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SUMMARY:Hot Topic: China’s Increasing Role in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to have David Oualaalou (pronounced Walalou\, known also as Dr. O) discuss China’s growing influence in the Middle East.  Dr. O is a global-affairs consultant\, analyst\, blogger\, author\, educator\, and former international security analyst in Washington\, DC. \nHis 15 years of experience in support of the US government’s foreign policy initiatives have given him a valuable perspective. His duties included providing regional orientation\, mediating cultural differences among the U.S. and its allies\, helping parties understand differing religious beliefs and values\, assisting with foreign internal defense\, offering insights into countries’ politics and economics\, and disseminating information to high-level officials during negotiations with foreign officials of targeted countries. Similarly\, he framed U.S. government policies and interests within the proper cultural and political context of countries engaged while facilitating cultural\, political\, economic\, and religious awareness between the U.S. and its counterparts. \nDavid worked in the field with elite U.S. military forces carrying out operations at the behest of U.S. policymakers. On many occasions\, he worked in and visited many countries in the Middle East and around the world in an official capacity representing the United States government. He speaks Arabic/French fluently\, grasp the depth of the Middle East’s economic\, social\, cultural\, and religious interactions\, and\, from both abstract and practical perspectives\, know how the region’s internal politics work. His assignments took him to Afghanistan\, Bolivia\, Cambodia\, Canada\, Denmark\, Djibouti\, England\, Finland\, France\, Germany\, Holland\, Iraq\, Ivory Coast\, Japan\, Kuwait\, Mexico\, Poland\, Romania\, Saudi Arabia\, Spain\, Sweden\, Switzerland\, Thailand\, and Yemen. \nDavid has written numerous analyses on global affairs issues which have appeared in many newspapers and online journals\, including the Slovak Atlantic Commission (SAC)\, an affiliate of the European Atlantic Council\, The HuffPost\, the Waco Tribune-Herald\, South China Morning Post (SCMP) in Hong Kong\, Eurasia Daily\, Journal on European Perspectives of the Western Balkans\, Defense Alert Journal\, MSN News\, Al-Jazeera\, Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Forum\, Security News Wire\, and Freedom and Justice Gate Journal in the Middle East\, among others. \nDavid has an international audience that spans the political spectrum. Some of his 140 plus articles have been translated into Arabic\, Chinese\, Farsi\, French\, German\, Malay\, Russian\, Spanish\, Thai\, Turkish\, and Vietnamese. \nDavid is the author of the Ambiguous Foreign Policy of The United States toward the Muslim World: More Than a Handshake (2016). His forthcoming book\, Volatile State: Iran in the Nuclear Age due for release in Jan/2018. Currently\, he is working on his third book\, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: the Hidden Truth. David has also co-authored other books including: Dying to Eat: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Food\, Death\, and the Afterlife\, (January\, 2018). \nDavid’s academic\, linguistic\, and cultural background\, coupled with his substantial experience\, has proved vital to understanding the geopolitical trends and the political\, economic\, and security risks organizations face when operating overseas. His insights are key to organizations’ long-term strategic planning and access to new markets not only in the Middle East but also in the world writ large. \n  \nAgenda \n6:00 PM Registration and networking \n6:15 PM Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A \n7:15 PM  Additional networking \n7:30 PM Event Concludes
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/chinas-increasing-role-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Business Center 2nd Floor Boardroom\, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,author,Business,diplomatic,educational,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20171001T013823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T011017Z
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SUMMARY:Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Why What You Buy May Not Reflect Your Moral Values
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLooking at the world\, it’s easy to see that people — in general — are ethical. They give to charity\, help their neighbors\, love their children. And if you ask them if they’re comfortable with sweatshops\, child labor\, or animal testing\, it’s no surprise that most will say they are not. For example\, a recent (2013) ChildFund survey indicated that 77% of respondents would not buy clothing or other goods made with child labor. Contrast that statistic with the fact that the U.S. Department of Labor’s list of goods produced by child labor in 2014 comprised of 139 goods from 75 countries\, and that a large proportion of many popular goods (such as cocoa and diamonds) are made using exploitative labor. It is clear that there are inconsistencies between values and behavior. \nJoin us for lunch on October 25 as behavioral economist and researcher Julie Irwin\, a professor at the McCombs School of Business\, explores consumer behavioral patterns to help expose some of the reasons why people’s buying habits often don’t align with their values. \n\n What you will learn  \n\nUnderstand people’s economic behavior can be different from what they actually care about\nIdentify aspects of consumer situations that can lead consumers to be “bad”\nBetter align your purchases with values.\nSee how corporate marketers\, non-profits\, and political organizations can help guide people toward expressing their ethical values\n\n\n\nJulie Irwin is the Marlene and Morton Meyerson Centennial Professor of Business in the Business\, Government and Society and Marketing Departments. Prior to joining McCombs\, Dr. Irwin has taught at Wharton and the Stern School of Business at NYU. She received her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from the University of Colorado and completed post-doctoral training in quantitative psychology at the University of Illinois. She has published more than 40 refereed journal articles and book chapters such as a chapter in Wharton on Making Decisions\, and a chapter in The Oxford Handbook of Business and the Environment. She has also published a number of articles in the popular press\, and in outlets such as the Harvard Business Review\, Forbes\, The Conversation (reprinted by CNN)\, Huffington Post\, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is-why-what-you-buy-may-not-reflect-your-moral-values/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170930T234341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T000211Z
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Utilizing Commerce\, USTDA and MCC
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting several key federal government resources available to Austin-area businesses looking to do business in emerging markets. The event will feature presentations and a panel discussion with the following guests: \n\n\nKaren Parker – Director & International Trade Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service – Austin\, the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration which helps U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets. \n\n\nPaul Marin – Director for Partnership and Innovation at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)\, which helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. \n\n\nJonathan Brooks – Managing Director for Europe\, Asia\, the Pacific\, and Latin America at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)\, an independent U.S. Government agency working to reduce global poverty through economic growth. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\nExporters looking to expand into emerging marketsCompanies pursuing international competitive bids in emerging marketsCompanies looking to develop infrastructure in emerging markets or sell U.S. goods and services to infrastructure projectsEngineering and consulting companies with expertise in infrastructure development
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/infrastructure-opportunities-in-emerging-markets-utilizing-commerce-ustda-and-mcc/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170817T025001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171014T013009Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 18th.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with Mexico\, Colombia\, Chile\, Argentina\, and other nations. \nThe Second Annual Summit will include a LATAM market overview by Gary Hoover\, Founder of Hoover’s Online and first Entrepreneur-in-Residence of the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. \nOver the last decade\, the region experienced a deep economic and social transformation\, which lifted millions out of poverty and swelled the ranks of the middle class.   Latin America’s economy is expected to expand 2.0% against a backdrop of stronger global growth.  Attend the Summit and learn how your company may benefit from this growth. \n  \nAGENDA \n8:30 am Registration Opens \n9:00 am Welcoming Remarks \n9:05 am  LATAM Executive Overview by Gary Hoover\, Founder of Hoover’s Online\n \n9:30 am Austin as a Technology Gateway to Latin America \nPanelists: Hector Gomez\, CCO\, IDZ Technologies; \nEduardo Velasco\, CEO\, SharedFi; \nPaul Alvaro Marin\, Director of Partnership & Innovation\, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA); \nBill Leake\, CEO\, Apogee Results \nModerator: Estuardo Robles\, Partner\, Briggs Capital \n10:45 am Opportunities in Colombia’s Cybersecurity Industry\n \nPanelists: Sebastian Gomez\, Trade & Investment Representative\, PROCOLOMBIA; \nCarolina Carrasco\, Senior Project Manager\, Fluidsignal Group S.A. (FLUID) \nModerator: Bill Hulsey\, Principal\, HULSEY PC \n11:50 am Free Trade Agreements with LATAM Nations \nPanelists: Tejas Vakil\, CEO\, FinanceGenius\, Inc.; Karen Parker\, Director\, U.S. Commercial Service-Austin; \nJonathan Brooks\, Managing Director for Europe\, Asia\, the Pacific\, and Latin America at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) \nModerator: Doug Smith\, Assistant Director\, International Trade Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio \n12:50 pm  Concluding Remarks \n  \nDowntown Parking Options: \nFifth Street now permits two-way traffic. \nAustin Convention Center Garage at 601 E. Fifth Street: Enter from Fifth Street.  1-2 Hours $6. 2-7 hours for $9. \nOr \nhttp://www.bestparking.com/austin-parking/ \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/second-annual-texas-latin-america-business-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown\, 500 North Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T181500
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170817T023244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T201338Z
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SUMMARY:Truth Stranger Than Fiction?  How Thrillers are a Window into how U.S. Foreign Policy Really Works
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Austin School Lecture Series\, the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to feature a presentation by Todd Moss\, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs\, now senior fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington DC and a nonresident scholar at Rice University’s Baker Institute in Houston.  Todd’s work focuses on US-Africa relations\, energy policy\, and private investment. Previously\, he has been a professor at the London School of Economics (LSE) and Georgetown University and has worked at the World Bank and the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). He’s the author nonfiction books including African Development: Making Sense of the Issues and Actors (2011) and Oil to Cash: Fighting the Resource Curse with Cash Transfers (2015).  Todd also writes an international thriller series for Penguin’s Putnam Books about a State Department crisis manager including The Golden Hour (2014)\, Minute Zero (2015)\, Ghosts of Havana (2016)\, and The Shadow List (2017). \nAgenda \n4:45 PM Networking \n5:15 PM Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A \n6:15 PM Event Concludes
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/truth-stranger-than-fiction-how-thrillers-are-a-window-into-how-u-s-foreign-policy-really-works/
LOCATION:ACC Eastview Campus MultiPurpose Room 8500\, 3401 Webberville Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,author,cultural,diplomatic,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170614T174635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T174635Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Business Overseas—Without Falling on Your Assumptions
DESCRIPTION:Intercultural communication can complicate business practices. Here’s your chance to practice and learn to recognize your own cultural orientation; notice and identify cultural tendencies in any environment; predict problems culture-based difference will cause in the workplace; and develop management strategies. \nMcCombs School of Business faculty members Deirdre Mendez\, Orlando Kelm\, and John N. Doggett will use real-world examples and audience feedback to show you how to recognize and manage cultural differences on international partnerships\, teams\, and projects of all kinds. \nParking options include the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center and surrounding public lots. \nThis event is in partnership with:
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/navigating-business-overseas-without-falling-on-your-assumptions/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,author,Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170721T110054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T213346Z
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SUMMARY:Member Social
DESCRIPTION:To end the year and thank you for your membership\, we’re hosting a member social.  At the event\, you will get the opportunity to meet other members from across the community. \nPlease RSVP via your emailed invitation. Your presence is greatly appreciated. \nIf you are not yet a member\, please visit our membership page to sign up and receive your invitation. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/member-social/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170627T011323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170916T185229Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico\, the Fiesta de Independencia Foundation\,  the City of Austin\, Univision\, the State Preservation Board\, and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus\, Austin’s annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia is a musical celebration and historical re-enactment of Mexico’s call for independence from Spain.  The event takes place each year on the South Steps of the State Capitol. \nThe Fiesta de El Grito was relocated to the grounds of the State Capitol and taken to a historic level of participation in 2013.  Last year’s event drew a crowd of over 10\,000. \nThis family-oriented celebration is alcohol free. Special programming includes Mexican and Tejano music\, Folklorico Dancers\, and food vendor booths.  The highlight of the evening is the re-enactment of “El Grito”\, by the Honorable Carlos González Gutiérrez\, Cónsul General de México. \nNo RSVPs necessary. \nAGENDA \n6:00 pm Traditional Dance and Music \n9:00 pm Official Re-enactment of El Grito \n9:05 pm Event Concludes
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/annual-fiesta-de-el-grito-de-independencia/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,cultural,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170728T012112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T190817Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Japan Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Experience Japan at the Oita Summer Festival!   You won’t want to miss the “Doing Business in Japan” seminar during the Festival.  Texas exported over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan in 2016.  This represents a 22% increase from 2015.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). \nThis session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan. There will be 2 sessions of the same briefing (1:00 pm or 2:30 pm) and you can attend either one. \nPlease RSVP for the seminar via this link. \nAdditional festival activities include: \nNoodle eating contest\nKids activities\nAnime festival\nArtisan and festival marketplace\nCultural performances including taiko drums\, tea ceremony\, kendo\, and kimono show\nTraveling to Japan seminar \nJapanese food\, beverages\, a silent auction featuring SXSW Platinum Badge! \nFestival Agenda \n12:00 pm On-going “Whisk & Drink” Tea Demonstration & Participation \n12:15 pm Kendo Demonstration by Austin Kendo\n12:15 pm Introduction to Oita\, Japan\n12:45 pm Welcome/Opening Remarks\n1:00 pm Tea Demonstration by Central Texas Chado\n1:00 pm Japan Business Market Briefing\n1:00 pm Japan Travel Tips\n1:30 pm Kimono Show by Lone Star Kimono\n2:00 pm Minyo Dance by Austin Minyo Group\n2:00 pm Introduction to Oita\, Japan\n2:15 pm Noodle Eating Contest\n2:30 pm Japan Business Market Briefing\n2:45 pm Minyo Dance by Austin Minyo Group\n3:00 pm Taiko Performance by Austin Taiko\n3:00 pm Japan Travel Tips\n4:00 pm Introduction of Anime Festival with “The Tale of Princess Kaguya” \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/doing-business-in-japan-seminar/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,cultural,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170608T221944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170722T023347Z
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SUMMARY:Mandela Washington Fellowship Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at The University of Texas at Austin you are invited to the 4th Annual Mandela Washington Fellowship –  Pitch Competition! \nThe 25 Fellows participating in UT Austin’s Business and Entrepreneurship Institute will each present a 5-minute pitch. \n \nPlease RSVP via the link. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/young-african-entrepreneurs-fast-pitch-competition-2/
LOCATION:Impact Hub Lamar\, 5540 N. Lamar\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170713T165243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T171503Z
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live Interview of Mandela Washington Fellows
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at the University of Texas at Austin and the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders\, please join the World Affairs Council on Facebook for a live interview of four young entrepreneurs visiting Austin from Zimbabwe\, Central African Republic\, Togo and Nigeria. \nThe four Mandela Washington Fellows to be interviewed: \nJosephine Mahachi (Zimbabwe) is a media practitioner\, investment consultant\, businesswoman and the host and creator of Click Africa\, a television show that broadcasts across the continent to help shape the African narrative. \nPascale Gabriella Serra Nga Gnii Voueto (Central African Republic) is a documentary filmmaker with a background in conflict resolution. She is the head of IllustrO\, a company that promotes the image of the Central African Republic by working with people in need and broadcasting documentaries about challenges they face. \nYannick Davidson Vossah (Togo) is the CEO of Afrique Direct\, a pan-African news website. He is also one of the heads of Green Action Africa\, an ecological association for more environmentally friendly actions in Africa. \nOluwaseyi Albert (Nigeria) is the founder and CEO of IyaliFresh\, a grocery delivery and food processing startup. He has a background in branding and social media and works as a digital marketing consultant. He also creates free training programs for unemployed people in Nigeria. \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/facebook-live-interview-of-mandela-washington-fellows/
LOCATION:Facebook LIVE\, Online\, Link\, Below
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170707T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170630T235209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T235557Z
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SUMMARY:3DS Austria to Austin Final Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final pitches offered by twenty-three (23) standout Austrian university and Fachhochschule students who have embarked on a high-energy\, boot camp-intense\, international entrepreneurial journey. The students will demonstrate the early-stage companies they have created in the 3 Day Startup program. \nDuring their time in Austin\, the student entrepreneurs will attend the 3DS Global Roundup (an annual conference of great doers\, thinkers\, and makers at universities around the world)\, gain exposure to one of the most innovative cities in America\, and learn how to transform their communities back in Austria. \nExchange participants gain familiarity with American culture\, access over two-hundred 3DS alumni\, mentors\, investors\, and community members at the 3DS Global Roundup Conference\, validate the early-stage businesses they create in every facet of the Austin and San Antonio entrepreneurship ecosystems\, and learn how to build robust communities of innovation and creativity through curated site visits and program activities. The skills acquired will enable them to found an international or domestic startup\, launch new social impact initiatives\, reshape Vienna’s corporate landscape as intrapreneurs\, and become community leaders. \nNo RSVP is necessary\, the event will take place in the new Capital Factory offices on the first floor. \nThe video below provides an overview of the 2016 edition of this program. \nhttps://youtu.be/Z4Gz9WKz5Mg
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/3ds-austria-to-austin-final-pitches/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20161203T012951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T211223Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is a supporting organization for the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo taking place on 26-28 June 2017.  The Expo brings together over 200 cities and their respective leaders to demonstrate and partner with innovative technology and service providers — linking progressive cities with state-of-the-art solutions and best practices. \nThe Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo\, in partnership with US Ignite\, will once again deliver North America’s largest concentration of C-Level Smart City Leadership working towards innovative solutions for progressive city needs. Join us as we expand our community of city leaders and solution providers\, delivering an exciting “city first” agenda accelerating state-of-art solutions into global city practice. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a 10% discount on registration fees.  Become a member today and obtain this special discount!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/smart-cities-innovation-summit-2/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170529T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T192905Z
UID:2773-1496921400-1496926800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to attend the next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition.  The regular informational networking agenda will include great speakers and global trade updates. \nOur featured speakers from BTX Global Logistics will be Kim Schaerges\, Director of Sales\, and Hans Falk\, International Shipping Specialist. \nKim and Hans will provide a brief overview on the documents necessary to import and export\, along with a review of common questions and concerns.  Some of those items include: methods of transport\, commercial invoices\, shippers letters of instructions\, incoterms\, HTS codes and customs.  Please come with any specific questions or issues you have as well. \nWith gratitude to our host: \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20161122T020643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T015113Z
UID:2350-1494316800-1494345600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 6th 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. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the EU. The summit builds on that footprint\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and economic development organizations while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \nEvent sponsors include: \nThe Center for European Studies\, the University of Texas at Austin\, \nThe Kozmetsky Center at St. Edwards University\, \nThe International Business Institute at Austin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, \nThe International Trade Center at the University of Texas San Antonio\, \nThe Greater San Marcos Partnership.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/sixth-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170327T210421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170422T234358Z
UID:2499-1493888400-1493935200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Texas-Mexico Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Texas-Mexico Summit is offered to business executives through a collaboration with the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs (AEM).  In 2015\, Texas exported $94.5 billion in goods to Mexico.  These exports to Mexico represented 38% of Texas’ total exports.  Under NAFTA\, Texas’ exports to Mexico have increased by 384%\, with an annual average growth rate of 7.2% over 21 years. \nMexican and American CEOs\, entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, as well as high ranking government officials will come together in the capital of the Lone Star state on May 4th and 5th.  The Texas-Mexico Summit will provide corporate executives with the resources they need to engage in cross-border business growth and thereby strengthen the bi-national trade relationship between Mexico and the USA. \nMay 4th Agenda \n9 am\nRegistration opens\n9:30 am\nAEM Board & Chapter Presidents’ Special Session*\n10:30 am\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\nMexico Ambassador to USA Gerónimo Gutiérrez (invited)\n11:30 am\nDISCUSSION: How to create successful binational businesses\nPanelists: Mexico and U.S. CEOs\n12:30 pm\nLUNCH\n2:00pm\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION: “Mexico US NAFTA challenges ahead”\n3:00pm\nDISCUSSION: Coming to US from Mexico and creating a successful business\nPanelists: Mexico SMB CEO’s\n4:00pm\nCoffee Break\n4:15 pm\nDISCUSSION: Strategic importance of Mexico to Texas trade & economy\nPanelists: U.S and Mexico’s Senior Experts\n5:30 pm\nNetworking Round tables\n6:30 pm\nBREAK\n7:30 – 11 pm\nAEM Summit Reception & Leadership Awards Ceremony\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business-opportunities-in-mexico/
LOCATION:Archer Hotel Austin\, 3121 Palm Way\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170206T204539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T210229Z
UID:2530-1493146800-1493226000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Russia & the West: Significance\, Challenges\, and Potential
DESCRIPTION:In collaboratation with the World Affairs Council of Austin\, the Kozmetsky Center will co-sponsor a conference on Russia & the West: Significance\, Challenges\, and Potential. Distinguished experts of the United States\, European\, and Eurasian academic\, policy and private sector communities will assess contemporary and future security and economic relations between Russia and the West. \nSpeakers will share perspectives on the importance of Russia’s bilateral and multilateral relationships with Western nations\, immediate and longer-term strategic interests and priorities\, economic and security aspects of Russia’s relationships with Western countries\, significance that should be assigned to values in defining these relationships\, and overall implications of Russia’s relationships with Western nations for the contemporary and potential emerging geopolitical world order. \nOpening Forum on April 25th from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nBilateral and Multilateral Relationships on April 26th from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nDimensions of Security & Economic Relationships on April 26th from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nThe program will take place in Jones Auditorium on the St. Edwards University campus.  No RSVPs necessary for these events.  Speaker and program information is available here.\nThis will be the third conference event on transatlantic security funded by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Program grant in cooperation with the Center for European Studies and Center for Russian\, East European\, and Eurasian Studies at University of Texas\, Austin.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/russia-the-west-significance-challenges-and-potential/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Law and regulations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170329T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T223800Z
UID:2697-1492687800-1492693200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to hear an update from Lisa J. Kubiske\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Finance & Development in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs for the U.S. Department of State.   \nA United States diplomat with experience in Latin America and China\, she served as the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras\, and Deputy Chief of Mission in Brazil and in the Dominican Republic.  Earlier assignments include: Western Hemisphere Economics Director at the State Department; Officer in the State Department’s Operations Center and Secretariat Staff; Investment Director and Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative’s Office; chief of the Economic-Political Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong; as well as additional work in Shanghai and Mexico City.   \nWith gratitude to our hosts:
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-3/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Americas,Asia,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170329T012611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T013434Z
UID:2668-1492020000-1492025400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Hot Topic: Germany and Migration
DESCRIPTION:Germany is the second most popular migration destination in the world.  In 2015\, Germany recorded the highest influx of immigrants (1.14 million) in post-World War II history.  Net immigration increased 49 percent\, with the majority of immigrants coming from outside of Europe.  In 2016\, the German labor market remained the tightest in over 25 years.  Bolstered by government expenditures and private consumption\, output increased at the fastest pace in five years.  Attend this session to learn about immigration from a German perspective as our featured speakers address the following questions: \nWhat is the average German’s view on immigration? \nWhy did Germany establish a new integration law? \nAre there any similarities with the USA and its own immigration policies? \nAgenda \n6:00 pm Registration and Networking\n6:15 pm  Featured speaker introductions \nBernard “Ben” Buecker\, Attorney at Law\, Former Honorary Consul\, Federal Republic of Germany \nStefan Felsner\, Attorney at Law & Partner\, Toennes & Felsner Fachanwält \n6:45 pm Q&A period\n7:15 pm Concluding remarks\n7:30 pm Departures\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/hot-topic-germany-and-migration/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Europe,Law and regulations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170206T183022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T062727Z
UID:2527-1490812200-1490821200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Austin Global Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Kozmetsky Center in collaboration with Munday School of Business and World Affairs Council of Austin will host an evening Austin Global Business Forum to discuss Austin’s expanding international business engagement.  Speakers will assess growth in Austin’s global business presence\, regional concentrations\, and potential for future expansion and development in specific industries and sectors.  Leaders from industry will share their perspectives on how individuals can best prepare for careers in an increasingly globalized business environment. \nThis program will feature representatives from the Office of the Governor of Texas\, Austin Business Journal\, and other professionals based in the local community with extensive experience in business and finance throughout various regions of the world. \nThe event will take place in Jones Auditorium on the St. Edwards University campus. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-global-business-forum-for-career-planning/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,educational,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Middle East
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170321T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170304T180245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T184054Z
UID:2416-1490094900-1490103000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Advantage Dubai Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council along with Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide are pleased to present the Advantage Dubai Seminar. \nJoin the Dubai Department of Economic Development’s Foreign Direct Investment Development Agency to learn about the innovation driven economy of Dubai. This interactive program will detail the 10 major innovation pillars of Dubai.  Attendees will learn how Dubai serves as a platform to enhance business growth within the UAE\, as well as further markets through its geographic location\, human capital\, infrastructure\, government vision\, and “can do attitude.”  Additional topics will include the investment climate\, leading sectors for U.S. export\, investment\, and business etiquette. \nREGISTER TODAY! \nAgenda \n11:15 am Registration and Networking \n11:30 am Welcome and Delegation Introductions \nMr. Ibrahim Ahli\, Director of Investment Promotion\, Dubai FDI \n11:40 am Overview and Business Advantages in Dubai \n12:15 pm Freezone Presentations \nDubai Silicon Oasis Authority\, TECOM\, Dubai Internet City\, Dubai South\, Dubai Commodities Trade Zone \n1:15 pm Q&A \n1:30 pm Concluding Remarks \n  \nThe United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) is a significant U.S. export market and an important regional hub for American companies doing business throughout the Middle East\, Africa and South Asia. The U.A.E. has a population of approximately 9.5 million\, out of which about 85 percent is expatriates. In 2015\, the U.A.E. registered a real GDP growth rate of 3.9 percent\, down from 4.6 percent in 2014.  Due to its vast oil wealth and relatively small population to which it must provide services\, the U.A.E. is well positioned to ride out the current low-oil-price economy.  To diversify away from oil\, the government is transitioning from an investment economy to a knowledge economy.  To this end\, it is focused on developing new industrial and commercial sectors\, including aerospace\, healthcare\, education\, and defense and tourism. \nThe U.A.E. is a leading commercial center serving the Middle East\, Africa\, and South Asia\, with a significant portion of its import volume ultimately being re-exported. Dubai in particular plays a central role as a regional trade\, logistics and tourism hub.  Its economy has also been buoyed by ongoing construction and infrastructure projects in the lead-up to the Dubai World Expo 2020.  While the construction sector has come under substantial pressure due to the prolonged slump in oil prices\, the sector remains resilient\, and Dubai’s planned real estate and infrastructure projects are progressing.  Most notably\, the expansion of the Al-Maktoum International Airport by Dubai Airport Authority\, valued at $33 billion\, is Dubai’s single biggest project.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/advantage-dubai-seminar/
LOCATION:Headliner’s Club\, 221 W. Sixth Street\,\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Middle East
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170307T215958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T215958Z
UID:2651-1489406400-1489410000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Globally & Acting Locally: Austin\, Bavaria and Quebec 's Public Digital Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Austin (Central Texas)\, Bavaria (Germany) and Québec (Canada) have built a solid reputation among the most innovative and talent-driven regions. Their success is also about building the necessary synergies and engaging smart policies.  \nLeaders of the 3 regions are meeting at SXSW to share their views about the many challenges of today’s digital public strategies: tech entrepreneurship\, public open data\, evolving education programs\, advanced research\, social inclusive process\, infrastructure investments\, etc.  \n  \nKEY NOTE SPEAKERS: \n– Steve Adler\, Mayor of Austin \n– Dominique Anglade\, Quebec Minister of Economy\, Science & Innovation and Digital Strategy \n– Siegfried Schneider\, President of the Bavarian Regulatory Authority for New Media (BLM) \nMODERATOR: \n– Barbary Brunner\, CEO of the Austin Technology Council \n**Networking with Austin\, Bavarian\, Quebec business delegations
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/connecting-globally-acting-locally-austin-bavaria-and-quebec-s-public-digital-strategies/
LOCATION:Bungalow\, 92 Rainey Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170302T043835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170302T043835Z
UID:2634-1489082400-1489089600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:British Life Science and MedTech Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, in partnership with the United Kingdom Department of International Trade and the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) invites you to a networking reception highlighting the United Kingdom’s Lifescience and MedTech Delegation’s visit to Austin. \nIf your company is within the Lifescience or MedTech industry sector(s) and you are looking to find partners across the pond\, please join us by registering at the link below. \nAssociation of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI)\n\nThe Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) is the industry association for the medical technology sector in the UK.  ABHI’s mission is to champion the benefits and use of safe and effective medical technologies to deliver high quality patient outcomes. With over 250 members\, ABHI leads the advocacy of the industry in order to advance access to medical technology. Our  membership includes some of the leading multinational businesses in the sector in the UK right the way through to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). \nABHI membership is open to manufacturers as well as service companies involved in the sector\, such as distributors\, professional groups and lawyers. \nABHI was formed in the late 1980s to address Industry’s need to engage with the fast moving regulatory landscape and to support UK companies export their products around the world.  ABHI has since grown and now has teams focusing on: UK market affairs;international policy; communications and public affairs; technical and regulatory issues; environmental issues; and events and exhibitions. \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/british-life-science-and-medtech-networking-event/
LOCATION:Norton Rose Fulbright\, 98 San Jacinto Blvd. Suite 1100\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,MedTech
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170302T051147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170304T184915Z
UID:2640-1488996000-1489006800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY DINNER AND WORK SESSION
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to partner again this year with the Austin Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America to offer the International Woman’s Day Dinner Program. \nTopic For The Evening\n“Cities for CEDAW”\nThe Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women\nKeynote: Rita Maran\, Ph.D – Lecturer\, Univ of California & VP for Advocacy\, UNA-USA \nFollowed by a Prominent Panel of Speakers to Address:\n“Why it is Important to Build Cities Awareness for Women’s Issues.” \nJessica Robledo – Chief of Police\, Pflugerville Texas. \nLinda Young– CEO\, Catalysts for Innovation L3C \n  \nMembers of the World Affairs Council of Austin may register for this event at the $40 “Member” rate.  Become a member of the World Affairs Council of Austin today to obtain this discounted event rate. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/international-womans-day-dinner-and-work-session/
LOCATION:Austin Women’s Club\, 708 San Antonio Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,educational,Law and regulations,Women Empowerment
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Nations Association of the United States of America Austin Chapter":MAILTO:jsadegh@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20161231T002222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170115T042832Z
UID:2398-1487268000-1487275200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening for Visiting Ceramicist Kuniyuki Shashihara
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Austin-Oita Sister Cities Committee and the City of Austin\, an exhibit will feature works by master ceramicist Kuniyuki Sashihara from Oita\, Japan.  Mr. Sashihara will be in residence February 4-18th at the Dougherty Arts Center to create new work for his first U.S exhibitions.  He will also provide lecture-demo opportunities for the public at the Asian American Resource Center\, the Dougherty Arts Center and St. Edward’s University. \nNo RSVP required for this event at Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings\, 2400 Grove Blvd\, Austin\, TX 78741.  This exhibit at TEL US will run through March 9\, 2017. \n  \nBiography: \nWith 35 years of working with clay\, Mr. Sashihara is known for his expressive and functional pottery.  He describes his current work as being “centered on functional pieces for everyday use\, however\, I experience joy in finding ways to express myself within the confines of this genre. I am inspired by the great masters who have come before me in terms of technique as well as the balance and overall style of my work. I also take inspiration from beautiful natural settings\, sculpture\, and paintings.” \nMr. Sashihara apprenticed in Saga Prefecture in the Arita Yaki style of pottery after graduating from university.  His work is celebrated throughout Japan in both group and solo exhibitions.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/exhibit-opening-for-visiting-ceramicist-kuniyuki-shashihara/
LOCATION:Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings\, Inc.\, 2400 Grove Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,cultural,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20161217T001344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170226T214716Z
UID:2381-1486803600-1486814400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Academic WorldQuest
DESCRIPTION: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 of international affairs\, global current event issues\, and foreign policy. The winning high school teams at each local competition is invited to participate at the national contest in Washington DC.  Our competition consists of 10 rounds of 10 questions about specific global themes. \nSchools can register teams of 4 students in grades 9 – 12\, however; the contest is especially relevant to students in World Geography\, AP Human Geography and Economics. \nOur competition is scheduled for Saturday\, February 11th at Vandegrift High School\, 9500 McNeil Drive\, Austin TX 78750. \nAWQ is a terrific opportunity to engage your students in global affairs and compete against fellow high school students in the area.  We have had great success and participation in this event in past years and want to make it even bigger this year!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/academic-worldquest-2/
LOCATION:Vandegrift High School\, 9500 McNeil Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,cultural,educational,Europe,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T093000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170104T012542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T224153Z
UID:2462-1486022400-1486027800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Malaysia Trade and Investment Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade and Investment Briefing on Malaysia featuring Mr. Chekib Akrout\, Senior VP at AMD and Mr. Haizril Rahman\, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in Houston.   RSVP HERE \nAgenda for meeting at BBVA Compass 1703 W. Fifth Street\, Suite 500 \n8:00 AM               REGISTRATION & NETWORKING \n8:30 AM               WELCOME REMARKS  by Martin Morales\, Commerical Banking Senior VP at BBVA Compass and Ben Ramirez\, VP of WACA \n8:40 AM               PRESENTATION by Haizril Rahman\, Director of MIDA HOUSTON \n8:55 AM               VIDEO PRESENTATION \n9:00 AM               PRESENTATION by Chekib Akrout\, Senior VP at AMD \n9:15 AM               Q&A \n9:30 AM               End of program \n\nAdditional industry sector information is available in the Malaysia Electric and Electronic Industry Update.\n\n\n\nChekib Akrout is senior vice president of the global operations and information technology organization at AMD. Akrout oversees teams responsible for global operations\, platform and product engineering\, and infrastructure and IT services. In this role\, Akrout is responsible for end-to-end yield\, costs\, quality\, and delivery of new AMD products to customers\, and optimizing business critical infrastructure and IT service/support. \nBefore joining AMD in 2008\, Akrout worked at Freescale Semiconductor as vice president and general manager of the Networking System Division where he focused on networking multi-core and Digital Signal Processing\, driving processor competitiveness in the networking markets.    Prior to Freescale\, he spent 23 years at IBM\, where his last assignment was vice president of Entertainment and Embedded Processor Development and was responsible for the Cell Project developed through a Sony/Toshiba/IBM partnership as well as Xbox 360 processor development for Microsoft and embedded PowerPC processors cores for SoC. \nAkrout holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University Pierre & Marie Curie in France\, and a doctorate in electronics and physics. \n\n\n\nHaizril Abd Rahman is the current Director of MIDA Houston and was appointed on November 7\, 2016. He joined the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) in 2008 as an Economics Affair Officer. He served in Electrical & Electronics Industries Division at MIDA headquarters in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia before being assigned to MIDA US office in Boston as the Deputy Director in 2014.  Haizril graduated from the University Tenaga Nasional\, Malaysia with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. \nThe Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal agency for the promotion of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. MIDA assists companies intending to invest in the manufacturing and services sectors\, as well as facilitates the implementation of their projects. The wide range of services provided by MIDA includes providing information on the opportunities for investments\, as well as facilitating companies which are looking for joint venture partners. \n\n  \nIn partnership with: \n\n \n\n\n\n            \n                \n      
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-business-series-malaysia-trade-briefing/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20170113T180804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T180804Z
UID:2269-1485885600-1485891000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Ukraine between the EU\, US and Russia: The Quest for Security and Development
DESCRIPTION:Since the beginning of Euromaidan Ukraine finds itself entangled in a deep crisis that dramatically alters the situation in the country\, its internal (socio-economic\, regional) dynamics and international positioning vis-à-vis its neighbors and also other significant regional and global players. The depth of the crisis was evident since its start on November 30th\, 2013 but the scale of the crisis has markedly grown since Russian federation has carried out the annexation of Crimea in March 2014 and has begun its intervention in Donbas shortly afterwards. The crisis\, which originally mostly had features of an internal one\, has quickly internationalized\, becoming a conflict\, indeed\, with varying levels of intensity and at some points resembling an actual war. Throughout this period of time Ukraine has been faced with a number of urgent and critical challenges. It had to: engage in a military conflict with Russian troops and their proxies in Eastern Ukraine; cleanse the political system and introduce real\, meaningful reforms; reinvigorate its fledgling (and scarred by war) economy. In living up to dealing with all these tasks Ukraine must find a right format of dealing with some of the international players\, the most significant among them being Russian Federation\, the European Union and the United States of America.  RSVP HERE. \n  \nVolodymyr Dubovyk is an Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations and a Director of the Center for International Studies at the Odesa I. Mechnikov National University. Among his teaching and research interests are U.S. foreign policy\, U.S. – Ukraine relations\, Black Sea regional security\, foreign policy of Ukraine. He has had his fellowships at the Kennan Institute\, W. Wilson International Center for Scholars in 1997 and 2006-07 (Fulbright)\, at the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM)\, University of Maryland in 2002\, has been a visiting faculty at the University of Washington (Seattle) in 2013 and is a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at St. Edwards university/University of Texas\, Austin in 2016-2017 study year. Volodymyr was a member of various professional associations over the years\, he participates in PONARS Eurasia (New Approaches to Research and Security in Eurasia)\, project based in George Washington University.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/ukraine-between-the-eu-us-and-russia-the-quest-for-security-and-development/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Business Center 2nd Floor Boardroom\, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,diplomatic,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20161015T152506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T034050Z
UID:2215-1485365400-1485376200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Austin Business Professionals Series: Modern Dining Etiquette & Manners
DESCRIPTION:Sharon Schweitzer \nHow do we navigate business dining in a digital age?\nWorld Affairs Council of Austin and Sharon Schweitzer announce the Austin Business Professionals Series Inaugural Event: Business Dining Etiquette & Modern Table Manners. \nModern dining manners are important in today’s corporate and social environments. Research reveals 49% of CFOs report their most successful meetings occur out of the office\, at restaurants. For employers\, an applicant’s table manners may “make or break” a hiring decision. Event to be held at Ruth Chris’ Steak House\, 107 W. Sixth Street.  Seats are very limited\, please REGISTER HERE. \nHere to explain the ins and outs of modern dining manners is Sharon Schweitzer\, author\, cross-cultural trainer\, international etiquette expert\, and 2016 Greater Austin Business Award Winner. \n3-course Etiquette Dinner Tutorial: \n\nModern Guest & Host Duties\nNavigating the Place Setting\nSilverware & Napkin Savvy\nSilent Service Codes & Nonverbal Cues\nEating Various Foods & Menu Pronunciations\nTipping & Rideshare Etiquette\n\nNetworking Etiquette Tips: \n\nConversation Starters\nHow to Avoid (Engage) in Political Conversation\nClosing Conversations\n\nFAQ \nWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event? \nValet Parking begins at 5:30 p.m.\, or find nearby street or garage parking. \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? \nVideotaping is not permitted. \n  \nAbout Sharon Schweitzer: \nSharon Schweitzer\, J.D.\, is an award-winning entrepreneur\, cross-cultural trainer\, modern manners & international etiquette expert and the founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide. She is accredited in intercultural management\, is the resident etiquette expert for CBS Austin’s We Are Austin\, regularly quoted by BBC Capital\, Investor’s Business Daily\, Fortune\, and other media. She is the international award-winning author of the best-selling book Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Business Guide\, named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2015\, and recipient of the British Airways International Trade\, Investment & Expansion Award at the 2016 Greater Austin Business Awards. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/holiday-dining-etiquette-modern-table-manners/
LOCATION:Ruth’s Chris Steak House\, 107 W 6th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:author,cultural,educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T040633
CREATED:20161220T030348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170115T205514Z
UID:2392-1485162000-1485176400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business with Cuba
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. has a trade embargo with Cuba\, but… \nDo you wonder about the future of U.S.-Cuba trade relations? \nDid you know that you can now export food\, agricultural\, and other products or services to Cuba? \nDid you know that you can now import certain items from Cuba? \nHave you ever considered traveling to Cuba for business? \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin’s International Trade Center\, in collaboration with the Texas-Cuba Trade Alliance\, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers “Doing Business with Cuba”.  This program is designed to provide the information\, education\, and contacts crucial to facilitate successful business relations with Cuba. \nAttend this half-day seminar to learn more about opportunities in Cuba.  Reserve  your seat now!   RSVP HERE. \nTENTATIVE AGENDA \nMember Lounge\, State Capital Annex\, (Room E2.1002) \n9:00 am     Registration \n9:10 Welcome Remarks by Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia\, Chair\, Texas House International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and Ben Ramirez\, VP\, World Affairs Council of Austin \n9:30 Message from Governor Abbott  delivered by Michael Treyger\, Manager  Department of Business Assistance\,  Office of the Governor\, State of Texas \n9:45  The Cuban Market for Agricultural Products   Dr. Luis Ribera\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension \n10:05 Export Controls (via Skype)  Alan W. Christian\, Senior Export Policy Analyst   Bureau of Industry and Security   U.S. Department of Commerce \n10:35  Break \n10:50  U.S. Perspective of Engagement with Cuba \nDarrin Hall\, United Airlines \nWayne Cleveland\, Texas Grain Sorghum Association \nRoy Gonzalez\, Biehl & Company \n11:20  US Treasury–OFAC Licenses  Cynthia Thomas\, TriDimension Strategies\, LLC \n11:40 Commercial Engagement with Cuba   Ruben Ramos\, Minister Counselor   Economic and Trade Office\, Embassy of Cuba \nContainerized Shipments to Cuba   Eradis González\, President  Almacenes Universales SA \nLeonardo Sosa\, Deputy Director  Mariel Container Terminal SA. \nSpecial Development Zone Mariel (ZEDM)  Ana Teresa Igarza\, General Director \n12:55 pm  Closing Remarks \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/doing-business-with-cuba/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations
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