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  • Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo

    Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is a supporting organization for the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo taking place on 26-28 June 2017.  The Expo brings together over 200 […]

  • 3DS Austria to Austin Final Pitches

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

    Join us for the final pitches offered by twenty-three (23) standout Austrian university and Fachhochschule students who have embarked on a high-energy, boot camp-intense, international entrepreneurial journey. The students will demonstrate […]

  • Facebook Live Interview of Mandela Washington Fellows

    Facebook LIVE Online, Link

    In collaboration with the International Office at the University of Texas at Austin and the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, please join the World Affairs Council on Facebook […]

  • Mandela Washington Fellowship Pitch Competition

    Impact Hub Lamar 5540 N. Lamar, Austin, TX, United States

    In collaboration with the International Office at The University of Texas at Austin you are invited to the 4th Annual Mandela Washington Fellowship -  Pitch Competition! The 25 Fellows participating […]

  • Doing Business in Japan Seminar

    Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States

    Experience Japan at the Oita Summer Festival!   You won't want to miss the "Doing Business in Japan" seminar during the Festival.  Texas exported over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan in 2016.  This represents a 22% increase from 2015.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure […]

  • Navigating Business Overseas—Without Falling on Your Assumptions

    AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

    Intercultural communication can complicate business practices. Here’s your chance to practice and learn to recognize your own cultural orientation; notice and identify cultural tendencies in any environment; predict problems culture-based difference will cause in the workplace; and develop management strategies. McCombs School of Business faculty members Deirdre Mendez, Orlando Kelm, and John N. Doggett will use […]

    $25

  • Second Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit

    Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown 500 North Interstate 35, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 18th.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  […]

  • Hot Topic: China’s Increasing Role in the Middle East

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

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to have David Oualaalou (pronounced Walalou, known also as Dr. O) discuss China's growing influence in the Middle East.  Dr. O is a global-affairs consultant, analyst, blogger, author, educator, and former international security analyst in Washington, DC. His 15 years of experience in support of the US […]

  • Business Briefing on New Zealand and Australia

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

    Please join the Camino Real District Export Council, the U.S. Commercial Service--Austin, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting business opportunities in Australia and New […]

  • Perspectives on Cuba’s Future: Exploring Policy Options & Paths for the U.S.-Cuba Bilateral Relationship

    St. Edwards University, Jones Auditorium 3001 South Congress, Austin, TX, United States

    Held in collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University, this session will feature leading specialists of the academic and business communities on various aspects of Cuban society, economy and foreign policy offering a diversity of perspectives on Cuba and the United States-Cuba bilateral relationship.  Our objectives for this evening event are to heighten […]

  • Texas Venture Labs, How it Works, and How You Can Get Involved

    AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. Ever think […]

    $25

  • A Conversation with Ambassador Thomas Pickering about the Iran Nuclear Deal

    ACC Eastview Campus MultiPurpose Room 8500 3401 Webberville Road, Austin, TX, United States

    Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for a luncheon featuring Ambassador Thomas Pickering, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Since President Trump set the stage for eventual US […]

  • 2018 Business Forecast: Driving Innovation

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    AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, is proud to present […]

    $50