Events

Business2Business Opportunity with Thailand

Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

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 […]

China Townhall

Texas State University San Marcos, TX, United States

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 […]

The World Ahead Online Event

ONLINE

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 […]

8th Annual Passport to the World Festival

Austin Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, United States

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 […]

Globalist Coffeehouse – China: What next collaboration, competition, conflict?

Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

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 […]

ONLINE Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy

ONLINE

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 […]

Republic of Slovenia Business Delegation B2B Meetings and Social Mixer

Texas Association of Business 316 W. 12th Street, Suite 200, Austin, TX, United States

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 […]

NATO and the Future of American Security Conference

University of Texas

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 […]

ONLINE Lincoln, Democracy & The American Experiment with Princeton Professor, Allen Guelzo

ONLINE

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

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

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 […]

2024 Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ Competition

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 […]

Globalist Coffeehouse: Climate and Global Change

5820 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United States

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 exist for the role of transnational organizations such as the UN to address this crisis? Finally, what about […]

EU at SXSW 2024

Parkside 301 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, United States

AGENDA Sunday, March 10th 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM More than Food and Drinks, Savoring Stories Join us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart. 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Navigating Food Waste and Loss: Insights and Strategies Whether you’re an individual or a business, get ready for valuable insights that go beyond just […]

Asia x Austin International Market Summit

Austin Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, United States

Explore exciting business opportunities between Central Texas and some of Asia's most dynamic and innovative markets. Experience the two-way highway of opportunity between Asia and the Greater Austin region. Learn what's next in AI, blockchain, the Metaverse, clean energy, and more. Plug into the startup landscapes in Asia and Central Texas. Meet the leaders forging […]

Globalist Coffeehouse: Festivals Around the World

5820 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United States

Whether it's music, food, a religious, or a cultural festival, we all have been to at least one of them. From Diwali, which is celebrated in India, to Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which is celebrated in Mexico, to the Gion Matsuri celebrated in Japan, there are hundreds of festivals around the globe. St. Patrick's Day, […]

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