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  • 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 […]

  • 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.  […]

  • Infrastructure Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Utilizing Commerce, USTDA and MCC

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

    Please join the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting several key federal government resources available to Austin-area businesses looking to do business in emerging markets. The event will feature presentations and a panel discussion with the following guests: Karen Parker – Director & International Trade […]

  • 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 Zealand. The event will feature the following guest speaker: Duncan Archibald has over 10 years’ experience working with the U.S. Government’s pre-eminent trade and marketing […]

  • 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 about starting a business? Ever think about helping a startup get off the ground? Texas Venture Labs has a number of programs to help both […]

    $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 withdrawal from the nuclear agreement, how the Congress now deals with sanctions against Iran will define the nature and pace of US potential withdrawal. What's […]

  • 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 the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. We invite you to join us for a lively discussion on driving innovation with corporate executives, economists, and academic leaders, […]

    $50

  • Texas Roundtable: EU-US Animal Health, Safety and Trade

    State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

    Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we welcome Dr. Lorenzo Terzi, European Union Minister-Counselor for Food Safety and Consumer Health.  During this special EU Trade Roundtable, Dr. Terzi will focus on the animal welfare and food safety standards that are of high interest to Texas companies exporting to Europe.  

  • Houston Cyber Summit

    George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin, a state partner with Cyber Houston and the Energy Conference Network, is pleased to present the Second Annual Houston Cyber Summit.   This cyber security conference features industry experts and opportunities to network with over 200 business professionals. World Affairs Council of Austin members receive a $50 registration discount.  […]

    $195

  • Business Spotlight: Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin (Texas)

    City of Austin CAD Office 201 E. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

    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 […]