian need globally has increased from $3.5 billion to over $20 […]

  • Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ Competition

    UT McCombs School of Business 2110 Speedway Room GSB 3.104, Austin, TX, United States

    REGISTER before February 15th if your high school team is ready to compete in the Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ (AWQ) competition on Saturday February 23, 2019. 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 test their knowledge […]

  • Security and Economic Priorities for Africa: Assessments and Recommendations for Developing United States-Africa Policy

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

    The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward's University, is pleased to present Dr. Monde Muyangwa, Director of the Africa Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars based in Washington, D.C.  Dr. Muyangwa, among the leading experts on the diverse continent of Africa, has visited […]

  • Houston Cyber Summit

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    George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin, a state partner with Cyber Houston, BLUE LANCE and several other organizations, is pleased to announce the Third Annual Houston Cyber Summit.  This cyber security conference features industry experts and opportunities to network with over 200 business professionals.  Click here to learn specific details about the Summit. For busy […]

    $295 – $495

  • International Women’s Day Celebration

    Austin Women's Club 708 San Antonio Street, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is a partner with the United Nations Austin Chapter for the annual observance on 6th March.  This year's celebration theme is #BalanceforBetter, building a gender-balanced world.   Event Details Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Networking from 6:00 to 7:00pm) Dinner will be served at 7pm. […]