• Engaging Austinites
    in Global Affairs
Engaging Austinites in International Affairs and Foreign Policy Matters
Our mission is to provide individuals with top-quality programming and events, as well as create conduits for interaction with international experts and decision-makers. The World Affairs Council of Austin is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

UPCOMING EVENTS

THIS IS AN ABBREVIATED LISTING OF UPCOMING EVENTS. SEE THE FULL LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS HERE.

Interested in our past events? Find those here.


ABOUT WACA

WAC Austin – Mission

The World Affairs Council of Austin is a non-partisan organization dedicated to providing the public with educational opportunities which highlight America’s and Austin’s international roles, and creating conduits for a better understanding of the world by encouraging active participation and growth as global citizens.

The World Affairs Councils of America

The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest non-partisan, non-profit, grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging the American public on global issues. Each year, over 500,000 members and other event attendees benefit from World Affairs Councils’ programming.

Six Top Issues

The World Affairs Councils of America conducts a yearly survey asking the World Affairs Councils regional leadership to select the Six Top Issues for the president in the coming year. The National Conference in November is the annual celebration of the Six Top Issues and national network discussion.

  • Cybersecurity
  • U.S. Energy Independence
  • Global Economic Realignment
  • Middle East
  • Global Environment Issues
  • K-12 Education 

Over the years, the World Affairs Councils have attracted leaders from around the world to their forums. This is vital for informing and engaging the American people.

Tom Brokaw
NBC News


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