• 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 of Jalisco & Austin environments 6:00 Panel Using Mexico as a Nearshore Base 6:30 Networking

  • 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 Self-Awareness for Businesses.   “Laowai” (pronounced  "laaw wye") is Mandarin for “old foreigner,” a reminder that culture always trumps business. Johnson should know.  He spent 10 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The European Union – Turmoil or Transition? BREXIT vs. Regionalism

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

    Are you curious about the state of the European Union?  Reserve your seat now for our next World Spins Series event:  The European Union - Turmoil or Transition? BREXIT vs. Regionalism Yves Dubus   Our guest speaker, Mr. Yves Dubus, Belgian Trade Commissioner in Houston, will help us understand what is taking place in Europe.  […]

  • Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit

    IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor 500 W. 5th 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 Fourth Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October […]

  • Accessing the European Market via Dublin

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

    The next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition will feature guest speaker Lorcan Tyrrell, Head of Development at Dublin Airport Central. Dublin Airport Central is Ireland’s next generation […]