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  • Trump-Putin, US-Russia and World Order

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to host Sharyl Cross, PhD, Director of the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward’s University and Global Policy Scholar at the Kennan Institute, […]

  • Japan – Texas BizMatch Launch

    DOWNTOWN Austin, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade has established a partnership with J-GoodTech, a division of Japan's Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SMRJ).  The partnership is specially tailored to connect Texan companies to potential customers and partners in Japan.  J-GoodTech is comprised of approximately 8,100 qualified Japanese SME […]

  • United States of America and Republic of Korea Dinner

    The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present a discussion on trade and security featuring the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Harry Harris; The Republic of Korea Ambassador to the USA, Yoon-je Cho; and President of the Korea Institute of America and […]

  • World Spins Series: Thinking About Doing Business in China?

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    On your way to China to do business?  “Do your homework,” advises Tyler Johnson, an international business consultant and author of The Way of The Laowai: The Importance of International Self-Awareness for Businesses.   “Laowai” (pronounced  "laaw wye") is Mandarin for “old foreigner,” a reminder that culture always trumps business. Johnson should know.  He spent 10 […]

  • World Spins Series: An Assessment of U.S.-China Relations Midway in the Trump Administration

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Two years into the Trump Administration, what is the current state of the U.S.-China relationship?  The U.S.-China “trade war” has dominated headlines in both the United States and globally throughout 2018 and into 2019. But in what ways is the U.S.-China relationship of today different from that of early 2017?  In addition, to trade and […]

  • Paving the Way for the Next Generation of U.S.-Japan Collaboration

    AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

    In collaboration with the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON), a binational advisory panel to the governments of Japan and the United States, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to a symposium for industry leaders, educators, government officials and citizen diplomats to examine developments in science, technology and business. Please join […]

  • Doing Business in Japan

    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 "Doing Business in Japan" seminars during the Festival.  The first seminar will start at 1:15 pm the same seminar repeats at 3:15 pm.  Texas exported over $6 billion in goods and […]

  • Austin-Pune Official Sister City Ceremony

    Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

    The Austin-Pune Sister City Committee, Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, the City of Austin and World Affairs Council of Austin invite you to the official signing ceremony launching the Austin-Pune Sister City relationship.  Pune is the eighth largest city in India with a population of 4 million.  Austin and Pune's economies rely heavily on […]

  • CxC Amplified Week of Global Issues Webinar Programming

    World Affairs Council of Austin members have access to several daily webinars during the week of May 4th including: 4th Ambassador (ret.) Bill Taylor, EVP, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine 5th Global Leadership in Crisis featuring General (ret.) David Petraeus, Chairman, KKR Global Institute 5th Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking […]

  • Promoting US-Japan Exchange during COVID and Beyond

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    The U.S. Embassy in Japan has invited alumni of the U.S. Department of State programs to apply and participate in a unique 6-day virtual event discussing Japan-U.S. relations and encouraging Japanese students to return to U.S. institutions of education. The delegation, composed of members from education and business sectors, will “visit” three cities during the […]

  • Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Ambassador to the USA among Featured Speakers in July

      27th at 11am Canada & the US: Friends, Partners and Allies featuring Amb. Kirsten Hillman, Canada's Ambassador to the USA // 27th at 2 pm Export Compliance 101 featuring Mariana de Gorordo Rutherford, the COO of Kieyos, an international trade company and the Supply Chain / Export Compliance Director of AIRtec, Inc.; and Sheriah […]

  • Application Deadline for Texas CEO Meeting with Japanese CEOs

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    The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by October 8th for the web-based online CEO Business Meetings during the SME New Value Creation Exhibition in December. Target Industries: AI/IoT; CleanTech - Renewables, Sustainability, Contruction, Building Materials (including Energy Efficiency); Disaster Prevention/Mitigation; Equipment Maintenance;  and new material related industries. Intended for: Decision-makers (CEOs, […]

  • Application Deadline for Texas CEOs B2B Meeting with Japanese CEOs

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    The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by noon CT on November 9th for the online CEO Business Meetings in January. Target Industries: Industrial robotics, Automation technology; Software systems related to design/quality/production/remote control/AI; Aeronautics - systems, engines, interiors, and airframe (parts/materials); and Aerospace - satellites and rockets (parts/materials). Intended for: Decision-makers (CEOs, […]