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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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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180625T133000
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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/
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
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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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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
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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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