• Member Holiday Social

    TBD

    We appreciate your support of our programs throughout 2018.  Please join your fellow World Affairs Council of Austin members for a celebratory toast, snacks, and camaraderie  on Wednesday, November 28th […]

  • Yemen: Failed State and Dire Tragedy

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

    Yemen is another front that openly exhibits Iran-Saudi Arabia geopolitical rivalry. History has come full circle: Yemen has become to Saudi Arabia what Vietnam was to the United States. How […]

  • 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 […]

    $10
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]