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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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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