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Business Spotlight: Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin (Texas)

City of Austin CAD Office 201 E. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, along with the City of Austin, Business Region Kristiansand, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Kristiansand are pleased to present this informative business opportunities briefing.  American corporate executives are encouraged to explore and leverage the existing trade relationship between Central Texas and the Agder Region of […]

Conversation with Leo Varadakar, T.D. Prime Minister of Ireland

Hilton Hotel 500 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, United States

SXSW, the Consulate General of Ireland in Austin and the World Affairs Council of Austin are pleased to announce a conversation featuring Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, with Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune.  During the event attendees will learn how tech made Ireland become one of the most open and globalized economies in the world. Mr. […]

Cities without Borders: From Austin to Bologna and the EU to Central Texas

Join the European Union, the City of Austin, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a gathering of those working in and with cities interested in exploring the growing opportunities available for international city-to-city cooperation. The meetup will showcase Austin's partnerships with Bologna, Italy and Lulea, Sweden around sustainable development, economic development, and cultural […]

Sustaining High Tech and Creative Industries

House of Scandinavia 340 E. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

Agile cities with populations below 1 million are becoming global leaders in creativity and innovation. Norwegian cities are leveraging these attributes and providing a foundation for entrepreneurs to launch successful companies. Learn more about the diverse and imaginative ways cities and regions in Norway are impacting and redefining the meaning of a sustainable community. Moderator: […]

World Spins Series: Will Blockchain Disrupt World Trade?

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

The World Economic Forum estimates that 10% of the world’s GDP will be recorded in blockchains by 2027. So it’s something that everyone in business needs to know about! But what is blockchain, why is it so special, and what is its real promise for global business? This presentation will cut through the considerable hype […]

Winning, Losing, and Values—from 2 Guys on Your Head at KUT Radio

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. Values matter in the workplace, because they determine the frame that we place on the interactions that we have with others.  To put this into context, it […]

$25

World Spins Series: National Security and Climate Change

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

    The second in a two-part series on the impact how changing weather patterns and public policy Despite President Trump's stated intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, there is a consensus among U.S. military leaders included Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and even Chief of Staff John Kelly, that climate change poses […]

Challenges to the Western Liberal Order

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

The Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University, in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Austin, is  offering a series of sessions titled “Challenges to the Western Liberal Order”.  The session on Tuesday April 17th will feature leading policy officials and academics representing nations of the transatlantic community, Russia and China to discuss challenges to […]

The U.S. Exchange Visitor Program: Opportunities for Non-USG Entities to Host Their Own International Exchange Programs

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

The U.S. Exchange Visitor Program has 13 categories for privately-funded, non-USG exchange programs. Join us to learn from Ms. Karen Hawkins, Director, Office of Private Sector Exchange Designation, U.S. Department of State, will highlight the size, scope, and profile of the program! Karen Hawkins has been with the Department of State and the Exchange Visitor […]

Rethink Health Care Spending: Are You (and Your Employees) Getting Your Money’s Worth?

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. Join us on 20 April for a presentation by Elizabeth Teisberg, Ph.D.Executive Director, Value Institute for Health and Care at Dell Medical School, McCombs School of Business.  […]

$25

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Seventh Annual Texas-EU Business Summit

San Jacinto Meeting Rooms 309 E 21st St, Austin, TX, United States

In its 7th 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 footprint, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and […]

$65 – $75

Vietnam & Southeast Asia Business Briefing

Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States

Join us for a briefing on Vietnam and Southeast Asia by US-ASEAN Business Council and Becamex IDC. They will present on business opportunities and resources for entrepreneurs looking to expand to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.  Who should attend? • Manufacturers • Supply Chains Enterprises (packaging, components, parts) • Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare Related Industries • High-Tech, Electrical & Home Appliances […]

$10 – $20

InnoSTARS Competition and the 3rd Annual US China Innovation & Investment Summit

The World Affairs Council of Austin is a returning partner organization for the 2018 InnoSTARS Competition and the 3rd Annual US China Innovation & Investment Summit in Houston 14-15 May 2018.   Over 200 US companies and 300 Chinese investors will be attending the Summit in Houston. Innovative companies have until May 4th to apply […]

Governor’s Business Forum and Small Business Awards Luncheon

Archer Hotel Austin 3121 Palm Way, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin along with the Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM-Austin) & the Office of Governor Greg Abbott presents the Governor's Business Forum on 15 May 2018.  Join corporate executives, entrepreneurs,  community leaders, and government officials working to strengthen business relationships, recognize corporate excellence and promote business growth in Texas. In addition […]

$95

Beyond Borders: Business Opportunities for Exporters

State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

Tap into the global marketplace by unleashing the power of exporting! Learn how to Increase Working Capital; Enter new markets; Close more export sales and Spread the risk. Hear from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of the Governor, Texas Department Of Agriculture, U.S. Commercial Services & UTSA SBDC International Trade Center about your Export […]

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