Invest in Pomerania
2019-05-10 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | BBVA Bank, 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Join our next Central Texas International Business Coalition meeting and hear from Invest in Pomerania as they discuss the benefits of investing in this dynamic and ultra-modern, business friendly and ready, region of Poland. A country strategically located in the heart of Europe and the birth place of Solidarity movement led by former president of Poland and Nobel-prize winner, Mr. Lech Walesa.
This region offers:
• A highly educated workforce, with an English proficiency that rivals Germany, France, and Scandinavia
• An industry leading Business Services Sector that provides excellent opportunities for optimizing various operation areas
• World class engineers at your disposal to help you discover solutions for software development in finance and accounting, HR, and customer service through robotic process automation (RPA), big data analysis, and machine learning
• Established R&D activities that will help your biotech/medtech products find their true potential
• A leading hub for automotive, electronics and advanced maritime projects
• A solution to your company’s Brexit woes
• One of the largest port systems in Europe offering regular weekly direct calls with the Far East
• A super-efficient investment support and incentive system

European Politics and the State of Transatlantic Affairs
2019-09-13 11:45 - 13:00 | BBVA Bank, 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
On September 13th, Mr. Karl Matthias Klause, Head of the Economic Section of the German Embassy in Washington DC will offer an overview on transatlantic trade, European politics, and the importance of the EU-US relationship to Texas. Mr. Klause’s responsibilities at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany include economy, trade, business, finance, science, transport, and agriculture.
Agenda
11:45 AM Registration

12:00 PM Speaker Introduction by Roland Pena, Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

Remarks on European Politics and the State of Transatlantic Affairs offered by Mr. Karl Matthias Klause followed by Q&A
1:00 PM Event Concludes
Reserve your seat now for this informative session on the current state of transatlantic affairs.

Event partners include:

Business Briefing Featuring H.E. David Bakradze, the Republic of Georgia's Ambassador to the USA
2019-10-09 12:30 - 14:00 | Austin Chamber of Commerce, 535 E. Fifth Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
In recent years, Georgia has been working to strengthen their own technology and innovation ecosystem with the help of the U.S. technology industry. The government of Georgia supported the establishment of entrepreneurial programs StartUp Grind Tbilisi and Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency.
H.E. David Bakradze, Ambassador of Georgia to the USA, and his delegation, will provide an overview of specific opportunities available to central Texas businesses.
Georgia is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Georgia is recognized as one of the easiest places to do business in the world. World Bank’s Doing Business 2019 report placed Georgia in sixth place in the Ease of Doing Business category among 190 countries. The country’s friendly business climate offers access to an un-tapped region of about 200 million people. The business environment continues to strengthen as the government prioritizes reforms and investment in a strong, open economy.
AGENDA
12:30 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Business Briefing with Q&A
2:00 PM Event Concludes

David Bakradze was appointed Ambassador of Georgia to the United States in Washington, D.C. in December 2016. Ambassador Bakradze has a long and distinguished career in diplomatic service. Since 1997, he has served in a number of senior official posts in Georgian public service. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador to the U.S., Ambassador Bakradze served as the State Minister of Georgia for Euro-Atlantic Integration. In that role, he was responsible for the coordinating the Government of Georgia’s work on implementing key instruments of integration, such as the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA), the Annual National Program (ANP) with NATO, etc. He also coordinated Strategic Communication and European Assistance Programs for the Government of Georgia. Ambassador Bakradze’s career includes a number of notable and senior positions. He served as Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia (2012 – 2014); Senior Counsellor and Chargé d’Affaires in the Republic of Finland (2008 – 2012); Head of First European Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2005 – 2008); Counselor and DCM of the Permanent Mission of Georgia to the U.N. (2002—2005); advisor in the National Security Council of Georgia covering Human Rights, Information and Analysis, Law Enforcement Institutions (1997 – 2002); staff member in the press office for the office of the President of Georgia (1996 – 1997). Ambassador Bakradze graduated from Tbilisi State University with a degree in International Economic Relations and International Law. He speaks Georgian, English and Russian.

Ireland: Creating Space for Business to Grow
2020-03-03 11:45 - 13:00 | BBVA Bank, 1703 W. 5th, Ste. 500, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Texas and Ireland share a rich history of political, economic, and commercial relations. Texas exports $580 million worth of goods and services to Ireland annually, an impressive amount relative to the country’s population of 4.8 million people. With a GDP of $383 billion in 2018, Ireland is one of the most open, and export-driven economies in the world and the gateway to the European economy. The Celtic Tiger’s GDP increased by 4.3 percent in 2019 and is projected to increase another 3.5% in 2020, reinforcing its position as one of the best performing economies in the European Union.
Attend this seminar to learn more about market growth and the office property market in Ireland and the benefits of serviced/flexible space. Our featured speakers, Mr. Michael Kelly, Managing Director, Glandore and Mr. Henry Daly, Head of Marketing, Glandore will explain how your company may leverage Glandore’s resources and business network for a successful market entry into Ireland and Europe.
U.S. exports of goods to Ireland exceed $10 billion annually. The best prospects are chemicals and pharmaceuticals, computers and electronic products, aircraft and transportation equipment, power generation technology, medical devices, and electrical equipment. U.S. professional service exports to Ireland are also highly valued at more than $49 billion. Over 700 U.S. firms have a presence in Ireland and that number is growing by the day. Attend this seminar and discover how to join your American business colleagues on the Emerald Isle.

Agenda
11:45 am Lunch Buffet
12:00 pm Presentation by Michael Kelly, Managing Director at Glandore and
Henry Daly, Head of Marketing at Glandore
12:45 pm Networking
1:00 pm Meeting Concludes

America's Air Force: An Overview Featuring Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb
2020-03-27 11:45 - 13:00 | TX, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

The World Affairs Council of Austin is honored to have Lt. Gen. Marshall B. “Brad” Webb provide an update on U.S. Air Force operations. Lt. Gen. Webb is the Commander, Air Education and Training Command, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. He is responsible for the recruitment, training and education of Air Force personnel. This presentation will provide attendees with a review of U.S. Air Force efforts to meet current and emerging challenges on the global stage. Lt. Gen. Webb will also discuss how the new focus of the National Defense Strategy is shaping our relationships with allies, emerging partners, and their militaries.

10th Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
2021-11-09 08:00 - 19:00 | San Jacinto Meeting Rooms, 309 E 21st St, Austin, TX, 78712, 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 economic development organizations while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting.
The Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders, trade and investment officials from EU countries, trade policy experts and political officials.
Event hosts include:
The Center for European Studies, the University of Texas at Austin,
Austin Community College,
The Consulate General of Ireland in Austin,
The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edwards University,
The Texas-Central & Eastern Europe Tech Summit
and
Pendas International

From the Polish Cyber Frontlines to Texas. Lessons Learned and New US-EU Cybersecurity Opportunities
2022-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Explore way to learn from, and cooperate with, some of Poland’s most elite cybersecurity experts as they discuss their work in Europe combating one of the 21st centuries most pressing threats.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Panel, Lunch, & Networking: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Capital Factory, Captain America Room, 8th floor, 701 Brazos St, Austin, 78701
RSVP: Rafal.Sordyl (at) msz.gov.pl

Singapore Market Access
2023-09-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Indeed Tower, 200 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701, United States
Singapore is an impressive center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global hub featuring developed infrastructure, political stability, open business policies, a skilled workforce, and respect for intellectual property rights.
A growing number of central Texas companies are looking to Singapore as their gateway to Asia. The featured presentations will focus on Singapore’s market advantages and provide you with practical steps on how to acquire your first customers and grow your revenue in the Southeast Asia region.

Agenda
11:30 Registration + lunch
11:45 Welcome + presentations by:
• Roland Peña, SVP of Global Tech and Innovation, Opportunity Austin/Austin Chamber
• Kristie Lai, Regional Director-Americas (Houston), Economic Development Board of Singapore
• Karen Parker, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service (Austin)
• Anthony Howe, Commercial Director, Asia Market Entry
• Q/A + Networking
1:30 Event concludes
Take advantage of this exclusive invitation to have your questions answered and learn more about business opportunities in Singapore.

12th Annual Texas-EU Business Summit
2023-09-26 08:30 - 18:30 | San Jacinto Meeting Rooms, 309 E 21st St, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
In its 12th 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 foundation, focusing on promoting the international trade capacity of Texas businesses while creating greater awareness regarding the benefits of exporting.
The Texas-EU Business Summit sessions are led by business leaders, trade and investment officials from EU countries, trade policy experts and political officials.

Event hosts include:
The World Affairs Council of Austin,
Center for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin,
Austin Community College,
The Consulate General of Ireland in Austin, IDA Ireland,
Pedraza Customhouse Brokers,
Scalo,Inc.,

Polish Investment and Trade Agency (Houston),
Access to Culture,
and
Pendas International

EU at SXSW 2024
2024-03-10 10:00 - 2024-03-11 21:00 | Parkside, 301 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
AGENDA
Sunday, March 10th
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
More than Food and Drinks, Savoring Stories

Join us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Navigating Food Waste and Loss: Insights and Strategies

Whether you’re an individual or a business, get ready for valuable insights that go beyond just talk. Tech companies, universities, NGOs – everyone can be part of the solution.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
European Innovations in MedTech: Driving Change, Saving Lives

Participate in this engaging discussion about the groundbreaking European technologies that are disrupting healthcare – tools that can help doctors achieve better outcomes for patients and their families.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Innovation in the Age of Regulation

What is the future of groundbreaking technology in the wake of recent AI regulation?

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Euro Night

Help us kick off two days of enlightening conversation and cultural festivities at the EURO TECH HOUSE, the European Union’s celebration of the transatlantic partnership!

Monday, March 11th
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
More than Food and Drinks, Savoring Stories

Join us for a delightful two-day experience including bites from our enticing food cart.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
AI & The Future of Loneliness

Have you ever said “thank you” to Alexa? Or “goodbye” to a customer service chatbot? From self-checkout registers to digital menus and delivery apps, today there are fewer opportunities for a human to ask: “How are you?”
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Tracing Music Royalties and Revenues in Gaming and the Metaverse

In this panel discussion, experts will delve into compelling use cases for the metaverse and the music business, offering their insights on seizing business opportunities in music licensing and shaping industry trends.
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

EU Music Showcase
Enjoy an incredible night featuring talented artists from across Europe! On the EURO TECH HOUSE stage upstairs, you can hear performances from different corners of the continent, offering a diverse array of talent that will captivate every taste, guaranteeing a fun evening for all.
