EU-US Trade Relations: From Tensions and Turbulence to New Opportunities
2022-03-16 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Dallas Petroleum Club, 2200 Ross Ave, Dallas, Texas, 75201, United States
Luncheon on March 16th, 2022 at 12:00pm held at the Dallas Petroleum Club with Tomas Baert speaking.

Please Note: 11:30am Registration*
Please join us for a luncheon on March 16th, 2022 at 12:00pm with registration beginning at 11:30am, held at the Dallas Petroleum Club. Speaking at the luncheon is Tomas Baert.
Prior to moving to Washington, DC in August 2018, Tomas was the Head of Unit for Trade Strategy at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade (DG Trade), where he led the team responsible for the 2015 Trade for All strategy and the 2017 Communication on A balanced and progressive trade policy to harness globalization. He also coordinated DG Trade’s work on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU and the preparatory discussions on a future EU-UK trade relationship. From 2014 to 2016, Tomas was an assistant to Director-General for Trade, advising on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and WTO negotiations.
Between 2010 and 2014, Tomas was based in Geneva, where he served as a first secretary at the Permanent Mission of the EU to the WTO, handling multilateral negotiations on intellectual property rights and rules and competition policy. Tomas joined the European Commission in 2005 as a trade negotiator on services trade and investment. He was the EU’s negotiator on trade in services and investment for the EU-India free trade negotiations, as well as a member of the team concluding the EU-Korea FTA. From 2007 to 2010, he was in charge of the development of a common investment policy – an area in which the EU gained exclusive competence in 2009.
Before joining the European Commission, Tomas worked for three years as a government affairs representative for US multinational DuPont on EU policy and regulatory questions relating to chemicals, biotechnology, and trade, and researched the emergence of regulatory barriers to trade at the International Trade Policy Unit at the London School of Economics.
Tomas holds an MSc from the London School of Economics (LSE) and an MA from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL), Belgium. He spent a term at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, and completed the Mastering Trade Policy program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

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EACC Texas Members – No Charge : President’s Circle/Sustaining Partner Members (2); Partner/SME/Institutional Members (1). Members must log in to register or contact us at info@eacctx.com
We will offer a waiting list for members.

Québec Day during Le Mois de la Francophonie in Houston
2022-03-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Sawyer Yards, Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
EAT, DRINK & NETWORK IN HOUSTON!
The Quebec Delegation in Houston (EACCTX Board Member) cordially invites you to Québec Day to Celebrate Le Mois de la Francophonie.
Please join us at Sawyer Yards, in Houston, March 30th at 5:30 pm.
Register here today and enjoy a discount to The Infinite!

Europe Day 2022 in Dallas
2022-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | AC Hotel by Marriott Dallas (Near the Galleria), 5460 James Temple Dr, Dallas, 75240
In the spirit of unity for Europe & Ukraine, join us and stand with our distinguished guests
in support of this annual celebration in Europe
Remarks by
Eric Johnson, Mayor of Dallas
Ambassador Jeanne L. Phillips
Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison
Valérie Baraban, Consule General of France
Vitalii Tarasiuk, Consul General of Ukraine

The European American Chamber of Commerce Texas

City of Dallas

British American Business Council Texas

Dallas International District

Finnish American Business Guild

French-American Chamber of Commerce Texas

German American Chamber of Commerce South

Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Texas

Ukrainian Cultural Club of Dallas

present
Europe Day Dallas

Reading by Poet Laureate of Dallas, Joaquin Zihuatanejo
Music by June Blount

May 9, 2022
AC Hotel by Marriott (Galleria)
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Registration begins at 5:00pm
Wine & hors d’oeuvres
Register or Sponsor here
EACC Texas Members: Free
FABG & FACC Texas Members: Cost covered by the organization & will be verified
BABC Texas, SACC & UCCD Members: $10
Non-members: $20
One drink and hors d’oeuvres included
Additional European partner organizations are welcome
Consuls and Honorary Consuls are invited to attend or send a representative

Webinar | How AI Analysis is Changing the Tax Landscape in Europe & the U.S.
2022-06-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Complying with tax obligations and assessing tax liabilities can be a time-consuming task, whether for companies doing business in multiple jurisdictions with different tax processes and requirements, for SMEs which may have limited resources or for individuals with complex tax affairs. The increasing use of data and data analytics, as well as the digitalization of tax administration over the last decade, has helped in reducing some of these burdens as well as improving the effectiveness and efficiency of tax administration.
A defining feature of modern tax administration is now the massive amount of data that has become available to tax administrations, including data required by law. This carries costs associated with the reporting and storage of data, risks for data privacy and data protection, as well as benefits in the assessment of tax liabilities, identification of non-compliance and fraud and the generation of new insights and applications.
As the volume of data increases, so has the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning become more prevalent, assisting tax professionals and tax administrations in their respective roles, uncovering patterns in mounds of data that can be missed by humans and informing decision-making in multiple areas.
Join our panel of experts for a discussion that will address how the use of AI driven data analysis, both by companies & tax administrations, could change taxation worldwide.
REGISTER HERE
AGENDA:
Setting the stage – big data and AI
There is more tax data than ever and the tax databases of authorities and tax preparers are both enormous and generally well-validated.
● What are the benefits/challenges of this wealth of data?
● What are the use cases for AI now and in the near future in the field of taxation, including across borders.
Regulatory Aspects – what concerns does AI and Big Data raise?
Data Governance:
● How to protect privacy and confidentiality?
● How are tax authorities managing increased amounts of data?
● How to decide when data can be shared and with whom?
Governance of AI processes:
● How is the use of AI best governed?
● Decision-making by AI – what are the limits?
● Challenges presented by the use of AI in tax analysis from a regulatory aspect
Look into the Crystal Ball – what might we expect in 10 years’ time?
● Trend towards real time taxation – does this inevitably mean more data flows?
● Can more seamless taxation be achieved by moving taxation processes into taxpayers’ natural systems rather than bringing data into tax administration systems?
● What type of technology is already available and which need to be developed to move to more seamless taxation?
● How might the role of AI in taxation develop?
SPEAKERS:
● Ivan Roussev, Data Scientist, EY [moderator]
● Peter Green, Head of Forum on Tax Administration Secretariat, OECD
● Christian Hallum, Tax Justice Lead, OXFAM
● Frank Sangers, Chief Financial Officer, CITIZENM HOTELS
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCTX and EACC NY Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
REGISTER HERE
It is a joint webinar organized by EACC New York and EACC Texas.

Location:
Online

SPEAKERS BIOS:
● Ivan Roussev, Data Scientist, EY [moderator]
Ivan Roussev is a senior manager in EY’s Tax Technology and Transformation (TTT) practice, based in Dallas, TX. He is a founding member of EY’s data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning practice in tax and co-founder of EY Alwin—the firm’s suite of AI tools for tax.
For the past ten years, Ivan has advised his clients on the effective application of advanced technologies like data integration and visualization, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to solve problems stemming from the unprecedented boom in digital data over that period.
Previously, Ivan was part of EY’s Workforce Advisory Services practice, where he focused on the development and adoption of EY’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance software, EY Compass. He advised clients on matters related to benefits and payroll strategy and compliance. In that role, Ivan served as the engagement management leader for EY’s ACA practice in the Southeastern US.
Ivan is a frequent speaker on the topics of advanced technology and the future of work at both industry and academic events. He enjoys working with aspiring technologists at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels to help them find meaningful career opportunities in the fields of data science and AI.
Ivan holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Southern Methodist University (SMU), and a
master’s degree in data science from Northwestern University.

● Peter Green, Head of Forum on Tax Administration Secretariat, OECD

Peter Green has been Head of the OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) Secretariat since 2017. The FTA, Chaired by Commissioner Bob Hamilton, consists of 52 advanced and emerging tax administrations which work collaboratively on all aspects of modern tax administration. Prior to joining the OECD, Peter’s senior career has been split between the UK Treasury and the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
In the Treasury, Peter has served as Head of International Tax, as Head of Financial Stability and Risk as well as undertaking a number of roles in public spending and operational management. Within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Peter was the Financial Counsellor in the British Embassy in Tokyo, representing the Treasury, Bank of England and Financial Services Authority. He also led the Social, Environment, Employment and Regional Policy Section in the UK’s Permanent Representation to the European Union. Peter has also served as the UK representative on the EU Securities Committee, the Banking Committee, the Insurance Committee and the High Level Committee on Financial Crisis Management.

● Christian Hallum, Tax Justice Lead, OXFAM

Christian Hallum co-leads Oxfam’s work on tax justice. Christian has worked with civil society groups across Africa, in Belgium and in his home country, Denmark, to promote tax justice. He has also worked for the Danish tax administration as a compliance analyst.
Christian’s areas of expertise include global corporate taxation, the taxation of extractive industries, progressive domestic revenue mobilization and responsible taxation of the private sector.

● Frank Sangers, Chief Financial Officer, CITIZENM HOTELS

Frank is CFO US for citizenM Hotels. He holds this position for 3 years now and all US taxes fall under his responsibilities. Prior to moving to New York in 2019, Frank worked 4 years in citizenM’s European office where he was dealing with taxation in The Netherlands, France and the UK.

Cybersecurity in Poland...tales from the Front Line
2022-06-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Hall Park, Frisco TX, 3201 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
COMPLEMENTARY EVENT – MUST RSVP HERE
Join the EACC Texas and Frisco Economic Development Corporation on June 20th for a special event featuring the Polish cybersecurity industry and guest speakers:
Rafal Sordyl, Economic & Technology Officer Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington,
D.C. and Representatives of Polish Cybersecurity Companies:
Billon, CyCommSec, Cypher.dog, and SafeKiddo
These companies have been fighting the cybersecurity war in Europe. Come and meet them to hear their stories and build business relationships.
Date: Monday, June 20th
Location: Hall Park, 3201 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX (NOT PLANO) 75034 — in the Ascension Room
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Webinar | Claims in the EU and the U.S. for Loss of Profit Grounded on the Pandemic
2022-06-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Join our discussion, our panelists will examine the European and US jurisprudence as regards insurance coverage of the loss of profits claims grounded on the confinement and other restrictions across the pandemic. Jurisprudence pro and against the insurers, lecturer’s debate, key points on the discussion will be carefully analyzed and used to forecast what can be expected in Europe by comparison to the US.
AGENDA:
I. Introduction/setting the stage:
● Loss of Profit in P&C insurance before the pandemic
● Key issues from the “old” times
II. First reactions/first claims after the Great Lockdown
● How the governments/administrations have dealt with these claims at the beginning?
● How the public insurers (if any) reacted?
● First legal actions and the market reactions
● Market developments in the early stage
III. How Loss of Profit is commonly regulated in insurance contracts
(Country-by-country cases – Spain, Ireland, U.S.)
● The difference between retail and great risks, multi-risks and loss of profit autonomous covers
● What the loss of profit really covers in the vast majority of cases
● Unfair limitations on the coverage vs. legal delimitations of the coverage
● The “I cover what I cover” and the “you cover what you don’t exclude” dangerous debate
IV. The Insurance brokers’ perspective
SPEAKERS:
● Joaquín Ruiz-Echauri, Partner, PÉREZ-LLORCA
● Sean McCormick, Partner, THOMPSON HINE
● Catherine Derrig, Partner, MCCANN FITZGERALD
● John Lavelle, Director, BPL GLOBAL
TIME:
10:00 – 11:00 AM EDT | 16:00h – 17:00h CET
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY and EACC Texas Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
REGISTER HERE

Celebrate La Fête Nationale de France 2022 Dinner at Lavendou in Dallas!
2022-07-14 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Lavendou Bistro Provençal, 19009 Preston Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX, 75252, United States
CELEBRATE LA FETE NATIONALE DE FRANCE AT LAVENDOU BISTRO IN DALLAS!
Storm Lavendou Bistro Provençal with the Alliance Française and the EACC Texas
to celebrate the National Day of France!

Enjoy a delicious French dinner, great wine, and the celebratory atmosphere of friends as we gather to sing La Maseillaise for the 32th year…or more
Who’s counting?!

Thursday, July 14, 2022
Registration & Reception 6:30 PM | Dinner 7:30 PM
Limited Seating Available | Reservations Required
EACCTX members: $90 per person
Non-members: $110 per person
Includes dinner, wine & gratuity

Lavendou Bistro Provençal
19009 Preston Road, Suite 200 (at Lloyd Road) | Dallas, TX 75252
REGISTER HERE

Le Menu
La Soupe Froide aux Concombres
Chilled Cucumber Soup
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La Salade Frisée au Roquefort et Lardons
Frisée Salad with Roquefort Cheese, Bacon & Pecans
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Jarret d’Agneau Petits Lègumes et Couscous
Braised Lamb Shank with Vegetables and Couscous

Fish/Poisson option will be available

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Napoléon aux Fruits de Saison
Mixed Berries served in a Pastry Shell with Raspberry Coulis and Chantilly
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
Red, White and Sparkling wines, tax and tip included.

WEBINAR: Transatlantic Trends in European and Texas Startup Ecosystems
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom Webinar
The EACC Texas and Startup Genome present:
Transatlantic Trends in European and Texas Startup Ecosystems
Join us for this webinar on October 19th @ 10am (CDT)
REGISTER HERE

About Startup Genome
Startup Genome is the world-leading policy advisory and research organization for public and private organizations committed to accelerating the success of their startup ecosystem.
Startup Genome has advised more than 125 clients across six continents in 45+ countries to date. Our impact is rooted in over a decade of independent research with data on three million companies across 280 cities. Working side-by-side with 300 partner organizations, our frameworks and methodologies have become instrumental in building foundations for startups and startup ecosystems to grow.
Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2022 by Startup Genome (link)
Speakers

David Overton – Partner, Opus Faveo Innovation Development Austin, TX
David Overton has extensive experience in strategic planning, competitor analysis and customer research for a wide range of organizations. After completing his studies, David joined McKinsey & Company as a management consultant, where he focused on strategy, growth and profit improvement projects. He then worked in executive roles for several leading retailers, including May Department Stores, Sears, and JCPenney, most recently as Vice President for Customer and Strategic Insights.
David has served on several boards, and he currently serves on the board of Mercy Ships, a leading international NGO focused on health and human development. David holds a degree in Accounting from Texas Tech University and a Masters of Management degree from the Sloan School of Management at MIT.

Simon Mak – Director, Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Dr. Simon Mak (@profsmak) is Executive Director of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Professor of Practice in the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Business Economics at the SMU Cox School of Business. He directs the Caruth Institute staff and its many community service programs, such as the Dallas 100 Entrepreneur Awards, the Southwest Venture Forum, the Starting A Business certificate course, and the Startup Camp for Teens. In addition, Dr. Mak leads the academic entrepreneurship programs at Cox by overseeing the BBA Specialization in Entrepreneurship and the MBA/graduate program in entrepreneurship, managing a team of over a dozen adjunct professors in teaching over 20 entrepreneurship courses. Dr. Mak also works with the Lyle School of Engineering on the MS in Engineering Entrepreneurship degree program.
Dr. Mak is one of the leaders at SMU in researching blockchain and created an MBA class called Blockchain Entrepreneurship where he taught about CryptoKitties as one of the first NFT (Non-Fungible Token) startup business models.  He has traveled to London, Berlin, Malta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Israel, Beijing, and Shanghai researching blockchain startups. He has formed a company Genesis Blockchain Academy, LLC that is supported by the SMU Incubator.
Dr. Mak also researches esports entrepreneurship and just completed a project with a graduate assistant researching startup business models in esports. He is the faculty advisor for the SMU Esports Club and co-director of the newly created SMU Esports Business Management Certificate. He has traveled to London, Stockholm and Israel researching esports startups. His newest research interest is in space entrepreneurship.
Dr. Mak specializes in ideation (having created an BBA course called Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities), emerging business models and strategies, corporate entrepreneurship (having created an MBA course called Corporate Entrepreneurship:Intrapreneuring), and global entrepreneurship (having created an MBA course called Global Explorations in Entrepreneurship and brought his students to Berlin, Zurich, Israel, and Kuala Lumpur to study their local entrepreneurship ecosystems). Dr. Mak also teaches strategic thinking in the SMU Cox Executive Education program called Transformational Leadership.
Prior to joining SMU, Dr. Mak worked as an engineer for Fortune 50 companies Raytheon and Digital Equipment Corporation, and then was an early employee of venture-backed software startup Mercury Interactive in Silicon Valley as a field applications engineer and then was the Texas Regional Sales Manager after the company’s IPO. He was involved in his own healthcare dot.com startup and presented to top-tier venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, and then was the vice president of sales and marketing for a startup Asian business magazine, and most recently he was vice president of marketing and business development for a small, Dallas-based private-equity backed Linux software company and led the sales expansion into the Japanese market and the eventual company sale to a large Japanese systems integration company.
Dr. Mak earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, an MBA in Finance from the SMU Cox School of Business, and a Ph.D. in Applied Science (Systems Engineering focus) from the SMU Lyle School of Engineering, where his PhD dissertation was entitled: Improving Investment Performance of Venture Financing Utilizing Bayesian Fundamentals. Dr. Mak is also the recipient of the SMU Cox Teaching Innovation award, SMU Distinguished Community Service Award, the SMU Rotunda Outstanding Professor Award, and the Global Educator of the Year by the Dallas Global Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Mak is also the faculty advisor to the SMU Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club, the MBA Entrepreneurship Club, the SMU Intervarsity Fellowship, is on the SMU Incubator Advisory Committee, and also helps judge the annual Big Ideas undergraduate business plan competition.
In January 2021, Dr. Mak helped launch the USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) Special Interest Group (SIG) on Tech Entrepreneurship and serves as the inaugural chair.
In January 2021, Dr. Mak was appointed to the Dallas Mayor’s Task on Innovation and Entrepreneurship where he chairs the Big Fat Hairy Audacious Idea Committee.

Ebetuel (Beto) Pallares – Partner, Joseph Advisory, Betopallares.vc, El Paso, TX
Ebetuel (Beto) Pallares was born in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and raised in El Paso, TX. He began his career as a management consultant focused primarily on the telecom industry. He’s also been a start-up entrepreneur, a telecom executive, and restaurateur, a nonprofit director, a venture capitalist, and a professor. Beto’s investment expertise is in seed and early stage venture investments, as well as venture fund creation. He currently advises a family office on fund commitments and direct investments into private operating companies, and is the general partner/fund manager of two funds. Beto enjoys being involved in entrepreneurial transformation, particularly in the Borderplex region where he incorporates best-in-class mentorship, tech tools and resources for start-up founders and aspiring investors. He teaches entrepreneurship and strategic management at New Mexico State University where he holds the Bill and Sharron Sheriff Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship. Beto is a Kauffman Fellow and a Presidio Fellow and over the years has served on the board of over two dozen private companies. He also serves on the board of Exagen, Inc. (NASDAQ: XGN). Beto holds a Ph.D. in International Business Strategy from the University of Texas at El Paso, in addition to an MBA. He received a B.A. in economics from Brandeis University. Beto frequently lectures internationally on topics ranging from tech ecosystem development and start-up mentorship.

Juliana Garaizar – Head of Houston Incubator, VP of Innovation for Greentown Labs, Houston, TX
Juliana is the Head of Houston Incubator and VP of Innovation for Greentown Labs. A Board Member of the Angel Capital Association, Juliana is a Lead Investor of the Portfolia Rising America Fund that invests in BIPOC and LGTBQ founders, as well as the Portfolia Consumer and Rising Tide Funds. She is also an Advisory Board Member of the Houston Diversity Fund, the Investors of Color network, the Latinx Startup Alliance and Impulse4women. A Kauffman Fellow experienced in Bridging the Gender Gap in investing, she is part of the City of Houston’s Women Commission. Juliana was the Texas Medical Center Venture Fund Director and the Managing Director of the Houston Angel Network. She was the Manager of the in the French Riviera’s Sophia Business Angels network and Antipolis Innovation Campus and Project Manager of several International Projects funded by the European Commission. Previously, Juliana worked for 5 years in Singapore: first as an International Trade Consultant for the Trade Commission of Spain in a broad range of industry sectors and then as a Project Manager for the Asia Technology Office of Citigroup, leading projects at the international level. Juliana obtained an MBA at the London Business School and Haas School of Business in Berkeley, specializing in Entrepreneurship.

Stephen Kuester – Head of Ecosystem Strategy, Startup Genome, London
Stephan works with clients in government and private industry consortia all around the world, advising on the creation and the acceleration of tech and innovation clusters. Prior to his role at Startup Genome, Stephan headed up the International Consulting practice at UK ecosystem agency Tech Nation (aka Tech City UK) in London and served as Managing Director of digital Switzerland.
Previous to his work in the digital ecosystems space, Stephan worked as an executive director for professional services firms Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young. Stephan holds an MSc in Economics and studied at the University of Bonn, Germany and the London School of Economics (LSE).

Learn more about Texas Startup Ecosystems
Texas Startup Manifesto 2.0 by Josh Baer (link)
Dallas Innovates – Dallas makes list of top ranked ecosystems for second straight year (link)
Learn more about European Startup Ecosystems
Startup Genome – Europe’s Booming Startup Ecosystems (link)

Networking Austin - Transatlantic Immigration Update at Foster LLP
2022-10-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Foster LLP, 912 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 450, Austin, TX, United States
REGISTER HERE

Speaker Bio
Dorothee B. Mitchell is a senior partner of the leading global immigration law firm Foster LLC. A native of Germany, she is licensed to practice law both in the United States and in Germany (Rechtsanwältin). Ms. Mitchell is considered an expert in immigration matters having worked exclusively in immigration law for nearly 20 years. Her experience includes serving the needs of corporate clients of many industries including prominent German corporate and individual clients with transfers to the United States. Ms. Mitchell also represents client with German citizenship matters. She is a frequent public speaker on immigration matters. In addition to her law practice, Ms. Mitchell is the first Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Austin.

Robert Hull was appointed as the Consul General of Ireland to the southern central United States in January 2022. Based in Austin, Texas, he leads Ireland’s team covering Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Misouri, Oklahoma and Texas.Robert joined the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2008 and has served in the Embassy of Ireland in Tanzania, the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and in Ireland’s Representative Office in Timor-Leste. He was also seconded for three years from 2013-2016 to the European External Action Service, serving in the Delegation of the European Union to the Multilateral Organisations in Vienna. Prior to taking up his post in Austin, Robert served in the Department’s Political and Reconciliation Section, in the Ireland, UK and Americas Division. His role focused on engagement work in Northern Ireland. He has also previously held positions in the Department’s Political Division and Press Office. Robert is from Belfast, and holds a Master of Arts (Hons.) in International Studies and Diplomacy from the School of Oriental and Africa Studies, University of London and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in History from the University of Durham.

EuroTech Talks - Connected Resources for Industry 4.0
2022-11-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Richardson IQ, 1302 E Collins Blvd., Richardson, TX, 75081, United States
Connected Resources for Industry 4.0
IoT devices use the internet to communicate, collect, and exchange information about our online activities. Every day, they generate 1 billion GB of data. By 2025, there’s projected to be 42 billion IoT-connected devices globally moving from a 1 to1, 1 to many, to any transaction mode.
Learn more about how connected resources are delivering benefits across industries and will help unlock new revenues, develop new skills while building a safer world.
Register Here
SPEAKERS

Todd Nate, Head of Private Wireless, North America, Nokia

Todd is responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of Nokia’s North America Enterprise Private Wireless Sales. He has 25 years of OT experience enabling industrials to step-change their operational productivity/efficiency and business model flexibility which as given him unique insights into the trends and dependencies of successful digital journeys. His experience spans the energy, mining, manufacturing & logistics and public sector value chains. Todd earned his Bachelor of Science in Business at Indiana University and his MBA from Ball State University.

Chris Hanebeck, Founder and CEO at Truckl

Chris Hanebeck is a seasoned professional, innovator and technologist focused on supply chain management. His experience in management consulting, technology startups and senior operating roles spans over three decades and includes successful private-equity led turnarounds. Chris currently serves as CEO of Truckl, a software company that makes the management and monitoring of freight incredibly easy.
Chris sits on several advisory boards for supply chain, robotics, communication, and financial service startups and is an advisor on supply chain, global trade and blockchain to the World Economic Forum. Prior to Truckl, he led major business architecture initiatives for MasterCard, managed a team of global innovation consultants at IBM and served as COO of the first cryptographic startup for IoT devices among other posts. He holds several patents, regularly speaks at major conferences, and teaches supply chain at the University of North Texas.

Omar Ghazzaoui, Co-founder and CEO at OTTOGEE, VOS Systems

In 2019, Omar co-founded OTTOGEE, an advanced technology, IoT and AI start-up. Our mission is to increase worker safety and security, reduce costs, and lead digital transformation for heavy industries. In 2019, the company was funded and backed by Techstars, the world’s largest accelerator programs.
Omar is widely experienced in international heavy industries digital transformation having spent more than 15 years of experience between the Middle East, Europe and the United States. Before founding OTTOGEE, Omar was leading Caterpillar’s digital and defense strategy as a senior manager Corporate Strategy based in Caterpillar’s headquarters in Illinois with a focus on the emerging markets. Before joining Caterpillar, he was a senior consultant at the Boston Consultant Group where he advised Middle Eastern governments on topics of Defense and Smart Cities. Omar’s international exposure started as a project manager for iconic construction projects in Europe, Middle East and Central Asia, including the Dubai Mall (world’s largest mall at the time) and the Kashagan oil-field (world’s second largest oil-field construction project) while working with Greece-based Consolidated Contractors Company (comprised of the largest 15 construction companies on ENR).
Omar holds an MBA from INSEAD France and bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
MODERATOR

Claire Burgaud, Director, Partners & Ecosystems Marketing, Nokia

Claire Burgaud is Manager of Partners & Ecosystems Marketing at Nokia with more than 25 years of experience in management & IT consulting, business development, and sales & marketing for leading companies across diverse B2B industries. With ample engineering and marketing expertise, she thrives in fast-paced environments that leverage new technologies, co-creation, innovation, and diversity.
She is currently based in Dallas, Texas, and spends her free time volunteering for the Dallas International School as PTO board member, the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas and the Ecole Centrale Paris in France.

EACC Texas Ambassador's Gala & EU Texas Economic Leadership Forum - Two Events on December 1st
2022-12-01 08:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Greater Houston Partnership, 701 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
One Day, Two Events
Bringing Europe and the U.S. Together in Texas
Thursday, December 1, 2022
REGISTER HERE
Sponsorship Information HERE

Our Guests include:
His Excellency Miloslav Stašek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States
Michelangelo Margherita, Head of Trade at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States
Heads of Trade – European Union Member States

Thursday, December 1st 8:30am – 12:00pm
EU-TEXAS ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP FORUM
in cooperation with the
The Delegation of the European Union to the United States

and
Greater Houston Partnership

Europe & Texas: Economic Power Partners
The Green Energy Transition: Opportunities & Obstacles
EACC Texas Members, Consular Corps & Chamber Staff – No Charge (two per company)
Chamber Partner Members $50 – Non-Members $125
Sponsors – please see sponsor outline for number of guests included at each event
Special Thanks to
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AMBASSADOR’S GALA
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Magnolia Hotel Houston, Texas
Click here for hotel rate for registered attendees $159 per night at Magnolia Hotel Houston
6:30pm EU- Texas Economic Leadership Forum Reception – Free of Charge
(Courtesy of the Delegation of the European Union to the United States)

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7:30pm Gala Dinner
EACC Members, Consular Corps & Chamber Partner Members – $175
Non-Members – $250 *$25 pp discount applied for two or more non-member reservations
Sponsors – please see sponsor outline for number of guests included
Click here to Sponsor!

Keynote by
His Excellency, Miloslav Stašek
Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the USA

Miloslav Stašek was appointed Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the USA earlier this year. Between 2017 and 2022 he held the role of State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pf the Czech Republic. The previous years, he served as the MFA’s Director of the Economic Diplomacy Department before being appointed Deputy Minister of the MFA of the Czech Republic. In the years 2010-2015, he served as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Republic of India, the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka, the Republic of Maldives, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
He was the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Sudan from 2006 to 2010. He has also held the positions of Director of the Middle East and Africa Department of the Czech MFA, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kuwait and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Miloslav Stašek is married and has three children. In his youth, he was the champion in middle-distance running. Despite his busy schedule, he still finds time every day for a regular workout. He speaks fluent Czech, English and Arabic.

Michelangelo Margherita
Head of Trade at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States

Michelangelo Margherita is Head of Trade, Agriculture and Digital Economy in the Delegation of the European Union to the U.S. Before moving to Washington, he spent most of his career in the Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission in Brussels. His assignments included legislative files, trade negotiations but also public diplomacy and press relations. He was part of the negotiating team for the EU’s FTA with Andean countries, he was posted in Mexico City and subsequently developed the EU legislation on conflict minerals. He holds law and political science degrees from universities in Paris and Montreal. Michelangelo has roots in several European countries and is married with two children.

Please reach out to Erin McKelvey, Executive Director emckelvey@eacctx.com for sponsorship opportunities or sign up on the registration page

EACC TEXAS - European American New Year's Celebration - Houston
2023-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Jackson Walker, 1401 McKinney St #1900, HOUSTON, TX, 77010, United States
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EACC TEXAS - European American New Year's Celebration - Frisco
2023-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Hall Park – Hall Sip Wine Lounge, 3001 DALLAS PARKWAY, Frisco, 75034
Join the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas and Globalization Partners,
as we share a toast with the North Texan and European Business Community, to network and celebrate the New Year.

Register Here

About Globalization Partners:
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EACC Texas - Meet SLOVENIA - Transatlantic Business Mixer
2023-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Lavendou Bistro Provençal, 19009 Preston Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX, 75252, United States
The European American Chamber of Commerce Texas
&
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia inWashington

Invite you to join us for a Transatlantic Business Mixer,
at the Lavendou Bistro Provençal
as we Welcome a Delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Washington DC.

Andrej Medica, Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy

Bojan Skoda, Economic counselor

Boštjan Persin Medija, Culture and Sport counselor

Sandra P. Wilkens, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Slovenia in Houston

Janica Z. Davis, Partner, Morgan Lewis

6:00pm – 7:30pm
Light appetizers, Slovenian wines & refreshments are included
EACC Texas Members-only event
We look forward to seeing you!
REGISTER HERE

MEET Extremadura
2023-03-08 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 2616 Commerce Event Center, 2616 Commerce St, Dallas, 75226
Please confirm your attendance by e-mail before February 28, to:
Karissa Winters: kwinters@gpex.es
or
Marie Cabanillas: mariecabanillas@gpex.es

A Transatlantic Conversation on Trade with Sabine Weyand, Director General of Trade, European Commission & Ambassador Ron Kirk, Former USTR
2023-03-14 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | James M. Collins Education Center, https://www.smu.edu/cox/At-SMU-Cox/Campus/facilities/Collins-Center/Directions-to-Collins, Dallas
The European American Chamber of Commerce Texas
is delighted to welcome
Sabine Weyand
Director General, Trade for the European Commission
&
Ambassador Ron Kirk
Senior Of Counsel in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Former member of President Obama’s Cabinet as U.S. Trade Representative
for

A Transatlantic Conversation on Trade
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
8:30 am – 10:00 am
SMU – DALLAS
James M. Collins Education Center

8:30 am – Networking

9:00 am – Program

Breakfast will be available

REGISTER HERE

Sabine Weyand is Director General for Trade at the European Commission. Prior to this position, she was Deputy Chief Negotiator of the Commission’s Task Force for the preparation and conduct of negotiations with the United Kingdom, reporting to Michel Barnier.
She joined the European Commission in 1994 where she worked on industrial and trade issues before serving in the cabinets of Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy and Commission President Barroso. She then headed the cabinet of Development Commissioner Louis Michel. She later became a director in the Commission’s Secretariat-General, in charge of economic, social and environmental policy coordination, before joining DG Trade in 2016 as Deputy Director General.
She holds a Master’s degree in political and economic sciences from the University of Freiburg (DE), a Master’s degree from the College of Europe and a PhD from the University of Tübingen (DE).

Ron Kirk is Senior Of Counsel in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Dallas and Washington, D.C. offices. He is Leader of the International Trade Practice Group and a member of the Sports Law, Public Policy, Crisis Management and Private Equity Practice Groups.
Ambassador Kirk focuses on providing strategic advice to companies with global interests. Ambassador Kirk has had an extensive career in Public Service. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn in April 2013, Ambassador Kirk served as United States Trade Representative (USTR) and was a member of President Obama’s Cabinet, serving as the President’s principal trade advisor, negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues. He also served as Mayor of Dallas from 1995 – 2001, and as Texas Secretary of State in 1994 appointed by Gov. Ann W. Richards.
Prior to joining USTR, Ambassador Kirk was a partner at Vinson & Elkins LLP, where his principal area of practice was public finance and public policy.
Ambassador Kirk serves as a Corporate Director for Texas Instruments, and Macquarie Infrastructure Corp, and previously as a Director for Brinker International, Dean Foods, and PetSmart. He serves as a Trustee for Austin College, the LBJ Presidential Library Foundation, and on the Board of the Dallas Citizens Council. Ron also is a Board Member of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. Ambassador Kirk was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and sociology from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. He received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1979. He is married to Matrice Ellis-Kirk, and they have two adult daughters. Ambassador Kirk is admitted to practice in Texas and the District of Columbia.

EACC Texas - A discussion with Minister Thomas Byrne T.D.
2023-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Jackson Walker Dallas, 2323 Ross Ave., Suite 600, Dallas, TX, 75201
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In celebration of Saint Patrick’s day,
The European American Chamber of Commerce Texas, in partnership with the Consulate General of Ireland in Austin, is delighted to invite you to join us,
as Ireland’s Minister of Sports & Physical Education at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Former Minister for European Affairs,
Minister Thomas Byrne T.D.
reflects on the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s joining the European Union and share an Irish Perspective on the EU-US Relationship.

Friday, March 17th
5:30pm to 7:30pm
at Jackson Walker – Dallas

Take part in our discussion,
and stay for our Saint Patrick’s Business Mixer.

EACC Texas members: Free
Non Members: $30
Light appetizers, Irish Whiskey, Gin, Guinness, Bailey and refreshments are included.
REGISTER HERE

Thomas Byrne is Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Department of Education with special responsibility for Sport and Physical Education. He was appointed to this role in December 2022.
Thomas was first elected to Dáil Éireann to represent Meath East in 2007. From 2007 to 2011 he was a member of the Oireachtas Committees on Justice, Equality and Defence, Social Protection and on Finance and the Public Service.
In 2011 Thomas was elected to the Seanad for the Cultural and Educational panel. He served as a Senator from 2011 to 2016, during which he was the Party Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform. In 2016 Thomas was again elected to Dáil Éireann. From 2016 to 2020 he served as the Party Spokesperson on Education. In 2020, he was appointed as Minister of State for European Affairs.
Thomas was educated at St. Mary’s Diocesan School in Drogheda. He holds an LL.B. Law degree from Trinity College, Dublin. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2001. Thomas completed his apprenticeship with McCann FitzGerald Solicitors in Dublin. After qualifying, he worked in the EU and Competition Law Department in the firm. In 2003, Thomas returned to practice closer to home in Feran & Co. Solicitors until his election to Dáil Éireann in 2007.
Thomas is married to Ann and they have 3 children together.

EACC Texas - Annual General Meeting & AeroTech Talks at AIRBUS Helicopters & HELISIM
2023-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N Forum Dr,, Grand Prairie, TX, 75052
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Join us at AIRBUS Helicopters & HELISIM
for the EACC Texas Annual General Meeting
&
AeroTech Talks

Wine & Hors d’oeuvres Included
5:30pm – 7:30pm
EACC Texas Members: Free
Non Members: $30
We look forward to seeing you!
REGISTER HERE
In accordance with the EACC Code of Regulations, the EACC Texas holds a general membership meeting once a year to elect board members and to conduct other business as necessary.

SLOVENIA Business Investment Conference
2023-04-06 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX, United States
Slovenia Business and the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas are pleased to invite you
to feel Slovenia and uncover its impressive investment opportunities with members of the Slovenian business delegation for two unique events in Dallas, TX – the Business Investment Conference and the Slovenian Tourism Workshop.

Slovenia is a land of infinite potential for your business. Make the most of it! Get to know Slovenia as a target for your business, but also as your future travel destination!
Feel the extraordinary energy and passion behind the success stories!
Thursday, April 6th

REGISTER HERE

For more information and a detailed agenda, please visit: Texas Feels Slovenia 2023.

This conference is free of charge.
Location: Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas
REGISTER HERE

Europe Day - Houston
2023-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Ikea Houston, 7810 Katy Freeway, HOUSTON, TX, 77024, United States
The European American Chamber of Commerce Texas
and the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Houston
are delighted to invite you to celebrate
Europe Day
Tuesday, May 9th
at IKEA Houston
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On this day, 73 years ago, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman put forward the idea for what would eventually become the European Union. His vision became a reality with the signature of the Treaty of the European Union in Maastricht. Schuman’s animating principle was that closer cooperation and creative thinking could bring lasting peace in Europe and around the world. That same spirit continues to inspire cooperation, both within the EU and across the Atlantic Ocean.

The U.S.-EU partnership has grown deeper and stronger in the decades since, expanding to encompass the full range of regional and global challenges that we face together, but also as we build the opportunities of the future.

Free to attend / Registration required
Wine & light Hors d’oeuvres are included.
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Experience EUROPE - at the Galleria Dallas
2023-05-12 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | The Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Pkwy,, Dallas, TX, 75240, United States
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Is pleased to announce the first major European Culinary & Cultural event
in Dallas/Fort Worth:

Experience EUROPE

Experience EUROPE™, in celebration of Europe Day,
will be held May 12th at the Galleria Dallas
and will salute the European country’s distinct wines, gourmet traditions, culture & industry
which make up the incredible mosaic that is Europe.

A New Collective Defense Strategy: How NATO sees its partnership with business
2023-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
The webinar has been moved to Zoom to avoid needing to re-register. Please click the title below to go directly into the webinar Monday, June 12th at 10am CT, 11am ET or 5pm CET. We apologize for the inconvenience if you tried to join via the Teams link.
“A New Collective Defense Strategy: How NATO Sees its Partnership with Business.”
The war in Ukraine has reshaped global security, ushering in a new era of collective defense not only for physical safety but also for the democratic values we all share. Collective defense requires resilience and that requires a whole-of-society approach. The private sector has a crucial role to play to ensure that the supply of goods and services continues uninterrupted and that we plan for potentially challenging times in the future.

⇒NATO will share its vision for the role of the private sector in the U.S. & Europe in collective defense:

What role does the private sector play in increasing our overall resilience?
How will the war in Ukraine continue to impact trade worldwide?
What is at stake?
And how can we make sure shareholders choose the protection of democratic values over the pursuit of monetary value?

⇒Microsoft is playing an important role in Ukraine’s ability to continue business operations under extreme conditions. They will share how technology supports building resilience and digital stability for global businesses and governments.

Whole of society approach.
How technology can support resilience and enhance national security.
Public/Private partnerships and knowledge sharing.

⇒Deloitte will provide an update on their 2022 industry scenario report “Reshaped by War…Examining the conflict in Ukraine and business implications for our interconnected world”, focusing on the impact of the Ukrainian conflict and the significance of near-term future scenarios for informed decision-making especially in energy-intensive and commodity industries.

Business implications of these scenarios across domains, including macroeconomic issues, supply chains, energy, and food.
Trends that are likely to persist across all scenarios for businesses and governments:

– Inflationary pressure on global economic growth;
– Global supply chains shocks and reconfiguration;
– Increased focus on energy independence but new challenges for an energy transition;
– Increased risk of doing business in and with Russia;
– Risk to global food security;
– Heightened cyber risks.

Target Audience:
This program is meant for U.S. and European business leaders & founders of companies of all sizes and industries as well as government, embassy, consular & trade officials.

Platform: MS Teams
Date: Monday, June 12, 11 am EDT / 5 pm CET (60 minutes)

REGISTER HERE
Speakers Bio:

Admiral Rob Bauer
Chair of the Military Committee – NATO
Admiral Rob Bauer is the 33rd Chair of the Military Committee of NATO, serving as the conduit between NATO‘s Chiefs of Defence and the political decision-making bodies. He advises the Secretary-General and the North Atlantic Council while issuing guidance to key military leaders. Admiral Bauer‘s personal mantra of ‘expect the unexpected’ reflects his belief in the strength of NATO‘s cohesion amid complex security threats and power shifts. He aims to unify NATO‘s military leaders and foster cooperation across all member nations.
Commissioned as an officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1984, Admiral Bauer has held various significant command roles. He commanded the Air Defence and Command Frigate HNLMS De Ruyter and served as Deputy Commander of Task Force 150 in Bahrain. As Director of Plans, he directed strategies for the future of Defense, operational policy, and innovation. As Vice Chief of Defence, he fostered flexible and sustainable cooperation with private companies. During his tenure as Chief of Defence, he led substantial investments and transformation efforts, rebuilding trust within the Netherlands Armed Forces.

Andrew Blau
Managing Director – US Leader– Ministry of Defense – Deloitte Consulting
Andrew is a leader in Eminence and Insights at Deloitte Consulting, shaping the firm’s perspectives on critical issues for organizations and markets. He launched and led Deloitte‘s Strategic Risk Solutions practice, helping senior executives and boards navigate disruptions and competitive threats. As a senior advisor to the Chief Strategy Officer, he guides internal strategy development efforts across various practice areas.
Andrew’s advisory work spans global commerce, transportation, energy, media, and healthcare. He led the team behind “The World Remade by COVID-19” and co-led Deloitte‘s “The Equity Imperative” on business’s role in promoting equity.
Joining Deloitte in 2013, Andrew oversaw the world’s largest scenario practice as a partner in The Monitor Group and CEO of Global Business Network, supporting leaders in developing strategies for complex environments.
A recognized expert, Andrew has testified before the US Congress, published extensively, and delivered international lectures. He is the founding president of WITNESS and has served on numerous nonprofit boards and advisory groups.

Wytske Oijevaar
Account Executive – Ministry of Defense – Microsoft
Wytske Oijevaar is currently working for Microsoft Nederland as an Account Executive for the Ministry of Defense, Intelligence Agencies, and Foreign Affairs.
For the last 12 years, she has been working within the Defense and National Security Market, working for companies such as Thales and Esri. Prior to her experience in the Defense Industry – she studied History and finished a Master’s in Genocide studies at “Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie (NIOD)”.
In her role as Account Executive, she focuses on establishing strategic alignment and engagement between what Microsoft has to offer to government entities, critical infrastructure organizations and the (Defense) Industrial base. Public/private partnerships are key to becoming more resilient as a nation in the era of rapid digitalization and the shift in the geopolitical world order. Microsoft plays a key role in the digital transformation of organizations.

Moderator Bio:
Sjoerd Van der Smissen
Government & Public Services – Partner, Industry Leader – Deloitte Consulting
I am a partner at Deloitte Consulting and the Dutch Industry leader for Government and Public Services. Prior to this, I led Deloitte‘s team that works for Civil Government and the team that works for our Government in Deloitte Consulting. I have over 20 years of experience in many strategy, innovation and transformation projects in the Defense, Security & Justice Sectors as well as in the broader Government.

EACC Texas Open House & Farewell to Romain Trapp
2023-06-27 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | EACC Texas – Prism Center, 5580 Peterson Lane, Suite 175 , Dallas, Texas, 75240
Dear EACC Texas Members and Friends,
We are delighted to invite you to our Open House event, where we will be celebrating a significant milestone for EACC Texas: our new home!
Let’s raise a glass to the future possibilities that our new home offers!
This gathering is also an opportunity to bid farewell to Romain and Francoise Trapp. Although it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Airbus Helicopters Inc. President & Head of North America and our EACC Texas Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, it is also important to gather and acknowledge Romain’s dedication and contribution to building the vibrant transatlantic network we have today and celebrate the lasting impact he has made on the EACC Texas.
Join us to wish them well as they embark on the next chapter with Airbus in France, knowing that Romain’s legacy will continue to inspire us and that he will be back to Texas from time to time because once a Texan, always a Texan!
We are also pleased to welcome a special guest from the Aegean Region (Izmir) Chamber of Industry in Turkey to Dallas. If you have an interest in doing business with Turkey, please register.

Tuesday, June 27th
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Light Appetizers & Wine – Business Casual
The Prism Center in the Dallas International District
5580 Peterson Lane, Suite 175 Dallas, Texas 75240
REGISTER HERE
We are excited to share this momentous occasion with you as we embark on an exciting new chapter for EACC Texas.
We look forward to your presence at our Open House and Farewell Celebration.

Celebrate France's National Day with EACC Texas & the Alliance Française de Dallas
2023-07-13 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Lavendou Bistro Provençal, 19009 Preston Road, Suite 200, Dallas, TX, 75252, United States
Dear Members and Friends,
We are pleased to extend our warmest invitation for our annual Bastille Day celebration on July 13th!
Join us as we commemorate France’s national day for the 33rd consecutive year at Lavendou Bistro Provencal, an EACC Texas member, a renowned and beloved French restaurant in Dallas.
This delightful event promises an unforgettable evening filled with French culture and gastronomy. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Lavendou Bistro Provencal while indulging in exquisite French cuisine and raising a glass to honor this significant day.
Thursday, July 13th
Lavendou Bistro Provencal, Dallas
Cocktails: 6:30 PM Dinner: 7::30 PM
EACC Texas / AF Members: $90 per person
Non-members and guests; $110 per person
Includes dinner, wines & gratuity
REGISTER HERE
Please, RSVP by Monday, July 11th. Space is limited, so we encourage you to respond promptly to guarantee your seat.

Additionally, we are offering a special opportunity for event sponsorship at $500
which includes prominent recognition of your logo featured on our invites and menus!
Contact us for more information
We look forward to welcoming you on July 13th as we come together to celebrate Bastille Day with delectable cuisine, French Joie de vivre, and the joyous company of fellow Francophiles and friends.
Vive la France!

Houston Transatlantic Business Mixer | Gray Reed
2023-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Gray Reed, 1300 Post Oak Boulevard Suite 2000, Houston, 77056
Are you ready to unlock new business opportunities and expand your network?
Join us in Houston on July 25th, at Gray Reed for our exclusive Transatlantic Business Mixer.

Engage with industry leaders, entrepreneurs who are passionate about transatlantic business. Whether you’re looking to explore new markets, seek investment opportunities, or simply expand your professional network, this event is the perfect platform to make meaningful connections. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant and influential community that is shaping the future of transatlantic business.

Tuesday, July 25th

1300 Post Oak Boulevard Suite 2000 Houston TX 77056
6:00PM – 8:00PM Networking Cocktail & Hors D’oeuvres
EACC Texas Members: Free
Non-members and guests: Free
REGISTER HERE

Mark your calendar for July 25th and join us at Gray Reed.
Together, let’s unlock your business potential!

Multi Chamber Mixer | Grapevine
2023-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicken n Pikle, 4600 Merlot Ave,, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States
🕒 Time’s ticking! Only 4 tickets left
for our EACC Texas Members to join the fun at
Chicken N Pickle on Monday, August 21,
from 5 to 7 p.m.

Join us for a delightful evening of mixing and mingling with our fellow Chamber friends at Chicken N Pickle on Monday, August 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Chicken N Pickle, with a cash bar at your service.
Remember, these tickets are limited and reserved just for our valued EACC Texas members.
Secure your spot now (pick up your ticket at our Prism Center office).
Looking forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please contact: info@eacctx.com

International Drone Show 2023 - Odense, Denmark
2023-08-29 | Hans Christian Andersen Airport, Lufthavnvej 131,, Odense N, 5270, Denmark
Experience new drone technologies in action, network and hear talks from some of the biggest players in Europe’s drone industry at the International Drone Show (IDS) on 29 August 2023 at HCA Airport in Odense, Denmark.
The event is a unique meeting place for drone companies and end users from Denmark and abroad to discuss the latest drone innovations and explore new application potential.
The annual conference and expo event attracts hundreds of visitors to see live demos, visit the expo and gain new insights from researchers, developers and end users on key topics. Visitors can also choose to end the day with an informal networking dinner.
A special addition to this year’s IDS: B2B Matchmaking
This year we are pleased to invite all participants at IDS to join our B2B matchmaking event with industry peers and experts, hosted by Enterprise Europe Network, and co-organized by the EACC Texas. The session will take place during IDS.
Here you will have a chance to get in contact with potential business partners or project cooperation partners via pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings. The matchmaking will provide a unique opportunity for participants to establish new connections and build new relationships within the drone ecosystem.
The matchmaking event will take place during IDS on 29 August 2023 at 09.00-12.00 at the HCA Airport in Odense.
To participate in the matchmaking event free of charge you need a ticket for IDS.

What can you expect from IDS2023?

Talks and workshops covering the latest drone tech trends
Live flight demonstrations
Expo area where companies and organizations showcase solutions and research
Matchmaking sessions with industry peers and experts
Panel discussions with industry experts on the latest drone developments
Pre-event for international companies on 28 August
Networking opportunities including after-show dinner.

Conference themes on:

Legislation and Cooperation
Security and Defence
Use Cases & New Technologies
5G
Cyber Security
Research

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Exhibitors list

Agenda

Speaker list

Slovenia Business Bridge Investment and Development Conference | Ljubljana, Slovenia
2023-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
We are absolutely thrilled and proud to announce that our President and CEO, Erin McKelvey, will be among the distinguished speakers at the prestigious Slovenia Business Bridge Investment and Development Conference 2023 in Ljubljana, Slovenia (September 21/22), organized by AmCham Slovenia, SPIRIT Slovenija, javna agencija, Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport / Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport!
Erin’s presence at this esteemed event showcases the global impact and mission of EACC Texas in facilitating business connections and opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.
We couldn’t be more honored to have her share her expertise and insights at this remarkable event in Slovenia. Her presence demonstrates the strong economic and friendship ties between Europe and Texas, and we are delighted to see her representing our organization as she promotes the growth and prosperity of transatlantic businesses.

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Speaker list

EACC Netherlands - Texas | Webinar - Scenarios in the energy markets and the impact on our interconnected world
2023-10-03 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago)
We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar,
organized in collaboration with our sister chapter in the Netherlands.
Join us for this engaging event, with the exceptional participation of esteemed organizations,
including the Baker Institute for Public Policy, LanzaTech, NATO, and Shell, and hosted by Loyens & Loeff.

Join us for our upcoming webinar on energy security, where we will explore the intricate interplay between global challenges and the vast opportunities that shape our future.
In this ever-evolving landscape, the significance of security cannot be overstated. It touches upon all aspects of our well-being, including economic stability, energy resilience, cybersecurity, food and water resources, and border security.

We invite you to engage in compelling discussions with our panel of experts, each offering unique perspectives on how we can set a path for continued global progress while effectively addressing the pressing energy security challenges of our time.

What is NATO’s perspective on a world undergoing profound security changes?
What forces are shaping the production and consumption of energy, and how does this impact our energy security?
What adaptations are global energy markets making in response to shifting political dynamics?
What implications do these security shifts hold for the Transatlantic relationship?

REGISTER HERE
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of energy security and its far-reaching implications for our world.
Join us and be part of this important conversation!

Please note that the direct link to access the webinar will be sent directly to each attendee via email.

Speakers Bio:

Gabriel Collins
Baker Botts Fellow in Energy & Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
Gabriel Collins is the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy & Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice University’s Baker Institute. He was previously an associate attorney at Baker Hostetler, LLP, and is the co-founder of the China SignPost™ (洞察中国) analysis portal. Collins has worked in the Department of Defense as a China analyst and as a private sector global commodity researcher, authoring more than 100 commodity analysis reports, both for private clients and for publication.
Collins’ research portfolio is global. His work currently focuses on legal, environmental and economic issues relating to water — including the food-water-energy nexus — as well as unconventional oil and gas development, and the intersection between global commodity markets and a range of environmental, legal and national security issues. His analysis draws from a broad swath of geospatial and other data streams and often incorporates insights from sources in Chinese, Russian and Spanish.
Collins received his B.A. from Princeton University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Texas.

Dr Mallika Ishwaran
Senior Economist and Policy Advisor, Shell International
Mallika is Shell’s Chief Economist. She advises on macroeconomic issues, economic trends, and related policy matters to shape Shell’s long-term scenario outlooks. She leads strategic engagements on energy transitions with national and city governments across the world, notably a multi-year collaboration with the Chinese government. Mallika also advises on Shell’s strategic policy and advocacy approach to support the company’s energy transition strategy. She sits on a range of external advisory boards.
Prior to joining Shell, she was Deputy Director at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs responsible for evidence and analysis across the environment, food, and green economy portfolio. She has held senior positions across the UK government, including at the Cabinet Office as Head of Policy Analysis for the 2009 G20 London Summit. Before that, Mallika worked in senior economics and policy roles in the USA.
Mallika holds Ph.D. and M.S degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.A. from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University.

David Van Weel
Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, NATO

David van Weel holds the role of NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, advising the Secretary General on such challenges and their implications for Alliance security. He also oversees the Emerging Security Challenges Division, which coordinates the Alliance’s response to new threats like cyber and hybrid risks, terrorism, disruptive technologies, energy security, and data policy. This division manages the Science for Peace and Security Programme, fostering collaboration between NATO and partner nations through research and innovation.
Prior to joining NATO, van Weel was the Foreign Policy and Defense Advisor for the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, following an extensive career in the Dutch Ministry of Defence, where he held key positions including Director for International Affairs and Operations/Policy Director. He began his career in the Royal Netherlands Navy and has a diverse background encompassing naval service, exchange roles, and various policy positions.

Moderator:

Aura Cuellar
Executive Vice President of Growth and Strategic Projects, LanzaTech
From environmental engineer to senior business leader, Aura Cuellar is determined to lead the energy industry on a path to profitable decarbonization. As LanzaTech’s Executive Vice President of Growth and Strategic Projects, Aura brings to her role extensive experience in manufacturing and a successful track record in global strategy development and implementation. Her time living and working in Europe, Africa, Asia and North and South America has shaped her inclusive worldview and deep appreciation for regional approaches to address climate change and deliver growth.
Before LanzaTech, Aura led Shell’s U.S. Energy Transition as VP, overseeing a $500 million annual project portfolio. Across her 24+ years at Shell, she advanced through global executive roles, including Head of Projects and Turnarounds in The Netherlands. With a foundation in manufacturing, she excels in cultivating integrated teams for impactful commercial results, driven by cultural transformation, innovation, and social equity.
Additionally, she serves as the Honorary Consul to the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Houston, contributing to shared challenges like climate adaptation and sustainable mobility. Hailing from Colombia, Aura holds degrees from Seattle University and Western Washington University, complemented by executive education at INSEAD and Harvard’s Women on Boards Program.

EuroTech Talks | The Industrial Metaverse for a Better Tomorrow, Re-imagining Industry-Academic Relations with SIEMENS
2023-10-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Across diverse industries, enterprises are embracing digitalization to enhance safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency, recognizing it as a true agent of transformation.
Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), extreme automation, and digital twins, offer undeniable advantages and value to countless businesses. The readiness of these technologies, combined with the acceleration brought by the recent pandemic, has driven digitalization across diverse sectors.
However, embracing this digital revolution requires a cultural shift, operational realignment, and workforce preparation. Today’s industries grapple with the challenge of sourcing the right talent to lead this transformation, from computer scientists and data scientists to developers and engineers.
The demand for highly skilled technical specialists has surged, yet educational institutions often graduate students without the precise skills required for the evolving landscapes of manufacturing, design, and engineering.
In this context, collaboration with academia has never been more crucial.
Join our expert speaker Jacques St-Laurent, Academic Enablement & Workforce Development at Siemens Digital Industries Software for a thought-provoking discussion in exploring how “The Industrial Metaverse” can reshape the future of industry-academic relations, offering innovative solutions to the challenges faced by industries today. Answer the call for action as we collectively forge a path toward a better tomorrow, driven by collaboration, innovation, and the transformative power of digitalization.

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Agenda:
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration
6:00 PM: Beginning of the program

History of Industrial Advancements into Industry 4.0

Importance of the Industrial Metaverse towards Ind 5.0

Industrial demand vs. Academic deliverables

Re-imagining the academic world for the future

Call to action

Q&A

7:00 PM: Networking
Location: To be announced soon

Speaker Bio:
Jacques St-Laurent
Academic Enablement & Workforce Development lead at Siemens Digital Industries Software

Jacques brings over 38 years of industry expertise, with the last 27 years as a senior business consultant at Siemens Digital Industries. He has a diverse background, having contributed to industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Industrial design, Heavy Machinery, Energy, and Medical although his passion remains with Aerospace and flight.
Such a diversified portfolio has enabled him to truly understand current industry trends and a global urgency to adapt, transform, and embrace our journey into the future.
Currently, Jacques focuses on assisting academic leaders in addressing industry-specific challenges by developing effective business strategies, driving transformative initiatives, and implementing progressive curricular practices for student employability by bridging the gap between academic institutions and real-world industry needs.
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