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SUMMARY:Consumer Product Showcase Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade is a partner organization with SKU\, the premiere accelerator for the growing consumer products (CPG) industry. \nSeven amazing startups and their 60 Mentors have been hard at work preparing the SKU 6 companies to scale. We’re excited to celebrate their progress and listen to their visions for the path ahead. \nSKU companies will take the stage to tell their brand stories and make time afterward to meet and greet interested investors and community members. \nCompany pitches begin promptly at 6:00 pm. \nThere will be plenty of delicious Austin food and beverage available. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a 25% registration discount.  Your discount code will arrive in the June member’s newsletter.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/consumer-product-showcase-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Brazos Hall\, 204 E. 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:Investor Education Forum for Consumer Products Industry
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin’s Center for Global Trade is a partner organization with SKU\, the premiere accelerator for the growing consumer products (CPG) industry. \nThe consumer products (CPG) industry is hot\, and emerging CPG brands present an opportunity for investors\, at every stage of the game\, to profitably diversify their portfolios.  For investors at every stage of the game\, emerging CPG brands present an opportunity for a profitably diversified portfolio. However\, understanding how to pick winning CPG companies and knowing what to expect as they scale presents a challenge to both new and experienced investors. \nJoin us as we bring together some of the top Angel\, Venture Capital\, and Private Equity investors in CPG to listen to their industry insights and learn tips and tricks for investing in the right companies at the right time. \nPanelists from: CAVU Venture Partners\, Silverton Partners\, VMG Partners\, 2x Consumer Products Growth Partners\, Piper Jaffray\, Mark Cuban Companies\, Amplify Snack Brands\, Diageo\, Seed Sumo\, and Rhythm Superfoods LLC. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a 25% registration discount.  Your discount code will arrive in the June member’s newsletter. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/investor-education-forum-for-consumer-products-industry/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20180423T132725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T132725Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Borders: Business Opportunities for Exporters
DESCRIPTION:Tap into the global marketplace by unleashing the power of exporting! Learn how to Increase Working Capital; Enter new markets; Close more export sales and Spread the risk. Hear from the U.S. Small Business Administration\, Office of the Governor\, Texas Department Of Agriculture\, U.S. Commercial Services & UTSA SBDC International Trade Center about your Export Opportunities on 17 May at 9:00 am in the State Capitol.  \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nSIGN UP here: https://utsa.ecenterdirect.com/events/27929 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/beyond-borders-business-opportunities-for-exporters/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Center for Global Trade,Business,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20180416T202051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T203007Z
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SUMMARY:InnoSTARS Competition and the 3rd Annual US China Innovation & Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is a returning partner organization for the 2018 InnoSTARS Competition and the 3rd Annual US China Innovation & Investment Summit in Houston 14-15 May 2018. \n  \nOver 200 US companies and 300 Chinese investors will be attending the Summit in Houston. Innovative companies have until May 4th to apply and compete for prize money\, an all-expense paid trip to China\, and specialized business matchmaking. For company qualifications and deadline details visit the InnoStars website: \n  \nhttp://uschinainnovation.org/innostars2018/houston-city
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/innostars-competition-and-the-3rd-annual-us-china-innovation-investment-summit-in-houston/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Global Trade,Houston Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20180329T193226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T223706Z
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SUMMARY:Vietnam & Southeast Asia Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a briefing on Vietnam and Southeast Asia by US-ASEAN Business Council and Becamex IDC. They will present on business opportunities and resources for entrepreneurs looking to expand to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.  \nWho should attend?\n• Manufacturers\n• Supply Chains Enterprises (packaging\, components\, parts)\n• Medical Device\, Pharmaceutical\, Healthcare \nRelated Industries\n• High-Tech\, Electrical & Home Appliances\n• Electronic & Telecommunication Equipment\, IT\, Gaming\, Software\n• Food & Agri-Business (machinery\, processing technology\, animal feed)\n• Property Developers (retail\, condo\, hospitality\, entertainment\, sports)\n• Investment & Banking\n\nAgenda\n9:00 AM Registration & Networking\n9:30 AM Welcome & Program\n11:00 AM Q&A\n11:30 AM One-on-One meetings\n\nPresented in partnership with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce\, Global Business Expansion City of Austin Economic Development\, World Affairs Council of Austin\, Becamex\, and US ASEAN Business Council.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/vietnam-southeast-asia-business-briefing/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Asia,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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CREATED:20171201T180433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T143705Z
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SUMMARY:Seventh Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 7th 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 footprint\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and economic development organizations 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. \nEvent sponsors include: \nThe Center for European Studies\, the University of Texas at Austin\, \nThe Kozmetsky Center at St. Edwards University\, \nAustin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, \nThe McCoy College of Business\, Texas State University San Marcos\, \nThe International Trade Center at the University of Texas San Antonio\, \nThe Greater San Marcos Partnership. \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/seventh-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="UT Center for European Studies":MAILTO:ces@austin.utexas.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180329T200000
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CREATED:20180108T023156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T051955Z
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SUMMARY:World Spins Series: Will Blockchain Disrupt World Trade?
DESCRIPTION:The World Economic Forum estimates that 10% of the world’s GDP will be recorded in blockchains by 2027. So it’s something that everyone in business needs to know about! But what is blockchain\, why is it so special\, and what is its real promise for global business? This presentation will cut through the considerable hype and FUD that is associated with this transformational technology\, provide a plain English overview of its architecture and its benefits\, and explain some of the ways that it will disrupt your business world – for good and for bad! \n“The bitcoin bubble may ultimately turn out to be a distraction from the true significance of the blockchain.”  Steve Johnson \nRecommended Reading:  Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble by Steven Johnson\, The New York Times\, Jan. 21\, 2018 \n  \n \nPete Harris is the Principal of Lighthouse Partners\, Inc.\, an Austin\, TX-based consulting firm that works with global IT innovators to create go-to-market strategies for transformational technologies. With 40 years of business and technology experience\, Pete has focused in recent years on business applications of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. \nIn addition to his role at Lighthouse Partners\, Pete is a Co-Founder and Research Principal at Chain Business Insights\, LLC\, an Austin-based boutique research/advisory firm that is exploring how blockchain technologies are disrupting global supply chains. Pete is also the founding Executive Director of the Austin Blockchain Collective\, which showcases and advocates for blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation happening in Austin. \n  \nThe World Spins series of bi-monthly talks features distinguished speakers highlighting current topics that impact our lives.  The series is an exclusive opportunity for members of the World Affairs Council of Austin to explore these topics as they evolve.  Come ready to participate\, question and probe. \nIf you are not yet a member\, please visit our membership page and activate your membership. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/world-spins-series-will-blockchain-disrupt-world-trade/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Global Trade,World Spins Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20180321T174647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T174647Z
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SUMMARY:Sustaining High Tech and Creative Industries
DESCRIPTION:Agile cities with populations below 1 million are becoming global leaders in creativity and innovation. Norwegian cities are leveraging these attributes and providing a foundation for entrepreneurs to launch successful companies. Learn more about the diverse and imaginative ways cities and regions in Norway are impacting and redefining the meaning of a sustainable community. \nModerator: Jaya Tomlinson\, City of Trondheim \nProgram \nWelcome and Introduction \nØyvind Laderud\, Business Advisor\, Business Region Kristiansand\nJim Butler\, Creative Industries Manager\, City of Austin \nLeveraging Creativity and Innovation – the Austin Example \nMitch Jacobson\, Director\, Austin Technology Incubator\nBen Ramirez\, Executive Director\, International Trade Center\, World Affairs Council of Austin\nKevin Koym\, CEO\, Tech Ranch \nNorway`s Innovation Scene \nNorway’s unique innovation culture and scene\nGro Eirin Dyrnes\, Director\, Innovation Norway San Francisco & Silicon Valley \nCreative Industries Demos \nHighlighted initiatives from Norwegian cities \n\nRequestify (Stavanger)\nSunSense (Kristiansand)\nSounds Good (Trondheim)\nTelaris (Kristiansand)\nOiid (Trondheim)
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/sustaining-high-tech-and-creative-industries/
LOCATION:House of Scandinavia\, 340 E. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180312T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180312T143000
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SUMMARY:Cities without Borders: From Austin to Bologna and the EU to Central Texas
DESCRIPTION:Join the European Union\, the City of Austin\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a gathering of those working in and with cities interested in exploring the growing opportunities available for international city-to-city cooperation. The meetup will showcase Austin’s partnerships with Bologna\, Italy and Lulea\, Sweden around sustainable development\, economic development\, and cultural relations. We’ll also introduce EU and Central Texas trade reps working to expand their respective international trade relationships. \nIn addition to a sandwich lunch and networking\, the meetup will include: \n\nBrief remarks by Austin and Bologna representatives participating in the EU’s International Urban Cooperation initiative\nBrief remarks by Austin and Lulea representatives participating in their economic and cultural partnership\nCultural presentation from Austin’s House of Songs\nConcluding remarks by representatives from the European Union\n\nWe very much hope that you’ll be able to join us! \n#EUatSXSW
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/cities-without-borders-from-austin-to-bologna-and-the-eu-to-central-texas/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Business,cultural,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20180227T191714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T191714Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Leo Varadakar\, T.D. Prime Minister of Ireland
DESCRIPTION:SXSW\, the Consulate General of Ireland in Austin and the World Affairs Council of Austin are pleased to announce a conversation featuring Taoiseach Leo Varadkar\, with Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune.  During the event attendees will learn how tech made Ireland become one of the most open and globalized economies in the world. Mr. Varadkar will also discuss Irish innovation at this year’s SXSW and how the Irish tech sector is increasingly impacting the US economy. \nLeo Varadkar was elected in June 2017 as Ireland’s youngest ever Taoiseach (Prime Minister). Born in 1979\, the son of an Indian father and Irish mother\, Mr. Varadkar personifies the dynamic\, youthful and diverse Ireland of today. He is one of the few LGBT Heads of Government in the world. Having studied medicine at Trinity College Dublin\, Mr. Varadkar qualified as a medical doctor but soon ventured into the world of politics\, in which he has risen rapidly to the leadership position he holds today. He heads a Government that is shaping the Ireland of the 21st Century\, a country at the heart of the European Union\, and an island at the center of the world. Mr. Varadkar is visiting the United States to further deepen and advance the bilateral relationship between the two countries; he will attend SXSW before meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington DC later in the week. \nMr. Varadkar is the only Head of Government speaking at SXSW in 2018. Ireland is one of the oldest international participants at SXSW.   Event is available to all SXSW badge holders.  www.sxsw.com
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/conversation-with-leo-varadakar-t-d-prime-minister-of-ireland/
LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, 500 E. 4th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,diplomatic,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180310T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20180221T221320Z
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SUMMARY:Business Spotlight: Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin (Texas)
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, along with the City of Austin\, Business Region Kristiansand\, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce\, and the City of Kristiansand are pleased to present this informative business opportunities briefing.  American corporate executives are encouraged to explore and leverage the existing trade relationship between Central Texas and the Agder Region of Norway. \nThis interactive program will provide attendees with information about the resources available to companies considering a trans-Atlantic expansion.  Attendees will learn how Kristiansand provides a platform to enhance business growth within Norway and Europe\, as well as further markets through its geographic location\, human capital\, infrastructure\, government vision\, and innovative spirit. \nIn addition\, this program will feature a fast pitch session by companies specifically selected to demonstrate the Agder region’s strengths in the SaaS\, wearable tech\, film and creative industry sectors. \nReserve your seat now to learn more about the business opportunities available via this dynamic Nordic city. \nAgenda \n11:45 AM Registration and networking \n12:00 PM Welcome remarks \n12:10 PM Past highlights of the Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin collaboration \n12:20 PM Introduction to Kristiansand/Agder region and visiting delegates\n \n12:30 PM BBQ lunch\n \n12:45 PM Fast pitches by Kristiansand and Agder region companies including: \nSunSense \nTelaris PCS \nOya Interaktiv  \n2:00 PM Event concludes
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/business-spotlight-kristiansand-norway-austin-texas/
LOCATION:City of Austin CAD Office\, 201 E. Second Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180228T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180228T180000
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CREATED:20180203T031947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T202039Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Cyber Summit
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, a state partner with Cyber Houston and the Energy Conference Network\, is pleased to present the Second Annual Houston Cyber Summit.   This cyber security conference features industry experts and opportunities to network with over 200 business professionals. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a $50 registration discount.  Click here and become a member today. \nThis event will be held in Houston. \n  \n\n\n\n Registration and Breakfast  \n7:00am – 8:10am Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n Opening Remarks  \n8:10am – 8:40am Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUmesh Verma\nPresident & CEO\, BLUE LANCE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Keynote Speaker  \n8:40am – 9:10am Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Live Hack Demonstration  \n9:40am – 10:40am Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Villanti\nVP\, Information Security Officer\, Allegiance Bank\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panel 1: Legal & Risk Mitigation  \n11:10am – 12:10pm Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Rogers\nShareholder\, Cybersecurity\, Privacy & Crisis Management\, Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\n\n\n\nMark Goldberg\nVice President of Public Affairs\, Houston First Corporation\n\n\n\nAngela Haun\nSpecial Agent & Coordinator \, InfraGard\, Federal Bureau of Investigation\n\n\n\nMary Dickerson\nAssistant Vice President\, Assistant Vice Chancellor\, IT Security\, University of Houston\n\n\n\nNick Economidis\nUnderwriter\, Beazley\n\n\n\nJason Ritchie\nAssistant Vice President-Bank Administration\, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\, Houston Branch\n\n\n\nPaul Farrell\nFounder and CEO\, Nehemiah Security\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Lunch  \n12:10pm – 1:15pm Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panel 2: Cybersecurity and Innovation  \n1:15pm – 2:00pm Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGina Luna\nCEO\, Luna Strategies\, LLC.\n\n\n\nAmanda Edwards\nAt-Large Position 4\, Houston City Council\n\n\n\nPierluigi Stella\nCTO\, Network Box USA\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nDick Williams\nInterim President and CEO\, Houston Exponential\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panel 3: Cyber Security Assessment Essentials  \n2:00pm – 2:45pm Feb 28\n\n\n\nModerator: Jesse Carrillo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMel Nevarez\nManager Identity and Access Management and Compliance\, CenterPoint Energy\, Inc.\n\n\n\nJesse Carrillo\nSenior Vice President & CIO\, Hines\n\n\n\nPhil Beckett\nChief Expansion Technology Officer \, HASA\n\n\n\nPeter Thomas\nCTO\, BLUE LANCE\n\n\n\nAndy Sawyer\nDirector of Security\, Locke Lord\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n Panel 4: Federal\, State and Local Cyber Updates  \n3:00pm – 4:15pm Feb 28\n\n\n\nModerator: Mary Dickerson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGary Spurger\nManager\, High Tech Crime Unit\, Harris County Sheriff’s Office\n\n\n\nLenny Schad\nChief Information Officer\, Houston Independent School District\n\n\n\n\n\nJack Hanagriff\nMayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security\, City of Houston\n\n\n\nMary Dickerson\nAssistant Vice President\, Assistant Vice Chancellor\, IT Security\, University of Houston\n\n\n\nBrian Wilson\nVice President\, Citi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Panel 5: Cyber Workforce Development  \n4:15pm – 5:20pm Feb 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Doug Rowlett\nDean \, HCC Digital & Information Technology Center\n\n\n\nDaniel Ragsdale\nFounding Director\, Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center\n\n\n\nStan Napper\nFounding Dean of Engineering\, Houston Baptist University\n\n\n\nTom Winn\nInterim Director – MSM Program\, University of Houston-Downtown Marilyn Davies College of Business\n\n\n\nLouanne Harvey\nCTE Chair\, Digital Forensic Science/Cyber Security\, Eastwood Academy High School\, Houston Independent School District\n\n\n\nArthur Conklin\nAssociate Professor\, University of Houston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Closing Remarks and Prize Drawing  \n5:20pm – 6:00pm
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/houston-cyber-summit/
LOCATION:George R. Brown Convention Center\, 1001 Avenida de las Americas\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Australia,Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Middle East,New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T123000
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SUMMARY:Texas Roundtable: EU-US Animal Health\, Safety and Trade
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we welcome Dr. Lorenzo Terzi\, European Union Minister-Counselor for Food Safety and Consumer Health.  During this special EU Trade Roundtable\, Dr. Terzi will focus on the animal welfare and food safety standards that are of high interest to Texas companies exporting to Europe. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/european-union-food-safety-trade-roundtable/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Livestock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180119T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180119T093000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
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SUMMARY:2018 Business Forecast: Driving Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin\, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. \nWe invite you to join us for a lively discussion on driving innovation with corporate executives\, economists\, and academic leaders\, including Peter Zandan\, Global Vice Chairman\, Research+Data Insights\, Hill+Knowlton; David Judson\, Editor-in-Chief\, Stratfor; Mine Yücel\, Senior Vice President and Senior Research Advisor – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; and Jay Hartzell\, Dean – McCombs School of Business.  From their unique vantage point\, our guest speakers for this 2018 Business Forecast will share how innovation drives industries—especially regarding trends\, opportunities\, and challenges.  Presenters will answer your questions about the 2018 economy\, both in Texas and nationally.  This special program will focus on market analytics\, global intelligence and its impact on your company’s success. \nDEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION is JANUARY 11\, 2018. TICKETS MUCH BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT. Individual registrations are available until we reach capacity.  Event cost includes breakfast. Register via event website link here and below.  \n \nSPEAKERS\n\nPeter Zandan is currently global vice chairman at Hill+Knowlton Strategies\, a marketing communications firm with 3000 employees in 85 countries. Peter has over 30 years of experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research with many of the world’s top brands\, public causes\, and institutions. \nZandan founded IntelliQuest and served as its chairman and CEO for 15 years. Under his leadership\, IntelliQuest became the fastest growing market research company worldwide and was publicly traded on the Nasdaq (IQST). Zandan also founded and served as CEO of Zilliant\, a leading provider of price-optimization solutions that was named one of the top 50 venture-backed companies by The Wall Street Journal. \nZandan is a member of the Presidents’ Circle of the National Academy of Sciences\, National Academy of Engineering\, and Institute of Medicine\, in Washington\, D.C. He also serves on the McCombs School of Business Advisory Council at The University of Texas at Austin. He advises and has invested in over 25 early stage data and technology businesses. Zandan has been selected by Interactive Week as one of the “Unsung Heroes of the Internet\,” awarded Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year\,” and was named to the Holmes Report’s inaugural Innovator 25 list. \n\nDavid D. Judson\, Stratfor’s editor-in-chief and head of content production. Judson oversees both the global network of the company’s information gathering researchers\, the forecast-making analyst team as well as the publishing team in Austin that crafts Stratfor’s work into written\, video\, and graphic form. Judson also oversees Threat Lens\, Stratfor’s premium and specialized service for corporate security officers. \nBefore joining Stratfor\, Judson worked for the Istanbul-based Dogan Media Group for eight years\, first as managing editor of the Turkish-language business daily Referans and later as editor-in-chief of the Hurriyet Daily News\, the company’s English paper. Before his work internationally\, Mr. Judson was a senior correspondent in Washington for Gannett Newspapers/USA Today. He and his wife Nermin have lived in Austin since early 2013. \n\nMine Yücel has been with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas since 1989. Prior to becoming research director\, Yücel was head of the FRB micro/regional/energy group and director of publications. Yücel is an advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president on regional and energy issues and has published numerous articles on energy and regional growth. \nYucel is a member of the National Association for Business Economics board of directors and was president of the International Association of Energy Economics in 2011\, an institution with 102 member countries. She is also past president of the United States Association of Energy Economics (USAEE). In 2006\, she was chosen as one of the recipients of the Key Women in Energy—Global Award. She received the USAEE Senior Fellow Award in 2007 and the Energy Journal Best Paper Award in 2009. \nBefore joining the Bank she was an assistant professor of economics at Louisiana State University. She has a BS and MS in mathematics from Bogazici University in Istanbul\, Turkey\, and a Ph.D. in economics from Rice University in Houston. \n \n\nJay C. Hartzell is the dean of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. He joined UT in 2001 after teaching at New York University’s Stern School of Business\, and prior to his current role\, he held several key administrative roles at the McCombs School. His most notable positions include his service as the senior associate dean for academic affairs\, chair of the finance department\, and executive director of the McCombs School’s Real Estate Finance and Investment Center. \nDr. Hartzell holds the Centennial Chair in Business Education Leadership and the Trammell Crow Regents Professorship in Business. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Economics (cum laude) from Trinity University and a Ph.D. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on real estate finance\, corporate finance\, and corporate governance. His articles have been published in the leading journals in the field\, including the Journal of Finance\, Journal of Financial Economics\, Real Estate Economics\, and the Review of Financial Studies. \nDr. Hartzell serves on the editorial board of Real Estate Economics\, and he served as an associate editor of the Review of Financial Studies\, and as a member of the board of directors of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association. In addition to his academic experience\, Dr. Hartzell previously worked as a consultant with Hewitt Associates.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/2018-business-forecast-driving-innovation/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Texas Enterprise Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Ambassador Thomas Pickering about the Iran Nuclear Deal
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for a luncheon featuring Ambassador Thomas Pickering\, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. \nSince President Trump set the stage for eventual US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement\, how the Congress now deals with sanctions against Iran will define the nature and pace of US potential withdrawal. What’s next with the Iran deal? How might a US withdrawal impact relations with Europe and the Middle East? \nThe program will be conducted in an interview style with an opportunity for questions from the audience. The discourse will focus on the Iran Deal and its implications for the region and global peace. Roy E. Casagranda\, PhD and Professor of Government at Austin Community College will conduct the interview. \n  \nRecent Opinion by Ambassador Thomas Pickering published in San Antonio Express News on November 30\, 2017: \nU.S. must be wary in choosing sides\, Saudi Arabia vs. Iran\n \n##################### \nAmbassador Thomas R. Pickering is Vice Chair of Hills & Company. He holds the rank of Career Ambassador\, the highest in the U.S. Foreign Service. In a diplomatic career spanning five decades\, he was U.S. ambassador to Israel\, the Russian Federation\, India\, El Salvador\, Nigeria\, and Jordan. From 1989 to 1992\, he was Ambassador to the United Nations in New York\, and he then served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. Earlier in his career\, he was Special Assistant to Secretaries of State William P. Rogers and Henry Kissinger. He also served in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/a-conversation-on-iran-with-ambassador-thomas-pickering/
LOCATION:ACC Eastview Campus MultiPurpose Room 8500\, 3401 Webberville Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Business,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on Cuba’s Future:  Exploring Policy Options & Paths for the U.S.-Cuba Bilateral Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Held in collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward’s University\, this session will feature leading specialists of the academic and business communities on various aspects of Cuban society\, economy and foreign policy offering a diversity of perspectives on Cuba and the United States-Cuba bilateral relationship.  Our objectives for this evening event are to heighten student and public awareness of political and economic circumstances in contemporary Cuba\, and to explore various policy options for achieving long-term desired end-states in the United States relationship with our geographically close neighboring nation of Cuba.  The session will devote significant focus to assessing the state of Cuba’s economy\, investment opportunities and potential contributions of the American and Texas private sector and civic engagement to Cuba’s future and the development of the United States relationship with the island of Cuba.  Our confirmed expert contributing speakers: \n\nCarmelo Mesa-Lago\, Professor Emeritus of Economics\, University of Pittsburgh\nRafael Velazquez Perez\, Professor of Law at the University of Holguín (Cuba) and University of Vigo (Spain)\nEmilio Morales\, President and CEO of The Havana Consulting Group in Miami\nMargaret Crahan\, Senior Research Scholar and Director of the Cuba Program at the Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University (former Director of the Kozmetsky Center\, St. Edward’s University)\nJorge R. Pinon\, Director\, Latin America and Caribbean Energy Program\, Jackson School of Geosciences\, The University of Texas\, Austin\n\nThe forum will be in the Jones Global Events Center from 7:00-9:30 PM. \n\nCarmelo Mesa-Lago is Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Economics and Latin American Studies University of Pittsburgh\, has been a visiting professor in 8 countries and lecturer in 39\, founder and editor for 18 years of Cuban Studies\, and author of 95 books pamphlets and 318 articles published in 7 languages in 34 countries\, on Cuban economy\, social security and comparative economic systems. Recent books on Cuba: Market\, Socialist and Mixed Economies: Comparative Policy and Performance (Johns Hopkins\, 2002); La economía y el bienestar social en Cuba a comienzos del siglo XXI (Colibri\, 2003); Cuba’s Aborted Reform (with Jorge Perez-Lopez\, U. P. Florida\, 2005); Cuba en la era de Raúl Castro: Reformas economico-sociales y sus efectos (Colibri\, 2012); Sistemas de Protección Social en America Latina: Cuba (ECLAC\, 2013); Cuba Under Raul Castro: Assessing the Reforms (with J. Perez-Lopez\, Lynne Reinner\, 2013)\, and main author of Voices of Change in Cuba from the Expanding Non-State Sector (forthcoming University of Pittsburgh Press\, Fall 2017). He has worked throughout Latin America as an ECLAC regional advisor\, consultant with most international financial organizations\, several U.N. branches and foreign foundations. Was President of LASA\, is member of the National Academy of Social Insurance and has received: ILO International Prize on Decent Work (shared with Nelson Mandela)\, Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung Senior Prize\, two Senior Fulbrights\, Arthur Whitaker and Hoover Institution Prizes\, Distinction of ASCE\, Best Cuban Educator of the Year\, LASA Proze for excellence on research on Cuba\, University of Pittsburgh Bicentennial Medallion\, Homage for his life work on social security (OISS\, CISS) and the Cuban economy (ICS\, Encuentro\, FIU); selected among the 50 most influential Iberoamerican intellectuals of 2014; finalist in Spain’s Prince of Asturias Prize on Social Sciences 2009\, 2014\, 2015 \n\nDr. Rafael Velazquez Perez received his PhD in Sustainable Development and Environmental Strategies from the University of Extremadura and a second PhD in International Private Law from the University of Vigo. He has been a visiting scholar to the law faculty of University of Holguin (Cuba)\, University of Belgrano in Buenos Aires (Argentina) and the University of Columbia in New York. His most recent works include authorship of a book “Inversiones extranjeras sostenibles” and an editorial\, “Las inversions extranjeras sostenibles en la litigacion commercial internacional: formas de solucion de conflictos” (Memorias – 14º Encuentro Internacional de Derecho Ambiental). He has also co-authored “La obligacion de alimentos en el Derecho internacional privado de la Unión europea” (Quantex\, Orense\, 2009\, pp. 271)\, and “Fundamentos de Derecho procesal civil internacional” (Quantex\, Orense\, 2009\, pp. 217).  Apart from being a permanent partner for the Caribbean\, Argentina Environmental Foundation (Fundama)\, he is a member of the Scientific Society of Constitutional Law of the National Union of Jurists of Cuba and of the World League of environmental lawyers. \n  \n\n \nDr. Margaret E. Crahan is a Senior Research Scholar and Director of the Cuba Program at the Institute for Latin American Studies at Columbia University. From 2007-09 she was the Kozmetsky Distinguished Professor and Director of the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance at St. Edward’s University\, from 1982-1994 she was the Henry R. Luce Professor of Religion\, Power and Political Process at Occidental College and from 1994-2008 the Dorothy Epstein Professor of the City University of New York.  She serves on the Executive Committee of the Inter-American Institute of Human Rights and is a member of the Boards of St. Edward’s University and the Latin American Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.  In 2013 she was recognized by the government of Brazil for her work on human rights.   Dr. Crahan has received grants from the Fulbright Program\, Social Science Research Council\, American Council of Learned Societies\, Open Society Foundations\, the Ford Foundation\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities\, among others.   She has visited Cuba over 50 times since 1973 for research.  Dr. Crahan has published over one hundred articles and books including Human Rights and Basic Needs in the Americas; Religion\, Culture and Society: The Case of Cuba; The City and the World: New York’s Global Future and The Wars on Terrorism and Iraq: Human Rights\, Unilateralism\, and US Foreign Policy (with Thomas G. Weiss and John Goering). \n  \n\nEmilio Morales is President & CEO of HAVANA CONSULTING GROUP (THCG and Tech\, LLC)\, a Miami-based consulting firm specializing in market intelligence and strategy for U.S. and non-U.S. persons doing business in Cuba. Born and raised in Cuba\, Mr. Morales was formerly the Head of the Strategic Marketing Planning Department for the Marketing Division for CIMEX Corporation\, Cuba’s largest state enterprise holding company\, with more than 80 subsidiaries across Cuba engaged in 35 different retail and wholesale businesses and annual revenues of more than US$2.2 billion. Prior to CIMEX\, Morales worked for the Cuban government on a range of bilateral projects in Argentina\, Canada\, Mexico\, and South Africa.   Recognized for his unique insights into the dynamics of the Cuban market and economy\,  Morales has produced dozens of related research papers and written over 50 articles on various sectors of the Cuban economy\, including remittances\, the market for mobile phones\, real estate opportunities\, tourism\, energy\, logistics and transportation\, health care services and biotechnology\, agriculture\, food industry\, retail opportunities\, sugar industry\, exports of rum and cigars\, and Cuba’s growing opportunities for entrepreneurs (known in Cuba as cuentapropismo).  He has also conducted several studies on the Cuban economic model\, including studies on Cuba’s internal economic consumption in various sectors (both at the state and non-state levels).  Morales is the author of two books: “Cuba: A Silent Transition to Capitalism?” (2009) and “Marketing without Advertising: Brand Preference and Consumer Choice in Cuba\,” Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies\, 2011. \n\nJorge R. Piñon is the Director at Latin America and Caribbean Energy Program\, Jackson School of Geosciences\, The University of Texas at Austin and Interim Director\, Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy\, Jackson School of Geosciences\, The University of Texas at Austin. Piñon began his thirty-two-year career in the energy sector when he joined Shell Oil Company’s supply and transportation organization in 1975. He was president and CEO of Transworld Oil USA prior to joining Amoco Corporation in 1991 as president of Amoco Corporate Development Company Latin America. In this position Piñon represented the business development and joint venture efforts in Latin America between Amoco Corporation and state oil companies. In 1994 he was transferred to the downstream oil sector to serve as president of Amoco Oil de México and president of Amoco Oil Latin America\, based in Mexico City. He was a member of the board of INROADS de Mexico\, an organization developing underserved youth in business and industry and preparing them for corporate and community leadership. In 1997\, while vice-president and member of the board of directors of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico -AMCHAM-\, Piñon received the “Yiacatecutli” award for distinguished service in the promotion of U.S.-Mexico business relations. With international experience in business development\, joint ventures and relationship management in emerging and transitional markets\, and a network of senior energy contacts in Latin America; he is recognized as an independent analyst of regional energy issues\, as well as the geopolitics of oil and natural gas in Latin America. He has conducted research and country risk assessments as a Visiting Energy Fellow at the University of Miami’s Center for Hemispheric Policy (2005-2010) and at Florida International University’s Latin American and Caribbean Center (2010-2011) prior to joining the University of Texas at Austin in 2012. He holds a degree in International Economics and a certificate in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida\, Gainesville.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/perspectives-on-cubas-future-exploring-policy-options-paths-for-the-u-s-cuba-bilateral-relationship/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,diplomatic,educational,Global Trade
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SUMMARY:Business Briefing on New Zealand and Australia
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Camino Real District Export Council\, the U.S. Commercial Service–Austin\, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting business opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The event will feature the following guest speaker: \n\n\nDuncan Archibald has over 10 years’ experience working with the U.S. Government’s pre-eminent trade and marketing agency under U.S. Dept. of Commerce\, the U.S. Commercial Service.   Duncan is a professional and creative business development and relationship builder with comprehensive experience assisting U.S.  ICT\, and financial services companies enter and sell products and solutions into the Australian market through forming alliances with the local channel or through establishing subsidiary offices. In addition\, Duncan assists U.S. companies with their pipeline sales by organizing C-level marketing events\, seminars\, and organizing USA-branded government pavilions at local trade shows.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/business-briefing-on-new-zealand-and-australia/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Australia,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171019T133000
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Utilizing Commerce\, USTDA and MCC
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a special event highlighting several key federal government resources available to Austin-area businesses looking to do business in emerging markets. The event will feature presentations and a panel discussion with the following guests: \n\n\nKaren Parker – Director & International Trade Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service – Austin\, the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration which helps U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets. \n\n\nPaul Marin – Director for Partnership and Innovation at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)\, which helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. \n\n\nJonathan Brooks – Managing Director for Europe\, Asia\, the Pacific\, and Latin America at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)\, an independent U.S. Government agency working to reduce global poverty through economic growth. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\nExporters looking to expand into emerging marketsCompanies pursuing international competitive bids in emerging marketsCompanies looking to develop infrastructure in emerging markets or sell U.S. goods and services to infrastructure projectsEngineering and consulting companies with expertise in infrastructure development
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/infrastructure-opportunities-in-emerging-markets-utilizing-commerce-ustda-and-mcc/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171018T130000
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Texas-Latin America Business Summit on October 18th.  The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings.  The event is a unique face-to-face opportunity for Austin corporate representatives to make connections and learn about current inbound and outbound business opportunities with Mexico\, Colombia\, Chile\, Argentina\, and other nations. \nThe Second Annual Summit will include a LATAM market overview by Gary Hoover\, Founder of Hoover’s Online and first Entrepreneur-in-Residence of the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. \nOver the last decade\, the region experienced a deep economic and social transformation\, which lifted millions out of poverty and swelled the ranks of the middle class.   Latin America’s economy is expected to expand 2.0% against a backdrop of stronger global growth.  Attend the Summit and learn how your company may benefit from this growth. \n  \nAGENDA \n8:30 am Registration Opens \n9:00 am Welcoming Remarks \n9:05 am  LATAM Executive Overview by Gary Hoover\, Founder of Hoover’s Online\n \n9:30 am Austin as a Technology Gateway to Latin America \nPanelists: Hector Gomez\, CCO\, IDZ Technologies; \nEduardo Velasco\, CEO\, SharedFi; \nPaul Alvaro Marin\, Director of Partnership & Innovation\, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA); \nBill Leake\, CEO\, Apogee Results \nModerator: Estuardo Robles\, Partner\, Briggs Capital \n10:45 am Opportunities in Colombia’s Cybersecurity Industry\n \nPanelists: Sebastian Gomez\, Trade & Investment Representative\, PROCOLOMBIA; \nCarolina Carrasco\, Senior Project Manager\, Fluidsignal Group S.A. (FLUID) \nModerator: Bill Hulsey\, Principal\, HULSEY PC \n11:50 am Free Trade Agreements with LATAM Nations \nPanelists: Tejas Vakil\, CEO\, FinanceGenius\, Inc.; Karen Parker\, Director\, U.S. Commercial Service-Austin; \nJonathan Brooks\, Managing Director for Europe\, Asia\, the Pacific\, and Latin America at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) \nModerator: Doug Smith\, Assistant Director\, International Trade Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio \n12:50 pm  Concluding Remarks \n  \nDowntown Parking Options: \nFifth Street now permits two-way traffic. \nAustin Convention Center Garage at 601 E. Fifth Street: Enter from Fifth Street.  1-2 Hours $6. 2-7 hours for $9. \nOr \nhttp://www.bestparking.com/austin-parking/ \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/second-annual-texas-latin-america-business-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown\, 500 North Interstate 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
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SUMMARY:Navigating Business Overseas—Without Falling on Your Assumptions
DESCRIPTION:Intercultural communication can complicate business practices. Here’s your chance to practice and learn to recognize your own cultural orientation; notice and identify cultural tendencies in any environment; predict problems culture-based difference will cause in the workplace; and develop management strategies. \nMcCombs School of Business faculty members Deirdre Mendez\, Orlando Kelm\, and John N. Doggett will use real-world examples and audience feedback to show you how to recognize and manage cultural differences on international partnerships\, teams\, and projects of all kinds. \nParking options include the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center and surrounding public lots. \nThis event is in partnership with:
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/navigating-business-overseas-without-falling-on-your-assumptions/
LOCATION:AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center\, 1900 University Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,author,Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170812T160000
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CREATED:20170728T012112Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Japan Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Experience Japan at the Oita Summer Festival!   You won’t want to miss the “Doing Business in Japan” seminar during the Festival.  Texas exported over $6 billion in goods and services to Japan in 2016.  This represents a 22% increase from 2015.  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 the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). \nThis 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. There will be 2 sessions of the same briefing (1:00 pm or 2:30 pm) and you can attend either one. \nPlease RSVP for the seminar via this link. \nAdditional festival activities include: \nNoodle eating contest\nKids activities\nAnime festival\nArtisan and festival marketplace\nCultural performances including taiko drums\, tea ceremony\, kendo\, and kimono show\nTraveling to Japan seminar \nJapanese food\, beverages\, a silent auction featuring SXSW Platinum Badge! \nFestival Agenda \n12:00 pm On-going “Whisk & Drink” Tea Demonstration & Participation \n12:15 pm Kendo Demonstration by Austin Kendo\n12:15 pm Introduction to Oita\, Japan\n12:45 pm Welcome/Opening Remarks\n1:00 pm Tea Demonstration by Central Texas Chado\n1:00 pm Japan Business Market Briefing\n1:00 pm Japan Travel Tips\n1:30 pm Kimono Show by Lone Star Kimono\n2:00 pm Minyo Dance by Austin Minyo Group\n2:00 pm Introduction to Oita\, Japan\n2:15 pm Noodle Eating Contest\n2:30 pm Japan Business Market Briefing\n2:45 pm Minyo Dance by Austin Minyo Group\n3:00 pm Taiko Performance by Austin Taiko\n3:00 pm Japan Travel Tips\n4:00 pm Introduction of Anime Festival with “The Tale of Princess Kaguya” \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/doing-business-in-japan-seminar/
LOCATION:Asian American Resource Center\, 8401 Cameron Road\, Austin\, 78754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,cultural,educational,Global Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T170000
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SUMMARY:Mandela Washington Fellowship Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at The University of Texas at Austin you are invited to the 4th Annual Mandela Washington Fellowship –  Pitch Competition! \nThe 25 Fellows participating in UT Austin’s Business and Entrepreneurship Institute will each present a 5-minute pitch. \n \nPlease RSVP via the link. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/young-african-entrepreneurs-fast-pitch-competition-2/
LOCATION:Impact Hub Lamar\, 5540 N. Lamar\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live Interview of Mandela Washington Fellows
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Office at the University of Texas at Austin and the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders\, please join the World Affairs Council on Facebook for a live interview of four young entrepreneurs visiting Austin from Zimbabwe\, Central African Republic\, Togo and Nigeria. \nThe four Mandela Washington Fellows to be interviewed: \nJosephine Mahachi (Zimbabwe) is a media practitioner\, investment consultant\, businesswoman and the host and creator of Click Africa\, a television show that broadcasts across the continent to help shape the African narrative. \nPascale Gabriella Serra Nga Gnii Voueto (Central African Republic) is a documentary filmmaker with a background in conflict resolution. She is the head of IllustrO\, a company that promotes the image of the Central African Republic by working with people in need and broadcasting documentaries about challenges they face. \nYannick Davidson Vossah (Togo) is the CEO of Afrique Direct\, a pan-African news website. He is also one of the heads of Green Action Africa\, an ecological association for more environmentally friendly actions in Africa. \nOluwaseyi Albert (Nigeria) is the founder and CEO of IyaliFresh\, a grocery delivery and food processing startup. He has a background in branding and social media and works as a digital marketing consultant. He also creates free training programs for unemployed people in Nigeria. \n  \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/facebook-live-interview-of-mandela-washington-fellows/
LOCATION:Facebook LIVE\, Online\, Link\, Below
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,educational,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Women Empowerment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170707T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20170630T235209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T235557Z
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SUMMARY:3DS Austria to Austin Final Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final pitches offered by twenty-three (23) standout Austrian university and Fachhochschule students who have embarked on a high-energy\, boot camp-intense\, international entrepreneurial journey. The students will demonstrate the early-stage companies they have created in the 3 Day Startup program. \nDuring their time in Austin\, the student entrepreneurs will attend the 3DS Global Roundup (an annual conference of great doers\, thinkers\, and makers at universities around the world)\, gain exposure to one of the most innovative cities in America\, and learn how to transform their communities back in Austria. \nExchange participants gain familiarity with American culture\, access over two-hundred 3DS alumni\, mentors\, investors\, and community members at the 3DS Global Roundup Conference\, validate the early-stage businesses they create in every facet of the Austin and San Antonio entrepreneurship ecosystems\, and learn how to build robust communities of innovation and creativity through curated site visits and program activities. The skills acquired will enable them to found an international or domestic startup\, launch new social impact initiatives\, reshape Vienna’s corporate landscape as intrapreneurs\, and become community leaders. \nNo RSVP is necessary\, the event will take place in the new Capital Factory offices on the first floor. \nThe video below provides an overview of the 2016 edition of this program. \nhttps://youtu.be/Z4Gz9WKz5Mg
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/3ds-austria-to-austin-final-pitches/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170627T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20161203T012951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T211223Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Austin is a supporting organization for the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo taking place on 26-28 June 2017.  The Expo brings together over 200 cities and their respective leaders to demonstrate and partner with innovative technology and service providers — linking progressive cities with state-of-the-art solutions and best practices. \nThe Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo\, in partnership with US Ignite\, will once again deliver North America’s largest concentration of C-Level Smart City Leadership working towards innovative solutions for progressive city needs. Join us as we expand our community of city leaders and solution providers\, delivering an exciting “city first” agenda accelerating state-of-art solutions into global city practice. \nWorld Affairs Council of Austin members receive a 10% discount on registration fees.  Become a member today and obtain this special discount!
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/smart-cities-innovation-summit-2/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Law and regulations,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20170529T175910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T192905Z
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SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to attend the next meeting of the Central Texas International Business Coalition.  The regular informational networking agenda will include great speakers and global trade updates. \nOur featured speakers from BTX Global Logistics will be Kim Schaerges\, Director of Sales\, and Hans Falk\, International Shipping Specialist. \nKim and Hans will provide a brief overview on the documents necessary to import and export\, along with a review of common questions and concerns.  Some of those items include: methods of transport\, commercial invoices\, shippers letters of instructions\, incoterms\, HTS codes and customs.  Please come with any specific questions or issues you have as well. \nWith gratitude to our host: \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Austin Chamber of Commerce\, 535 E. Fifth Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series,Middle East
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20161122T020643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T015113Z
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SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:In its 6th 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 EU. The summit builds on that footprint\, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses and economic development organizations 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. \nEvent sponsors include: \nThe Center for European Studies\, the University of Texas at Austin\, \nThe Kozmetsky Center at St. Edwards University\, \nThe International Business Institute at Austin Community College\, \nThe Consulate General of Ireland in Austin\, \nThe International Trade Center at the University of Texas San Antonio\, \nThe Greater San Marcos Partnership.
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/sixth-annual-texas-eu-business-summit/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Meeting Rooms\, 309 E 21st St\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,educational,Europe,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20170327T210421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170422T234358Z
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SUMMARY:Texas-Mexico Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Texas-Mexico Summit is offered to business executives through a collaboration with the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs (AEM).  In 2015\, Texas exported $94.5 billion in goods to Mexico.  These exports to Mexico represented 38% of Texas’ total exports.  Under NAFTA\, Texas’ exports to Mexico have increased by 384%\, with an annual average growth rate of 7.2% over 21 years. \nMexican and American CEOs\, entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, as well as high ranking government officials will come together in the capital of the Lone Star state on May 4th and 5th.  The Texas-Mexico Summit will provide corporate executives with the resources they need to engage in cross-border business growth and thereby strengthen the bi-national trade relationship between Mexico and the USA. \nMay 4th Agenda \n9 am\nRegistration opens\n9:30 am\nAEM Board & Chapter Presidents’ Special Session*\n10:30 am\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\nMexico Ambassador to USA Gerónimo Gutiérrez (invited)\n11:30 am\nDISCUSSION: How to create successful binational businesses\nPanelists: Mexico and U.S. CEOs\n12:30 pm\nLUNCH\n2:00pm\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION: “Mexico US NAFTA challenges ahead”\n3:00pm\nDISCUSSION: Coming to US from Mexico and creating a successful business\nPanelists: Mexico SMB CEO’s\n4:00pm\nCoffee Break\n4:15 pm\nDISCUSSION: Strategic importance of Mexico to Texas trade & economy\nPanelists: U.S and Mexico’s Senior Experts\n5:30 pm\nNetworking Round tables\n6:30 pm\nBREAK\n7:30 – 11 pm\nAEM Summit Reception & Leadership Awards Ceremony\n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/business-opportunities-in-mexico/
LOCATION:Archer Hotel Austin\, 3121 Palm Way\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Americas,Business,Global Business Series,Global Trade,International Trade Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20170329T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T223800Z
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SUMMARY:International Business Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to hear an update from Lisa J. Kubiske\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Finance & Development in the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs for the U.S. Department of State.   \nA United States diplomat with experience in Latin America and China\, she served as the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras\, and Deputy Chief of Mission in Brazil and in the Dominican Republic.  Earlier assignments include: Western Hemisphere Economics Director at the State Department; Officer in the State Department’s Operations Center and Secretariat Staff; Investment Director and Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative’s Office; chief of the Economic-Political Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong; as well as additional work in Shanghai and Mexico City.   \nWith gratitude to our hosts:
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/international-business-coalition-meeting-3/
LOCATION:BBVA Bank\, 1703 W. 5th\, Ste. 500\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ambassador,Americas,Asia,Business,Global Trade,International Trade Center,Luncheon Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T233712
CREATED:20170206T183022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T062727Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Global Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Kozmetsky Center in collaboration with Munday School of Business and World Affairs Council of Austin will host an evening Austin Global Business Forum to discuss Austin’s expanding international business engagement.  Speakers will assess growth in Austin’s global business presence\, regional concentrations\, and potential for future expansion and development in specific industries and sectors.  Leaders from industry will share their perspectives on how individuals can best prepare for careers in an increasingly globalized business environment. \nThis program will feature representatives from the Office of the Governor of Texas\, Austin Business Journal\, and other professionals based in the local community with extensive experience in business and finance throughout various regions of the world. \nThe event will take place in Jones Auditorium on the St. Edwards University campus. \n 
URL:https://wacaustin.org/event/austin-global-business-forum-for-career-planning/
LOCATION:St. Edwards University\, Jones Auditorium\,  3001 South Congress\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Americas,Asia,Business,educational,Europe,Global Business Series,Global Trade,Middle East
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