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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 […]

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Houston Cyber Summit

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. […]

Belgian Cafe at SXSW

Uncle Billy's 1530 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Meet the Belgian delegation's innovative, creative companies & startups and discover promising music talent from Belgium, such as Tamino, Buscemi, and Le Motel. Event partners include Flanders Invest & Trade Agency, VisitFlanders, hub.brussels, Wallonia Export-Investment Agency, Wallonia-Brussels International, and startups.be.

Networking with Flanders Business Delegation

Mort Subite 308 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

Meet with the corporate executives from Flanders visiting SXSW to make business connections in Texas.  Texas companies may find counterparts in 5 industry sectors: life sciences & health, food, solution-driven engineering & technology, smart logistics, sustainable resources, and materials & chemistry. This networking event is pursuant to the internationalization strategy 'Flanders accelerates! As a region […]

America’s Role in the World: Why Leading Globally Matters for Texas

Join us for a dynamic lunch discussion featuring Ambassador Barbara Stephenson, President of the American Foreign Service Association, Bill Lane, Executive Director of Trade for America, and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul on the positive impact of global affairs programs in Texas. The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, […]

United States of America and Republic of Korea Dinner

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present a discussion on trade and security featuring the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Harry Harris; The Republic of Korea Ambassador to the USA, Yoon-je Cho; and President of the Korea Institute of America and […]

Challenges in Transatlantic Security: Borders & Geopolitics in Europe & Eurasia

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

The issues of borders and border security stand at the center of both United States and global policy relevance.  The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Kozmetsky Center will offer two days of discussion on the geopolitics of border security featuring participation of distinguished expert speakers and subject area academics.  Featured speakers […]

Mexico as a Nearshore Base

Max's 207 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

Tech Startups and other companies looking to build out their teams or those interested in a nearshore option should attend this event. Agenda 5:00 Registration 5:30 Welcome remarks 5:35 Overview of Jalisco & Austin environments 6:00 Panel Using Mexico as a Nearshore Base 6:30 Networking

World Spins Series: Thinking About Doing Business in China?

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

On your way to China to do business?  “Do your homework,” advises Tyler Johnson, an international business consultant and author of The Way of The Laowai: The Importance of International Self-Awareness for Businesses.   “Laowai” (pronounced  "laaw wye") is Mandarin for “old foreigner,” a reminder that culture always trumps business. Johnson should know.  He spent 10 […]

Cultural Heritage Series: Dabke Night

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

Join our first annual Dabke Night! If you are interested in learning about Dabke, or you just want to come and dance, then this is the event for you to explore this wonderful Levantine cultural folk dance. As part of the Cultural Heritage Series, we will be having a short Dabke performance, a lesson for […]

$5

Invest in Pomerania

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

Join our next Central Texas International Business Coalition meeting and hear from Invest in Pomerania as they discuss the benefits of investing in this dynamic and ultra-modern, business friendly and ready, region of Poland. A country strategically located in the heart of Europe and the birth place of Solidarity movement led by former president of […]

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