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Third Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit
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Location
IBC Bank Community Suite 13th Floor
500 W. Fifth Street See below for Parking Suggestions Austin, TX 78701Description
Texas - Latin America Business Summit Helps Texas Companies Access Nearshore Expanding Markets
The World Affairs Council of Austin will present the Third Annual Texas-Latin America Business Summit on 4 October from 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm. The Summit brings trade promotion experts and business decision-makers together for panels and meetings with the Texas business community. 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 Brazil, Mexico and several other Latin American nations.
Over 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.
DRAFT AGENDA
1:00 PM Registration Opens
1:30 PM Welcoming Remarks
Ben Ramirez, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of Austin's Center for Global Trade
Shirley Temple, Office of Governor Greg Abbott
1:35 PM Hispanic and Latin American Entrepreneurship (How startups can leverage the region and culture)
Panelists: Valeria Aguerri, Business Development, OPINATOR; Ana Castelan, Digital Trade Marketing Manager, WaveMax; Monica Pena, Founder, MUNDU Media; Sara Mitran, Senior Consultant-Transformational Healthcare, Frost & Sullivan
Moderator: Estuardo Robles, Partner, Briggs Capital
2:45 PM Spotlight on LATAM Founders
Panelists: Adriana Aguilar, Founder, Yuxtem; Carlos Mats, Founder, Xchematic; Nicolene Tashnette Witter, Co-Founder, Enablers of Community Advancement Projects and Initiatives (ECAPI)
Moderator: Bill Hulsey, Principal, HULSEY PC
3:50 PM U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement
Panelists: Marcelo Lara, CEO, Pro Indie Music; Justin Yancy, President, Texas Business Leadership Council; Nick Barriero, Co-Founder, Clay Imports
Moderator: Salvador Castañeda, Partner, Peek Toland & Castañeda PLLC
4:55 PM Closing Remarks
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