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SUMMARY:Republic of Slovenia Business Delegation B2B Meetings and Social Mixer
DESCRIPTION:EVENT AGENDA\n\nInsightful Presentations | 3:00pm\n\nGain valuable insights into Slovenia’s thriving business environments: A land of champions in business and beyond!  Industry sectors represented include: manufacturing\, cleantech\, healthcare\, and fintech. \nAustin Business Ecosystem – with Roland Peña\, Senior Vice President\, Global Technology & Innovation\, Opportunity Austin \n\nB2B Meetings | 4:00pm\n\nEngage with influential players and delegates from – manufacturing\, cleantech\, healthcare\, and fintech sectors – as well as representatives from state institutions and economic diplomacy in Slovenia. \nLearn how your business can become a gateway for Slovenian companies interested in expanding into the Texan market. \n\nSocial Mixer | 5:15pm\n\nFoster meaningful connections during a social mixer with the representatives from business\, state institutions\, and economic diplomacy in Slovenia. \nSocial Hour with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres \nMake sure to register for an opportunity to meet with the members of the Slovenian delegation during one-on-one B2B meetings \n\nMembers of the Slovenian Business Delegation:\n\nEmbassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington: \nBojan Škoda\, Minister Plenipotentiary \nSpirit Slovenia:    \nRok Capl\, Acting Director \nDaša Avsec\, Regional Secretary \nAmCham Slovenia:  \nAjša Vodnik\, CEO \nVida Dolenc Pogačnik\, COO & International Cooperation Director \n \nVisiting Companies Represented: \nInstrumentation Technologies | Measuring instruments supplier \nSince 1998 the Company has grown from a garage company to a world leader in cutting-edge instrumentation for the accelerator beam diagnostics market\, as well as solutions for other technologically demanding fields. \nIntectiv | Electronics Manufacturer \n“Decades of experience\, know-how and development of a technologically advanced production line of highly complex (HDI – High-Density Interconnect) prototype printed circuit boards. In compliance with the highest current environmental and technological standards\, our products are becoming the blood vessels of modern technology products. The production range includes single-sided\, double-sided\, and multi-layer printed circuit boards (up to 24 layers)\, Flex and Rigid-Flex.” \nRePublis | Consulting \nRepublis Consulting is a Slovenian-based legal and business boutique consulting firm\, focusing on T.I.M.E. industries (Telecoms\, Internet\, Media\, Entertainment). RePublis provides legal and business support to foreign investors in media\, entertainment\, gaming\, blockchain\, advertising\, internet\, and telecommunication sectors in Slovenia. \nROBOTINA  |Engineering \nRobotina’s vision is to be a leading provider of SMART CONNECTED solutions\, components and platforms\, which will contribute to a new model of connected society through technology and expertise. \nVernar Consulting | Consulting \nSince 1995\, we have been promoting the growth and development of companies through proven approaches. With reliable analytical tools\, we uncover the potential that lies in every company’s employees. \nVZMD | Stakeholders’ Association \nVZMD is a non-governmental organization that emerged spontaneously as an explicitly civil society movement\, especially in the face of an increasingly evident and pronounced need for networking and coordinated action among small shareholders. \nGuild Mortgage  |  Mortgage \nGuild Mortgage has become one of the nation’s leading independent ‭mortgage providers by following a ‭simple rule—doing what’s right for our customers. Since 1960\, we’ve grown ‭through every economic cycle. ‭Today\, no other mortgage lender ‭has our stability\, experience\, and ‭uncompromising focus on ‭customer service. \nAdriatic Finance | Financial Advisory \nCaretronic | Healthcare \nAt Caretronic\, we provide the highest quality nurse call systems and e-nursing solutions to healthcare organizations around the world. \nD2S energetske in poslovne rešitve  |  ESG \nD2S Energy & Business Solutions LLC creates a network of energy professionals with technical capabilities and expertise that are unsurpassed in the power industry. With the ever-changing environment facing utilities and businesses\, strategic planning and resource management are essential for continued success. \nEsgnovo | ESG \nWe’re building relationships and creating big\, sustainable energy projects\, helping us to maintain a livable climate. Our solar and wind electricity production and storage projects\, energy management and trading solutions\, and nuclear power plant expertise\, as well as the development of new technologies\, are excellent opportunities for technology and engineering producers and providers as well as researchers. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/republic-of-slovenia-business-delegation-b2b-meetings-and-social-mixer/
LOCATION:Texas Association of Business\, 316 W. 12th Street\, Suite 200\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="European American Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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SUMMARY:EU at SXSW 2024
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \nSunday\, March 10th \n10:00 AM – 11:00 PM \nMore than Food and Drinks\, Savoring Stories \n\nJoin us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart.\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nNavigating Food Waste and Loss: Insights and Strategies \n\nWhether you’re an individual or a business\, get ready for valuable insights that go beyond just talk. Tech companies\, universities\, NGOs – everyone can be part of the solution.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nEuropean Innovations in MedTech: Driving Change\, Saving Lives \n\nParticipate in this engaging discussion about the groundbreaking European technologies that are disrupting healthcare – tools that can help doctors achieve better outcomes for patients and their families.\n\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nInnovation in the Age of Regulation \n\nWhat is the future of groundbreaking technology in the wake of recent AI regulation?\n\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 11:00 PM \nEuro Night \n\nHelp us kick off two days of enlightening conversation and cultural festivities at the EURO TECH HOUSE\, the European Union’s celebration of the transatlantic partnership!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 11th \n10:00 AM – 11:00 PM \nMore than Food and Drinks\, Savoring Stories \n\nJoin us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart.\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nAI & The Future of Loneliness \n\nHave you ever said “thank you” to Alexa? Or “goodbye” to a customer service chatbot? From self-checkout registers to digital menus and delivery apps\, today there are fewer opportunities for a human to ask: “How are you?”\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nTracing Music Royalties and Revenues in Gaming and the Metaverse \n\nIn this panel discussion\, experts will delve into compelling use cases for the metaverse and the music business\, offering their insights on seizing business opportunities in music licensing and shaping industry trends.\n7:00 PM – 11:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nEU Music Showcase \nEnjoy an incredible night featuring talented artists from across Europe! On the EURO TECH HOUSE stage upstairs\, you can hear performances from different corners of the continent\, offering a diverse array of talent that will captivate every taste\, guaranteeing a fun evening for all.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/eu-at-sxsw/
LOCATION:Parkside\, 301 East 6th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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SUMMARY:Austin and Saltillo Sister Cities' 55th Anniversary Celebration Dinner SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association invite you to participate in this special commemoration of 55 years of our sister city relationship! \n  \nTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.  DINNER NOW SOLD OUT \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/austin-and-saltillo-sister-cities-55th-anniversary-celebration-dinner/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,educational,Global Trade,Mexico
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T160000
DTSTAMP:20240925T235557Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T235557Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Business Seminar During Oita Festival
DESCRIPTION: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” seminar. \nTexas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at Q-Branch\, JETRO-Houston\, and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. \nThe business-focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan. \nREGISTER HERE!\n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/japan-business-seminar-during-oita-festival/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T170000
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SUMMARY:13th Annual Texas-European Union Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 13th 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. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The Summit builds on that foundation\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \n  \nEvent hosts include: \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\,  \nCenter for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, IDA Ireland\, \nAccess to Culture | Sharon Schweitzer J.D.\,  \nSlovak Pro\, \nTouch4IT\, \nHR4U\, \nTalent’em\, \nand \nPendas International
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/13th-annual-texas-european-union-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T210000
DTSTAMP:20240821T220614Z
CREATED:20240821T220614Z
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SUMMARY:Austin A-List Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners at Opportunity Austin and SXSW are putting on the #ATXalist! The Austin A-LIST Awards introduces visionary founders and exciting new companies that create the most important audiences in Texas and beyond. There is an International Startup of the Year Award as well as several other impressive categories.  \nNominations are now open through August 26th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI (Artificial Intelligence) Standout Innovation Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes AI innovation accomplishments through potential breakthrough technology\, processes\, or services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Startup of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes an international startup company for their innovation and market positioning. The company must have relocated to the Austin region after January 1\, 2018.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nC-Suite Leader of Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenture Capital Firm of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmerging Startup of the Year Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes leadership that empowers teams to be thought partners\, cultivates an ecosystem skillset\, and supports a broader group of stakeholders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowth Catalyst Awards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Nominate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognizes companies focused on growth\, acceleration\, and impact in five categories: Bootstrapped\, Seed\, Series A\, Series B\, Series C+. \n\nBootstrapped (Self-funded business)\nSeed ($1 million – $4 million)\nSeries A ($4 million – $15 million)\nSeries B ($15 million – $40 million)\nSeries C+ ($40 million – $100+ million)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople’s Choice Award\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis category will be judged by public voting. Voting should not include employees of a nominated company and you can only vote once. Which company are you willing to invest in for a financial return? \nVoting for this award will open after the nomination deadline on September 5th.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/austin-a-list-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T213000
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SUMMARY:Polish Tech Innovation Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin’s partner organizations for an exciting evening of innovation\, culture\, and networking at the Polish Tech Innovation Networking Night during SXSW on March 9th! This exclusive event will showcase Poland’s brightest tech companies\, offering a unique opportunity to meet the minds behind the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of tech. \nMORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/polish-tech-innovation-networking-night/
LOCATION:Thompson Hotel\, 506 San Jacinto Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T200000
DTSTAMP:20250228T192855Z
CREATED:20250228T192855Z
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SUMMARY:Slovak House at SXSW
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED EVENT AT CAPACITY\n  \nBridging Slovakia & Texas for Unstoppable Business Growth\n​Texas is where businesses grow fast\, and Slovakia is where world-class ideas and innovations come from. Join us at Slovak House 2025\, a high-energy\, one-day event designed for entrepreneurs\, investors\, and professionals eager to expand in Texas – the land of limitless opportunities! \n​Join World Affairs Council of Austin’s President\, Mortada Mohamed at this all day networking event about real opportunities. You’ll hear from Slovak companies breaking into the U.S. market\, meet people who know how to succeed in Texas\, and get straight talk from those who’ve done it. \n​If you want to learn how to expand\, invest\, or partner in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S.\, this is the room you need to be in. \n​REGISTRATION CLOSED EVENT AT CAPACITY\n​PROGRAM – SLOVAK HOUSE \n​📌 10:30 AM – Welcome to Slovak House\nRadovan Javorcik – Ambassador of Slovakia to the United States\nAndrea Hrusovska – Chief People Officer at Slovak PRO \n📌 10:50 AM – Business Friendly Slovakia\nVladimir Lackovic – Special Representative to the U.S. for Trade and Investment\, SARIO – Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency\nNikola Kmecova – FDI Consultant\, SARIO – Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency \n​📌 11:20 AM – TEDx Talk: Slovak Success in the U.S.\nVlado Hruda – Product Manager\, Miro \n​📌 11:40 AM – Quick Pitch Session\n15 Slovak companies\, 60 seconds each \n​📌 12:00 PM – PANEL 1: Practical Foundations for Success in Texas\nPanel of lawyers: Dave Quinn\, John Sigety & Martin Valko\nModerator: Erin McKelvey – President\, EACC of Texas \n📌 13:00 PM – Networking Lunch \n​📌 2:00 PM – PANEL 2: The Austin Ecosystem – Your Growth Partner\nMarcos Cervantes – CEO of Q-Branch\nMortada Mohamed – President\, World Affairs Council of Austin\nScott Smith – Director of Economic Development\, City of Cedar Park\nDavid Steele – Director\, Plug and Play Sportstech \n​📌 3:00 PM – KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Texas – The Land of Opportunity\nTexas Secretary of State Jane Nelson \n​📌 3:20 PM – Coffee & Networking \n​📌 3:40 PM – Quick Pitch Session (Round 2)\n15 Slovak companies\, 60 seconds each \n​📌 4:00 PM – Achieving Success in America\nGrant Mitterlehner – CEO of MittGroup \n​📌 4:30 PM – TEDx Talk: Slovak AI Innovation Changing America\nNiko Dubovsky – Co-founder of SuperCity AI \n​📌 4:40 PM – Closing Remarks \n​📌 5:00 – 8:00 PM – Networking with Slovak food and drinks \nOrganizers & Partners: \n​SARIO – Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency | Slovak PRO | Embassy of Slovakia in Washington D.C. | Consulate of Slovakia in Texas | European Union | Programme Slovakia | HR4U \n​
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/slovak-house-at-sxsw/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Europe,Global Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T230000
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SUMMARY:CZECH Night at SXSW
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin’s partners and experience the best of Czech innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and culture at the inaugural Czech House @ SXSW 2025! \n​Kick off the evening with a flagship Pitch Event\, where visionary Czech startups take the stage to showcase groundbreaking ideas. Then\, connect with industry leaders\, investors\, and creatives at a networking reception\, featuring a welcome speech by the Czech Minister of Industry and Trade\, Lukáš Vlček. As the night unfolds\, immerse yourself in exclusive live performances\, bringing the energy of the Czech music scene to Austin. \nSEE DETAILS AND REGISTER FOR CZECH NIGHT HERE\nSEE CZECH SCHEDULE OF SXSW EVENTS HERE
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/czech-night-at-sxsw/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20250308T174541Z
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SUMMARY:Asia x Austin International Market Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Asia x Austin International Market Summit returns for 2025! \nIn “Asian Market Briefings” we’ll hear from international trade experts and country representatives about business and investment opportunities in some of Asia’s most dynamic and robust markets. Hong Kong\, Japan\, Malaysia and India. \nEvent Launch Agenda: \n12:00 | Registration\n12:30 | GAACC Welcome & Summit Sponsors\n12:45 | Regional Economic Ecosystem\n12:50 | Why Austin\n1:00 | Central Texas Cities\n1:30 | Asian Markets Briefings\n2:30 | Closing Remarks \n  \nDETAILS for Full Day AND RSVP HERE
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/asia-x-austin-international-market-summit-2/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T093000
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SUMMARY:Quebec Semiconductor Delegation Reception
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a networking breakfast welcoming a trade delegation of Québec semiconductor companies \nThe Québec Government\, the World Affairs Council of Austin\, the Global Affairs Society\, and St. Edwards University would like to invite you to connect with companies in the semiconductor sector. This event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas\, build professional relationships\, and strengthen the connections that drive the Austin and Québec semiconductor industries forward. \nWe hope you will join us for a dynamic discussion as we continue collaborating to shape the future of global trade in this thriving industry. \n  \nPlease RSVP to: Eglantine Pauvarel Moss eglantine.pauvarelmoss@mri.gouv.qc.ca
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/quebec-semiconductor-reception/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, 3001 S Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20250510T230652Z
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SUMMARY:Ranch to Runway
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin and our guest speaker Nina Means of ACC Fashion Incubator for “Ranch to Runway”—an elegant evening exploring fashion\, trends\, and global influence. Experience lively conversation\, style inspiration\, and forward-thinking insights. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and celebrate the future of fashion. \nThis event is invitation-only. Please notify us of your interest to receive an invitation by completing the form linked below. Priority registration is available for World Affairs Council of Austin members.  Bring your invitation to the event.  Invitations are non-transferable. \nREQUEST YOUR INVITATION HERE\n\n\n\nNina Means is the inaugural Director of the Austin Community College Fashion Incubator\, where she leads the development of industry-driven programs that empower students and emerging fashion businesses. Her work focuses on building strategic partnerships\, advancing digital transformation\, and bridging the gap between creativity and commerce in Austin’s growing fashion sector. \nNina first connected with Mortada Mohamed and the World Affairs Council of Austin through the ATX+EGYPT Global Fashion Technology Accelerator—an initiative funded by the U.S. State Department and the City of Austin Economic Development Department. This program exemplifies her commitment to fostering global exchange and innovation in fashion. \nWith a background that spans public health and international fashion design\, Nina has designed for brands such as Rebecca Taylor\, American Eagle Outfitters\, and H by Halston for QVC. She launched her own label in 2016 and has been recognized as a leader shaping Austin’s creative future in Austin Business Journal. Her accolades include features in WWD\, a cover story for Austin Woman Magazine\, being named one of 12 Women Shaping the Future of Austin by Austin Monthly\, and appearing in a documentary on building creative teams alongside leaders from Pixar and Google. \nCurrently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Texas at Austin\, Nina continues to champion equitable education and workforce development. She is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of fashion innovators and creating meaningful opportunities for Austin’s creative community. \n\n\n  \n  \nThis event is invitation-only. Please notify us of your interest to receive an invitation by completing the form linked below. Priority registration is available for World Affairs Council of Austin members.  Bring your invitation to the event.  Invitations are non-transferable. \nREQUEST YOUR INVITATION HERE
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/ranch-to-runway/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACC Fashion Incubator":MAILTO:fashion.incubator@austincc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T130000
DTSTAMP:20250530T200659Z
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Recalibrated: Understanding Today's Tariff Approach
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin and our partners at the Texas Camino Real District Export Council invite you to attend a webinar featuring Ricardo Carnevali\, Director of Capital Markets – Foreign Exchange at Comerica Bank.  Global Trade Recalibrated: Understanding Today’s Tariff Approach will provide a deeper look at the financial logic behind current U.S. trade policy and explore whether these strategies are moving the U.S. closer to achieving balanced trade.   \nREGISTER HERE\nRicardo Carnevali is the Capital Markets – Foreign Exchange Director at Comerica Bank in Dallas\, Texas. He brings over 20 years of experience in global markets\, derivatives\, and risk management. His leadership spans prominent institutions\, including Wells Fargo\, Citibank\, Toyota Financial Services\, and Ecobat\, where he specialized in advising multinational clients on navigating currency markets\, liquidity challenges\, and risk mitigation across North American and Latin American markets. Ricardo holds an MBA from Rice University\, a Master’s in Finance from the University of London\, and a BSc in Business Administration from the Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas\, Venezuela.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/global-trade-recalibrated-understanding-todays-tariff-approach/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T180000
DTSTAMP:20250705T161437Z
CREATED:20250508T231219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T161437Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Business Seminar during Oita Festival
DESCRIPTION: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” seminar from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm in Gallery 701. \nTexas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at Q-Branch\, JETRO-Houston\, and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. \nThe business-focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/japan-business-seminar-during-oita-festival-2/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20251220T205814Z
CREATED:20251219T204142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T205814Z
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SUMMARY:America’s Changing Strategic Assumptions about China: Implications for the Bilateral Relationship
DESCRIPTION:In his talk\, David Firestein will examine how key U.S. assumptions about China and strategic aspirations and intentions have changed over the last ten to fifteen years and analyze and assess the impact of these shifts on U.S. policy choices and policy performance. \nThis event is by invitation-only. Please notify us of your interest to receive an invitation by providing your contact information in the form below. Priority registration is available for World Affairs Council of Austin members. Bring your invitation to the event.  Invitations are non-transferable. \n  \nREQUEST YOUR INVITATION HERE\n  \nDavid J. Firestein is the inaugural president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations (Bush China Foundation) and a founding and current member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. \nBefore joining the Bush China Foundation\, Mr. Firestein was the founding executive director of The University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) China Public Policy Center (CPPC) and a clinical professor at UT’s Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. \nA decorated career U.S. diplomat from 1992–2010\, Mr. Firestein specialized primarily in U.S.-China relations\, posted in both Beijing\, China\, and Moscow\, Russia. Mr. Firestein is the author or co-author of three books on China\, including two China-published Chinese-language best-sellers\, as well as numerous China-focused monographs\, policy reports\, and articles. 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/americas-changing-strategic-assumptions-about-china-implications-for-the-bilateral-relationship/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Geopolitics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260210T034716Z
CREATED:20251219T223820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T034716Z
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SUMMARY:Asia x Austin International Summit at SXSW
DESCRIPTION:The Asia x Austin International Summit returns in 2026! \nAttendees will hear from international trade experts and country representatives about business and investment opportunities in some of Asia’s most dynamic and robust markets. \nAgenda At-A-Glance\nExplore expanded session details below. \nVENUE: KODOSKY DONOR LOUNGE (12 – 9 pm)\n12:00 – 1:45 pm\n[session info]Why Asia?:\nThe Central Texas Connection \n1:45 – 2:00 pmNetworking Break \n2:00 – 3:15 pm\n[session info]Development @ Asia x Austin:\nThe Heart of the Texas Triangle \n3:15 – 3:30Networking Break \n3:30 – 6:00 pm\n[session info]Technology @ Asia x Austin:\nRobots\, Chips & Rockets \n6:00-6:30 pmNetworking Break \n6:30 – 9:00 pm\n[session info]Asia x Austin After Dark:\nCinema\, Soul & Sound \nVENUE: 701 GALLERY (2 – 6:45 pm)\n2:00 – 3:15 pm\n[session info]Markets @ Asia x Austin:\nThe Trade & Investment Connection \n3:15 – 3:30 pmNetworking Break \n3:30 – 5:30 pm\n[session info]Startups @ Asia x Austin:\nBorn Global! \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:45 pm\n[session info]\nCreators @ Asia x Austin:\nGet Noticed!\n\n\n\nMORE DETAILS HERE
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/asia-x-austin-international-summit-at-sxsw/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T180000
DTSTAMP:20260321T010957Z
CREATED:20251115T044629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T010957Z
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SUMMARY:Texas-Europe Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 14th year\, the Texas-Europe Business Summit is the premier event for Texas businesses\, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals seeking to expand their footprint in Europe. \nTexas is already the largest exporting state to the European Union. The Summit builds on that foundation\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting. \nThe Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders\, trade and investment officials from EU countries\, trade policy experts and political officials. \nStay for the post-summit reception where the inaugural World Affairs Council Austin Global Impact Award recipients will be honored. \nAdmission to the Global Impact Awards and post-summit reception are included in your Texas-Europe Business Summit registration. \nWe’d like to thank Access to Culture for their generous sponsorship of both the Texas-Europe Business Summit and the post-summit reception. \n  \nSummit hosts include: \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin\,  \nCenter for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, IDA Ireland\, \nAccess to Culture\, \nand \nPendas International
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/texas-europe-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T004158Z
CREATED:20260521T004110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T004158Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Business Seminar and Oita Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION: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” seminar. \nTexas exports over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan.  Japan is also a top five export market for central Texas companies.  Be sure to attend this informative session to learn more from our friends at Q-Branch\, JETRO-Houston\, and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. \nThe business-focused session will include an overview of Japan’s industry sectors including a look at the Japanese corporate presence in the U.S.\, Japanese cultural characteristics\, promising sectors for U.S. goods and services\, and resources for American companies wishing to establish a corporate entity in Japan.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/japan-business-seminar/
LOCATION:Long Center for the Performing Arts\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural
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