27th at 11am Canada & the US: Friends, Partners and Allies featuring Amb. Kirsten Hillman, Canada's Ambassador to the USA // 27th at 2 pm Export Compliance 101 featuring Mariana de Gorordo Rutherford, the COO of Kieyos, an international trade company and the Supply Chain / Export Compliance Director of AIRtec, Inc.; and Sheriah […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Texas Camino Real District Export Council is proud to present these Export RESET 2021 panels: 8:00 AM (CDT): Lessons Learned from 2020 - Panelists (listed in photo above) will discuss trends in the global supply chain before and during the pandemic and which innovative measures remain; 9:00 […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by October 8th for the web-based online CEO Business Meetings during the SME New Value Creation Exhibition in December. Target Industries: AI/IoT; CleanTech - Renewables, Sustainability, Contruction, Building Materials (including Energy Efficiency); Disaster Prevention/Mitigation; Equipment Maintenance; and new material related industries. Intended for: Decision-makers (CEOs, […]
In its 10th 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 […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by noon CT on November 9th for the online CEO Business Meetings in January. Target Industries: Industrial robotics, Automation technology; Software systems related to design/quality/production/remote control/AI; Aeronautics - systems, engines, interiors, and airframe (parts/materials); and Aerospace - satellites and rockets (parts/materials). Intended for: Decision-makers (CEOs, […]
Join the World Affairs Council and Tech Ranch Austin for this farewell reception to hear from and socialize with the impressive professionals representing advanced technology companies from Chile. Their goals for coming to Austin included: Meeting with their counterparts in Texas; Developing and strengthening collaborative initiatives for innovation, knowledge, and business connections; and exploring new […]
Women entrepreneurs are a vital source for partnerships providing market intelligence, access to supply chains, and agents, distributors, and representatives for your products. During this event, we will focus on the Tanzanian market and how to utilize U.S. government programs to connect to this cadre of thousands of women entrepreneurs in Tanzania and throughout Africa […]
Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for this roundtable discussion with Enterprise Singapore and explore opportunities for collaboration in advanced manufacturing and supply chain resilience. In this session, Enterprise Singapore will share details on the Southeast Asia Manufacturing Alliance, a program which offers a network of support and benefits to manufacturers that are keen […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Austin Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to offer this informative session on Panama's Digital Hub, nearshoring advantage, and special economic regimes. Our honored guest speakers are: H.E. Juan Carlos Sosa, Vice Minister - Foreign Trade, Ministry of Trade & Industry for the Republic of Panama; […]
In its 11th 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 […]
What are the current challenges and issues in 2022 in the field of exporting? Please join us for these two new sessions on Supply Chain and Cybersecurity, two areas of great importance for businesses this year. Submit your questions in advance. 9:00 AM (CDT) Session One: Where does the global supply chain go from here? This one hour-panel […]
Explore way to learn from, and cooperate with, some of Poland’s most elite cybersecurity experts as they discuss their work in Europe combating one of the 21st centuries most pressing threats. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Panel, Lunch, & Networking: 12:00pm-2:00pm Capital Factory, Captain America Room, 8th floor, 701 Brazos St, Austin, 78701 RSVP: Rafal.Sordyl (at) […]
The World Affairs Council of Austin, in collaboration with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, 3 Day Startup, and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna invites you to attend this celebration of Austrian entrepreneurship. This networking reception will highlight the Austria to Austin Student Startup Exchange. The Austria to Austin Exchange is an intense, high energy […]
Singapore is a vibrant nerve center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global business hub featuring developed infrastructure, political stability, open business policies, a skilled workforce, and respect for intellectual property rights. Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners - the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, City of […]
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 "Japan Business & Market Update" seminars during the Festival. The first seminar will start at 1:30 pm, and the same seminar repeats at 3:00 pm. Texas exports over $6 billion in […]