Events

Globalist Coffeehouse – International Waters: The Law of the Sea vs. a Country’s Coastal Sovereignty

La Madeleine 9828 Great Hills Trail, Suite 650, Austin, United States

***We are very pleased to announce that this month's Globalist will be in person on Thursday, April 21st, 6:30–7:30 p.m.!! Please join us in the private dining room at La Madeleine's located at 9828 Great Hills Trail, Suite 650, Austin, TX 78759.*** International Waters: The Law of the Sea vs. a Country's Coastal Sovereignty  When we refer […]

Opportunity for Investment in the Republic of Panama

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The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Austin Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to offer this informative session on Panama's Digital Hub, nearshoring advantage, and special economic regimes.  Our honored guest speakers are: H.E. Juan Carlos Sosa, Vice Minister - Foreign Trade, Ministry of Trade & Industry for the Republic of Panama; […]

Identifying Business Partners in Uzbekistan

Tech Ranch 8920 Business Park Drive, Suite 250, Austin, TX, United States

Tech Ranch and the World Affairs Council of Austin invite you to a presentation on Uzbekistan featuring Mr. Sanjar Zakhidov of International Export Consulting LLC.  Mr. Zakhidov will provide an overview of Uzbekistan's economy and offer insight on indentifying business partners in this dynamic market. Mr. Zakhidov has more than two years of Export/Import management […]

Globalist Coffeehouse – Ukraine: What Next?

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

We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon, 909 N. Lamar. The topic for May will be: Ukraine: What next? “The Putin era is dead.” At least according to John Huntsman, the former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, 2017 -- 2019. But is it? Will Putin survive even […]

Export Reset 2022: Supply Chain and Cybersecurity

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What are the current challenges and issues in 2022 in the field of exporting?  Please join us for these two new sessions on Supply Chain and Cybersecurity, two areas of great importance for businesses this year.   Submit your questions in advance. 9:00 AM (CDT) Session One:  Where does the global supply chain go from here? This one hour-panel […]

Globalist Coffeehouse – Cultural Festivals and Ceremonies You Have Experienced Around the World

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

We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon, 909 N. Lamar. Cultural Festivals and Ceremonies You Have Experienced Around the World There is such a variety of festivals around the world that we have each enjoyed. From the New Year celebrations throughout Asia to music festivals, and […]

From the Polish Cyber Frontlines to Texas. Lessons Learned and New US-EU Cybersecurity Opportunities

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

Explore way to learn from, and cooperate with, some of Poland’s most elite cybersecurity experts as they discuss their work in Europe combating one of the 21st centuries most pressing threats.    Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Panel, Lunch, & Networking: 12:00pm-2:00pm Capital Factory, Captain America Room, 8th floor, 701 Brazos St, Austin, 78701 RSVP: Rafal.Sordyl (at) […]

Networking Reception with Austrian Startups

Austin Chamber of Commerce 535 E. Fifth Street, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, 3 Day Startup, and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna invites you to attend this celebration of Austrian entrepreneurship.  This networking reception will highlight the Austria to Austin Student Startup Exchange.  The Austria to Austin Exchange is an intense, high energy […]

Cover to Cover: A Voice Out of Poverty

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The World Affairs Councils of America’s Cover to Cover webinar features author Jillian Haslam as she speaks about her new book: A Voice Out of Poverty. A Voice Out of Poverty is a raw and inspiring memoir. Haslam tells the story of her childhood in the slums of Calcutta. Growing up in poverty, Haslam overcame […]

Business & Investment in Singapore

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

Singapore is a vibrant nerve center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global business hub featuring developed infrastructure, political stability, open business policies, a skilled workforce, and respect for intellectual property rights. Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners - the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, City of […]

Globalist Coffeehouse – Drones: The Future of Warfare

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

Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. We will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the Shoal Creek Saloon, 909 N. Lamar. The topic this month is:  Drones: The Future of Warfare? "The introduction of unmanned systems on the battlefield doesn’t change […]

Globalist Coffeehouse: What is the future of the UN in the 21st century?

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

Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. 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: What is the future of the UN in the 21st century? With an ongoing […]

Japan Business Seminars During Oita Festival

Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States

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 "Japan Business & Market Update" seminars during the Festival.  The first seminar will start at 1:30 pm, and the same seminar repeats at 3:00 pm.  Texas exports over $6 billion in […]

Cover to Cover – The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan

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On the first anniversary of the U.S.-NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s takeover, WACA presents Elliot Ackerman to talk about his experience in the war-ravaged country. Ackerman left the U.S. military ten years ago, but his time in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Marines and later as a CIA paramilitary officer marked him indelibly. […]

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