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  • Comparative Global/Regional Migration and Displacement Challenges: Exploring Security & Moral Dimensions

    St. Edwards University, Carter Auditorium 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States

    In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center for Excellence at St. Edward's University, panels considering the academic and policy dimensions of contemporary migration challenges from a comparative perspective, focusing particularly on issues and case studies in Europe, Eurasia, and U.S.-Mexico/Central America.  Experts will present research findings from these regions and consider the moral and security dimensions […]

  • H.E. Domingos Fezas Vital, Ambassador of Portugal to the USA Discusses Investment and Business Opportunities in Portugal

    Exclusive event for World Affairs Council Members.  Please join us for a special program on trade and investment opportunities in the Portuguese Republic.  Portugal’s economy has been expanding at a steady pace since 2010.  The newly elected government's approved budget signals that Portugal is recovering credibility in the markets as well as trust, stability and […]

  • Business Luncheon Featuring H.E. Pham Quang Vinh, Vietnam’s Ambassador to the USA

    In collaboration with the LBJ Presidential Library and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, World Affairs Council of Austin members join key Austin business and community leaders at a private luncheon with the Ambassador of Vietnam to the USA.   The main objective of this luncheon is to promote a comprehensive US-Vietnam partnership, of which key […]

  • Southeast Asia and Trans-Pacific Partnership Briefing

    Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States

    In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, the World Affairs Council of Austin is pleased to host a visit by Margaret Hanson-Muse, the Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs for ASEAN.  Ms. Hanson-Muse will discuss doing business in the ten Southeast Asian countries. Ms. Hanson-Muse will cover […]

  • Global Business Series: Immigration’s Impact on Austin Businesses & Startups

    ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor) 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

    As Austin businesses and startups continue to become increasingly global, the practical necessity of needing to hire and transfer highly-skilled professionals from foreign countries to Austin is becoming extremely important.  Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman for a lively and informative discussion on the impact of immigration on Austin businesses and our growing startup scene.  Jason […]

  • Fifth Annual Texas-EU Business Summit

    Hilton Hotel 500 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Helping Texas Businesses Access The World’s Largest Economic Zone In its 5th 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 EU. The summit builds on that footprint, focusing on promoting […]

  • Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Briefing

    Four Seasons Hotel 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

    Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim Kasumbi, former Senior Vice President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, is leading a 10 member delegation of Pakistani Businessmen, who are visiting United States of America to meet with the government officials and key trade associations and business organizations to discuss opportunities and challenges in increasing the bilateral trade […]

  • Trade Mission to Asia with Austin Mayor Steve Adler

    Mayor Steve Adler is leading a delegation to Asia to explore trade and business opportunities in South Korea, China, Singapore, and Taiwan. The mayor will be meeting with government officials, business leaders and touring sites to learn about best practices and innovative solutions to affordability and mobility and other issues that can be applied to […]

  • Global Business Series: Discussion with Larry Tabash

    ACC Highland Learning Center Room 2217 (Second Floor) 6101 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

    Larry Tabash is a Senior International Trade Specialist and Middle East expert for the U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service in Austin, TX. He has held positions overseas with both the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State as a Senior Business Advisor in Iraq working on infrastructure development and capacity building. […]

  • Smart Cities Innovation Summit

    Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is a supporting organization for the Smart Cities Innovation Summit taking place on 13-15 June.  The Summit 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.   The Smart […]

    $50 – $1195

  • Nuevo León IT Sector Business Luncheon Briefing

    Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

    This briefing and luncheon networking event will present specific business opportunities within Nuevo León's mature IT sector.  Monterrey, the capital city of Nuevo León state holds 4% of Mexico's total population, yet it generates 9% of Mexico's total GDP.  Attend this seminar to discover why nearly 1,600 U.S. companies are conducting business in Monterrey. RSVP […]

  • Embassy Briefing Featuring South Africa’s Ambassador to the USA, H.E. Mr. MNINWA JOHANNES MAHLANGU

    EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY Austin

    H.E. Mr. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, South Africa's Ambassador to the USA, will join World Affairs Council of Austin members for an exclusive political and trade briefing. Ambassador Mahlangu is one of the leaders who played a critical role in the process leading up to the first democratic South Africa. Between 1991 and 1994, he was […]

  • Immigrant Heritage Month Press Conference & Reception

    Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

    In collaboration with the City of Austin's Commission on Immigrant Affairs, and FWD.US, join us at this event as we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.  Please be sure to register via the link below.

  • Zika Outbreak: The NGO Perspective

    WeWork 600 Congress Avenue 15th Floor, Austin, United States

    Join us for an exclusive briefing by Kate Dischino, Director of Emergency Programs with AmeriCares. AmeriCares is a health-focused nonprofit that has been helping people affected by poverty or disaster for over 35 years, including survivors of Ebola, cholera and other epidemics. Kate Dischino, director of emergency programs at AmeriCares, is on the front lines […]

  • Author’s Night: Liz Alexander

    ACC Highland Business Center Board Room ACC Highland Business Center, 2nd Floor Board Room, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX, United States

    Author Liz Alexander will be speaking about her new and upcoming project.  She will be giving away copies of her collaboration book, written with Transamerica Retirement Solutions.  This event will be a dialogue about the process of researching and writing international business publications.  We encourage all members, especially those interested in becoming authors, to attend. […]