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  • Be Part of Aguascalientes (Mexico) – Business Opportunities Briefing

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    Consulate General of México in Austin 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, United States

    Attend this seminar and learn why Texas companies should consider doing business in Aguascalientes Aguascalientes belongs to the “Bajío Region” -- Mexico’s most important development pole and most influential IT cluster.  Sharing the same time zone with Texas facilitates and enables more efficient communications and logistics. Aguascalientes enjoys a demographic bonus with an average population […]

  • Utilizing the Austin-area Foreign Trade Zone in Turbulent Times

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    Companies dependent on imports as part of their global supply chains are increasingly concerned with the ongoing volatility of the global trade environment. US trade actions have already imposed penalty duties on Chinese goods, many European goods, and steel and aluminum products, and additional activity is underway which could significantly impact supply chain costs, including: […]

  • Author Lesley Blume among Speakers in August

    August -- 6th at 1pm Fallout: The Hiroshima Cover-Up and the Reporter Who Revealed It to the World featuring Lesley Blume, award-winning journalist, historian, and New York Times bestselling author // 11th at 10am International Biz Advantage: Austin & Israel featuring Lior Koriat, CEO at Quali; Ze'ev Lavie, VP at the Israeli Chambers of Commerce; and Limor […]

  • UK-US Trade Negotiations Update

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    During this special session, attendees will obtain an update on the current round of negotiations from the perspective of our distinguished guests representing the United Kingdom, including Kunal Khatri, Deputy […]

  • EU@SXSW Programming

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    The World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased once again be a promotional partner for the European Union programming during SXSW®.   Highlighting European innovation and culture from March 16 through […]

  • Kozmetsky Forum on Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges

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    The World Affairs Council of Austin has partnered with the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University to offer a series of Forums on Global Investment, […]

  • UK Fireside Chat on Smart Cities

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    The World Affairs Council of Austin, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) host a series of fireside chats. Learn from successful entrepreneurs who have successfully expanded their business to the UK. Find out what worked well as they share their lessons and tips on how to make global […]

  • Texas-Europe Union Business Seminar and Summit Online Preview

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    After a year off due to the global shutdown, the Summit is back with a virtual mini-event preview on May 11th and a full day in-person event scheduled for September 21, 2021. Participants in the May event will be briefed on the business climate and opportunities within key EU markets and sectors. They will also […]

  • Extend your Business to France with the French Tech Visa

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    The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to join a session hosted by our friends at French Tech Austin.  The French Tech Visa is a simplified, fast-track option for non-EU startup employees, founders and investors to obtain a residence permit for France.  Attendees will learn what the French Tech Visa is and the criteria […]

  • 10th Annual Texas-EU Business Summit

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    San Jacinto Meeting Rooms 309 E 21st St, Austin, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • Application Deadline for Texas CEOs B2B Meeting with Japanese CEOs

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    The World Affairs Council of Austin invites you to apply by noon CT on December 9th for the online CEO Business Meetings for FoodTech and Agriculture companies. Focus areas include: Food processing - automation and labor saving technologies; Freshness preservation and packaging materials; Factory wastewater treatment; High value add or advanced foodtech products; Smart agriculture […]

  • European Union in Austin at SXSW

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    Native Hostel 807 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, United States

    The European Union is brimming with culture, creativity, diversity, green innovation, trade, and technology. If you’re in Austin, visit the EU House to learn about these groundbreaking European ideas and business opportunities, hear music from emerging European artists, and join our celebration of the transatlantic partnership.  The World Affairs Council of Austin is proud to […]

  • Opportunity for Investment in the Republic of Panama

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    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; […]