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  • Zika Outbreak: The NGO Perspective

    WeWork 600 Congress Avenue 15th Floor, Austin, United States

    Join us for an exclusive briefing by Kate Dischino, Director of Emergency Programs with AmeriCares. AmeriCares is a health-focused nonprofit that has been helping people affected by poverty or disaster […]

  • Networking Reception with Austrian Startups

    Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

    In collaboration with the Office of Science and Technology Austria (OSTA) and 3 Day Startup, join us as we celebrate Austrian entrepreneurship at the #AustriaIs networking reception, hosted by OSTA […]

  • Young African Entrepreneurs Fast Pitch Competition

    Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

    In collaboration with the International Office at The University of Texas at Austin, you are invited to the 3rd Annual Mandela Washington Fellowship -  Pitch Competition! The 25 Fellows participating in UT Austin's Business and Entrepreneurship Institute will each present a 3-minute pitch. The young African entrepreneurs' pitches will be reviewed by the following judges: […]

  • Global Business Series: Malaysia Trade Briefing

    The World Affairs Council of Austin's International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade Briefing on Malaysia featuring Mr. Shams Rusli, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in Houston.  Director Rusli will discuss: Malaysia's current economic performance. FDI performance in Malaysia by country. FDI performance by industry. Opportunities in Malaysia's […]

  • Ambassador Charles Rivkin on the Trans-Pacific Partnership: Opening the World’s Most Dynamic Region to U.S. Business

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

    Please join the World Affairs Council of Austin and the U.S. Department of Commerce for a White House Business Council briefing on international trade with Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ambassador Charles H. Rivkin. This will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and provide advice about international trade policies […]

  • Global Business Series: Macedonia Trade Briefing

    The World Affairs Council of Austin's International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade Briefing on Macedonia featuring Ms. Zorica Ilin, Head of Texas Foreign Office of the Agency for Foreign Investment and Export Promotion of the Republic of Macedonia. Since its independence in 1991, Macedonia has made progress in liberalizing […]

  • Iran – Post Sanctions

    ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

    With a population of 80 million, a diverse economy and an incredible demand for all things new and luxurious Iran has been described as the next "big thing".  However, a year after reaching a deal to end some of the internationally imposed sanctions challenges prove as formidable as opportunities.  This is particularly true in the […]

  • International Business Coalition Meeting

    ACC Highland Business Center 2nd Floor Boardroom 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX, United States

    The Central Texas International Business Coalition program will include great speakers and global trade updates.  Our featured speaker this month includes:   Darren Hutchinson, Vice President, Corporate Sales at World First. Arun M. Kumar, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Services, leads the trade and […]

  • United Kingdom MedTech Briefing

    More Grand Prix cars are made in Britain than any other country. The UK’s world-leading technology and advanced engineering results in high performance on the track as well as innovation across diverse industries. Experts from some of the UK’s most innovative companies and the Dell Medical School will explore how measuring human health can be […]

  • Global Business Series: Successfully Entering Japan’s IoT Market

    Headliner's Club 221 W. Sixth Street,, Austin, TX, United States

    Is your company ready to reap the benefits of expanding into the world’s second largest technology market? Please join us as we welcome Mr. Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, JETRO Japan Technology Advisor (Former CTO & VP, Corporate Development at Panasonic North America) for an interactive discussion of Japan’s IoT industry. Receive an overview of current market trends […]

  • TX-LATAM Business Summit

    Google Fiber Space 201 Colorado 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 Texas-Latin America Business Summit on November 3, 2016 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Google Fiber Space, 201 Colorado Street.  RSVP here.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers […]

  • Global Business Series: Ireland Trade Briefing

    The World Affairs Council of Austin's International Trade Center is pleased to offer the Global Business Series: Trade Briefing on Ireland featuring Consul General Adrian Farrell.  RSVP here.  Consul General Farrell will provide an overview of the Celtic Tiger's impressive economy and opportunities for central Texas businesses.   Ireland’s low corporation tax of 12.5% and a […]

  • Doing Business Successfully with Latin America

    International Accelerator 8121 Bee Cave Road Suite 150, Austin, TX, United States

    Are you seeking to expand your business in Latin America? This 1/2 day hands-on Cultural Confidence workshop will help ensure your success by developing the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to work and communicate effectively with Latin American counterparts and clients. In order to maximize the outcomes of the Texas - Latin America Business Summit […]

    $125 – $150

  • Country Briefing Featuring Macedonia’s Ambassador to the USA, H.E. Mr. Vasko Naumovski

    H.E. Mr. Vasko Naumovski, the Republic of Macedonia's Ambassador to the USA, will join World Affairs Council of Austin members for an exclusive political and trade briefing.  Due to high interest, this event is filled to capacity.     World Affairs Council of Austin members receive exclusive invitations to private events.  Membership information is available […]

  • International Business Coalition Meeting

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

    The Central Texas International Business Coalition's regular informational networking agenda will include great speakers and global trade updates. Our featured speaker this month Arcie Jordan, Partner at GARDERE, will discuss the "Potential Effects of the 2016 Presidential Election on U.S. Investments in Mexico."   RSVP HERE.   The International Business Coalition (IBC) strives to develop […]