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  • 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 […]

  • Yemen: Failed State and Dire Tragedy

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

    Yemen is another front that openly exhibits Iran-Saudi Arabia geopolitical rivalry. History has come full circle: Yemen has become to Saudi Arabia what Vietnam was to the United States. How did Yemen get to this point? The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to have David Oualaalou (pronounced Walalou, known also as Dr. O) […]

  • Networking with Flanders Business Delegation

    Mort Subite 308 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

    Meet with the corporate executives from Flanders visiting SXSW to make business connections in Texas.  Texas companies may find counterparts in 5 industry sectors: life sciences & health, food, solution-driven engineering & technology, smart logistics, sustainable resources, and materials & chemistry. This networking event is pursuant to the internationalization strategy 'Flanders accelerates! As a region […]

  • United States of America and Republic of Korea Dinner

    The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to present a discussion on trade and security featuring the U.S. Ambassador to […]

  • Mexico as a Nearshore Base

    Max's 207 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

    Tech Startups and other companies looking to build out their teams or those interested in a nearshore option should attend this event. Agenda 5:00 Registration 5:30 Welcome remarks 5:35 Overview […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]