With extensive trade links and diversified economic sectors, Malaysia is one of the fastest-growing nations in Southeast Asia. Ranked among the top emerging markets for investment and recognized for its protection of investors as well as its responsiveness to facilitating business needs, Malaysia offers unique opportunities for investment and business growth. Join the World Affairs […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by September 29th for the web-based online CEO Business Meetings in February 2023. Targeted Innovation Sectors: Aerospace; Robotics; Robot System Integrators; Factory Automation; AI/Deep Learning; IOT Targeted Eco Tech Sectors: Energy (Clean, Green, Sustainable, New); Carbon Neutral; Efficiency Improvement; New Material (Eco-friendly, Sustainable) Intended for: […]
*****EVENT CANCELLED *** We are pleased to feature Diana Villiers Negroponte as our special guest speaker. Author and professor, Diana Negroponte has focused on the Cold War and how it ended. In between teaching at Fordham, George Washington and Georgetown Universities, she researches and writes. In 2015 the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies offered […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University, offer a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will focus on developing a diverse internship portfolio. Carlos Balderas is currently a Global Supply Manager, HUB Coordinator […]
In collaboration with the German-Texan Heritage Society and the American Council on Germany, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to meet Ambassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter and learn more about Germany’s Zeitenwende: Setting New Priorities in Foreign, Security, and Energy Policy. Abassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter served in the German Foreign Office until the […]
Join the EACC Texas, GACC South & World Affairs Council of Austin for European American networking and a TransAtlantic Immigration Update with Dorothee B. Mitchell, Partner, Foster LLP & Honorary Consul of Germany and Robert Hull, Consul General of Ireland in Austin.
Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken toured Latin America to reaffirm its commitment to the allies amid concerns that neglect of the hemisphere has let China make economic inroads. He hopes that Latin America's new leaders will continue to maintain a free-enterprise-friendly approach to nurture U.S. ties. Meanwhile, many counties have their own challenges to consider. […]
The EU is driving an aggressive digital agenda intended as a “third way” between China’s state controls and the USA’s “wild west.” What began with controls on personal data (GDPR) is expanding into other arenas of digital data. Attend this seminar and networking event to learn what Texas companies need to know about collecting personal […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University host a series of Forums on Global Investment, Finance, Emerging Markets and Geopolitical Risk. Our next Forum will feature Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mr. Francis “Chip” Peters discussing Market Opportunities in Southeast […]
As we enter a season of “culinary extravagance” we should perhaps think about the food crisis that is impacting people throughout the world. In 2021 acute food security affected 193 million people globally, and in North Africa, almost half - a million people are facing starvation and death. The U.S. provides $2 billion annually or […]
We appreciate your support of our programs throughout 2022. Join your fellow World Affairs Council of Austin members for a celebratory toast, snacks, and camaraderie on Tuesday, November 29th. Members received their invitations in November. If you would like to become a member and receive an exclusive invitation, join here.
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: The Future of Cryptocurrency As we begin the new year and while there is a variety of cryptocurrencies out there, one has been at the forefront of them all. FTX, and specifically […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Kozmetsky Center, in collaboration with the Carter Center in Atlanta, is pleased to present Dr. Eve Byrd, Director, Mental Health Program, Carter Center on the topic Assessing the Impact of the Covid19 Pandemic on U.S. and Global Mental Health, Lessons Learned and Recommendations for the Future. The Carter Center […]
REGISTER your high school team here before February 9th 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 […]
