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SUMMARY:The Future of Joint Combined Operations: Large-Scale Combat Operations in the Late 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to attend a presentation by LTG Ross Coffman\, Deputy Commanding General of the Army Futures Command\, on the future of warfare in the 21st century. \nThe Army Futures Command is headquartered in Austin\, with over 26\,000 personnel world worldwide working on modernization priorities. The AFC  leads a continuous transformation of  Army modernization in order to provide future war-fighters the concepts\, capabilities and organizational structures they need to dominate a future battlefield. It integrates daily with entrepreneurs\, scientists\, academia and businesses to make the discoveries required to design and field the future military force of the 21st century. \nLTG Ross Coffman has had a 30 year in the military\, where has served at the tactical\, operational and strategic levels in the United States and overseas.  Previous to being selected as the deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Futures Command\, he has led Army efforts in Saudi Arabia\, Bosnia\, Europe\, Haiti\, Kuwait\, Iraq and the U.S.  LTG Coffman’s civilian education includes an MBA from Embry Riddle University and a graduate fellowship at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. \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/the-future-of-warfare/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T120000
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SUMMARY:Beijing's Global Media Offensive: China's Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the World
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Orange County invite you to join this webinar featuring Joshua Kurlantzick\, senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is the author\, most recently\, of Beijing’s Global Media Offensive: China’s Uneven Campaign To Influence Asia and the World. Kurlantzick was previously a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, where he studied Southeast Asian politics and economics and China’s relations with Southeast Asia\, including Chinese investment\, aid\, and diplomacy. \nPreviously\, he was a fellow at the University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy and a fellow at the Pacific Council on International Policy. He is currently focused on China’s relations with Southeast Asia\, and China’s approach to soft and sharp power\, including state-backed media and information efforts and other components of soft and sharp power. He is also working on issues related to the rise of global populism\, populism in Asia\, and the impact of COVID-19 on illiberal populism and political freedom overall.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/beijings-global-media-offensive-chinas-uneven-campaign-to-influence-asia-and-the-world/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T120000
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CREATED:20230502T215102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T221404Z
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SUMMARY:Texas-EU Business Summit Preview: Export Opportunities with Spain and Portugal
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the resources available for underserved community businesses to grow through export sales in Europe? On Friday\, May 19th at 10:00 am in Austin\, U.S. Commercial Service Specialists from Spain and Portugal will provide country business briefings and explain how all interested Texas businesses can access the EU market. Featured U.S. Embassy Speakers: \nAna Vila\, Commercial Advisor U.S. Commercial Service Lisbon\, Portugal \nKaren Dubois\, Commercial Specialist U.S. Commercial Service\, Madrid\, Spain \nThe World Affairs Council Austin\, University of Texas – Austin’s Center of European Studies\, the Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) in Austin\, and Camino Real District Export Council\, in collaboration with the Austin U.S. Commercial Service office\, is hosting this Texas-European Union Business Summit Preview on Building Bridges to Global Markets Event.  Free for companies with a 51% U.S. origin products or services\, must register to attend. \nRegister by clicking here
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/eu-business-summit-preview-export-opportunities-with-spain-and-portugal/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="UT Center for European Studies":MAILTO:ces@austin.utexas.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T193000
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: The Future of AI
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 AI\nArtificial Intelligence\, or AI\, technology has transformed how we live\, study\, what entertainment we enjoy\, and now it’s progressed into our jobs. Organizations that have added machine learning and cognitive interactions to traditional business models and processes can greatly improve user experience and boost productivity. ChatGPT or Google’s Bert for instance\, can produce summary analyses on a range of topics including writing computer code\, producing art\, composing music\, and even providing legal advice all in a matter of minutes to hours. \nAI has been around formally since the 1950’s when it was defined as a machine’s ability to perform a task that would’ve previously required human intelligence. But many are now issuing stark warnings. The co-founders of Center for Humane Technology spoke about their concerns stating that the initial thought of AI is to enrich our society\, cure diseases such as cancer\, climate solutions\, etc. However\, when it becomes an arms race versus actual thorough testing simply to have the machines deployed as fast as possible\, nothing positive will come from it. \nThe Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence warned the public of the risks AI brings and the need for stronger collaboration among the world’s leaders. In March\, a collection of tech officials\, scientists and policymakers signed an open letter calling for a 6-month moratorium on production of new AI models. If the private sector won’t do so voluntarily\, then they want the governments “to step in and institute a moratorium.” \nWe are at the point of a breakthrough technological advancement\, but what does it mean for the future? How will it impact society? With all the “risks” involved\, what role should government oversight play\, if any at all? \nRegister here to join us for what will be a lively discussion. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nFor more details contact:\nEllen Murry\, Globalist Coffeehouse Co-Chair: ellen@wacaustin.org\nPolina Anastassieva\, Globalist Coffeehouse Co-Chair: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-the-future-of-ai/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T190000
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SUMMARY:The Untold Story: Shenyang\, China May 1999
DESCRIPTION:Film and discussion of anti-U.S. demonstrations – as witnessed by U.S. diplomats Christopher and Julie Kavanagh. \nSee never-before-seen privately-filmed footage of demonstrations around the U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang\, China and hear an account of on-the-ground events as they unfolded in the aftermath of the NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. \nDiscussion led by retired Foreign Service Officers Christopher and Julie Kavanagh\, both served in key foreign posts including China and Russia. \n \n5:30 – 6:00 p.m.        Social\n6:00 – 7:00 p.m.        Program – 40  – 45  minutes with 15 minutes for questions\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\nJulie Kavanagh is a retired Foreign Service Officer who served with the U.S. Department of\nState from 1990 to 2020. Prior to her retirement Ms. Kavanagh was the Director of Recruitment\nin the Bureau of Global Talent Management\, where she led a team of thirty recruiters across the\ncountry to develop and implement a five-year recruitment strategy for the Department of State.\nShe also advised senior Department leadership on recruitment challenges and obstacles. She was\ninformed by her experience as Diplomat-in-Residence for Texas\, where she served from 2017-\n2019\, recruiting Texans to join the Department of State.\nPrior to coming to Texas\, Ms. Kavanagh was the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S.\nMission to China from January 2017 to June 2017. She was also Minister Counselor for\nConsular Affairs in China from 2015-2017\, where she managed a team of 600 consular\nprofessionals\, generating $500 million in annual income with a combined operating budget of\n$50 million. She advised the U.S. Ambassador to China on matters of consular policy and\noperations and served as a key member of the Embassy’s senior leadership team.\nMs. Kavanagh served a similar role as the Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs in Moscow\,\nRussia from 2013-2015\, where she also was the U.S. government’s Senior Officer in Charge\nduring the Sochi Olympics. She has also served in Taiwan\, Singapore\, Colombia\, Brazil\, and\nWashington.\nMs. Kavanagh grew up in North Canton\, Ohio. She graduated summa cum laude from\nGeorgetown University and has a Master’s Degree in Latin American Studies from the\nUniversity of Chicago. She speaks Mandarin\, Spanish\, Portuguese\, and some Russian. She is\nthe recipient of four Superior Honor awards and four Meritorious Honor awards\, as well as the\n2006 Assistant Secretary’s Award for leadership.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-untold-story-shenyang-china-may-1999/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,diplomatic,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T200000
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Film and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and the University of Texas Center for European Studies invite you to this special documentary screening and conversation with the Honorable Robert Hull\, Consul General of Ireland in Austin for a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. \nThe documentary tells the story of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition\, an all-female\, cross-community political party established in Northern Ireland in 1996. The NIWC was formed to contest elections to the Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue as part of the process of negotiations that eventually led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. \n‘Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs’ focuses on the conscious decision the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition made to ensure women were written into\, rather than written out of\, this moment in history – often in the face of significant opposition and challenge. They had a direct impact on the drafting of the Good Friday Agreement\, including ensuring that the suffering of victims of the Troubles was acknowledged and addressed. \nThere has been a change on the room were the screening will take place tomorrow. It will be in Patton Hall – RLP 0.11 \nHere is the location for your convenience.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/25th-anniversary-of-the-good-friday-agreement-film-and-discussion/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="UT Center for European Studies":MAILTO:ces@austin.utexas.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T193000
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: What’s ahead for the global banking/investment economy and consequently governments?
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting in the private dining room at 5280 Burger and Taproom\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr. This month’s topic is:  \nWhat’s ahead for the global banking/investment economy and consequently governments?\nLast month two banks\, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank had to be “bailed out” with quick action by the Federal Reserve to stabilize the situation. There were other regional banks – like First Republic – “teetering on the brink” of financial failure and had to also be rescued. Finally\, there was the global banking situation with Credit Suisse being taken over by UBS\, while in Germany investors were watching Deutsche Bank. Many thought that HSBC may also be vulnerable\, impacting the economies in Asia. \nThere are several factors that may have contributed to the crisis. In the U.S.\, under the previous administration\, banking restrictions imposed after the 2008 crisis were removed for mid-sized regional banks. There was the role of “start-ups” and the “crypto sector” dominating a bank’s assets\, and finally the Federal Reserve’s policy of raising interest rates to reduce inflation. Similar situations also held for the global banking community. The pandemic\, the cost of the War in Ukraine\, and the disruption of global supply chains – especially food and energy – were all contributing factors at the international level. In the UK\, the implications of Brexit continue to be “a shock to the UK economy” and in the EU there is the economic stress of “shadow banks” (non-banking financial institutions). And last\, there is still the “contagion risk\,” where one institution or region could drag down the global economy. \nThe head of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) has said that “the global economy faces risks to financial security because of the turbulence in the banking sector.” So\, what’s next? How should this be addressed by the Federal Reserve in the U.S.\, and by institutions in the rest of the international banking community? After all\, it is a global economy. \n \nPlease join us for what will be a very interesting discussion. \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-whats-ahead-for-the-global-banking-investment-economy-and-consequently-governments/
LOCATION:5280 Burger and Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
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SUMMARY:Religion-Policy/Security Nexus Project Series: Religious Freedom\, Human Rights and Geopolitics
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to join us for the final Kozmetsky Center program with featured speaker Nury Turkel\, Chair of the U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom and Chair of the Uyghur Human Rights Project for the Religion-Policy/Security.  This session will focus on issues of human rights\, religious freedom and geopolitics. Nury Turkel will join returning project participant panel contributors\, Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou\, Professor at Boston College and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council\, Dr. John Erickson\, priest of the Orthodox Church of America and former Dean & Professor Emeritus of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and Father/Dr. Lou Brusatti and Dr. Kelley Coblentz Bautch of St. Edward’s to continue the dialogue and exploration on the potential for religious-policy/security collaboration in supporting human rights\, religious freedom and human security. \nThe Religion-Policy/Security Nexus project was initiated in 2016 in partnership and with grant support from NATO Public Diplomacy\, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University\, Atlantic Council and other domestic and international university partners. Conferences and forum sessions have brought together policy officials\, academics and religious clerics from different nations and cultures to share research contributions and professional insights with our students supporting research and policy development. \nThe session will be held in-person on campus in the Carter Auditorium on Wednesday\, April 19 from 12:00-2:00 PM. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/religion-policy-and-geopolitics/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Carter Auditorium\, 3001 S. Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:cultural,educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230329T172712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T172712Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with H.E. Radovan Javorčík\, the Slovak Republic's Ambassador to the USA
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our partner organizations on Tuesday\, April 18 to welcome His Excellency Radovan Javorčík\, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to the United States of America. \nTake advantage of this exclusive invitation to meet the Slovak Ambassador to the United States\, and learn about business opportunities in Slovakia.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/conversation-with-h-e-radovan-javorcik-the-slovak-republics-ambassador-to-the-usa/
LOCATION:Texas Association of Business\, 316 W. 12th Street\, Suite 200\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Business,diplomatic,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230321T213312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T213312Z
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SUMMARY:Connexions Conference on Global Media in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:#Connexions will create an international space for discourse on modern media and technology in state affairs to help address the critical need for informed and expert leadership in the information sphere\, promoting a safer and healthier digital environment that in turn shapes the direction of history. Of main focus will be the chaos of information itself and how it informs and impedes the creation\, execution\, and communication of policy and the effective conduct of diplomacy. Academics\, policymakers\, and media practitioners will convene to address the key issues of our ever-evolving media environment\, including fake news\, disinformation\, social media\, cyber warfare\, artificial intelligence\, and the vulnerabilities of technologies that govern and drive global connectivity. \nSpeaker\, agenda and registration details here:
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/connexions-conference-on-global-media-in-diplomacy-and-foreign-policy/
LOCATION:Sid Richardson Hall Bass Lecture Hall\, 2315 Red River St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:diplomatic,educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230111T214532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T232707Z
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION: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 Amir Husain\, CEO of Sparkcognition. \nAmir Husain is an entrepreneur\, inventor\, technologist\, and author based in Austin. He has been named Austin’s Top Technology Entrepreneur of the Year\, listed as an Onalytica Top 100 Artificial Intelligence Influencer\, and received the Austin Under 40 Technology and Science Award\, among several other accolades recognizing his work in artificial intelligence. Amir serves on the Board of Advisors for The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science and on the NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems Innovation Advisory Board\, and is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. \nIn 2013\, Amir incorporated SparkCognition\, an artificial intelligence company\, where he has served as the Founder and CEO since its inception. SparkCognition has received widespread recognition\, including being ninth on the Wall Street Journal’s Top Tech Companies to Watch in 2018\, listed on the 2017 CNBC Disruptor 50\, being named the fastest-growing company in Central Texas by Austin Business Journal in 2017\, and ranking on the CB Insights Al 100 list in 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, and 2020. \nIn November 2018\, Amir became founding CEO of SkyGrid\, a Boeing and SparkCognition joint venture that is building the aerial operating system to power the next century of aviation. In 2020\, Amir has been awarded over 30 patents and is the author of the best-selling book “The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence.” \n \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-global-political-risk-emerging-markets-and-finance-impact-of-ai-featuring-amir-husain-ceo-of-sparkcognition/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,author,Business,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230307T185801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T185801Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Horizontal vs Vertical - Food Supply Chain Throughout the World
DESCRIPTION:When we think of the world’s food supply chain a number of issues come to mind. Between recovering from a global pandemic\, to the ongoing war in Ukraine\, as well as the ever changing climate\, what does it mean to have a top to bottom approach in supply chain distribution as opposed to a horizontal approach? One requires work and cooperation from those above and below your position\, while the other one relies on working with your competitors.  \nLet’s consider some of the countries that rely heavily on rice and wheat as their main staple of food. China and India are ranked as the top two countries in the world for rice consumption. Meanwhile\, Egypt\, alongside Lebanon\, Tunisia\, Yemen\, Libya\, and Pakistan are the top buyers of wheat.   \n\nThe rise in prices for any product\, especially during international conflicts and with the impact of climate change\, is a common concept. However\, what happens when there is no subsidizing by a country’s government because there simply isn’t a supply at all? Perhaps there is a third alternative\, apart from horizontal and vertical? What about smaller\, private farmers that are able to self-sustain themselves? \n \nWe will be meeting in person in the semi-private dining room at the 5820 Burger and Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr.  \nFor more information: \nEllen Murry\, Globalist Coffeehouse Co-chair: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva\, Globalist Coffeehouse Co-chair: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-horizontal-vs-vertical-food-supply-chain-throughout-the-world/
LOCATION:5280 Burger and Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:food security,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230225T220720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T231924Z
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SUMMARY:Taiwan Startups Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend this corporate pitch event featuring representatives from five Taiwan-based startups and selected winners of the G Camp international innovation and entrepreneurship training program conducted by Taiwan’s Small and Medium Enterprise Administration. \nMeet and network with fascinating up-and-coming Taiwanese entrepreneurs and companies. Join us and hear from startups from one of Asia’s innovation hubs! \n \nCompany Profiles \nAttendees will hear pitches from representatives of these innovative Taiwan-based companies: \n\nADENOVO – alfian \nYour personal asset manager \nIntro: aifian is a comprehensive\, global asset management platform that gives you complete control over your assets\, from acquiring to upgrading to reselling them. You can easily monitor the value of your assets\, seamlessly integrate virtual and physical assets\, and make informed decisions to maximize their potential.\nTarget: Looking for local wine/ liquor dealerships and warehouses to store the liquor. Assistance in starting a company branch in the U.S. \nWebsite (Chinese): www.adenovo.com\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/adenovo-tech/  \n\n\nIOE Intelligent Technology Company \nThe best solution for the Internet of vehicles\, signals\, roadside\, and cloud. \nIntro: We are an adaptive wireless traffic signal and controller solution provider. We send real-time signal with second count to vehicle directly which help driverless car reach level 5 while saving 95% maintenance and construction cost for the government.\nTarget: Our target customers/partners are those who provide traffic solutions for governments. Especially Econolite Huston \nLinkedIn: Michael Chien \n\n\nioNetworks \nA top innovative imaging AI solution developer; provides packaged software and algorithm IP on AI chip. \nIntro: ioNetworks applies deep learning technology in the industry of professional video surveillance\, urban traffic analysis\, healthcare\, and technological law enforcement management\, providing a high-end video management platform with AI video analytics\, sensor identification solutions and AI algorithm IP embedded in chips. As an official global partner of Qualcomm\, Ambarella\, MediaTek\, and AXIS from 2021\, we are keen on developing edge AI algorithms for AIoT devices to fulfill the needs of large-scale AI services and realize smart devices towards smarter cities.\nTarget: Looking for end-products company cooperation\, for example\, Dell. Seeking assistance in starting a company branch in the U.S. and recruiting local business developers. \nWebsite: www.ionetworks.co/en/ \n\n\nRelaJet Tech \nEstablished to solve fundamental problem in hearing. \nIntro: RelaJet is dedicated to develop hearing assistive devices. Our core technology is the AI Speech Enhancement Engine\, which can help hearing aid users to hear much more effectively in any noisy environment. We provide various products to fulfill different needs from mild to severe.\nTarget: We are looking for OEM\, dealers\, and brand owners connection opportunities. \nWebsite: www.relajet.com/ \n\n\nWOWWOW \nExplore the infinite possibilities of Immersive game design. \nIntro: WOWWOW TECHNOLOGY Corp. is a game development company dedicated to making original games by integrating IoT\, XR\, and Nintendo Switch. Our professional team has game design and cross-field technologies integration capabilities and can provide clients with practical solutions.\nTarget: We are launching a brand new VR golf game for Switch in April 2023. Therefore\, we are looking for communication partners and sales channels to expand in the US market\, as well as local companies to collaborate with. \nFacebook: WOWWOW
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/taiwans-startup-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, 8001 Centre Park Drive #160\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
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SUMMARY:Peacemaking and the Arts with Big Telly Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Artistic Director\, Zoe Seaton will deliver a talk on ‘Peacemaking and the Arts’ and present the virtual reality headset experience ‘The House’. \n‘The House’ was developed by Big Telly using research conducted by the Commission for Victims and Survivors in Northern Ireland. It addresses the legacy of the Conflict/Troubles in Northern Ireland within families and communities\, to stimulate discussion on the intergenerational impact of politically motivated violence. \nMinister Thomas Byrne T.D. from Ireland’s Department of Tourism\, Culture\, Arts Gaeltacht\, Sport and Media\, will deliver opening remarks at the event on the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/peacemaking-and-the-arts-with-big-telly-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Ireland House\, 515 Congress Avenue - Suite 1720\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:peace and conflict
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230211T173534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T221704Z
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SUMMARY:Next Stop: Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore Hong Kong’s business and investment opportunities and network with a high-powered delegation from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. This FREE reception focuses on the “two-way highway” of rich opportunity for Austin businesses to connect with international delegates and features the latest updates from Hong Kong including initiatives underway to attract enterprises and talent. \n \n\nParking is available for $8 at the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage\, located at 900 Barton Springs Road. There are two entrances to the garage\, one at Riverside Drive and South First Street near the Long Center’s Circular Drive\, and one on Barton Springs Road adjacent to the Palmer Events Center main entrance. Click HERE for detailed directions and parking maps.\nA primary focus for this event is networking. Bring your business cards!\nThe dress code for this event is business casual.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/next-stop-hong-kong/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230228T221018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T222055Z
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SUMMARY:EU @ SXSW 2023
DESCRIPTION:The European Union returns to SXSW with a collection of exciting discussions on topics like robotics\, crypto\, tech innovation\, and Web3. This year\, we’re co-hosting with some great partners from March 11-14 in locations across downtown Austin. \nPlease remember to register as a limited number of seats are available at each event. \n \nThe current program includes: \n\nHollywood Vs Real World Robots & the Public Perception of Tech – As robotics rapidly become a part of healthcare and green industries\, how can we integrate them into life at work\, home\, and public spaces? Saturday\, March 11\, 4 PM CT at Parker Jazz Club\nWhere Did Tech Innovation Go? – How do we address the growing gap between humanity’s technological capabilities and what is happening on the ground? Sunday\, March 12\, 2:30 PM CT\, Parkside\nRegulating Crypto for Responsible Innovation – The EU and the United States are facing a global challenge: How do we regulate cryptocurrency as it becomes mainstream?Monday\, March 13\, at 10 AM at the Hilton Austin\nPestilence\, Famine\, War. . . Death? The Future of Trade – European Commission Director General for Trade\, Sabine Weyand\, joins a panel of experts to discuss the current state of our trade relationships. Monday\, March 13\, 4 PM CT\, Hilton Austin\nMusic & Web3: Everything You Always Wanted to Know – Learn from the experts in roundtable workshops with discussions on copyright and cross-platform monetization\, growing your global audiences\, and minting your NFT ideas. Tuesday\, March 14\, 10 AM CT\, Wax Myrtle’s\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/eu-sxsw-2023/
LOCATION:MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230225T214946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T070621Z
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SUMMARY:Denmark Wind & Hydro Energy Business Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Denmark has a long-standing tradition within renewable energy\, especially the development of wind power have put Denmark at the very front when it comes to green transition in the energy sector. This long-standing tradition has given Danish companies valuable skills to develop cost-effective projects and solutions\, invest locally\, and share knowledge and experience with other partners within the energy sector internationally. \nIn 2022\, the fraction of wind and solar power in the total electricity consumption hit an all-time high with 53.3%. Danish ambitions to power the future with green energy are high\, and so\, breaking records are set to be a reoccurring phenomenon to achieve the national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% and become a global front-runner in renewable energy sources. \nOver the course of an afternoon filled with discussions and presentions\, you will get an overview of the latest updates and developments within energy in Austin\, and get insights in the Danish wind energy and hydrogen space. Together\, we will explore market opportunties and potential partnerships across the Atlantic. \n \nAGENDA \n2:15 PM Welcome\nBen Ramirez\, Executive Director\, Center for Global Trade\, World Affairs Council of Austin \n2:20 PM Presentation by City of Austin\nZach Baumer\, Interim Chief Sustainability Officer\, the City of Austin\, presents the sustainability office’s work on the climate equity plan\, and the shift in conversations in Austin from a more historical lens. \n2:40 PM  Energy transition in Austin\nAustin Energy on their energy transition plans and their experience collaborating with different entities\, by Erika Bierschbach\, Vice President\, Energy Market Operations & Resource Planning\, Austin Energy \n3:00 PM         The Danish Renewable Energy Story\nIntroduction to Denmark’s experiences with renewable energy\, by Troels Ranis\, Energy Director of the Confederation of Danish Industry \n3:15 PM  Networking and company presentations\nShort introduction to the Danish companies attending the event followed by networking \n4:40PM Closing remarks\nBen Ramirez\, Executive Director\, Center for Global Trade\, World Affairs Council of Austin \n   \nParking is available for $10 at the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage\, located at 900 Barton Springs Road. There are two entrances to the garage\, one at Riverside Drive and South First Street near the Long Center’s Circular Drive\, and one on Barton Springs Road adjacent to the Palmer Events Center main entrance. Click HERE for detailed directions and parking maps. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/denmark-energy-b2b-event/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Cleantech,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230129T052759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T160332Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Seas Pune India Artist Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American Resource Center\, Austin Pune Sister City Committee\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin at this community event and opening reception for Bridging the Seas — a collaborative exhibition showcasing work by the artists Supriya Kharod\, Rama Tiru\, Mithu Deb\, and Manasi Joshi. Straddling the distance between Austin\, TX and Pune\, India\, this special reception will include food\, music\, and art. \nBridging the Seas represents the collective embrace of cross-cultural heritage\, intersectional identity\, and the transitory experience of Indian artists living and working in Austin\, TX. \nRegister and learn more about the artists and the exhibit here.\nRegister to volunteer here. \n  \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/bridging-the-seas-pune-india-artist-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Cultural Heritage Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230105T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T183858Z
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on Global Political Risk\, Emerging Markets and Finance Featuring Yves Dubus\, Belgian Trade and Investment Commissioner
DESCRIPTION: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 Yves Dubus\, Belgian Trade and Investment Commissioner. \nMr. Dubus is a Belgian career diplomat since 2008. He was posted in Guangzhou\, China\, as Trade & Technology Commissioner for 5 years\, before being posted in Houston\, Texas\, in August 2013. \nHis primary mission is to foster trade and investment relations between the Wallonia and Brussels Regions of Belgium and the Southern States of the United States of America. Through official channels and privileged partnerships\, he maintains an extensive network of contacts to facilitate the creation of new companies on both sides of the Atlantic. \nPrior to his public career\, he held various positions in the private sector working in IT between 1988 and 2008\, first\, in the development of new businesses linked to the deregulation of the airlines industry in Europe\, and second\, in the development of new technologies\, and new business models\, linked to the development of the Internet. In 2000\, he was the General Manager of Travelprice\, the first ever online travel agency in Belgium\, and later served as VP of Professional Services\, in Munich\, for Siemens Mobile Travel Services. Yves holds a Master’s Degree in Political Sciences from the University of Cape Town\, South Africa. \nServices provided by the Belgian Trade Commission in Houston include market intelligence and assessments\, as well as assistance for the development of business plans for Belgian companies in the USA\, and the facilitation of access to government authorities for American companies investing in the Wallonia and Brussels Regions of Belgium. \nOff-campus guests can obtain a $5 campus visiting parking permit at:  https://stedwards.nupark.com/portal/Account/VisitorLogin \nIf you should require assistant on obtaining a parking permit\, please contact Mr. Don Vansandt [donaldv@stewards.edu]
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-global-political-risk-emerging-markets-and-finance-featuring-yves-dubus-belgian-trade-and-investment-commissioner/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Mabee Ballroom\, Ragsdale Building\, 3001 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230206T012225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T013355Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: What’s next – U.S. international relations in 2023
DESCRIPTION:Please join like-minded “global thinkers” for a monthly discussion on the major political/economic issues that our world is currently experiencing. February’s topic will be:  What’s next – U.S. international relations in 2023? We will be meeting in the private dining room at La Madeleine\, 9828 Great Hills Trail. \nWhat are – and will be – the critical issues in the world of international relations for 2023? Of course\, there is Ukraine and the ongoing war. How will Russia proceed in the war? Will negotiations continue to be stalled or will peace eventually be restored?  What will be the Russian response to Finland and later possibly Sweden joining NATO? \nThen there is the tension over China’s increasingly assertive role in the Taiwan Straits and South China Seas. Will China be able to “manage/control” Kim Jong-un in North Korea? \nAnd in the Middle East\, we see Netanyahu’s ruling coalition’s aggressive position toward the Palestinians and the West bank. Moving on to Africa there are terrorist groups like Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab.  Finally\, there is Latin America with demonstrations on the left and right in countries from Brazil to Peru. \nWhat is your opinion? What will be the “next” challenge for the U.S.\, including some things not mentioned above or perhaps not yet even imagined? \nDo join us for what will be a very lively conversation. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry\, Globalist Coffeehouse Co-chair: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva\, Globalist Coffeehouse Co-chair: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-whats-next-u-s-international-relations-in-2023/
LOCATION:La Madeleine\, 9828 Great Hills Trail\, Suite 650\, Austin\, 78759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20201109T062355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T232211Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Central Texas Academic WorldQuest™ Competition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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 knowledge of international affairs\, global current events\, and foreign policy. The winning high school teams at each local competition becomes eligible to participate at the Carlos and Malú Alvarez National Academic WorldQuest™ Competition in Washington DC.  Our competition consists of 10 rounds of 10 questions about specific global themes.  Each team is comprised of currently enrolled students from the same high school.  All high schools located in our five-county metro region (Bastrop\, Caldwell\, Hays\, Travis and Williamson) are eligble to send a team to compete. \nThe partner organizations for the competition are the World Affairs Council of Austin\, Austin Community College\, the Center for European Studies\, and Hemispheres: The International Outreach Consortium at the University of Texas at Austin. \nWhat is it? \nAcademic WorldQuest™ is a flagship youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. It is a team competition that engages more than 4\,000 high school students annually across the United States to test their knowledge of global issues and foreign policy. In the competition\, four-person teams compete by answering multiple-choice questions divided into ten unique and engaging thematic categories.  AWQ is a terrific opportunity to engage students in global affairs in a competition against fellow high school students in the Austin metropolitan area.  We have had great success and participation in this competition in past years and want to make it even bigger! \nJoin the competition! \nDate: Saturday\, February 18\, 2023 at Austin Community College’s Highland Campus from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n  \nRegistration Information \nTeams consist of four high-school students and at least one alternate team member.  High Schools may register teams of 4 students in grades 9 – 12\, however; the contest is especially relevant to students in World Geography\, AP Human Geography\, and Economics.  REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE BEFORE 5:00 pm on February 9\, 2023. \nHow do we prepare? \nAcademic WorldQuest™ competition student study guide is available here. \n2022-2023 AWQ Topics \n\n\n\nBattle of the Century: Autocracy vs. Democracy\nEconomic Sanctions – A Double-Edged Sword\nThe Future of Supply Chains\nCombating Global Food Insecurity\nAtrocity Prevention and Accountability\nGreat Decisions\n\nRussia and the U.S.\nChanging Demographics\nIndustrial Policy\nMyanmar and ASEAN\nQuad Alliance\nOuter Space\nBiden’s Agenda\nClimate Change\nDrug Policy in Latin America\n\n\nCountry in Focus: Ethiopia\nThe Arctic Council: Frozen Cooperation\nThe Future of the World’s Wildlife\nCurrent Events
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/central-texas-academic-worldquest-competition-2021/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230208T191719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T191719Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Impact of the Covid19 Pandemic on U.S. and Global Mental Health\, Lessons Learned and Recommendations for the Future
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Carter Center was established by President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter with the purpose of supporting human rights and the alleviation of human suffering seeking to prevent and resolve conflicts\, enhance freedom and democracy and improve health. Dr. Eve Byrd became director of the Carter Center’s Mental Health Program in Atlanta in 2017. Prior to joining The Carter Center\, she was a faculty member of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University and served as executive director of the Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression\, Department of Psychiatry at the Emory School of Medicine. She has held leadership positions both nationally and locally in work aimed at eliminating stigma and improving access to care for people with behavioral health disorders. \nEve Byrd earned a doctorate of nursing practice with a concentration in health systems leadership and implementation science from Emory University’s School of Nursing\, where she also earned a master of science in nursing with a concentration in psychiatric/mental health nursing. She earned her master of public health in health policy from Emory’s School of Public Health and bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Emory and in psychology from Florida State University. Register in advance for the ZOOM Webinar at:  https://stedwards.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YiAS_DUqR326gajY-AyzYw
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/assessing-the-impact-of-the-covid19-pandemic-on-u-s-and-global-mental-health-lessons-learned-and-recommendations-for-the-future/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:educational,healthcare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20230105T211045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T211045Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: The Future of Cryptocurrency
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 Cryptocurrency \nAs 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 founder Sam Bankman-Fried\, is facing eight criminal counts\, two of which include money laundering and conspiracy to avoid campaign finance regulations. This event has now been implicated in a downward spiral for the rest of the global cryptocurrency market – from Africa (Nigeria and Kenya) to Latin America (El Salvador) and Asia (Vietnam and Singapore). By November\, Bitcoin\, which is the world’s largest cryptocurrency\, had fallen around 65%. The entire fiasco has now been deemed as “Lehman moment” referencing the 2008 investment bank collapse.  \nAre there any specific measures that should be taken in order to ensure this does not happen again? Will the crypto world learn that regulation does not equal unfairness? Certainly\, confidence in the industry has been shaken\, but it has also led global regulators to “tighten their screws if you will.” The risk is high\, and yet\, according to Changpeng Zhao\, who runs Binance\, the biggest crypto exchange\, regulations are necessary and should be done properly. He also agreed that the analogy comparison to the 2008 financial crisis was probably an accurate one. So\, what is the future of Cryptocurrency? \nPlease join us for a very lively discussion on a global phenomenon with real implications for the world’s economy. We also recommend a recent very informative PBS Nova program on this topic: Crypto Decoded. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-the-future-of-cryptocurrency/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20221116T205204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T205204Z
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SUMMARY:Member Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nMembers received their invitations in November. \nIf you would like to become a member and receive an exclusive invitation\, join here.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/member-holiday-social-3/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20221104T225028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T225526Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: The Global Food Crisis - what are the solutions?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe U.S. provides $2 billion annually or half of the world’s food aid. But our generosity is undermined by the fact that food aid must be purchased in the U.S. and transported on U.S.-flagged ships. While 25\,000 people are now dying daily of hunger\, the U.S. throws away 96 billion pounds of food each year – or 320 pounds per person. \nThere are several factors that overlap. Global food prices rose to new heights in 2021\, due to COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions. Around 21 million refugees face “conflict food insecurity\,” from North Africa to Yemen\, and most recently in Ukraine. \nThe temperate lands of the Global North have control over many primary commodities\, crops\, and minerals grown in the Global South\, through the control of seeds\, fertilizer\, and distribution. Russia and Ukraine together account for 33% of the world’s exports of wheat\, and Russia is the leading exporter of nitrogen fertilizers globally. \nAnd then there is climate change\, from devastating floods in Pakistan and typhoons in the Philippines to hurricanes in Central America. China has seen both drought and flooding\, leaving parts of the Yangtze unnavigable. Drought in North Africa and Yemen in the Middle East acerbates “conflict food insecurity.” \nWhat are the solutions? Certainly\, ending the war in Ukraine and shipments resuming from both there and Russia is a near-term option. Many others see a future in genetically modified plants; Bill Gates calls them “magic seeds.” Some believe that supporting and underwriting conventional breeding to improve crop yields\, is the future. With this process\, there has been a 50% increase in crop yields from 1981 to 2000 and it continues today. Finally\, many would say that we need another breakthrough like the one that produced the “Green Revolution\,” but those crops are dependent upon expensive fertilizers. At the present\, people are dying of starvation. \nPlease join us for what will be a very lively discussion about a subject critical to our future as a people and even a planet. \n \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-the-global-food-crisis-what-are-the-solutions/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,educational,food security,Geopolitics,Member Social
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SUMMARY:U.S. & Texas 2022 Midterm Election Analysis
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URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/u-s-texas-midterm-2022-election-analysis/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Carter Auditorium\, 3001 S. Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221108T130000
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SUMMARY:Kozmetsky Forum on Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia featuring Senior Commercial Officer\, Francis “Chip” Peters
DESCRIPTION: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 Asia. \n \nJoin the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University\, the World Affairs Council of Austin\, and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council to learn more about the rapid growth in these vital markets. \nFrancis “Chip” Peters is the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia\, and is responsible for advocating for U.S. commercial interests\, promoting inbound investment\, and organizing trade promotion activities. His previous assignments with the U.S. Commercial Service include Dubai\, Chengdu\, Nairobi\, Bangkok\, and Shanghai. Prior to his government service\, Chip worked for 15 years in international sales and marketing in the high-tech sector. He also served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali\, West Africa. He holds an M.A from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from Chulalongkorn University. He is married with two adult children. \n 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/kozmetsky-forum-on-market-opportunities-in-southeast-asia-featuring-senior-commercial-officer-francis-chip-peters/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Kozmetsky Forum on Global Investment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20221010T222519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T181648Z
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SUMMARY:The New EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Europe’s Digital Agenda: What Texas Businesses Need to Know
DESCRIPTION: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 data of EU citizens and selling or buying digital goods or services to or from EU businesses. \n \nDraft Agenda \n5:30 pm Welcome and Expert Panel Remarks Offered by: \nPhillip Schmandt\, Partner\, McGINNIS LOCHRIDGE (BIO and Practice Areas) \nBradley Joslove\, Partner\, BERSAY (BIO and Practice Areas) \nFrédéric Lecomte\, Partner\, BERSAY (BIO and Practice Areas) \n6:30 pm Q&A \n7:00 pm Networking \n8:00 pm Event Concludes
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/the-new-eu-us-data-privacy-framework-and-europes-digital-agenda-what-texas-businesses-need-to-know/
LOCATION:McGINNIS LOCHRIDGE\, 1111 W. 6th St.\, Bldg. B\, Ste. 400\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Law and regulations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20221009T214607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T004613Z
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Latin American Relations - Where is the U.S. now and what is its role in the future?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeanwhile\, many counties have their own challenges to consider. In Brazil\, everyone waits anxiously to see what will happen with the country’s election results. In Venezuela\, a total of seven Americans\, five of which were held in captivity for over five years\, were recently released in a prisoner swap. In Ecuador\, prison gang violence has overwhelmed an under-resourced and overcrowded system leading to a state of emergency in three provinces. In Columbia\, peace talks between its government and the National Liberation Army are set to resume. In Chile\, the country just recently elected its youngest-ever president\, a former student activist. That is in addition to the fact that Peru is the number two copper producer in the world. \nWith an increasingly ambitious China\, the largest importer of goods and services from Brazil and Chile\, and the second largest from Argentina and Peru\, and the trend toward authoritarianism in this part of the world  (actually a global trend)\,  what are the options for the U.S. in the future?  How can we solidify our relationships with Latin American countries? \n \nPlease join us for what will be a lively discussion about a topic that evolves regularly. \nFor more details contact: \nEllen Murry: ellen@wacaustin.org \nPolina Anastassieva: polina@wacaustin.org 
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/globalist-coffeehouse-latin-american-relations-where-is-the-u-s-now-and-what-is-its-role-in-the-future/
LOCATION:Shoal Creek Saloon\, 909 N. Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Geopolitics,Member Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T053034
CREATED:20220926T213222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T204407Z
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SUMMARY:TransAtlantic Immigration Update featuring Dorothee B. Mitchell\, Partner\, Foster LLP and Honorary Consul of Germany
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/transatlantic-immigration-update-featuring-dorothee-b-mitchell-partner-foster-llp-and-honorary-consul-of-germany/
LOCATION:Foster LLP\, 912 S. Capital of Texas Highway\, Suite 450\, Austin\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="European American Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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