• Vietnam & Southeast Asia Business Briefing

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

    Join us for a briefing on Vietnam and Southeast Asia by US-ASEAN Business Council and Becamex IDC. They will present on business opportunities and resources for entrepreneurs looking to expand to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.  […]

    $10 – $20
  • InnoSTARS Competition and the 3rd Annual US China Innovation & Investment Summit

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is a returning partner organization for the 2018 InnoSTARS Competition and the 3rd Annual US China Innovation & Investment Summit in Houston 14-15 May 2018.   Over 200 US companies and 300 Chinese investors will be attending the Summit in Houston. Innovative companies have until May 4th to apply […]

  • Governor’s Business Forum and Small Business Awards Luncheon

    Archer Hotel Austin 3121 Palm Way, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin along with the Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM-Austin) & the Office of Governor Greg Abbott presents the Governor's Business Forum on 15 May 2018.  Join corporate executives, entrepreneurs,  community leaders, and government officials working to strengthen business relationships, recognize corporate excellence and promote business growth in Texas. In addition […]

    $95
  • Beyond Borders: Business Opportunities for Exporters

    State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

    Tap into the global marketplace by unleashing the power of exporting! Learn how to Increase Working Capital; Enter new markets; Close more export sales and Spread the risk. Hear from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of the Governor, Texas Department Of Agriculture, U.S. Commercial Services & UTSA SBDC International Trade Center about your Export […]

  • World Spins Series: China, Innovation and Us

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

    Join us for China, Innovation and Us featuring David Firestein, founding director, China Public Policy Center.  Throughout his career, Firestein has played an active role advancing U.S.-China and U.S.-Asia trade. He has also produced path-breaking thought leadership, scholarship and Capitol Hill testimony on a range of topics, including U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, U.S.-China infrastructure […]

  • Investor Education Forum for Consumer Products Industry

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

    The World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade is a partner organization with SKU, the premiere accelerator for the growing consumer products (CPG) industry. The consumer products (CPG) […]

    $65
  • Consumer Product Showcase Pitch Event

    Brazos Hall 204 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade is a partner organization with SKU, the premiere accelerator for the growing consumer products (CPG) industry. Seven amazing startups and their […]

    $30
  • International Business Coalition Meeting

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

    The International Business Coalition (IBC) strives to develop international business in central Texas, focusing its efforts on: Attracting foreign direct investment; Encouraging international business relocation to central Texas; and Promoting […]

  • Austria to Austin Entrepreneur Welcome Reception

    Galvanize Austin 119 Nueces Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Join the World Affairs Council of Austin, the Office of Science and Technology Austria, and participants of 3 Day Startup's Austria to Austin program, as they elaborate on their startups […]

  • Stop Fakes IPR Protection Conference

    State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

    American companies lose over $600 billion annually due to theft of intellectual property.  If you want to learn more about how to protect against piracy of technology and theft of […]

    $25
  • Japan – Texas BizMatch Launch

    DOWNTOWN Austin, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade has established a partnership with J-GoodTech, a division of Japan's Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SMRJ).  The partnership is specially tailored to connect Texan companies to potential customers and partners in Japan.  J-GoodTech is comprised of approximately 8,100 qualified Japanese SME […]

  • Third Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit

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

    The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on Thursday, October 4th.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with Mexico, […]

  • America’s Enormous Debt – Symptom of a Broken Political System

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

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to feature Paul Stebbins, of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the Campaign to Fix the Debt.   Mr. Stebbins is a founder and former CEO of World Fuel Services, a Fortune 100 Company. Mr. Stebbins' commentary will focus on the fiscal and political environment and […]