Business

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 […]

Invest in Pomerania

BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

Join our next Central Texas International Business Coalition meeting and hear from Invest in Pomerania as they discuss the benefits of investing in this dynamic and ultra-modern, business friendly and ready, region of Poland. A country strategically located in the heart of Europe and the birth place of Solidarity movement led by former president of […]

Eighth Annual Texas-EU Business Summit

San Jacinto Meeting Rooms 309 E 21st St, Austin, TX, United States

In its 8th 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. Texas 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 […]

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 […]

Mexico’s Innovation Entrepreneur Pitch Night

Consulate General of México in Austin 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, United States

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. After 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 […]

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 […]

USMCA Trade Briefing

BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

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 […]

The European Union – Turmoil or Transition? BREXIT vs. Regionalism

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

Are you curious about the state of the European Union?  Reserve your seat now for our next World Spins Series event:  The European Union - Turmoil or Transition? BREXIT vs. Regionalism Yves Dubus   Our guest speaker, Mr. Yves Dubus, Belgian Trade Commissioner in Houston, will help us understand what is taking place in Europe.  […]

International Political Risk: Implications for Business Leaders with DJ Peterson

BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

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. Dr. Peterson has 28 years of research […]

Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit

IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor 500 W. 5th Street, Austin, TX, United States

Texas - Latin America Business Summit Helps Texas Companies Access Nearshore Expanding Markets The 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 […]

Business Briefing Featuring H.E. David Bakradze, the Republic of Georgia’s Ambassador to the USA

Austin Chamber of Commerce 535 E. Fifth Street, Austin, TX, United States

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. H.E. David Bakradze, Ambassador of Georgia to the USA, and his delegation, will […]

Accessing the European Market via Dublin

BBVA Bank 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, United States

The next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition will feature guest speaker Lorcan Tyrrell, Head of Development at Dublin Airport Central. Dublin Airport Central is Ireland’s next generation urban quarter, located just 50 yards from Terminal 2 at the Airport. Specifically targeted at international companies who want a European hub office with ease […]

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