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SUMMARY:Utilizing the Austin-area Foreign Trade Zone in Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:Companies dependent on imports as part of their global supply chains are increasingly concerned with the ongoing volatility of the global trade environment. US trade actions have already imposed penalty duties on Chinese goods\, many European goods\, and steel and aluminum products\, and additional activity is underway which could significantly impact supply chain costs\, including: \n\nThe imposition of US Sections 232\, 301\, and 201 tariff measures\nReplacement of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)\nUS positioning itself to renegotiate its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments\nFuture global digital services taxes and potential US retaliation\n\nThe US Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) Program remains an effective tool to mitigate trade disruptions. Companies in Central Texas have access to the program through the Foreign Trade Zone of Central Texas\, Inc. (FTZ No. 183)\, which serves the five Central Texas counties of Bastrop\, Caldwell\, Hays\, Travis and Williamson. \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\, Ernst & Young\, the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association\, the Greater Austin Chamber\, Greater Austin Black Chamber\, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber\, Greater Austin Asian Chamber\, and the Foreign Trade Zone of Central Texas are inviting executives involved with trade\, supply chain\, strategy\, and tax to a 60-minute webcast providing insight on current and potential future trade disruptions\, benefits of the FTZ for manufacturers and distributors\, how to access the FTZ program\, and suggested steps to evaluate the potential impact of FTZ use.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/utilizing-the-austin-area-foreign-trade-zone-in-turbulent-times/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:The Firebird: The Elusive Fate of Russian Democracy
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO EUROPEAN TRAVEL LIMITATIONS \n  \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\, the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute\, the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St Edwards University\, and Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Sudies at the University of Texas are pleased to present the Kennan Conversation with Andrei Kozyrev.  Mr. Kozyrev will provide attendees with an eyewitness account of the collapse of the Soviet Union\, the struggle to create a democratic Russia in its place\, and how the promise of a better future led to the tragic outcome that changed our world forever. \nAndrei Kozyrev was foreign minister of Russia under President Boris Yeltsin from August 1991 to January 1996. During the August 1991 coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev\, he was present when tanks moved in to seize the Russian White House\, where Boris Yeltsin famously stood on a tank to address the crowd assembled. He then departed to Paris to muster international support and\, if needed\, to form a Russian government-in-exile. He participated in the negotiations at Brezhnev’s former hunting lodge in Belazheva\, Belarus where the leaders of Russia\, Ukraine\, and Belarus agreed to secede from the Soviet Union and form a Commonwealth of Independent States. Kozyrev’s pro-Western orientation made him an increasingly unpopular figure in Russia as Russia’s spiraling economy and the emergence of ultra-wealthy oligarchs soured ordinary Russians on Western ideas of democracy and market capitalism. \n  \nAbout the Kennan Conversation \nFor 45 years\, the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute has worked to improve American understanding of Russia and the surrounding region. Located in Washington\, DC\, the Institute is the nation’s premier national research center devoted to Russia\, producing policy relevant knowledge\, and providing a non-partisan environment to study and debate issues concerning the region. Starting in 2016\, the Kennan Institute recognized the need to connect directly with audiences outside of the Washington beltway to answer their questions about Russia. \nThe Kennan Conversation program takes our experts on Russia and the region to meet with and engage local audiences across the United States who are fascinated by what they read and hear in the news\, but often do not have the opportunity to hear directly from leading experts. We seek out local partners to identify audiences and conduct outreach to local media and other groups interested in learning more about this part of the world.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/the-firebird-the-elusive-fate-of-russian-democracy/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,author,diplomatic,educational,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191205T203000
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SUMMARY:Be Part of Aguascalientes (Mexico) - Business Opportunities Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Attend this seminar and learn why Texas companies should consider doing business in Aguascalientes\nAguascalientes belongs to the “Bajío Region” — Mexico’s most important development pole and most influential IT cluster.  Sharing the same time zone with Texas facilitates and enables more efficient communications and logistics. Aguascalientes enjoys a demographic bonus with an average population age of 25. As one of the most educated States in Mexico\, Aguascalientes features a wide offering of university and technical schools.  It has one of the largest ratios of University graduates per 100\,000 inhabitants in the country.  35% of these students are enrolled in STEM programs.  Aguascalientes also possesses investment grade ratings by both Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings. \nAttendees will hear from experts discussing the resources available to successfully grow your company in Aguascalientes. \n \nFeatured Speakers  \nMr. Luis Ricardo Martínez Castañeda\, Secretary for Economic Development at the State Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico; \nMr. Eduardo Alberto Infante Priego\, Deputy Secretary for Economic Development at the State Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico; \nMr. Carlos Muñoz Pedroza\, General Director for Science\, Technology and Innovation for Economic Development at the State Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico; \nMr. Guillermo Ortega\, Chief Operating Officer and founder of iTexico \n  \nEvent Agenda \n5:30 pm Registration and Networking \n6:30 pm Welcoming Remarks \nMr. Jorge Salcido\, Consul General for Political and Commercial Affairs of Austin\, TX \nMr. Luis Ricardo Martínez Castañeda\, Secretary for Economic Development at the State Government of Aguascalientes\, Mexico \n6:45 pm Presentation of Aguascaliente’s Competitive Advantages \nMr. Eduardo Infante\, Deputy Secretary \n7:20 pm Presentation of Aguascaliente’s Environment for Science and Technology. \nMr. Carlos Muñoz\, General Director \n7:45 pm iTexico Success Story  — Guillermo Ortega\, COO of iTexico \n8:10 pm Closing Remarks — Mr. Eduardo Infante\, Deputy Secretary \n8:15 pm – 8:35 pm End of Program Networking \n  \nProgram presented by the Economic Development Ministry of Aguascalientes\, Consulate General of Mexico in Austin\, World Affairs Council of Austin
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/be-part-of-aguascalientes-mexico-business-opportunities-briefing/
LOCATION:Consulate General of México in Austin\, 5202 E. Ben White Blvd\, Suite 150\, Austin\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191009T140000
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SUMMARY:Business Briefing Featuring H.E. David Bakradze\, the Republic of Georgia's Ambassador to the USA
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, Georgia has been working to strengthen their own technology and innovation ecosystem with the help of the U.S. technology industry. The government of Georgia supported the establishment of entrepreneurial programs StartUp Grind Tbilisi and Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency. \nH.E. David Bakradze\, Ambassador of Georgia to the USA\, and his delegation\, will provide an overview of specific opportunities available to central Texas businesses. \nGeorgia is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Georgia is recognized as one of the easiest places to do business in the world. World Bank’s Doing Business 2019 report placed Georgia in sixth place in the Ease of Doing Business category among 190 countries. The country’s friendly business climate offers access to an un-tapped region of about 200 million people. The business environment continues to strengthen as the government prioritizes reforms and investment in a strong\, open economy. \nAGENDA \n12:30 PM Lunch \n1:00 PM Business Briefing with Q&A \n2:00 PM Event Concludes  \n \nDavid Bakradze was appointed Ambassador of Georgia to the United States in Washington\, D.C. in December 2016. Ambassador Bakradze has a long and distinguished career in diplomatic service. Since 1997\, he has served in a number of senior official posts in Georgian public service. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador to the U.S.\, Ambassador Bakradze served as the State Minister of Georgia for Euro-Atlantic Integration. In that role\, he was responsible for the coordinating the Government of Georgia’s work on implementing key instruments of integration\, such as the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA)\, the Annual National Program (ANP) with NATO\, etc. He also coordinated Strategic Communication and European Assistance Programs for the Government of Georgia. Ambassador Bakradze’s career includes a number of notable and senior positions. He served as Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia (2012 – 2014); Senior Counsellor and Chargé d’Affaires  in the Republic of Finland (2008 – 2012); Head of First European Division\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2005 – 2008); Counselor and DCM of the Permanent Mission of Georgia to the U.N. (2002—2005); advisor in the National Security Council of Georgia covering Human Rights\, Information and Analysis\, Law Enforcement Institutions (1997 – 2002); staff member in the press office for the office of the President of Georgia (1996 – 1997). Ambassador Bakradze graduated from Tbilisi State University with a degree in International Economic Relations and International Law. He speaks Georgian\, English and Russian.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/republic-of-georgia-business-briefing/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T170000
DTSTAMP:20191001T195929Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Texas – Latin America Business Summit Helps Texas Companies Access Nearshore Expanding Markets\n \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 3\, 2019.  Forbes reported in March that LATAM’s economy has the potential to grow faster than that of Asia.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with  Latin American nations. \n \nDRAFT AGENDA \n1:00 PM Welcome by emcee Andrew (Andy) Martinez\, Business Development Executive\n \n1:02 PM Nearshoring in LATAM remarks by Anurag Kumar\, CEO & Co-Founder\, iTexico \n1:15 PM Secrets to Success in Latin America\n \nModerator: Doug Smith\, Assistant Director\, International Trade Center – UTSA \nPanelists: Sebastian Gomez\, Trade & Investment Representative\, PROCOLOMBIA; Kevin Koym\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Tech Ranch; and Jake Le\, Head of Jala Ventures Colombia \n2:20 PM Using Mexico as a Nearshore Base \nModerator: Roy Austin\, Business Development Director\, The ILS Company \nPanelists: Cindy Blanco\, Co-Founder & Executive Director\, StartupGDL; Alvaro Quezada\, CPA\, J.A. Del Rio; and Javier Lopez de Obeso\, Attorney\, ScottHulse \n3:25 PM Spotlight on Brazil \nModerator:  Bill Hulsey\, Principal\, HULSEY PC \nPanelists:  Elizabeth Jennings\, Principal\, Venture Atlas Labs; Mark MacBeath\, Senior Product Manager\, PerkinElmer; John L Howard Jr.\, Director of Global Public Policy\, DELL Technologies; and Felipe Costi Santarosa\, Deputy Consul General and Head of the Trade Section\, Consulate General of Brazil in Houston \n4:40 PM Closing Remarks \n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Happy Hour Cash Bar Social at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine  300 W. 6th Street\, Suite 100\, Austin TX 78701 \n  \nSummit parking suggestions:\n \nhttp://www.bestparking.com/austin-parking/  \n  \nWith gratitude to our supporting partners:
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/fourth-annual-texas-latin-america-business-summit/
LOCATION:IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor\, 500 W. 5th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T130000
DTSTAMP:20190910T180626Z
CREATED:20190806T234317Z
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SUMMARY:International Political Risk: Implications for Business Leaders  with DJ Peterson
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward’s University\, the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present Dr. DJ Peterson at the next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition.  Our guest speaker\, Dr. DJ Peterson\, is President of Longview Global Advisors. \nDr. Peterson has 28 years of research and consulting experience focusing on politics\, economics\, business\, technology\, and society.  Prior to founding Longview Global Advisors in 2013\, he held senior positions at Eurasia Group and The RAND Corporation.  DJ earned his PhD in Political Science from UCLA.  He is based in Los Angeles. \n  \nAgenda \n11:45 am Registration \n12:00 pm International Political Risk presentation by Dr. DJ Peterson \n12:45 pm Networking \n1:00 pm Meeting concludes
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/international-political-risk-analysis-with-dj-peterson/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Geopolitics,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190806T110000
DTSTAMP:20190722T193446Z
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SUMMARY:USMCA Trade Briefing
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, U.S. Commercial Service\, BBVA\, ITC at UTSA\, and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council invite you to a USMCA Trade Briefing featuring David Olsen\, Mexico Desk Officer\, Office of North America\, U.S. Department of Commerce\, and Katrice Kelly\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, Office of Trade Negotiations and Analysis/Industry & Analysis\, U.S. Department of Commerce. \nUSMCA was signed on November 30\, 2018 and Mexico’s legislative body voted in favor of the new trade agreement last month.  Attend this briefing for a general overview of the USMCA and to learn about the next steps in enacting this historic trade agreement. \nNo Cost to attend\, click on the button below to Register Now. \n \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/usmca-trade-briefing/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Mexico\
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T160000
DTSTAMP:20190626T182330Z
CREATED:20190519T165921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T182330Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Japan
DESCRIPTION: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 services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). \nThe business focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan. \nREGISTER HERE for the festival\nThe World Affairs Council of Austin has launched a B2B platform for Japanese and Texas companies to connect and find business partners.  Texas companies seeking to feature their products on the BizMatch online platform may complete the form located here.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/doing-business-in-japan-2/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190612T210000
DTSTAMP:20190525T150019Z
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SUMMARY:Mexico's Innovation Entrepreneur Pitch Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Pitch Night celebrating the startups of the Innovation Bridge Mexico-Austin program at the Consulate General of Mexico.  The startups pitching represent Mexican innovation across many industries. \nAfter a rigorous selection process\, the selected companies spent 10 weeks in Austin\, TX in Tech Ranch’s accelerator program. Each startup was selected from a nation-wide call for their impactful solutions\, strong teams\, and ability to grow in the United States. RSVP to hear how these businesses are changing the world through their work. \nSchedule: \n6:00pm – 6:30pm – Check-in and refreshments \n6:30pm – 7:00pm – Welcome \n7:00pm – 8:30pm – Pitches \n8:30pm-9:00pm – Reception
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/mexicos-innovation-entrepreneur-pitch-night/
LOCATION:Consulate General of México in Austin\, 5202 E. Ben White Blvd\, Suite 150\, Austin\, 78741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade,Mexico\
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190604T120000
DTSTAMP:20190521T162759Z
CREATED:20190521T153937Z
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SUMMARY:Paving the Way for the Next Generation of U.S.-Japan Collaboration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease join us for a discussion of how Americans and Japanese can work together to solve shared challenges\, and how to nurture the next generation of U.S.-Japan leadership. \n8:30-9:00 a.m.               Registration \n9:00-9:25 a.m.               Welcome Remarks \n\nHarry Hill\, Outside Director and Member of the Board\, New Business Development\, Oak Lawn Marketing\, Inc.; Chair\, U.S. CULCON Panel\nAmbassador Ryozo Kato\, Former Ambassador to the United States; Chair\, Japan CULCON Panel\nHideo Fukushima\, Consul-General of Japan in Houston\n\n9:25-10:30 a.m.             Blazing Trails in Space and Beyond* \n\nModerator: Dr. Patricia Maclachlan\, Professor of Government and Asian Studies and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Professor of Japanese Studies\, University of Texas at Austin\nDr. Moriba Jah\, Associate Professor\, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences\, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department\, The University of Texas at Austin\nMs. Josefina Salazar\, Brooke Owens Fellow\, University of Texas at Austin\nRepresentative of NASA (invited)\n\n10:30-10:45 a.m.            Coffee Break \n10:45-11:50 a.m.            Shaping the Future: High Tech and Design Innovations* \n\nModerator: Dr. Kaoru (Kay) Shimizu\, Research Assistant Professor\, Department of Political Science\, University of Pittsburgh\nMr. Spencer Cronk\, City Manager\, City of Austin (invited);\nMr. Ben Ramirez III\, Vice President and Executive Director\, Center for Global Trade at the World Affairs Council of Austin; CEO of Cogitare Global\, LLC;\nDr. Motohiro Tsuchiya\, Professor\, Graduate School of Media and Governance\, Keio University; Deputy Director\, Keio Global Research Institute (KGRI)\nMr. Brian Kursar\, Chief Technology Officer\, Toyota Connect (invited)\n\n11:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m.    Closing Remarks \n\nSheila Smith\, Senior Fellow for Japan Studies\, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR); Vice Chair\, U.S. CULCON Panel\nFumiaki Kubo\, Professor\, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics\, University of Tokyo; President\, Japanese Association for American Studies; Vice Chair\, Japan CULCON Panel\n\nSimultaneous English-Japanese interpretation will be provided \nRSVP Required by May 28: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closes May 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*additional panelists TBA
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/paving-the-way-for-the-next-generation-and-u-s-japan-collaboration/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181129T193000
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SUMMARY:Yemen: Failed State and Dire Tragedy
DESCRIPTION:Yemen is another front that openly exhibits Iran-Saudi Arabia geopolitical rivalry. History has come full circle: Yemen has become to Saudi Arabia what Vietnam was to the United States. \nHow did Yemen get to this point? \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to have David Oualaalou (pronounced Walalou\, known also as Dr. O) discuss the situation in Yemen and its impact on the Middle East. \nDr. David Oualaalou is an international geopolitical consultant\, global speaker\, award winning educator\, author\, and former international security analyst in Washington DC. He is also the founder of Global Perspective Consulting headquartered in Dallas\, TX. \nDr. O’s unique background allows him to provide current and relevant insight on our world’s greatest challenges and issues within critical economic and security areas. His theoretic and practical real-world knowledge of how geopolitics\, global security\, energy issues\, domestic and international business intersect is founded on his experience as a former international security analyst in Washington\, D.C.\, his doctoral studies\, and as a military veteran who worked in the field with elite military forces carrying out operations at the behest of U.S. policymakers. \nDr. Oualaalou is the author of Beneath the Veil: Fall of the House of Saud(2018)\, Volatile State: Iran in the Nuclear Age (2018)\, and The Ambiguous Foreign Policy of the United States toward the Muslim World: More than a Handshake (2016).\n  \nHis editorials have appeared in newspapers and online journals\, including The Huffington Post\, Al Jazeera\, the European Atlantic Council\, Middle East & North Africa Forum\, and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Some of his articles have been translated into more than ten languages. \n  \nAgenda \n6:00 PM Registration and networking   \n \n6:15 PM Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A \n7:15 PM  Additional networking \n7:30 PM Event Concludes
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/yemen-failed-state-and-dire-tragedy/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,author,Business,Global Trade,Middle East,World Spins Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181030T133000
DTSTAMP:20181005T022001Z
CREATED:20180816T193304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T022001Z
UID:3840-1540900800-1540906200@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:America's Enormous Debt - Symptom of a Broken Political System
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to feature Paul Stebbins\, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the Campaign to Fix the Debt.   Mr. Stebbins is a founder and former CEO of World Fuel Services\, a Fortune 100 Company. \nMr. Stebbins’ commentary will focus on the fiscal and political environment and how it has never been more perilous.  Trillion dollar deficits are set to return within the next two years with our already record high national debt set to skyrocket over the coming decade.  The political environment surrounding our debt and federal budget have come to symbolize the brokenness of our political system.  Attendees will learn more about the impact of America’s debt on our global competitiveness. \nAgenda \n12:00 PM Registration and networking                             \n \n12:15 PM Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A \n1:15 PM  Additional networking \n1:30 PM Event Concludes \n  \nPaul H. Stebbins has served as Chairman Emeritus of World Fuel Services Corporation since May 2014 and has served as a director of the Company since June 1995. Prior to his appointment as Chairman Emeritus\, from January 2012 to May 2014\, Mr. Stebbins served as Executive Chairman of the Board. From July 2002 to December 2011\, he served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and\, from August 2000 to July 2002\, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. From January 1995 to August 2000\, Mr. Stebbins served as President and Chief Operating Officer of World Fuel Services Americas\, Inc. (formerly Trans Tec Services\, Inc.). From September 1985 to December 1994\, Mr. Stebbins was an officer\, shareholder and director of Trans Tec Services\, Inc.\, a global marine fuel services company\, which Mr. Stebbins co founded in 1985. \nIn December 2006\, Mr. Stebbins joined the board of directors of First Solar\, Inc.\, a NASDAQ company\, and currently serves as the chairman of the nominating and governance committee and a member of the audit and compensation committees. Mr. Stebbins is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Amigos de las Americas Foundation of Houston\, Texas (amigosinternational.org) and Board of Directors of The Silk Road Project founded by Yo Yo Ma (silkroadproject.org). Mr. Stebbins is a member of the leadership council of Fix The Debt Campaign (fixthedebt.org) and serves on the Energy Security Leadership Council of S.A.F.E. (Securing America’s Future Energy — secureenergy.org).
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/americas-enormous-debt-symptom-of-a-broken-political-system/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T170000
DTSTAMP:20180928T004523Z
CREATED:20180807T214701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T004523Z
UID:3806-1538659800-1538672400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Third Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on Thursday\, October 4th.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with Mexico\, Honduras\, Jamaica\, Guatemala\, and other nations. \nOver the last decade\, the region experienced a deep economic and social transformation\, which lifted millions out of poverty and swelled the ranks of the middle class.   Latin America’s economy is expected to expand 2.0% against a backdrop of stronger global growth.  Attend the Summit and learn how your company may benefit from this growth. \n \nDRAFT AGENDA \n1:00 PM Registration Opens \n1:30 PM Welcoming Remarks \nBen Ramirez\, Executive Director\, World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade \nShirley Temple\, Office of Governor Greg Abbott \n1:35 PM Hispanic and Latin American Entrepreneurship (How startups can leverage the region and culture)\n \nPanelists: Valeria Aguerri\, Business Development\, OPINATOR; Ana Castelan\, Digital Trade Marketing Manager\, WaveMax; Monica Pena\, Founder\, MUNDU Media; Sara Mitran\, Senior Consultant-Transformational Healthcare\, Frost & Sullivan \nModerator: Estuardo Robles\, Partner\, Briggs Capital \n2:45 PM Spotlight on LATAM Founders \nPanelists: Adriana Aguilar\, Founder\, Yuxtem; Carlos Mats\, Founder\, Xchematic; Nicolene Tashnette Witter\, Co-Founder\, Enablers of Community Advancement Projects and Initiatives (ECAPI) \nModerator: Bill Hulsey\, Principal\, HULSEY PC \n3:50 PM U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement \nPanelists:  Marcelo Lara\, CEO\, Pro Indie Music; Justin Yancy\, President\, Texas Business Leadership Council; additional panelists TBC \nModerator: Salvador Castañeda\, Partner\, Peek Toland & Castañeda PLLC \n4:55 PM Closing Remarks \n  \nDowntown Parking Options: \nhttp://www.bestparking.com/austin-parking/ \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/third-annual-texas-latin-america-business-summit/
LOCATION:IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor\, 500 W. 5th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T160000
DTSTAMP:20180907T193146Z
CREATED:20180525T223258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T193146Z
UID:3607-1537952400-1537977600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Japan - Texas BizMatch Launch
DESCRIPTION: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 members. \nThis business matchmaking launch event will include representatives of at least 20 Japanese companies seeking Texan partners. \nThroughout the summer of 2018\, the Center for Global Trade will be screening interested Texas companies to highlight on the web-based platform.  Texas companies will be from the targeted industries sectors of Advanced Manufacturing\, Clean Energy & Power Technology\, Data Management\, Life Sciences\, Space Technology\, and Creative & Digital Media Technology. \nIf you are interested in having your company listed on this platform and connecting with businesses partners in Japan\, please complete this form. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/japan-texas-business-portal-launch/
LOCATION:DOWNTOWN\, Austin\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T193000
DTSTAMP:20180830T234121Z
CREATED:20180131T211606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T234121Z
UID:3355-1536170400-1536175800@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Trump-Putin\, US-Russia and World Order
DESCRIPTION: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\, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington\, D.C.  Dr. Cross will provide an overview of US-Russia relations and the impact on geopolitics. \n \nAgenda \n6:00 PM Registration and networking \n6:15 PM Speaker Presentation followed by Q&A \n7:15 PM  Additional networking \n7:30 PM Event Concludes \n  \nSharyl N. Cross\, PhD\, was appointed director of the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward’s University and Global Policy Scholar at the Kennan Institute\, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington\, D.C.\, in 2013.  Dr. Cross was Professor at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany from 2005-2013 where she was Director of Academics for both the Program in Advanced Security Studies and Senior Executive Seminar\, and previously had been appointed Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. \n\nShe earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and was a resident fellowship scholar and consultant at the RAND Corporation completing programs in Russian area and policy studies. Dr. Cross was a Senior Fulbright Scholar and Professor in Moscow serving on the faculty of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MGIMO) and the Institute of USA and Canada Studies\, Russian Academy of Sciences. She has published widely in leading academic and policy sources on US/NATO-Russia security Issues\, Russian foreign policy\, Sino-Russian relations\, religious dimensions of security\, and sources of violent extremism and terrorism.  Dr. Cross has briefed/consulted for the U.S. State Department\, U.S. Congress\, Office of the Secretary of Defense\, and among senior policy and defense institutions throughout Europe and Eurasia. \nShe is currently co-directing a project on Religion and International Security together with faculty of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and with support of the Public Diplomacy Engagement section of NATO.  Her most recent book is China\, Russia\, and Twenty First Century Global Geopolitics\, co-authored with Dr. Paul Bolt\, Oxford University Press\, 2018.   Full bio here.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/china-russia-and-twenty-first-century-global-geopolitics/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,author,diplomatic,educational,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T160000
DTSTAMP:20180727T152911Z
CREATED:20180607T170129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T152911Z
UID:3598-1535013000-1535040000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Stop Fakes IPR Protection Conference
DESCRIPTION:American companies lose over $600 billion annually due to theft of intellectual property.  If you want to learn more about how to protect against piracy of technology and theft of trade secrets\, join the World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade\, along with experts and attorneys from the Department of Commerce\, International Trade Administration (ITA) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offer this one-day seminar on how companies and individuals can protect and enforce intellectual property to get the most out of exporting abroad. \nThe STOPfakes.gov Road Show answers your questions about commercializing your creations and innovations\, includes strategies for protecting and enforcing a company’s intellectual property when exporting to foreign markets\, and advice for avoiding common pitfalls. Participants have the chance to ask export questions related to patents\, trade secrets\, trademarks\, copyrights and domain names. \nAt the conclusion of each Road Show\, participants take advantage of one-on-one consultations with intellectual property experts to get targeted advice. Small and medium-sized businesses in particular benefit from this unique opportunity.  More information and seminar registration is available here. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/stop-fakes-ipr-protection-conference/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Australia,Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Law and regulations,Luncheon Series,Middle East,New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180718T200000
DTSTAMP:20180629T171608Z
CREATED:20180521T234945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T171608Z
UID:3593-1531936800-1531944000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Austria to Austin Entrepreneur Welcome Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin\, the Office of Science and Technology Austria\, and participants of 3 Day Startup’s Austria to Austin program\, as they elaborate on their startups and how they hope to become innovation bridges between the U.S.A. and Austria! \nExpect: \n– young internationally minded Austrian entrepreneurs; \n– elevator pitches from industry experts; \n– delicious Austrian food and drink! \nREGISTER HERE \nDuring their time in Austin\, the student entrepreneurs will gain exposure to one of the most innovative cities in America\, and learn how to transform their communities back in Austria. \nExchange participants gain familiarity with American culture\, access over two-hundred 3DS alumni\, mentors\, investors\, and community members\, validate the early-stage businesses they create in every facet of the Austin and San Antonio entrepreneurship ecosystems\, and learn how to build robust communities of innovation and creativity through curated site visits and program activities. The skills acquired will enable them to found an international or domestic startup\, launch new social impact initiatives\, reshape Vienna’s corporate landscape as intrapreneurs\, and become community leaders. \nThe video below provides an overview of this program. \n \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/3ds-austria-to-austin-final-pitches-2/
LOCATION:Galvanize Austin\, 119 Nueces Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180710T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180710T130000
DTSTAMP:20180627T033211Z
CREATED:20180627T033023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T033211Z
UID:3669-1531223100-1531227600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The International Business Coalition (IBC) strives to develop international business in central Texas\, focusing its efforts on: \n\nAttracting foreign direct investment;\nEncouraging international business relocation to central Texas; and\nPromoting international trade among central Texas businesses.\n\nThis regular meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition will include global trade updates. \nWith gratitude to our partner and host: \n  \n \n______________________________________________________________ \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-6/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180625T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180625T133000
DTSTAMP:20180627T033900Z
CREATED:20180620T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T033900Z
UID:3672-1529929800-1529933400@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Mexico's Perspective on NAFTA Negotiations
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO A FAMILY MEDICAL EMERGENCY\, OUR SPEAKER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN \n  \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, Mexico’s Ministry of Economy\, and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council\, presents an exclusive executive briefing on the NAFTA negotiations featuring Guillermo Malpica Soto\, Head of the Trade and NAFTA Office in the Ministry of Economy at the Embassy of Mexico in Washington D.C. \nMr. Malpica will provide an update on the NAFTA negotiations\, Texas-Mexico trade\, and energy issues. His responsibilities include leading the energy negotiations in the NAFTA discussions. \nGuillermo Malpica Soto has served as Mexico’s Director General for International Trade in Services and Investment in Mexico’s Ministry of Economy since 2008. Since then\, he has been instrumental in formulating Mexico’s position in these areas in multilateral\, regional and bilateral fora\, including the Doha Round in the World Trade Organization\, the OECD\, ALADI\, APEC\, TISA\, the Pacific Alliance and the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). He also led the negotiation of bilateral investment agreements (Agreements for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments) with Singapore\, Kuwait\, the United Arab Emirates\, Turkey\, Haiti\, Saudi Arabia\, Qatar and Ukraine. \nMr. Malpica served as Counsellor in Mexico’s Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization in Geneva in 2007\, and as Economic Affairs Advisor in the NAFTA Office of the Ministry of the Economy in Ottawa\, Canada in 2006. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/mexicos-perspective-on-nafta-negotiations/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,diplomatic,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Law and regulations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T210000
DTSTAMP:20180526T004819Z
CREATED:20180526T001657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180526T004819Z
UID:3618-1529427600-1529442000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Consumer Product Showcase Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade is a partner organization with SKU\, the premiere accelerator for the growing consumer products (CPG) industry. \nSeven amazing startups and their 60 Mentors have been hard at work preparing the SKU 6 companies to scale. We’re excited to celebrate their progress and listen to their visions for the path ahead. \nSKU companies will take the stage to tell their brand stories and make time afterward to meet and greet interested investors and community members. \nCompany pitches begin promptly at 6:00 pm. \nThere will be plenty of delicious Austin food and beverage available. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a 25% registration discount.  Your discount code will arrive in the June member’s newsletter.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/consumer-product-showcase-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Brazos Hall\, 204 E. 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T143000
DTSTAMP:20180526T004259Z
CREATED:20180525T230250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180526T004259Z
UID:3609-1529402400-1529418600@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Investor Education Forum for Consumer Products Industry
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade is a partner organization with SKU\, the premiere accelerator for the growing consumer products (CPG) industry. \nThe consumer products (CPG) industry is hot\, and emerging CPG brands present an opportunity for investors\, at every stage of the game\, to profitably diversify their portfolios.  For investors at every stage of the game\, emerging CPG brands present an opportunity for a profitably diversified portfolio. However\, understanding how to pick winning CPG companies and knowing what to expect as they scale presents a challenge to both new and experienced investors. \nJoin us as we bring together some of the top Angel\, Venture Capital\, and Private Equity investors in CPG to listen to their industry insights and learn tips and tricks for investing in the right companies at the right time. \nPanelists from: CAVU Venture Partners\, Silverton Partners\, VMG Partners\, 2x Consumer Products Growth Partners\, Piper Jaffray\, Mark Cuban Companies\, Amplify Snack Brands\, Diageo\, Seed Sumo\, and Rhythm Superfoods LLC. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a 25% registration discount.  Your discount code will arrive in the June member’s newsletter. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/investor-education-forum-for-consumer-products-industry/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T130000
DTSTAMP:20180423T132725Z
CREATED:20180423T132725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T132725Z
UID:3559-1526547600-1526562000@wacaustin.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Borders: Business Opportunities for Exporters
DESCRIPTION:Tap into the global marketplace by unleashing the power of exporting! Learn how to Increase Working Capital; Enter new markets; Close more export sales and Spread the risk. Hear from the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Office of the Governor\, Texas Department Of Agriculture\, U.S. Commercial Services & UTSA SBDC International Trade Center about your Export Opportunities on 17 May at 9:00 am in the State Capitol.  \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nSIGN UP here: https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/27929 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/beyond-borders-business-opportunities-for-exporters/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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