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SUMMARY:Mr. Zhang Xiangchen\, Deputy International Trade Representative for the People's Republic of China.
DESCRIPTION:Join World Affairs Council of Austin members for an exclusive presentation by Mr. Mr. Zhang Xiangchen\, Deputy International Trade Representative for the People’s Republic of China. \nMr. Zhang Xiangchen’s portfolio covers the Department of Foreign Assistance\, the Department of Outward Investment and Economic Cooperation\, the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs\, the Bureau of International Economic Cooperation\, China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges\, the Academy for International Business Officials\, China International Contractors Association\, China National Association of Engineering Consultants\, and China Cooperative Trade Enterprises Association. \nMr. Zhang Xiangchen worked successively as deputy director and director at the Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC)\, he became Deputy Director-General of the Department in Jul. 2000. He was appointed Deputy Director General of the Department of WTO Affairs and the China WTO Notification and Inquiry Center in Nov. 2001\, and was promoted to be Director General of the Department of WTO Affairs and the China WTO Notification and Inquiry Center in Apr. 2005. He was appointed Deputy Representative and Minister (DG-level) of China’s Permanent Mission to the WTO in Jun. 2008 and became Director General of the Department of Policy Research of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) in Aug. 2011. He was appointed Assistant Minister and member of the CPC Leadership Group of MOFCOM in Aug. 2013 and was promoted to Deputy China International Trade Representative (vice-ministerial level) and member of the CPC Leadership Group of MOFCOM in April 2015. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/mr-zhang-xiangchen-deputy-international-trade-representative-for-the-peoples-republic-of-china/
LOCATION:Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark\, 4140 Governors Row\, Austin\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160315T140000
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SUMMARY:Content Korea Startup Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA)\, the World Affairs Council of Austin invites local business representatives to hear from and meet 12 Korean Startups from diverse industry sectors — education\, art\, fashion\, technology\, wellness\, and virtual reality. \nKOCCA (a government organization) provides a comprehensive support system to nurture the content industry\, with the aim of growing Korea’s content industry into a global leader. \nThe 12 INNOVATIVE\, CREATIVE and INTERESTING Korean Startups include: \n\nOPENGALLERY: Supplying artwork to individual and corporate customers through rentals or sales.\n\n\nBEECANVAS: A template-based collaborative tool that allows you to “Visualize Your Project.”\n\n\nClass123: A free and entertaining classroom management tool for teachers.\n\n\nMANSOLE: An innovative way to purchase your shoes.\n\n\nALIVE: A mobile video editing solution for 3D/AR.\n\n\nEnomad: The world’s smallest and smartest hydro power plant.\n\n\nWAY:  Analyzes skin & environment data to develop a personalized skincare service.\n\n\nZIKTO: A healthcare wearable that makes user’s life more balanced via context aware feedback technology.\n\n\nn.thing: An IoT technology company for smart homes\, gardening and farming.\n\n\nDAILYHOTEL: Last-minute hotel reservation service with unparalleled prices and simple UI.\n\n\nDoubleMe: We literally put you into Virtual Reality! – Holographic VR Experiences.\n\n\nJunimong: A platform for children around the world to communicate through art.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/content-korea-startup-roadshow/
LOCATION:The Four Horsemen\, 310 E. Sixth Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T084150
CREATED:20160228T050446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T033614Z
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SUMMARY:Impact thu Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin\, Tech Ranch\, New Venture Institute\, the City of Austin\, 3D Innovation Labs\, and Global Ascent Partners in celebrating the launch of iTi with a series of pitches from startups around the world whose ventures are focused on making a social and global impact through their innovation.  Learn more about Austin organizations engaged in global Social Good projects. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/impact-thru-innovation-forum/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160304T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T084150
CREATED:20160202T191730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195744Z
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SUMMARY:Global Business Series: Successful Cross Cultural Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:Based on the 6D Model of Prof. Geert Hofstede\, Salvador Apud will explain how the key components of a negotiation process are affected by the cultural background of the negotiators. \nIn today’s globalized business environment\, it is common to find ourselves negotiating or executing business deals with partners from different cultural backgrounds. \nCultural misunderstandings can negatively impact a company’s bottom line.  Examples of blunders resulting in lost business are on the rise.  \nAttendees will learn how to properly prepare for a successful cross cultural negotiation. \nAs a practical example\, Salvador will apply this framework\, to a case where US and Mexican negotiators are involved. \nThe Q&A session will allow participants to expand the application to other cultural backgrounds. \n  \nThis is a brown bag lunch and learn series.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH. \n  \nSalvador Apud is the CEO of US-Mexico Consulting (www.usmexicoconsulting.com ) and of ITIM America (www.itimamerica.com ) based out of Austin\, TX USA\, also a Board Member & Consultant.   Salvador has more than 35 years of experience as a consultant\, entrepreneur and academic researcher makes him a uniquely qualified consultant in the global arena.\nSalvador’s work in Cross Cultural Competence\, focuses on providing consultancy\, executive coaching and training for Global Corporations (Fortune 500) and Public Institutions to develop: Intercultural Competency in the areas of Communication\, Management\, Team Building-Leadership\, Strategy & Policy implementation\, and Executive Coaching. Organizational Culture years of due diligence to support Post Merger Integration of M&A & Change Management projects.\nSalvador’s clients include: Accenture\, US Air Force\, Unilever\, Alfa Laval\, Petrobras\, Ecopetrol\, Textron\, The Corporate Reputation Institute\, NII Holdings\, Berlitz Cross Cultural\, IBM\, LexisNexis\, Experian\, NBA\, Merck\, CIBA\, John Mansfield\, IFL The Swedish Institute of Management\, Philips Semiconductors\, Robert Bosh\, Bayer\, Dell Latin America\, GTZ\, Hoogovens Technical Services and many others.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/successful-cross-cultural-negotiation/
LOCATION:ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor)\, 6101 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160229T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160229T104500
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SUMMARY:Business Briefing on China Featuring John Frisbie
DESCRIPTION:China represents one of central Texas’ strongest trading partners.  Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we welcome John Frisbie\, President of the US-China Business Council (USCBC).  Mr. Frisbie will discuss the economic climate in China and address the best prospects for Texas business.   PLEASE RSVP to Ben Ramirez. \n  \nJohn Frisbie has more than 25 years of experience in business and government relations with China\, including nearly 10 years living and working in Beijing. \nFrisbie started his career with USCBC in 1986\, first working in USCBC’s Washington\, DC\, office\, then as director of China Operations in Beijing from 1988-93. He joined the General Electric Co. (GE) in 1993 as director for Business Development in China for the company’s diverse set of businesses and then moved to Singapore to assume Asia-wide positions for two GE business units. \nFrisbie repatriated to the United States in 2000\, joining the trade consulting practice established by former US Secretary of Commerce Mickey Kantor at Mayer\, Brown\, Rowe & Maw LLP. \nFrisbie’s China background includes joint-venture negotiations\, trade and investment consulting\, policy analysis and advocacy\, US and PRC government relations\, and media relations. He has spoken at numerous conferences and events and authored reports and articles in the China Business Review\, USCBC’s magazine\, and in other journals such as Current History\, as well as opinion articles in publications such as the Financial Times and the Journal of Commerce. \nFrisbie received his BA and MBA degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He received several National Resource Fellowships for language study and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. \nWith gratitude to our partners: \n                                 \n  \n        \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/business-briefing-on-china-featuring-john-frisbie/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T084150
CREATED:20160204T002628Z
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Slovakia's Minister of Economy and the Ambassador to the USA
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin presents an exclusive luncheon featuring the Minister of Economy\, Vazil Hudák\, and HE Peter Kmec\, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States.  Minister Hudák and Ambassador Kmec will provide an overview of the business climate in this dynamic European nation. \nSlovakia features an open economy\, with exports serving as the main driver of GDP growth.  Since joining the European Union (2004) and the Eurozone (2009)\, the Slovak Republic has led the region garnering FDI\, because of its relatively low-cost\, highly-skilled labor force\, reasonable tax rates\, and favorable geographic location. \nSlovakia’s strongest industry sectors include: R&D Specialization; Automotive and Mechanical Engineering; Information and Communication Technology; Consumer Electronics; Electrical Equipment; Metals Production and Processing; Material Research; Nanotechnology; Biomedicine and Biotechnology. \nRobert Šimončič\, Director of the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO)\, will also present during the luncheon.  The SARIO Director will provide an overview of the incentives available to Texas companies thinking about expanding their operations in this vibrant EU member market. \nThe Honorary Consulate of the Slovak Republic to Texas is coordinating this special visit to Austin.  Honorary Consul Martin Valko will be available to discuss specific intitiatives between Slovakia and Texas. \nEvent partners include the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, Chavez & Valko\, LLP and the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/luncheon-with-slovakias-minister-of-economy-and-the-ambassador-to-the-usa/
LOCATION:EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY\, Austin\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160121T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T084150
CREATED:20160110T182336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T035833Z
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SUMMARY:Business Viewpoint of the TPP and other Trade Agreements
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce\, the Texas Camino Real District Export Council offers a seminar explaining how business representatives may take advantage of opportunities made available by the Trans-Pacific Partnership\, and other U.S. Trade Agreements. \nConfirmed speakers include: \nArun Kumar  \nDirector General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and Assistant Secretary for Global Markets\, U.S. Department of Commerce \nLeslie Griffin  \nUPS Senior Vice President\, International Public Policy \nAndy Wall \nApplied Materials \nMark MacBeath \nBioo Scientific \n  \nRSVP with your name\, business affiliation and contact information to: Nick Kirby   njkirby (at) ups.com
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/business-viewpoint-of-the-tpp-and-other-trade-agreements/
LOCATION:UT McCombs School of Business\, 2110 Speedway Room GSB 3.104\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T084150
CREATED:20151111T164203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151111T165521Z
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SUMMARY:Public Discussion Featuring EU Ambassador to the United States\, David O'Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:“Transatlantic Relations & Global Challenges: What’s on the Agenda for 2016?” \nDavid O’Sullivan took up his post as European Union Ambassador to the United States in November 2014. A long-time EU official\, he has previously served as Chief Operating Officer of the newly-created European External Action Service now led by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini\, as EU Commission Director General for Trade (2005-2010)\, Secretary General (2000-2005)\, and Director General for Education and Training.  He began his diplomatic career in the Irish Foreign Ministry and spent four years in the EU Commission’s Delegation to Japan.   He is a graduate of Trinity College\, Dublin and the College of Europe (Bruges) and holds Honorary Doctorates from the Dublin Institute of Technology and Trinity College Dublin.  He was awarded the EU Transatlantic Business Award by the American Chamber of Commerce in 2014. \nSponsored by The Center for European Studies; World Affairs Council of Austin; Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies; Center for International Business Education and Research; LBJ School of Public Affairs; The Institute for Historical Studies in the Department of History; and the Consulate General of Ireland\, Austin. \nWednesday\, November 18\, 2015\n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nThe talk will take place in Room 203 on the conference side (west side) of the AT&T Executive Eucation and Conference Center (1900 University Avenue\, Austin\, 78712). \nParking\nParking is available in the AT&T Parking Garage (entrance on the south side of the building) for a fee. There are also Pay-to-Park spaces along University Avenue. Unfortunately\, we will not be able to validate parking. \nThere is no other cost for this event\, but RSVPs are required.  RSVP via the link below.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/public-discussion-featuring-eu-ambassador-to-the-united-states-david-osullivan/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Business,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150728T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T084150
CREATED:20150721T162345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160204T040631Z
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with H.E. Petr Gandalovič\, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the USA
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with The Center for European Studies\, and The Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas host a luncheon featuring \nH.E. Petr Gandalovič\, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the USA. \n\n \nAmbassador Petr Gandalovič arrived in the United States on May 20\, 2011. He presented his credentials to President Barack Obama on July 7\, 2011. \nEducation: \n1982-1987     Charles University Prague\, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics \nCareer History: \n2010-2011                  Member of Foreign Committee \n2009-2010                  Member of Agriculture Committee \n2007-2009                  Minister of Agriculture \n2006/9-12                   Minister of Regional Development \n2006-2011                  Member of the Chamber of Deputies\, Parliament of the Czech Republic \n2002-2006                  Mayor of the City of Ústí nad Labem \n1997-2002                  Consul General of the Czech Republic in New York \n1995-1997                  Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Economic and Information Section\, Director General \n1994-1995                  Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Advisor to Minister \n1992-1994                  Ministry of Environment\, Deputy Minister \n1990-1992                  Member of the Federal Assembly of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic \n1987-1990                  High School of Ústí nad Labem\, teacher of mathematics and physics
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/luncheon-with-h-e-petr-gandalovic-ambassador-of-the-czech-republic-to-the-usa/
LOCATION:EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY\, Austin\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Business,diplomatic,Europe,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150709T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150709T133000
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SUMMARY:Luncheon with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs\, José Antonio Meade Kuribreña
DESCRIPTION:The Austin Council on Foreign Affairs in conjunction with The Consulate General of México\, The World Affairs Council of Austin\, Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos\, and The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce luncheon featuring \nJosé Antonio Meade Kuribreña Secretary of Foreign Affairs of México \nSecretary Meade was born in Mexico. He received a degree in Economics from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México; a Law degree from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México\, and a PhD in Economics from Yale University.  \nAs a professor\, he has taught Microeconomics and Macroeconomics courses at ITAM and Yale University\, as well as courses in Economic Analysis of the Law at ITAM’s Masters Program in Public Policy.  \nHe has received recognition for his research on Economic Analysis of the Law\, an Honors Degree in Economics and the National Tlacaelel Award.  \nHe has served as: \n\nGeneral Director of Financial Planning at the National Commission for the Retirement Savings’ System .\n\n\nDeputy Secretary of Bank Savings Protection at Mexico’s Institute for the Protection of Bank Savings.\n\n\nGeneral Director of Banking and Savings at Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit.  \n\n\nChief Executive Officer of the National Bank for Rural Credit\, currently in liquidation.  \n\n\nChief Executive Officer of Financiera Rural.\n\n\nChief of Staff of Ministry of Finance and Public Credit.\n\n\nUndersecretary of Finance (Tax) of Ministry of Finance and Public Credit.\n\n\nUndersecretary of Finance and Public Credit.\n\n\nSecretary of Energy\n\n\nSecretary of Finance and Public Credit.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/luncheon-with-mexicos-secretary-of-foreign-affairs-jose-antonio-meade-kuribrena/
LOCATION:Headliner’s Club\, 221 W. Sixth Street\,\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,diplomatic,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T084150
CREATED:20150414T171607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T043604Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual TX-EU BUSINESS SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:Event Helps Texas Businesses Access the World’s Largest Economic Zone \nThe World Affairs Council of Austin will co-host the 4th annual Texas-EU Business Summit\, now 2 days\, April 22nd- April 23rd\, 2015 at Austin’s AT&T Center.  The event is held under the Auspices of the UT- EU Center of Excellence.\nThe Summit brings trade promotion experts and business-people from European Union nations to Austin for panels and meetings with the Texas business community.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin businesses to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with Europe.  Highlights of the 2015 Summit include a few opening remarks by the Mayor of Austin\, Steve Adler\, the Ambassador of Croatia\, Josko Paro\, and the Consul General of Ireland\, Adrian Farrell. \nOther co-hosts of the Summit include Austin Community College\, the City of Austin\, the European Center of Excellence at the University of Texas at Austin and the Kozmetsky Center for Excellence in International Finance at St. Edwards University and The World Affairs Council of Austin (WACA).\nThe 27 nations of the European Union represent a combined economy of $16.7 trillion (compared with $16.2 trillion for the United States and $8.2 billion for China) [IMF 2012] and a market of more than half a billion people. \n  \nPlease visit the website to register and for more information. We hope to see you at this exclusive two-day event. \n  \nRead our Press Release for TX-EU Summit.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/fourth-annual-tx-eu-summit/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T084150
CREATED:20150711T213834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T051053Z
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SUMMARY:Germany Trade & Invest “Texas Roadshow 2014”
DESCRIPTION:Texas Meets Eastern Germany: Business Opportunities in the New Federal States \nSave the date for this exclusive trade and investment conference\, hosted by World Affairs Council of Austin\, the City of Austin\, Enviacon International and Germany Trade and Invest. Germany Trade and Invest will outline market potential and opportunities for Texan companies in the New Federal States of Eastern Germany. Testimonials will be provided by American investors who have successfully set up business in the region. \nPartners: \n              
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/germany-trade-invest-texas-roadshow-2014/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel\, 98 San Jacinto Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade
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