Agenda
Texas-EU Business Summit 2023
Access to Trade, Investment & Innovation
| 8:30am | Breakfast & Conference Registration |
| 9:00am | Welcome and Opening Remarks Featuring Keynote Speaker Glenn Hamer "Texas-European Trade Today", President, CEO Texas Association of Businesses |
| 9:10am | Czech Republic: Opportunities, Technology, and Expansion |
| In 1999, the Texas legislature declared October as officially Texas Czech Heritage month. Since then, Czech food, festivals, culture, education, and entertainment have continued to expand throughout the state, while also strengthening the Texas/EU partnership. According to the Global Peace Index (GPI), in 2022-23 Czech Republic was ranked as 8th safest and peaceful country in the world. Over the course of the last five years, what kind of changes have occurred? Which industries have grown the most, the least? How has Texas and the Czech Republic’s partnership impacted businesses, study abroad programs, including the standard of living? Panel members include the Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic, Director of Trade for Czech Republic, a CEO of a tech company, as well as an entrepreneur in the film industry | |
| 10:15am | The Future of Learning: How Technology Is Transforming How and What People Learn |
| This panel discussion will focus on using applied and experiential learning, generated AI in education, and digital transformation technologies and what this could mean for students, educators, and employers | |
| 11:20am | How the United States and Europe Work Together to Promote Digital Security and Address Cyber Threats |
| How do the US and the EU work together to promote digital security and address cyber threats? Panelists will exam pressing issues in technology, diplomacy, and cyberspace security. This panel will bring together experts and practitioners from government and industry | |
| 12:20pm | Lunch & Networking Featuring a Discussion with French and Irish Consul Generals |
| 2:00pm | Annual EU Energy Update |
| Dr. Michael Mosser, Associate Professor of Government and International Relations and Global Studies, will provide an update on energy production, consumption, and policy in the EU. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions | |
| 2:40pm | Emerging Opportunities in Europe |
| The dynamic economies of Europe are filled with emergent business opportunities, offer highly cost-competitive, skilled workforces, and provide ideal locations from which to access European, African, and Eurasian markets | |
| 3:45pm | Cultivating Innovation in EU Countries for the US Market |
| This panel will highlight new and innovative products and services being utilized in the chemical and fintech industry sectors | |
| 4:45pm | Closing Reception: Hosted by the Consulate of the Republic of Ireland in Austin Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served |
