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ASIA x AUSTIN - International Market Summit

ASIA x AUSTIN - International Market Summit

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (1:30 PM - 8:30 PM) (CDT)

Description

Explore exciting business opportunities between Central Texas and some of Asia's most dynamic and innovative markets. 

Experience the two-way highway of opportunity between Asia and the Greater Austin region.  

Learn what's next in AI, blockchain, the Metaverse, clean energy, and more. 

Plug into the startup landscapes in Asia and Central Texas. 

Meet the leaders forging new, bilateral business ecosystems.

And more!


The Asia x Austin Summit (afternoon sessions) is
SOLD OUT


You may still RSVP to attend Smobler's NOVA @Austin Afterparty.
See below for info and link.

Please note: By registering for this event, you will receive a complimentary Associate Level membership to the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC), and you will receive email communications from GAACC. Thanks to our sponsors, this event is free of charge. Your registration information may be shared with GAACC Asia x Austin: International Market Summit partners.


Event Details

WHEN: Tuesday March 12, 2024; 1:30-8:30 pm
WHERE: Austin Public Library, Central Branch
710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX 78701



Agenda

Schedule and details are subject to change. Many exciting announcements are in the works!

1:30 pm: Check-in, Refreshments, and Networking

2:00 pm: Welcome Session
- Regional Governments Welcome
- Central Texas Asian Population Landscape & Economic Impact
- Central Texas Economic Outlook & Forecast

2:30 pm: Business in Central Texas & Austin
- Business Opportunities in Central Texas
- Regional Development Partners
- Talent Ecosystem

3:00 pm: Asian Markets Briefings
Connect directly with economic and business leaders from some of Asia's most powerful markets.

4:30 pm: Austin's Innovation Ecosystem
- Asian Startup Pitch Sessions
- Greater Austin's Startup Landscape (introducing local investors, VCs, incubators, etc.)

6:30 pm: NOVA @Austin Afterparty


Smobler's NOVA is an engaging and immersive phygital experience connecting creators, communities and corporates in Web 2.0 and Web3. NOVA is an evolving “live” event bridging digital and physical art, culture, gaming and entertainment together.

Join us in this SXSW official free event together with promqueen, Allegra Fox and Tyler Mabry from The Foxtones, and DJ Steady B for a Super NOVA night !

NOVA 2024 will merge interactive digital explorations with live entertainment and "phygital" (physical+digital) activations for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Asia x Austin Summit. 

RSVP FOR NOVA @Austin

Want a taste? Check out highlights from NOVA 2023 in Singapore.


Meet Our Guest Speakers

"Welcome Session" and
 "Business in Central Texas & Austin"



Kirk Watson
Mayor
Austin, Texas


Mike Snyder
Mayor
Hutto, Texas


Brandt Rydell
Mayor
Taylor, Texas


Cameron Goodman
Director of Economic Development
City of Georgetown


Lila Valencia, Ph.D.
Demographer
City of Austin


Angelos Angelou
Founder & Principal Executive Officer
Angelou Economics


Jeremy Martin
President & CEO
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce


Roland Peña
Senior Vice President of Global Investment & Innovation
Opportunity Austin


John O'Neill
Program Manager, Global Innovation Lab
Texas Global


Dharma Rajah
President
Epitome Development


"Asian Markets Briefings"



Jacko Tsang
Director
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, San Francisco


Winchell Cheung
Director, Midwest
Hong Kong Trade Development Council


Nadirah Nazri
Director, Chicago
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)


Kristie Lai
Regional Director, Americas
Singapore Economic Development Board


Kennie Ong
Deputy Director for Startup Development
Enterprise Singapore


Jerrick Tee
Assistant Director
Action Community for Entrepreneurship (Singapore)


Kevin Koym
Founder & CEO
Tech Ranch Austin


Marcos Cervantes
Partner/CEO
Q-Branch


"Austin's Innovation Ecosystem"



Wen Zhang
Founder & CEO
INNW Institute


Sunny Zhang, Ph.D.
Founding Partner
Born Global Ventures


Oksana Malysheva
Managing Partner and CEO
Sputnik ATX


Bin Hu Karg, Esq.
Partner
VCL Law LLP


Sarah Morgan
Senior Associate
S3 Ventures


Nina Ho
Executive Director
The Launchpad at UT Austin


Angelos Angelou
Founder & CEO
IA Global Ventures

 

Presenting Sponsor



Smobler

A turnkey metaverse architect & solutions provider with a strong emphasis on blockchain based gaming, event production, outreach and education.


Program Sponsors

Epitome Development

INNW Institute


International Partners

HKETO San Francisco / HKTDC


Enterprise Singapore / Economic Development Board Singapore


Malaysian Investment Development Authority


Opportunity Partners


Centauri Capital Group


City of Georgetown


City of Taylor


City of Hutto


Real International



Showcase Sponsor

SOAL Technologies


Beverage Sponsors


Tito's Handmade Vodka



Pepsi


Event Production Partners

Orchid Events


Northshore Media Productions

Organizational Partners

 



GAACC Corporate Sponsors & Partners

The generous support of these sponsors and partners allows GAACC to continue delivering programs to members and to the public with the mission of Serving Local while Thinking Global, and to support our members through advocacy, education, and connections.


THANK YOU!


 


Austin Public Library - Central Library
710 W. Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701 United States
Event Contact
Albert Tinay
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (1:30 PM - 8:30 PM) (CDT)
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If you are Asian or of Asian descent and live in Central Texas, complete our 5-minute survey and enter our contest to win fantastic prizes like event tickets, stays, meals, or a new Apple iPad Pro. We’re adding new prizes to the contest all the time!

Prize winners will be drawn and notified on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Your survey responses will help us complete the next phase of the Central Texas Asian Impact Project, an initiative exploring the demographic and economic impact of our dynamic and talented Central Texas AAPI communities.