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SUMMARY:NATO and the Future of American Security Conference
DESCRIPTION: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\,\nand 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 the transatlantic alliance and its enduring value for Texans\, featuring keynote remarks from General Philippe Lavigne\, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation\, and Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison\, Former U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO and United States Senator for the state of Texas. \nThis year’s historic NATO Summit will take place in the United States from July 9 to 11. As Allies gather to celebrate 75 years of NATO\, the future of the world’s strongest military alliance will be a key topic of discussion for Heads of State and Government preparing for an era of unprecedented strategic competition and endemic geopolitical disruption. \nJoin us at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and does not guarantee admission. Parking is available for a fee at Manor and Brazos garages.  Complimentary lunch will be available. \n \nAgenda: \n9:30 am – 10:00 am   •   Registration \nCoffee available \n10:00 am – 10:15 am   •   Welcome Remarks \nRobert Chesney\, Dean of UT-Austin School of Law \n10:15 am – 10:30 am   •   Keynote 1 \nGeneral Philippe Lavigne\, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation \n10:30 am – 12:00 pm   •   Panel 1: Securing NATO’s Future: The Challenges of a New Era  \nAudra Plepytė\, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States \nGeneral (Ret.) Robert Neller\, former Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps \nChris Skaluba\, Director\, Transatlantic Security Initiative\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\,  Atlantic Council \nKevin Rex\, Former Ambassador of Canada to Latvia\, Lithuania and Estonia \nModerator: Sewell Chan\, Editor-in-Chief\, Texas Tribune \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   •   Lunch \n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm   •   Panel 2: North America and NATO: Fostering Political and Policy Dialogue \nMarie-Doha Besancenot\, Assistant Secretary General of NATO for Public Diplomacy \nLieutenant General (Ret.) Christine Whitecross\, Former Commandant of NATO Defense College \nValbona Zeneli\, Nonresident Senior Fellow\, Transatlantic Security Initiative\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, Atlantic Council \nModerator: Adam Klein\, Director of the Strauss Center for International Security and Law \n2:30 pm – 3:00 pm   •   Keynote 2 \nSenator Kay Bailey Hutchison\, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO \n3:00 pm   •   Conference Adjourns \nPlease note\, this agenda is subject to change. 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/nato-and-the-future-of-american-security/
LOCATION:University of Texas
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Europe,Geopolitics
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SUMMARY:Republic of Slovenia Business Delegation B2B Meetings and Social Mixer
DESCRIPTION:EVENT AGENDA\n\nInsightful Presentations | 3:00pm\n\nGain 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. \nAustin Business Ecosystem – with Roland Peña\, Senior Vice President\, Global Technology & Innovation\, Opportunity Austin \n\nB2B Meetings | 4:00pm\n\nEngage with influential players and delegates from – manufacturing\, cleantech\, healthcare\, and fintech sectors – as well as representatives from state institutions and economic diplomacy in Slovenia. \nLearn how your business can become a gateway for Slovenian companies interested in expanding into the Texan market. \n\nSocial Mixer | 5:15pm\n\nFoster meaningful connections during a social mixer with the representatives from business\, state institutions\, and economic diplomacy in Slovenia. \nSocial Hour with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres \nMake sure to register for an opportunity to meet with the members of the Slovenian delegation during one-on-one B2B meetings \n\nMembers of the Slovenian Business Delegation:\n\nEmbassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington: \nBojan Škoda\, Minister Plenipotentiary \nSpirit Slovenia:    \nRok Capl\, Acting Director \nDaša Avsec\, Regional Secretary \nAmCham Slovenia:  \nAjša Vodnik\, CEO \nVida Dolenc Pogačnik\, COO & International Cooperation Director \n \nVisiting Companies Represented: \nInstrumentation Technologies | Measuring instruments supplier \nSince 1998 the Company has grown from a garage company to a world leader in cutting-edge instrumentation for the accelerator beam diagnostics market\, as well as solutions for other technologically demanding fields. \nIntectiv | Electronics Manufacturer \n“Decades of experience\, know-how and development of a technologically advanced production line of highly complex (HDI – High-Density Interconnect) prototype printed circuit boards. In compliance with the highest current environmental and technological standards\, our products are becoming the blood vessels of modern technology products. The production range includes single-sided\, double-sided\, and multi-layer printed circuit boards (up to 24 layers)\, Flex and Rigid-Flex.” \nRePublis | Consulting \nRepublis Consulting is a Slovenian-based legal and business boutique consulting firm\, focusing on T.I.M.E. industries (Telecoms\, Internet\, Media\, Entertainment). RePublis provides legal and business support to foreign investors in media\, entertainment\, gaming\, blockchain\, advertising\, internet\, and telecommunication sectors in Slovenia. \nROBOTINA  |Engineering \nRobotina’s vision is to be a leading provider of SMART CONNECTED solutions\, components and platforms\, which will contribute to a new model of connected society through technology and expertise. \nVernar Consulting | Consulting \nSince 1995\, we have been promoting the growth and development of companies through proven approaches. With reliable analytical tools\, we uncover the potential that lies in every company’s employees. \nVZMD | Stakeholders’ Association \nVZMD is a non-governmental organization that emerged spontaneously as an explicitly civil society movement\, especially in the face of an increasingly evident and pronounced need for networking and coordinated action among small shareholders. \nGuild Mortgage  |  Mortgage \nGuild Mortgage has become one of the nation’s leading independent ‭mortgage providers by following a ‭simple rule—doing what’s right for our customers. Since 1960\, we’ve grown ‭through every economic cycle. ‭Today\, no other mortgage lender ‭has our stability\, experience\, and ‭uncompromising focus on ‭customer service. \nAdriatic Finance | Financial Advisory \nCaretronic | Healthcare \nAt Caretronic\, we provide the highest quality nurse call systems and e-nursing solutions to healthcare organizations around the world. \nD2S energetske in poslovne rešitve  |  ESG \nD2S Energy & Business Solutions LLC creates a network of energy professionals with technical capabilities and expertise that are unsurpassed in the power industry. With the ever-changing environment facing utilities and businesses\, strategic planning and resource management are essential for continued success. \nEsgnovo | ESG \nWe’re building relationships and creating big\, sustainable energy projects\, helping us to maintain a livable climate. Our solar and wind electricity production and storage projects\, energy management and trading solutions\, and nuclear power plant expertise\, as well as the development of new technologies\, are excellent opportunities for technology and engineering producers and providers as well as researchers. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/republic-of-slovenia-business-delegation-b2b-meetings-and-social-mixer/
LOCATION:Texas Association of Business\, 316 W. 12th Street\, Suite 200\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy
DESCRIPTION: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 and Political Relations at Jagiellonian University in Krakow\, Poland. \n \nEven though globalization has become a negative concept for some\, the reality is that there is no going back. While the politics of globalization are debated\, Professor Małgorzata Zachara-Szymańska says\, “All social organizations have ‘gone global’ within the last several decades; they are more interconnected and more dependent on global processes\, so the question of effective leadership strategies matching these new realities is highly necessary…” Join us to learn about global power games\, leadership crises\, and how our world is shifting in the 21stcentury. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nMałgorzata Zachara-Szymańska is an associate professor at the Faculty of International and Political Relations\, Jagiellonian University in Poland and a lecturer in leadership\, global change\, and international relations. She has accumulated several years academic experience lecturing and conducting research at different European universities. Her articles on global public goods\, global leadership and diplomacy have been published in Leadership\, Society and Economy\, International Relations/Stosunki Międzynarodowe\, Sustainability and other journals. Her most recent publication Global Political Leadership: In Search of Synergy (Routledge: 2023) is available in open access. \nABOUT THE MODERATOR \n \nRobert Kissack has been at Instituto Barcelona de Estudios Internacionales (IBEI) since 2008. His research profile is at the intersection of the foreign policy of the European Union and international organization. More specifically\, it has centered on the EU as an actor in the multilateral system and his book Pursuing Effective Multilateralism (Palgrave 2010) was one of the first in this field. He specializes in examining the capacity of the EU to operate in many different multilateral organizations\, including the ILO\, FAO\, UN General Assembly and Security Council\, the WTO and the IMF. He is currently leading IBEI’s participation in the Horizon 2020 ENGAGE project\, as well as the Jean Monnet Networks NORTIA and RENPET. He also work closely with colleagues at IBEI\, including Esther Barbé\, Oriol Costa and Elisabeth Johansson-Nogués in many projects on European foreign policy.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/online-global-political-leadership-in-search-of-synergy/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse - China: What next collaboration\, competition\, conflict?
DESCRIPTION:China:  What’s next – collaboration\, competition\, or conflict?\nWith 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 Road Initiatives. What about China internally? There is the stagnation of the Chinese economy\, the implications of an aging workforce\, and a recent phenomenon called “lying flat.” There is also internal dissension with persecuted minorities/religious sects\, like the Uyghurs and others.  \nThis Globalist Coffeehouse will be a follow-up to a joint program earlier this month with the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. This “China Town Hall” featured presentations by some of the most knowledgeable scholars on this topic.  Please join us for what will be a very timely and wide-ranging discussion.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/world-affairs-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20231023T012729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T184203Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Passport to the World Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEnjoy an afternoon of FREE programming exploring Austin’s rich international community through live performances\, interactive games and crafts\, and much more! Learn about all of Austin’s incredible Sister Cities with fun\, hands on booths and activities by our sister cities. \nVolunteers also needed! We’re looking for friendly faces to assist with activities\, set-up and tear-down\, and helping our Festival run smoothly for our attending families — a certificate of volunteer service will be provided! Register to volunteer here. \nA special Thank You to Austin Public Library and our Partners and Sponsors for your support! \nThis project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. \nAustin Public Library | City of Austin | Sister Cities International| World Affairs Council of Austin \n \nAbout Austin Sister Cities \nASCI’s mission is to cultivate global relationships with Austin’s sister cities that engage our communities in citizen diplomacy while offering educational\, cultural and economic benefits to all – one individual\, one community at a time. ASCI manages the Sister Cities programs for the City of Austin and supports a variety of programs including the annual Passport to the World Festival showcasing Austin’s 14 Sister Cities. Learn more at https://austinsistercities.com/ \nAustin Sister Cities \n-ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA) \n-ANGERS (FRANCE) \n-ANTALYA (TURKEY) \n-GWANGMYEONG (SOUTH KOREA) \n-KOBLENZ (GERMANY) \n-LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY (UK) \n-LIMA (PERU) \n-MASERU (LESOTHO) \n-OITA (JAPAN) \n-PUNE (INDIA) \n-SALTILLO (MEXICO) \n-TAICHUNG (TAIWAN) \n-XISHUANGBANNA (CHINA)
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/8th-annual-passport-to-the-world-festival/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,Cultural Heritage Series,Member Social
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T120000
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SUMMARY:The World Ahead Online Event
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nEach year\, The Economist publishes “The World Ahead” series: an informed prediction of the major themes that will dominate the coming year. Spanning topics from politics to technology to sociology and more\, this series edited by Tom Standage is as ambitious as it is awe-inspiring. On December 8\, Standage will discuss his publication’s analysis for 2024.\n\n\n\n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-world-ahead-online-event/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
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SUMMARY:China Townhall
DESCRIPTION: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 China’s dynamic landscape. After the China Town Hall\, we invite you to join us for a post-event social at the local Ivar’s River Pub. \nChina Town Hall Details: \nDate: December 2nd\, 1 pm-3 pm \nLocation: Texas State University\, McCoy College of Business- Room 125 \n601 University Dr\, San Marcos\, TX 78666 \nPost-Town Hall Social: \nContinue the conversation and networking at Ivar’s River Pub for a post-town hall social. Share your thoughts\, connect with fellow attendees\, and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere by the river. \nDate: December 2nd\, 3 pm \nLocation: Ivar’s River Pub – 701 Cheatham St\, San Marcos\, TX 78666 \n \nSpeakers Include: \nJustin Payne: VP of Frost Bank in San Marcos & Board Chair of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. \nNicholas Burns: Ambassador Burns has had a distinguished career in American diplomacy\, serving six U.S. Presidents and nine Secretaries of State over 27 years. His State Department roles include the State Department’s third-ranking official and most senior career diplomat\, U.S. Ambassador to NATO\, U.S. Ambassador to Greece\, and State Department spokesman. Before that\, he worked at the National Security Council at the White House\, where he served as Special Assistant to President Clinton and Senior Director for Russia\, Ukraine\, and Eurasia Affairs and as Director for Soviet Affairs for President George H.W. Bush during the collapse of the USSR. \n[Ambassador Burns will not be present\, but will offer opening remarks via a pre-recorded message] \nTyler Johnson: Founder of Laowai Enterprises & Global Fortune 50 Executive\, shares his wealth of experience from years spent in Shanghai\, China\, while working for Dell Technologies. He led sales and operational organizations for Dell within China and across Asia\, and his organization was responsible for Dell’s Global Asia Business Unit\, which represented the largest companies in the world (Global Fortune 500). \nGina Tam\, Ph.D.: Associate Professor of Modern Chinese History and co-director of Women and Gender Studies at Trinity University in San Antonio\, Texas. She is also a Public Intellectual Fellow at the National Committee on US-China Relations\, a Wilson Center China Fellow\, and the Book Review Editor for the Journal of Asian Studies. She completed her Ph.D. in modern Chinese history at Stanford University in 2016. \nXiaobo Lü\, Ph.D.: Associate Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Lü’s research focuses on how fiscal policies are distributed in authoritarian regimes\, with a particular emphasis on China. In 2011\, Dr. Lü earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University. Currently\, he is engaged in several paper projects concentrating on the correlation between fiscal extraction and state-society relations\, as well as a book project focused on party building in authoritarian regimes. \nLiza L.S. Mark: Partner\, Chief Representative and Shanghai Office Managing Partner. With over two decades of legal expertise across the U.S.\, Hong Kong\, and Shanghai\, her key figures lie in private equity\, securities\, and cross-border M&A. Her proficiency lies in advising private equity clients on international investments\, skillfully navigating legal complexities across jurisdictions. Liza is well-versed in diverse financing transactions\, including SPAC acquisitions\, PIPEs\, and Hong Kong IPOs. Her sought-after counsel extends to foreign private issuers for U.S. and Hong Kong securities offerings\, coupled with strategic insights into corporate governance and compliance. \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/china-townhall-event/
LOCATION:Texas State University\, San Marcos\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics,Member Social
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T170000
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SUMMARY:Business2Business Opportunity with Thailand
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 the Federation of Thai Industries Chiang Mai Chapter\, the Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce\, Chiang Mai University Science and Technology Park\, and prominent cultural and business leaders representing renewable energy companies\, food industries\, tech entrepreneurs\, and more. \n \nAgenda\n2:00 pm: Registration & Networking \n2:15 pm: Welcome Remarks & Introductions \n2:30 pm: The benefits of doing business in Austin and Central Texas \n3:00 pm: Startup Pitches \n3:25 pm: GAACC – Serve Local. Think Global. \n3:30 pm: B2B Networking \n4:00 pm: Open Networking \n4:50 pm: Closing Remarks \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/business2business-opportunity-with-thailand/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20231101T203929Z
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SUMMARY:Chiang Mai (Thailand) Delegation MOU Signing Celebration and Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo RSVPs required. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/chiang-mai-thailand-delegation-mou-signing-celebration-and-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Wat Buddhananachat\, 8105 Linden Road\, Del Valle\, TX\, 78617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T190000
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SUMMARY:US Foreign Policy in the Middle East and the Changing Dynamics of the Region
DESCRIPTION:************UNFORTUNATELY DR. CASAGRANDA IS NOT FEELING WELL TODAY\, AND WE WILL HAVE TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT**********************\n  \nAbout Dr. Roy Casagranda \nDr. 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 founder and president of the Austin School\, lecture series. \nHis research interests lie at the intersection of politics\, history\, economics\, psychology\, and philosophy. He is a firm believer in a multidisciplinary approach. Circa 1025 A.D. Ibn Sina (Avicenna) said\, “The knowledge of anything\, since all things have causes\, is not acquired or complete unless it is known by its causes.” \nIn addition to his responsibilities at ACC\, from September 2010 until early 2012 he wrote regularly for Merhnameh\, a leading Tehran-based reformist socio-political monthly on US and Arab politics and history\, until the magazine was shut down by the Islamic Republic.  He has also written articles for Hamshahri and Donya-e-Eqtesad Daily newspapers in Iran.  In the US he has written for the Austin American Statesman on the Arab Spring. \nDr. Casagranda will have just returned from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain\, and consequently\, should bring a very interesting perspective on the Hamas-Israeli conflict. \n\nParking at Neill-Cochran House House Museum: Free in the museum lot\, accessible via 23rd between Leon and San Gabriel; additional street parking available.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-future-of-the-middle-east-a-discussion-with-dr-roy-casagranda/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20231008T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T210403Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Global Disinformation in a “Post-Truth” World
DESCRIPTION: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:  \nGlobal Disinformation in a “Post-Truth” World\nWe 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\, harvested\, circulated\, and weaponized? How do we generate policy recommendations and solutions for the looming problems of the “post-truth” world? \nThis will be a follow-up to a presentation\, on October 18th\, by Dr. Michael Mosser\, on essentially the same topic. He is the Ex. Director of the Global Disinformation Lab (GDIL) at the University of Texas. You are welcome to attend both events. \nPlease join us at the Shoal Creek Saloon for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-global-disinformation-in-a-post-truth-world/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20231008T220512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T220512Z
UID:13587-1697731200-1697740200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:B2B Connect with Technology Decision Makers from Argentina
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to attend this exclusive B2B roundtable meeting with technology company decision makers from Argentina. \nOpportunity 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.  Please register no later than October 10th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 19th\, 2023 \n4:00 – 6:30 PM \n200 W 6th St\, Ste. 1750 | Austin\, Texas 78701\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:30 PM Austin & Argentina Overviews\n4:30 – 4:45 PM Break\n4:45 – 5:30 PM Business Round\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Networking Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen registering with the link above\, please indicate which suppliers or partners you’d like to meet and specify who will be representing your company.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/b2b-connect-with-technology-decision-makers-from-argentina/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@argentinatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20231005T214624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T220130Z
UID:13567-1697650200-1697655600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Disinformation is Global
DESCRIPTION: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\, harvested\, circulated\, and weaponized? How do we generate policy recommendations and solutions for the looming problems of the “post-truth” world? As the Ex. Director of “the Global Disinformation Lab (GDIL) at the University of Texas\, Dr. Mosser will address the issues we currently face with the proliferation of Disinformation.\n\n\nDr. Michael W. Mosser is at the University of Texas with a joint appointment in the Department of Government\, the Center for European Studies (CES)\, and the International Relations and Global Studies (IRG) program. He is the Executive Director of the Global Disinformation Lab (GDIL)\, the Assistant Director of the Center for European Studies (CES)\, as well as a Distinguished Scholar at the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law. He teaches courses in European and international security\, European environmental policy\, comparative and European politics\, international organizations\, and foreign policy analysis.\nDr. Mosser received his Ph.D.\, in political science at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  He has published articles and book chapters on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as well as in the fields of military art and science and military sociology more generally.\n  \n\nParking at Neill-Cochran House House Museum: Free in the museum lot\, accessible via 23rd between Leon and San Gabriel; additional street parking available.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/disinformation-is-global/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Security
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230111T222341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T215643Z
UID:12854-1695717000-1695753000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:12th Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 12th 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 European Union. The Summit builds on that foundation\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses 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. \n \nEvent hosts include: \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\,  \nCenter for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, IDA Ireland\, \nPedraza Customhouse Brokers\,  \nScalo\,Inc.\,\n \nPolish Investment and Trade Agency (Houston)\, \nAccess to Culture\, \nand \nPendas International
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/12th-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230623T150509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T153205Z
UID:13350-1695367800-1695391200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Global Security Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Global Security Forum (GSF) convenes the nation’s top leadership and experts to discuss security and strategy in the decisive decade to come. Panelists will explore areas in which acting now will be vital to advancing our national and global security interests. \nAgenda: \n7:30 am CT      Welcome and Opening Remarks \n2:00 pm CT         Forum Concludes \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/global-security-forum/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Connecticut":MAILTO:info@ctwac.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230906T231300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T231300Z
UID:13384-1695321000-1695324600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Communicating with Pets Around the Globe
DESCRIPTION: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: Communicating with Pets Around the Globe \nRegardless of what nationality\, country\, or even religion we come from\, we all grew up having some type of pet in our households. Whether it’s a cat\, a dog\, a parrot\, a bunny\, or even a goat\, we all communicate with our animals. One interesting aspect of this subject is that it’s not necessarily in English that we talk to them; it might be Spanish\, Hindi\, Hebrew\, Italian\, or any other language for that matter. Pets adapt to whatever style of communication their owners use. So\, if you begin speaking to your animal in one language versus another\, they’ll most likely get used to it. For example\, we know that dogs listen to commands\, and it’s the intonation of the voice that tells them what kind of command it is\, however\, there is a significant difference between saying “Stay” in English versus let’s say in French.  \nWhat are your experiences with your furry loved ones? Do they understand what you say in a variety of languages? Do they respond well to a particular one the most? Tell us about your international/multilingual communication pet stories. \nPlease join us at the Shoal Creek Saloon for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-communicating-with-pets-around-the-globe/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20220331T215456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T022700Z
UID:12286-1694797200-1694808000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Annual Fiesta de El Grito de Independencia
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico\, the Austin-Saltillo Sister City Committee\,  the City of Austin\, Univision\, 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. \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 Pablo Marentes\,  Cónsul General de México in Austin. \nNo RSVPs necessary. \nAGENDA \n5:00 pm Traditional Dance and Music \n7:50 pm Official Re-enactment of El Grito \n8:00 pm Event Concludes \n \nHere is a video of past celebration highlights: \nhttps://www.univision.com/austin/kakw/estilo-de-vida/fiestas-patrias/festeja-el-grito-de-independencia-en-el-capitolio-de-austin-video?layoutType=flex
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/annual-fiesta-de-el-grito-de-independencia-3/
LOCATION:Republic Square Park\, 422 Guadalupe Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,cultural,Cultural Heritage Series,Mexico
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230815T194331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T012541Z
UID:13417-1694604600-1694611800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Singapore Market Access
DESCRIPTION:Singapore is an impressive center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global hub featuring developed infrastructure\, political stability\, open business policies\, a skilled workforce\, and respect for intellectual property rights. \nA growing number of central Texas companies are looking to Singapore as their gateway to Asia. The featured presentations will focus on Singapore’s market advantages and provide you with practical steps on how to acquire your first customers and grow your revenue in the Southeast Asia region.\n \nAgenda\n11:30 Registration + lunch\n11:45 Welcome + presentations by:\n• Roland Peña\, SVP of Global Tech and Innovation\, Opportunity Austin/Austin Chamber\n• Kristie Lai\, Regional Director-Americas (Houston)\, Economic Development Board of Singapore\n• Karen Parker\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Commercial Service (Austin) \n• Anthony Howe\, Commercial Director\, Asia Market Entry\n• Q/A + Networking\n1:30 Event concludes\nTake advantage of this exclusive invitation to have your questions answered and learn more about business opportunities in Singapore.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/singapore-market-access/
LOCATION:Indeed Tower\, 200 W. 6th Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230622T214448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T012940Z
UID:13201-1694343600-1694361600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Japan Business Seminar During Oita Festival
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival!   You won’t want to miss the “Doing Business in Japan” seminar at 1:00 PM. \nTexas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan.  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 JETRO-Houston and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. \nThe business-focused 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. \nREGISTER HERE for the festival
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/japan-business-seminars-during-oita-festival-2/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230802T223251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T223741Z
UID:13325-1692901800-1692905400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: China - What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting in person at the 5820 Burger and Taphouse. This month’s topic is: \nChina: What’s next?\nWhat will be China’s role in the global economy and geopolitics in general\, over the next decades? There is the South China Sea and the potential for conflict over Taiwan. But there is also “soft power” global influence. For example\, through the Belt and Road initiatives\, from the “Stans” to South Asia\, Africa\, and even South America. Of course\, there is also China’s relationship with Russia and Putin. And finally\, China has its own internal issues with the implications of the demographics they will be facing in the future. \nThis topic will be a follow-up discussion to the presentation by David Firestein on August 16th. We hope you will attend both events. \nPlease join us for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-china-whats-next/
LOCATION:5280 Burger and Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics,Member Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230815T201951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T201951Z
UID:13493-1692720000-1692727200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Bi-Lateral IT Business Round Table with Aguascalientes
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming the Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico for a round table discussion on up & coming bi-lateral business opportunities.The State of Aguascalientes seeks to create a bridge relationship with the Austin Region and those interested in taking advantage of investment opportunities while doing business with and / or in Aguascalientes.Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Aguascalientes’ Deputy Secretary of Investment and Development\, Director of Investment Attraction\, and private sector IT & Business Services CEOs. \nAgenda \n4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Brief Introductions \n4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Roundtable Discussion \n5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Professional Networking
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/bi-lateral-it-business-round-table-with-aguascalientes/
LOCATION:Indeed Tower\, 200 W. 6th Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade,Mexico
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230719T193654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T014920Z
UID:13400-1692207000-1692212400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:“Nothing to See Here\, Folks”: The U.S. - China Relationship in 2023
DESCRIPTION:The already deeply strained relationship between the United States and China has been particularly rocky in 2023. Bilateral controversies over the Chinese balloon\, Taiwan\, TikTok\, and Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia\, among other developments\, have exacerbated tensions and prompted speculation by some that the United States and China could be headed for serious conflict. \nDavid Firestein\, president\, and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.- China Relations will speak on the current state of and future prospects for the U.S.- China relationship and answer audience questions about recent developments.\n\nDavid J. Firestein serves as president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations and is a current\, and founding\, member of its board of directors.  A decorated former U.S. career diplomat and near-native speaker of the Chinese language\, Firestein has specialized in U.S.-China relations for most of his thirty-year professional career.  For the last twelve years\, Firestein has worked in the non-profit and academic sectors and has served as a member of the graduate faculty of The University of Texas at Austin\, where he taught courses on U.S.-China relations and U.S.-Russia relations.  Firestein currently serves on the boards of directors or advisors of about a dozen mostly U.S. non-profit entities in a variety of fields.  He is the author or co-author of three books on China – including two China-published\, Chinese-language bestsellers – and nearly two hundred articles in major U.S. and overseas media publications.  Firestein is a native of Austin\, Texas and currently resides in the greater Austin area.\nParking at Neill-Cochran House House Museum: Free in the museum lot\, accessible via 23rd between Leon and San Gabriel; additional street parking is available.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/nothing-to-see-here-folks-the-u-s-china-relationship-in-2023/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230706T205813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T205813Z
UID:13322-1689877800-1689881400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Healthcare Around the World and Your Own Experience – the Good\, the Bad\, or Rather Unusual
DESCRIPTION: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:  \nHealthcare Around the World and Your Own Experience – the Good\, the Bad\, or Rather Unusual\nRegardless of what country we come from\, medical emergencies happen all over the globe on a daily basis. Healthcare policies determine if one decides to receive treatment in one particular country over another. The cost of living\, the government structure\, as well as insurance coverage can all be factors even for just a simple surgery of any kind. \nIn the United States\, for instance\, healthcare is privatized\, meanwhile in Switzerland\, it is regulated by Swiss Federal Law on Health Insurance. Yet in France\, it is universal\, which combines a more centralized and national government aspect. In Asia\, countries such as Singapore\, Hong Kong\, and South Korea also offer world-class services. And then there is Australia\, which is considered one of the top countries in the world for overall healthcare quality.  \nWhat about your own experience when you got sick abroad? How was the doctor\, the healer\, the clinic and the hospital or even the dentist? What about the actual medicine? Were you treated with pharmaceuticals or traditional herbal medicines from that culture? What was the cost in dollars\, from a minor cut to a root canal or even a complex surgery? Tell us about your good\, bad or rather unusual medical experiences. \nPlease join us at the Shoal Creek Saloon for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-healthcare-around-the-world-and-your-own-experience-the-good-the-bad-or-rather-unusual/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:healthcare,Member Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230627T172510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T174527Z
UID:13371-1689073200-1689076800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Export Growth in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Boost your exports in Africa! \nToday the #1 route to growing your leads and sales pipeline in Africa is online! Join our webinar as we partner up with IBT Online to discuss how exporters can (and should!) take advantage of the Online Global Program to grow exports in 2023! Jonathan Szucs\, Susanna Hardy and Ghita Benhadda will share their expertise\, case studies\, client testimonials\, and experience in delivering social media success. \nCan’t make it? Don’t worry! Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording. \nWhat will you learn?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online environment of Africa – Best practice\, optimally localized  and Africa business development websites.\n\n\n\nNigeria\, Kenya and North Africa Search Engine and Social Media marketing ; how to sell and grow your brand online.\n\n\n\nCase studies – how companies are using online marketing tools today. Best practices\, take-aways and live Q&A\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE TODAY
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/export-growth-in-africa/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Africa,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230627T165505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T165630Z
UID:13360-1688562000-1688565600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Mercado Libre: Grow your E-commerce Sales in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar and grow your e-commerce sales in Latin America. Learn how the U.S. Commercial Service supports U.S. companies as they access LATAM markets. Hear about available resources\, including marketing your product on the Mercado Libre e-commerce marketplace. \nAgenda:\n• Welcome by U.S. Department of Commerce\n– How does the U.S. Commercial Service support U.S. companies to access new markets?\n– Introduction to Mexico’s e-commerce landscape\n• Learn about Mercado Libre’s Global Selling program\n– Becoming a registered seller on Mercado Libre’s marketplace\n– Resources for sellers\n– Q&A \nSpeaker: Mariano Migues\, Cross Border Trade Manager\, has been working at Mercado Libre for over 7 years\, in various roles. As part of the Global Selling Program\, he has led the Account Management & Business Consultants Team with a customer-centric\, results-oriented philosophy. More recently\, he has been leading the USA Business Development Team\, expanding the program’s footprint and geographical reach\, while allowing international sellers to grow their business in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for the e-commerce industry.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/mercado-libre-grow-your-e-commerce-sales-in-latin-america/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T085859
CREATED:20230605T185628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T185628Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: The Future of Warfare in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION: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:  \nThe Future of Warfare in the 21st Century. \nThe wars of the 21st century – how will they be fought? In the last 20 years\, for the U.S. and our allies\, the focus was counter-terrorism and insurgency\, primarily in the broader Middle East. Now the focus is on great power competition – referring to Russia and China. With the outbreak of hostilities\, there would be massive cyber-attacks on both sides – jamming satellites and cutting vital undersea cables that carry data. We know that AI will also play a major role\, but in what capacity? \nWhat actions might initiate such a confrontation? What initiatives could prevent such an event in the first place? What is the future role of international institutions both humanitarian/economic and quasi-military\, from the UN and the EU to NATO and ASEAN? Some experts say that the solution is close consultation and collaboration with our allies in prioritizing the “right technologies” with the speed and scale to deter a great-power war. But given the difficulties in reaching a consensus for establishing priorities in democracies\, would we be able to transition in time? \nPlease join us at the Shoal Creek Saloon for what will be a very interesting discussion. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: ellen.murry@yahoo.com \nPolina Anastassieva\, Co-chair\, of the Globalist Coffeehouse: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-the-future-of-warfare-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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SUMMARY:The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with Shannon O'Neil
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Orange County invite you to join this webinar featuring Shannon K. O’Neil\, vice president\, deputy director of studies\, and the Nelson and David Rockefeller senior fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. O’Neil will be explain why regionalization\, not globalization\, has been the biggest economic trend of the last forty years. \nShannon K. O’Neil is an expert on global trade\, supply chains\, Mexico\, Latin America\, and democracy. Dr. O’Neil has lived and worked in Mexico and Argentina. She was a Fulbright scholar and a justice\, welfare\, and economics fellow at Harvard University\, and has taught Latin American politics at Columbia University. Before turning to policy\, Dr. O’Neil worked in the private sector as an equity analyst at Indosuez Capital and Credit Lyonnais Securities. \nDr. O’Neil is the author of The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter (Yale University Press\, October 2022)\, which chronicles the rise of three main global manufacturing and supply chain hubs and what they mean for U.S. economic competitiveness. She also wrote Two Nations Indivisible: Mexico\, the United States\, and the Road Ahead (Oxford University Press\, 2013)\, which analyzes the political\, economic\, and social transformations Mexico has undergone over the last three decades and why they matter for the United States. Dr. O’Neil is a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion and a frequent guest on national broadcast news and radio programs. She has often testified before Congress and regularly speaks at global academic\, business\, and policy conferences. \nDr. O’Neil is a member of the board of directors of the Tinker Foundation. She holds a PhD in government from Harvard University\, an MA in international relations from Yale University\, and a BA from Yale University.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-globalization-myth-why-regions-matter-with-shannon-oneil/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:Victoria Australia Trade Update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the World Affairs Council of Austin as we welcome Nigel Warren\, Commissioner to the Americas in the State Government of Victoria\, Australia. \nDon’t miss this excellent opportunity to discuss foreign direct investment and trade facilitation of Australian companies into the Austin region. Help us welcome our Australian guest! \nNigel Warren is joint Commissioner to the Americas\, responsible for LATAM and west coast USA. Warren was a former Australian Consul-General in the US who also held Senior Trade Commissioner roles in San Francisco and Santiago\, Chile. He is also a member of the Council on Australia Latin America Relations and held foreign investment and trade roles across America for more than 20 years. Prior to this role\, Warren held executive positions at the Australian National Science Association CSIRO. \nLight hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/victoria-australia-trade-update/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Australia
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SUMMARY:World Affairs Councils of Austin and San Antonio Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun summertime joint event between WAC San Antonio and Austin in New Braunfels! Bring your friends and enjoy a cold beer! Solude!  \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/world-affairs-councils-of-austin-and-san-antonio-social/
LOCATION:Krause’s Cafe\, 148 S Castell Ave\, New Branfels\, TX\, 78130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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SUMMARY:Rainforests in Austin
DESCRIPTION:Rainforests in Austin? Not the first thing you think of when you think of Austin.\n\nThe Rainforest Partnership\, works directly with indigenous and local communities as guardians and economic participants to support sustainable liveliehoods\, thriving biodiversity\, and very importantly long-term forest protection. This organization has a global impact and it was founded and organized right here in Austin\, Texas.\n\nTo learn more about how\, why\, what this organization does\, and how you can get involved\, plan to attend a fascinating presentation hosted by SWAN Impact Angel Network\, Rainforest Partnership\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin on Thursday\, June 15\, 2023. Please register to attend.\n  \n \nParking at Neill-Cochran House House Museum: Free in the museum lot\, accessible via 23rd between Leon and San Gabriel; additional street parking available. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/rainforests_in_austin/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:educational,rainforests
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