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SUMMARY:13th Annual Texas-European Union Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 13th 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\, \nAccess to Culture | Sharon Schweitzer J.D.\,  \nSlovak Pro\, \nTouch4IT\, \nHR4U\, \nTalent’em\, \nand \nPendas International
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/13th-annual-texas-european-union-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:Discover Global Markets - Argentina\, Brazil\, Chile\, Colombia\, Mexico\, and Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce’s annual flagship event series for U.S. exporters!   Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council members to:\n \n\nGain market insights from U.S. commercial diplomats and industry experts based at U.S. Embassies in the Americas.\nPaticipate in one-on-one meetings with U.S. government trade experts and other exporters.\nHear from private sector thought leaders about emerging sectors\, and regional strategies. \nLearn about updates to polices and regulations in the region relevant to your market growth.\nNetwork\, network\, network!\n\n\nCompelling reasons to do business in the region: \n\nClose Proximity – The Western Hemisphere region is a natural commercial partner of the United States\, tied closely together by geography\, history\, and culture.\nLargest Regional Market for U.S. Exports – The United States trades more with the Americas than any other region of the world. In 2023\, over $867 billion of U.S. merchandise exports went to the Western Hemisphere and trade with the region supports more than 3.2 million U.S. jobs (2021). Forty three percent of all U.S. merchandise exports flow to the Western Hemisphere.\nFree Trade Agreements – Twelve of our twenty free trade agreement partners are in the Western Hemisphere. In addition to tariff reduction\, free trade agreements also liberalize the services sectors and strengthen protections for U.S. investments\, patents\, trademarks\, and trade secrets.\nAffinity for U.S. Goods and Services – Countries in the region generally demonstrate a preference for U.S. goods and services so long as they are cost-competitive.\nNearshoring Trends Open New Opportunities – Recent nearshoring trends to the region are driving new opportunities for U.S. firms to sell into regional supply chains in key best prosect sectors including: aerospace & defense\, energy\, mining equipment\, environmental/clean technologies\, design & construction\, information & communication technologies\, healthcare and safety & security.\n\nRegistration Fee: $75 \n* This event is intended for exporters of U.S. goods and services. Priority for one-on-one meetings will be given to U.S. companies who are export-ready and follow the 51% U.S. content policy.   
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/discover-global-markets-brazil-chile-colombia-mexico/
LOCATION:Workforce Solutions North Career Center\, 9001 N IH 35\, Ste 110\, Austin\, TX\, 78753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Mexico
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SUMMARY:WorldNow: America's Cold Warrior Paul Nitze and National Security
DESCRIPTION:Author James Graham Wilson joins us for another episode of WorldNow with Jim Falk on Paul Nitze\, America’s most influential national security strategist throughout the Cold War. \n“This book is not a stale history of an insignificant person. It is a well written\, fascinating story centered around a very influential man. It just happens that the man’s name is unknown to most\, even if his acts are not…America’s Cold Warrior is a book for the casual reader and policy wonk alike. If you enjoy history\, war\, or great biographies\, this book is for you.” – Global Security Review \nPurchase America’s Cold Warrior here | Buy on Barnes & Noble | Sundance Bookstore | Amazon \nThe details:\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 23 | 7:00PM ET \nWhere: Zoom Webinar \nTickets: No charge | Register for Zoom link \n \n\n\nAbout the Book\nAmerica’s Cold Warrior: Paul Nitze and National Security from Roosevelt to Reagan by James Graham Wilson \nIn America’s Cold Warrior\, James Graham Wilson traces Paul Nitze’s career path in national security after World War II\, a time when many of his mentors and peers returned to civilian life. Serving in eight presidential administrations\, Nitze commanded White House attention even when he was out of government\, especially with his withering criticism of Jimmy Carter during Carter’s presidency. While Nitze is perhaps best known for leading the formulation of NSC-68\, which Harry Truman signed in 1950\, Wilson contends that Nitze’s most significant contribution to American peace and security came in the painstaking work done in the 1980s to negotiate successful treaties with the Soviets to reduce nuclear weapons while simultaneously deflecting skeptics surrounding Ronald Reagan. America’s Cold Warrior connects Nitze’s career and concerns about strategic vulnerability to the post-9/11 era and the challenges of the 2020s\, where the United States finds itself locked in geopolitical competition with the People’s Republic of China and Russia. \nPurchase America’s Cold Warrior here | Buy on Barnes & Noble | Sundance Bookstore | Amazon \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author\nJames Graham Wilson is a Historian at the US Department of State\, where he is currently responsible for editing volumes in the Foreign Relations of the United States series on arms control and national security during the Reagan Administration. In addition to America’s Cold Warrior\, he is also the author of The Triumph of Improvisation: Gorbachev’s Adaptability\, Reagan’s Engagement\, and the End of the Cold War. \nAbout the Moderator\nJim Falk is President Emeritus of the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. Now residing in Santa Fe\, New Mexico he is member of the Board of Global Santa Fe where he chairs the program committee. Jim co-hosts Perspectives Matter\, a McCuistion Program\, that airs weekly on KERA-Dallas (PBS). He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/worldnow-americas-cold-warrior-paul-nitze-and-national-security/
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CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,peace and conflict
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SUMMARY:Austin A-List Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners at Opportunity Austin and SXSW are putting on the #ATXalist! The Austin A-LIST Awards introduces visionary founders and exciting new companies that create the most important audiences in Texas and beyond. There is an International Startup of the Year Award as well as several other impressive categories.  \nNominations are now open through August 26th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI (Artificial Intelligence) Standout Innovation Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes AI innovation accomplishments through potential breakthrough technology\, processes\, or services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Startup of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes an international startup company for their innovation and market positioning. The company must have relocated to the Austin region after January 1\, 2018.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nC-Suite Leader of Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenture Capital Firm of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmerging Startup of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowth Catalyst Awards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes companies focused on growth\, acceleration\, and impact in five categories: Bootstrapped\, Seed\, Series A\, Series B\, Series C+. \n\nBootstrapped (Self-funded business)\nSeed ($1 million – $4 million)\nSeries A ($4 million – $15 million)\nSeries B ($15 million – $40 million)\nSeries C+ ($40 million – $100+ million)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople’s Choice Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis category will be judged by public voting. Voting should not include employees of a nominated company and you can only vote once. Which company are you willing to invest in for a financial return? \nVoting for this award will open after the nomination deadline on September 5th.
URL:http://wacaustin.org/event/austin-a-list-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:Globalist Coffeehouse: Aerospace and the Future of NASA
DESCRIPTION:The recent rescue mission that Musk’s SpaceX assisted with to bring the two stranded astronauts at the International Space Station back to Earth has led to a variety of questions about the future of Aerospace and NASA.With the increased privatization of the Aerospace industry\, what role will NASA continue to play?  Companies such as Firefly\, Icon\, and Umbra are all great examples of this trend. The question of funding in the private sector has shifted not just towards private capital but towards venture capitalists. Meanwhile\, the government sector is much more limited\, with fewer options such as grants or specialized programs. \nOne of the world’s most significant space events\, Space Business Week\, is held annually in Paris\, France. Taking this into consideration\, what is the best market or what market strategy should be implemented for the continuation of the growth of the aerospace industry? What about global competition in Aerospace with countries like China\, Japan\, and even Russia? With a massive expansion of the aerospace industry\, what lies ahead for funding and exploration?\n\n\nPlease join us for a lovely discussion.\nREGISTER HERE\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-aerospace-and-the-future-of-nasa/
LOCATION:5280 Burger and Taphouse\, 7032 Wood Hollow Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Social
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