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SUMMARY:Opportunity for Investment in the Republic of Panama
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, in collaboration with the Austin Chamber of Commerce\, is pleased to offer this informative session on Panama’s Digital Hub\, nearshoring advantage\, and special economic regimes.  Our honored guest speakers are: H.E. Juan Carlos Sosa\, Vice Minister – Foreign Trade\, Ministry of Trade & Industry for the Republic of Panama; Mr. Richard Kilborn\, National Director of Investment Promotion\, Ministry of Trade & Industry; and Ms. Carmen Gisela Vergara Mas\, General Administrator\, PROPANAMA. \n \nAbout the speakers: \nVice Minister Juan Carlos Sosa has over 23 years of experience in foreign trade and investments\, marketing\, operations\, management and franchises. Vice Minister Sosa has held high level positions in prestigious Panamanian companies such as Importadora Maduro and Super 99\, as well high-level regional positions in multinational companies such as Samsung and Dell Latin America. Before his position as Vice Minister\, Mr. Sosa was the CEO of Fun Franchise Group\, a company that manages US restaurant franchises in Panama. \nVice Minister Sosa has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin\, as well as an MBA in International Business from Royal Holloway\, University of London. Other studies include a certification program in Innovation Management from The University of California Berkeley and a certification program in Advanced Marketing from Northwestern University. \n  \nRichard Kilborn is a graduate of the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, with a degree in Political Science. He currently holds the position of National Director of Investment Promotion for the Ministry of Commerce and Trade of Panama. \nHe has more than 24 years of experience in the financial sector\, and has held multiple positions on  boards of several financial institutions such as Financiera Familiar\, and Frontier Financial Services Inc. He has also been published in several magazines and is the author of the award winning novel “Good Money Gone”\, which won best novel in the International Latin Book Awards in the category of “Adventure – Drama” in 2014. \n  \nCarmen Gisela Vergara Mas graduated in Law and Political Science from the University of Panama.  She has a Master’s Degree in Banking and Financial Law from the University of El Externado in Colombia and a Postgraduate Degree in International Trade Negotiations from the University of Santiago de Chile. \nBefore holding the position of General Administrator at PROPANAMA\, the Authority for the Attraction of Investments and Promotion of Exports of the Panamanian State\, Ms. Vergara served as Executive Director of the Federation of Chambers and Industrial Associations of Central America and the Dominican Republic – FECAICA and as Secretary-General of the Central American Economic Integration Secretariat SIECA\, achieving important advances for the Central American integration process. Before holding this position\, she was a Director before the Board of Directors of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration – CABEI\, representing Panama. \nExpert in International Trade Law\, Business Development\, Trade Negotiations\, Integration\, and Trade Facilitation\, she has also served as Minister of Commerce and Industries\, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade\, and National Director of Investment and Export Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. In addition\, Ms. Vergara has been Manager of the City of Knowledge Business Technology Accelerator. \nMs. Vergara has also represented Panama as Alternate Delegate before the Inter-American Commission of Women and a member of the non-permanent Specialized Commissions of the Organization of American States – OAS\, in the areas of Diversification\, Market Access\, and Economic Integration. She is a member of the Arbitration Center of Panama and has served as Facilitator of the Master for International Management (MIMLA) offered by Thunderbird University and the Monterrey Institute of Technology\, on the subject of International Trade Negotiations. At the private level\, she has worked as a Lawyer on commercial issues\, as an Advisor on investment issues\, and as a Consultant on multiple issues\, among which stand out: business development\, gender\, exports\, social responsibility\, trade negotiations\, competitiveness and facilitation of trade; among others.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/panama/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 11th year\, the Texas-EU Business Summit is the premier event for Texas businesses\, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Europe. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The summit builds on that footprint\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and economic development organizations while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \n \nEvent hosts include: \nThe Center for European Studies\, the University of Texas at Austin\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, \nThe Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edwards University\,  \nand \nPendas International
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/11th-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:Export Reset 2022: Supply Chain and Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:What are the current challenges and issues in 2022 in the field of exporting?  Please join us for these two new sessions on Supply Chain and Cybersecurity\, two areas of great importance for businesses this year.   Submit your questions in advance. \n9:00 AM (CDT) Session One:  Where does the global supply chain go from here? \nThis one hour-panel discussion will explore the issues encountered by companies as they try to navigate the now\, two-year old global supply chain crisis. \n\nThe delays in obtaining materials from international  vendors\nManaging costs in an unsure and wildly fluctuating environment\nStrategies for moving forward\n\nModerator Facilitator:  Shawn Levsen\, UPS International \nPanelists Speakers: \nDarryl Cline\, Sr. Manager\, International Logistics and Warehouse\, FBD Partnership\, LP\nMark Murphy\, General Manager with Flexport \n___________________________________________________ \n10:00 AM (CDT) Session Two:  Cybersecurity: How Safe Are You? \nCybersecurity is one of the most important topics of our times. On a macro scale\, it’s a threat to national security and the global financial markets. For your business\, it can threaten your ability to do business with larger customers because of cybersecurity compliance requirements; you are vulnerable via your eCommerce business and even risk the dissemination of personal information. \nJoin us to hear from experts in the industry with their perspectives on this evolving threat and discuss tips to protect yourself. \nModerator Facilitator: Reynaldo Cano\, C&A Global Canvas \nPanelist:\nHomero Torres\, Global Director of Information Security\, SunPower Corporation\nRichard Valdez\, Consultant at McFalls Associates LLC \n___________________________________________________ \nThese will be recorded and uploaded onto the DEC website here.  Export 2021 sessions also available for viewing.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/export-reset-2022/
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CATEGORIES:Business,Global Trade
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