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SUMMARY:Business Spotlight: Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin (Texas)
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, along with the City of Austin\, Business Region Kristiansand\, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, and the City of Kristiansand are pleased to present this informative business opportunities briefing.  American corporate executives are encouraged to explore and leverage the existing trade relationship between Central Texas and the Agder Region of Norway. \nThis interactive program will provide attendees with information about the resources available to companies considering a trans-Atlantic expansion.  Attendees will learn how Kristiansand provides a platform to enhance business growth within Norway and Europe\, as well as further markets through its geographic location\, human capital\, infrastructure\, government vision\, and innovative spirit. \nIn addition\, this program will feature a fast pitch session by companies specifically selected to demonstrate the Agder region’s strengths in the SaaS\, wearable tech\, film and creative industry sectors. \nReserve your seat now to learn more about the business opportunities available via this dynamic Nordic city. \nAgenda \n11:45 AM Registration and networking \n12:00 PM Welcome remarks \n12:10 PM Past highlights of the Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin collaboration \n12:20 PM Introduction to Kristiansand/Agder region and visiting delegates\n \n12:30 PM BBQ lunch\n \n12:45 PM Fast pitches by Kristiansand and Agder region companies including: \nSunSense \nTelaris PCS \nOya Interaktiv  \n2:00 PM Event concludes
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/business-spotlight-kristiansand-norway-austin-texas/
LOCATION:City of Austin CAD Office\, 201 E. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Leo Varadakar\, T.D. Prime Minister of Ireland
DESCRIPTION:SXSW\, the Consulate General of Ireland in Austin and the World Affairs Council of Austin are pleased to announce a conversation featuring Taoiseach Leo Varadkar\, with Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune.  During the event attendees will learn how tech made Ireland become one of the most open and globalized economies in the world. Mr. Varadkar will also discuss Irish innovation at this year’s SXSW and how the Irish tech sector is increasingly impacting the US economy. \nLeo Varadkar was elected in June 2017 as Ireland’s youngest ever Taoiseach (Prime Minister). Born in 1979\, the son of an Indian father and Irish mother\, Mr. Varadkar personifies the dynamic\, youthful and diverse Ireland of today. He is one of the few LGBT Heads of Government in the world. Having studied medicine at Trinity College Dublin\, Mr. Varadkar qualified as a medical doctor but soon ventured into the world of politics\, in which he has risen rapidly to the leadership position he holds today. He heads a Government that is shaping the Ireland of the 21st Century\, a country at the heart of the European Union\, and an island at the center of the world. Mr. Varadkar is visiting the United States to further deepen and advance the bilateral relationship between the two countries; he will attend SXSW before meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington DC later in the week. \nMr. Varadkar is the only Head of Government speaking at SXSW in 2018. Ireland is one of the oldest international participants at SXSW.   Event is available to all SXSW badge holders.  www.sxsw.com
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/conversation-with-leo-varadakar-t-d-prime-minister-of-ireland/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, 500 E. 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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SUMMARY:Cities without Borders: From Austin to Bologna and the EU to Central Texas
DESCRIPTION:Join the European Union\, the City of Austin\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a gathering of those working in and with cities interested in exploring the growing opportunities available for international city-to-city cooperation. The meetup will showcase Austin’s partnerships with Bologna\, Italy and Lulea\, Sweden around sustainable development\, economic development\, and cultural relations. We’ll also introduce EU and Central Texas trade reps working to expand their respective international trade relationships. \nIn addition to a sandwich lunch and networking\, the meetup will include: \n\nBrief remarks by Austin and Bologna representatives participating in the EU’s International Urban Cooperation initiative\nBrief remarks by Austin and Lulea representatives participating in their economic and cultural partnership\nCultural presentation from Austin’s House of Songs\nConcluding remarks by representatives from the European Union\n\nWe very much hope that you’ll be able to join us! \n#EUatSXSW
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/cities-without-borders-from-austin-to-bologna-and-the-eu-to-central-texas/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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SUMMARY:Sustaining High Tech and Creative Industries
DESCRIPTION:Agile cities with populations below 1 million are becoming global leaders in creativity and innovation. Norwegian cities are leveraging these attributes and providing a foundation for entrepreneurs to launch successful companies. Learn more about the diverse and imaginative ways cities and regions in Norway are impacting and redefining the meaning of a sustainable community. \nModerator: Jaya Tomlinson\, City of Trondheim \nProgram \nWelcome and Introduction \nØyvind Laderud\, Business Advisor\, Business Region Kristiansand\nJim Butler\, Creative Industries Manager\, City of Austin \nLeveraging Creativity and Innovation – the Austin Example \nMitch Jacobson\, Director\, Austin Technology Incubator\nBen Ramirez\, Executive Director\, International Trade Center\, World Affairs Council of Austin\nKevin Koym\, CEO\, Tech Ranch \nNorway`s Innovation Scene \nNorway’s unique innovation culture and scene\nGro Eirin Dyrnes\, Director\, Innovation Norway San Francisco & Silicon Valley \nCreative Industries Demos \nHighlighted initiatives from Norwegian cities \n\nRequestify (Stavanger)\nSunSense (Kristiansand)\nSounds Good (Trondheim)\nTelaris (Kristiansand)\nOiid (Trondheim)
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/sustaining-high-tech-and-creative-industries/
LOCATION:House of Scandinavia\, 340 E. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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SUMMARY:World Spins Series: Will Blockchain Disrupt World Trade?
DESCRIPTION:The World Economic Forum estimates that 10% of the world’s GDP will be recorded in blockchains by 2027. So it’s something that everyone in business needs to know about! But what is blockchain\, why is it so special\, and what is its real promise for global business? This presentation will cut through the considerable hype and FUD that is associated with this transformational technology\, provide a plain English overview of its architecture and its benefits\, and explain some of the ways that it will disrupt your business world – for good and for bad! \n“The bitcoin bubble may ultimately turn out to be a distraction from the true significance of the blockchain.”  Steve Johnson \nRecommended Reading:  Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble by Steven Johnson\, The New York Times\, Jan. 21\, 2018 \n  \n \nPete Harris is the Principal of Lighthouse Partners\, Inc.\, an Austin\, TX-based consulting firm that works with global IT innovators to create go-to-market strategies for transformational technologies. With 40 years of business and technology experience\, Pete has focused in recent years on business applications of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. \nIn addition to his role at Lighthouse Partners\, Pete is a Co-Founder and Research Principal at Chain Business Insights\, LLC\, an Austin-based boutique research/advisory firm that is exploring how blockchain technologies are disrupting global supply chains. Pete is also the founding Executive Director of the Austin Blockchain Collective\, which showcases and advocates for blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation happening in Austin. \n  \nThe World Spins series of bi-monthly talks features distinguished speakers highlighting current topics that impact our lives.  The series is an exclusive opportunity for members of the World Affairs Council of Austin to explore these topics as they evolve.  Come ready to participate\, question and probe. \nIf you are not yet a member\, please visit our membership page and activate your membership. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/world-spins-series-will-blockchain-disrupt-world-trade/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Global Trade,World Spins Series
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