Houston Cyber Summit
The World Affairs Council of Austin, a state partner with Cyber Houston, BLUE LANCE and several other organizations, is pleased to announce the Third Annual Houston Cyber Summit. This cyber […]
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Global Entrepreneurship Week, Generation Y, and Innovation in Norway
Ben Ramirez recently traveled to Norway with Mitch Jacobson, Director of the Austin Technology Incubator at the University of Texas. Ben was invited to offer presentations on Generation Y, and
Saudi Arabia Pivots toward China: The Rise of a New Global Order
What is one to make out of King Salman of Saudi Arabia recent trip to Asia? The answer is the kingdom’s worries about the economic and security impact of the
Embrace new technologies to help transform your business for the digital age
Today, digital transformation is affecting all businesses at a more rapid pace than ever before. Now is the time to embrace new technologies to help transform your business for the
AquAdvantage: Helpful or Harmful?
For the first time in history, a genetically engineered animal has been approved for human consumption: AquaBounty Technology’s salmon-creation, known as AquAdvantage. Its genetic makeup is comprised of components from
10 Etiquette Tips for Hosting an Elegant Holiday Office Party
The author, Sharon Schweitzer, an expert on international business etiquette and protocol, will host an etiquette dinner in early 2017. Check back for details! With the start of the holidays
Austin Business Professionals Series: Modern Dining Etiquette & Manners
How do we navigate business dining in a digital age? World Affairs Council of Austin and Sharon Schweitzer announce the Austin Business Professionals Series Inaugural Event: Business Dining Etiquette &
Zika Outbreak: The NGO Perspective
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
How to “pre-adapt” your future and power more success
Nature has much to teach us—even about business. Did you know, for example, that when bacteria are grown alongside an antibiotic, they not only become resistant to it but also
Brits Debate Brexit as Austin Moves Forward
Ask Fred Schmidt what he thinks about Brexit, the June 23 referendum on whether Britain should continue as part of the European Union, and he doesn’t hesitate: “Linking the EU