The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to attend this exclusive B2B roundtable meeting with technology company decision makers from Argentina. Opportunity Austin and the Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce will assist your company's buyers by selecting suppliers from Argentina. Based on your buyer's selections, specific 10-min, one-on-one meetings (speed dating) will be arranged. […]
We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon, 909 N. Lamar. This month's topic is: Global Disinformation in a “Post-Truth” World We are experiencing a global circulation of misinformation and disinformation, especially via digital media. What are the international and regional contexts in which disinformation is generated, […]
************UNFORTUNATELY DR. CASAGRANDA IS NOT FEELING WELL TODAY, AND WE WILL HAVE TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT********************** About Dr. Roy Casagranda Dr. Roy Casagranda is a Professor of Government at Austin Community College (ACC). He is ACC's Middle East Affairs expert. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the […]
Attend this public celebration of the official Memorandum of Understanding linking Chiang Mai with Austin. Attendees will be able to meet the visiting delegates from Chiang Mai as well as enjoy the food and culture of Thailand. No RSVPs required.
In collaboration with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, and Capital Factory Austin, we invite you to an International Market Series Reception fostering business connections with Thailand. The event features opportunities to connect with a Thai business delegation led by Lisa A. Buzenas, Consul General, United States Consulate General Chiang Mai. The delegation includes representatives from […]
Join us for a captivating China Town Hall event cohosted by the World Affairs Council of Austin and San Antonio, set to take place on December 2nd at Texas State University. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of insightful discussions and engaging presentations by well-accomplished industry experts and scholars who bring a wealth of knowledge about […]
Join World Affairs Council of Austin members for this special event with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth in a VIRTUAL event, featuring Tom Standage – Deputy Editor of The Economist and moderated by Jim Falk, Global Santa Fe. Each year, The Economist publishes “The World Ahead” series: an informed prediction of the major themes that […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and Austin Sister Cities International ASCI on Saturday, December 9 from 12pm - 3pm at Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library (710 W Cesar Chavez) for the Annual Passport to the World International Family-Friendly Festival. Enjoy an afternoon of FREE programming exploring Austin's rich international community through live […]
China: What’s next – collaboration, competition, or conflict? With China and the U.S. dominating the world’s economies, what will China’s role be globally? There is China in the Indo-Pacific – the South China Sea and Taiwan? What are the lessons learned from Putin’s war in Ukraine? Then there is “soft power” with the Belt and […]
In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to a complimentary VIRTUAL event to learn more about the global power games, leadership crises, and shifts in the 21stcentury world order. Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy, will feature Malgorzata Zachara-Szymańska Associate Professor of International […]
EVENT AGENDA Insightful Presentations | 3:00pm Gain valuable insights into Slovenia's thriving business environments: A land of champions in business and beyond! Industry sectors represented include: manufacturing, cleantech, healthcare, and fintech. Austin Business Ecosystem - with Roland Peña, Senior Vice President, Global Technology & Innovation, Opportunity Austin B2B Meetings | 4:00pm Engage with influential players […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin, the Atlantic Council, NATO ACT, the Canadian Consulate General, and UT-Austin’s Center for European Studies, Strauss Center for International Security and Law, and Clements Center for National Security for a public conference of NATO officials, former policymakers, and scholars engaging in a critical discussion about the role of […]
Hosted in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Connecticut and Global Santa Fe, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to this ONLINE event on Lincoln’s birthday with award-winning historian and author Allen Guelzo. Mr. Guelzo will join a conversation with Jim Falk on the American President whose firm and powerful beliefs in […]
Climate and Global Change: What to Expect and How to Build Resilient Infrastructure and Lives Throughout the World. Climate and weather extremes have been called an “existential threat” to life as we know it. What can we expect as the associated extreme weather and changing weather patterns threaten infrastructure and lives throughout the world? What opportunities might […]
REGISTER your high school team before February 14th at 5:00 pm if your team is ready to compete in the Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ (AWQ) competition. 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 […]
