European American Chamber of Commerce Texas [EACCTX] | Your Partner for Transatlantic Business Resources

Smart Moves: Strategic Decisions for M&D Companies in the U.S. Market
2025-08-28 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Bonadio Group, 7557 Rambler Road, Dallas, 75231, United States
Hosted by The Bonadio Group

📅 Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Presentation 6:00–7:00 PM, followed by a networking reception)📍 Location: 7557 Rambler Road, Dallas, TX 75231 (2nd Floor Conference Room)🥂 Drinks and appetizers will be served
Join us for an insightful evening designed for manufacturing and distribution (M&D) businesses navigating the U.S. market. This event, hosted by accounting and consulting firm The Bonadio Group, will offer strategic guidance on timely business decisions impacting the M&D sector today.
John McCurdy, Assurance Partner and M&D Industry Line Leader, will address current challenges in supply chain management.
Rob Zielinski, International Tax Services Partner, will provide a high-level overview of recent tax legislation and its implications for M&D businesses operating in the U.S.
Jay Jerose, Advisory Partner, will build on these insights with practical advice on implementing changes and optimizing internal management reporting for operational efficiency.
Stay after the presentation to connect with peers, enjoy refreshments, and continue the conversation during a relaxed reception.
Who Should Attend:Executives and decision-makers from manufacturing and distribution companies with U.S. operations, as well as professional advisors serving clients in this space.

Register here

EACC Texas Annual General Meeting & AeroTech Talks
2025-09-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Safran USA, Inc., 2201 W. Royal Lane, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
Join EACC Texas Board of Directors, Members and Guests

EACC Texas members and one guest: No Charge
Non Members: $30
Wine & Hors d’oeuvres included.
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.
Register here

Semiconductors in Central Texas: Innovation, Security, and Growth
2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
We’re excited to invite you to collaborate with us in spreading the word about our upcoming webinar:
Semiconductors in Central Texas: Innovation, Security, and Growth
📅 September 11, 11:00 AM CST
🎤 Speakers: Drew Scheberle (National Security Innovation Council), Roland Peña (Opportunity Austin), and Tyson Tuttle (Founder & CEO, Circuit; former CEO, Silicon Labs)
This event will highlight how Central Texas is fast becoming the epicenter of America’s semiconductor future—fueling innovation in health tech, national security, and beyond.
To make promotion simple, we’ve prepared a promo kit with ready-to-use copy and graphics for email, newsletters, and social media.
Your support in sharing this with your network will help strengthen our ecosystem by connecting innovators, builders, and community leaders.
🔗 Registration Link: Register Here
Thank you for your partnership in making this conversation impactful!
All the best,
Emma

Building connections in technology and entrepreneurship between USA and Sweden
2025-09-15 08:00 - 10:00 | TX
Public Panel on Technology & Entrepreneurship
Get ready to join an inspiring afternoon as leading voices from Sweden and the US come together for a transatlantic panel on technology and entrepreneurship in a geopolitical world.
This event is all about building connections, sharing insights, and exploring how we can strengthen collaboration between our two countries in times of both challenges and opportunities. Expect thought-provoking discussions, fresh perspectives, and the chance to engage directly during our open Q&A.

When?
Monday, September 15, 2025
15:00–17:00 CEST (Sweden) | 8:00–10:00 AM CDT (Texas)
Followed by Q&A and networking
Where?
Online participation available (link shared with registered participants)

Panelists include:
Hannes Helander – Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.
Ilona Kiebler – Management Consultant Digital Transformation (ERP Specialist) at Kiebler&Partners.
Linda McMahon – CEO, Dallas Economic Development Corporation.
Dr. Mitch Stevison – President & CEO, Frontgrade Technologies.
Klementina Österberg – CEO, GU Ventures.

Moderated by:
Helene Honeybone – Entrepreneur & Honorary Consul of Sweden, Dallas.
Maureen McKelvey – Professor & Director, U-GOT KIES, University of Gothenburg.

Register here: Event Registration
This panel is part of the Nordic Texas Initiative, a collaboration between U-GOT KIES, the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Dallas, and SACC-Dallas – building bridges in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.

Go-On Annual Meeting - Houston Energy Week
2025-09-16 15:30 - 20:30 | Pegasus Logistics, 306 Airline Drive, Suite 100, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Go-on Annual Meeting: Energy Week 2025
📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
🕞 3:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
Join us for the Go-on Annual Meeting during Energy Week 2025, bringing together leaders from the energy, sustainability, and aerospace sectors to explore global economic trends, nuclear energy innovations, M&A opportunities, and more.
This event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, and a business networking cocktail on the iconic rooftop of POST Houston.
Program Highlights:

Global Economic Outlook: What’s Next?
Sustainability & Nuclear Energy
Aerospace Innovation: Energy in Space
M&A and Cross-Border Investment Opportunities

✨ Don’t miss the chance to connect with industry leaders, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain insights into the future of energy and technology.
RSVP: houston@go-on-group.com

Houston's Summer Business Networking
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:00 | GoodBiz.Law, 4306 Yoakum, Suite 170, Houston, 77006, United States
Houston’s Summer Business Networking
📅 Thu September 18, 2025
🕠 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 4306 Yoakum, Suite 170, Houston, 77006
REGISTER HERE

Hosted by GoodBiz.Law
After a summer of travel, relaxation, and recharging, it’s time to get back to business, without losing the holiday spirit. Our Summer Business Networking, hosted by GoodBiz.Law, invites Houston’s international business community to reconnect, exchange ideas, and start the fall season on the right note.

Enjoy an evening of drinks, light bites, and meaningful connections with fellow professionals, members, and new faces. Whether you’re looking to strengthen existing relationships, expand your network, or simply get back into the rhythm of the season, this event is the perfect setting.
Who should attend
Houston-based members and their colleagues/guests, Professionals new to Houston looking to grow their network, The wider international business community and partners, Advisors and service providers working with globally minded businesses, young professionals eager to connect and engage

✨ Business is back, but the holiday spirit lingers. Come network, recharge, and set the tone for a productive season ahead. And don’t forget, this is the perfect occasion to bring a guest or colleague to experience the community with you!

An Address by H.E. Goran Grlić Radman, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia
2025-09-25 17:30 - 20:00 | 1111 Bagby Street, Suite 2100, Houston TX, 77002
Hosted by Nelson Mullins
📅 September 25, 2025
🕕 5:30 PM Registration | 6:00 PM Program
📍 NELSON MULLINS, 1111 Bagby Street, Suite 2100, Houston TX, 77002
Join us on September 25 for a special evening with H.E. Mr. Gordan Grlić Radman, PhD. Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, accompanied by an official delegation, on the occasion of their visit to Texas and the United States. This gathering will bring together Houston’s European Consular Corps and members of the European American Chamber of Commerce for an insightful program and networking opportunity.
The evening will also serve to welcome new European Consuls to Houston and to introduce everyone to the new EACC Board Chair. Guests will enjoy Croatian wines and hors d’oeuvres as part of this distinguished event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear perspectives from Europe, connect with distinguished representatives, and strengthen transatlantic ties.
Who should attend:
Members of the European Consular Corps in Houston, EACC members and partners interested in transatlantic business and policy, Business leaders and professionals in energy, trade, and defense sectors, Representatives of international chambers, associations, and cultural institutions

Texas Stock Exchange – The Transatlantic Impact
2025-10-15 17:30 - 20:00 | JP Morgan Client Centre, 1900 N. Akard Street, 5th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Texas Stock Exchange – The Transatlantic Impact
📅 Wed October 15, 2025
🕠 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 JP Morgan Client Center, 1900 N Akard St. Dallas
* For EACC President’s Circle and Sustaining Partner members only
Hosted by JP Morgan
The European American Chamber of Commerce, together with JP Morgan, invites our President’s Circle and Sustaining Partner Members to an exclusive evening discussion on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) and its transatlantic significance.
Jeff Karcher, Global Managing Director at TXSE, will provide insights into the creation of the exchange, scheduled to launch in 2026, and what it means for access to capital and opportunities in one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the world.
The Texas Stock Exchange represents the next chapter in a long history of U.S. financial innovation. With Texas and the greater Southeast Quadrant (seQ) driving U.S. economic expansion and population growth, TXSE is positioned to become a major force in global finance. The region is already home to nearly a quarter of U.S. publicly traded companies, making it a powerful hub for investment, innovation, and transatlantic business.
Read D Magazine article: Texas Stock Exchange Receives SEC Approval, Will Launch in 2026
Why attend?

Gain first-hand insights into the vision, structure, and opportunities of TXSE.
Understand the strategic impact for European businesses seeking growth in the U.S. market.
Connect with peers in an exclusive setting hosted by JP Morgan.

This event will explore how TXSE’s launch could reshape capital markets and create new pathways for European-U.S. business and cooperation.
*Become a President’s Circle or Sustaining Partner member by viewing membership perks and contacting us through emckelvey@eacctx.com

⭐5th Annual EU-Texas Economic Leadership Forum and Ambassadors' Gala in Dallas⭐
2025-10-23 08:30 - 21:00 | SMU – Dallas
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Austin! Meet Europe’s Tech Envoys: Exploring Texas' Digital Future
2025-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Austin Chamber of Commerce, 535 E 5th street, suite 369, Austin, Texas, 78701
Meet the EU’s Digital Councelors on their first visit to Texas!

Date & Time: October 29, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMLocation: Austin Chamber of Commerce (535 E 5th street, suite 369, 78701 Austin, TX)Networking: Cocktails and light bites will be served
The European American Chamber of Commerce Texas is proud to host a panel discussion for a delegation of 25–30 European Digital Counselors visiting Austin, Texas, to explore the region’s innovation ecosystem and digital technologies. This unique event will provide insights into the cultural and political dimensions of digital innovation in Texas, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, quantum technologies, and other emerging technologies.
REGISTER HERE
Panel Themes:

European Tech Presence in Texas: A scene-setting overview of AI and other technological developments shaping the state
The Incubator Scene: Perspectives from Texas’s startup and innovation hubs
Venture Capital Insights: How VCs evaluate and support European startups entering the U.S. market

Panelists include:

Andrea Hrusovska, collaborating with Eastern European startups
Kevin Koym, Austin tech veteran with over 30 years of experience
Eduardo Velasco, Agentic Capital LLC, VC perspective
Moderator: Erin McKelvey, European American Chamber of Commerce Texas

Who Should Attend
Members of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, European trade & investment offices, and anyone interested in sharing their views on European business in Texas, U.S. innovation ecosystem, and transatlantic collaboration on new business creation.
Join us to welcome Europe’s digital leaders and gain exclusive insights into how Texas is shaping the future of innovation and transatlantic business collaboration.
REGISTER HERE

PORTUGAL: Trade Gateway to Europe in Dallas
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | TX
The European American Chamber of Commerce Texas is honored to announce a business program and holiday reception in Dallas featuring H.E. Francisco Duarte Lopes, the Ambassador of Portugal to the United States, and Carlos Moura, Director/Trade Commissioner, USA.

Francisco Duarte Lopes
Ambassador of Portugal in USA since 2022
Ambassador Duarte Lopes, a career diplomat, previously served as Portugal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2017 to 2022. Before this role, he held key positions within Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, achieving the rank of Ambassador in December 2015. He served as Political Director, Director-General for European Affairs, and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State for European Affairs, demonstrating his expertise in European and institutional affairs. Duarte Lopes also worked as a diplomatic advisor to the Prime Minister and held positions in Portugal’s Permanent Representation to the European Union. His Diplomatic Career began in 1989, and he has extensive international experience, including postings in Pakistan as Denmark. Ambassador Duarte Lopes, born in Castelo Branco, Portugal, holds a law degree from the Faculdade de Direito de Lisboa.

Carlos Moura
Director / Trade & Investment Commissioner, USA since 2024.
Initiated his career as a Human Resources Expert with AIG before moving on to the involvement with Portugal’s external economics. Since then, have held several roles in Human Resources, International Financing and Product Management, with postings in London, Dublin, Singapore, São Paulo and the Nordic Markets (based in Stockholm, Sweden).
Active member of the Swedish Portuguese Chamber of Commerce from 2016 to 2022, of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo from 2012 to 2016 and European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (Eurocham) from 2008 to 2011, as well as a Member of the Board of Directors for the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI).
Graduated in Business and Public Administration (1992), specializing in Human Resource Management, from Lisbon University, holding two post-graduate diplomas in Diplomacy (1993) and Consulting & Training related to Company Management and Organization (1993), from the University of Lisbon. From University College of Dublin (UCD) holds a certificate in International Development: Key Issues and Challenges (2003-2004).

Date and Time: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Price: FREE
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
REGISTER HERE!

PORTUGAL: Trade Gateway to Europe in Houston
2025-12-03 16:30 - 18:30 | TX
The European American Chamber of Commerce Texas is honored to announce a business program and holiday reception in Houston featuring H.E. Francisco Duarte Lopes, the Ambassador of Portugal to the United States, and Carlos Moura, Director/Trade Commissioner, USA.

Francisco Duarte Lopes
Ambassador of Portugal in USA since 2022
Ambassador Duarte Lopes, a career diplomat, previously served as Portugal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2017 to 2022. Before this role, he held key positions within Portugal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, achieving the rank of Ambassador in December 2015. He served as Political Director, Director-General for European Affairs, and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State for European Affairs, demonstrating his expertise in European and institutional affairs. Duarte Lopes also worked as a diplomatic advisor to the Prime Minister and held positions in Portugal’s Permanent Representation to the European Union. His Diplomatic Career began in 1989, and he has extensive international experience, including postings in Pakistan as Denmark. Ambassador Duarte Lopes, born in Castelo Branco, Portugal, holds a law degree from the Faculdade de Direito de Lisboa.

Carlos Moura
Director / Trade & Investment Commissioner, USA since 2024.
Initiated his career as a Human Resources Expert with AIG before moving on to the involvement with Portugal’s external economics. Since then, have held several roles in Human Resources, International Financing and Product Management, with postings in London, Dublin, Singapore, São Paulo and the Nordic Markets (based in Stockholm, Sweden).
Active member of the Swedish Portuguese Chamber of Commerce from 2016 to 2022, of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo from 2012 to 2016 and European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (Eurocham) from 2008 to 2011, as well as a Member of the Board of Directors for the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUMCCI).
Graduated in Business and Public Administration (1992), specializing in Human Resource Management, from Lisbon University, holding two post-graduate diplomas in Diplomacy (1993) and Consulting & Training related to Company Management and Organization (1993), from the University of Lisbon. From University College of Dublin (UCD) holds a certificate in International Development: Key Issues and Challenges (2003-2004).

Date and Time: 4:30 PM, Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Price: FREE
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
REGISTER HERE!

Holistic Security for Organizations in 2026
2026-02-10 17:30 - 20:00 | North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, 5710 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy #100, Dallas, TX, 75230, United States
REGISTER HERE

Event Timeline:
Registration & Networking – hor d’oeuvres
Welcome – NDCC, EACC & FACC Opening remarks – Ambassador CG Stefan Lindstrom
From Risk to Return: Managing Generative AI in Corporations – Mikko Peltola A-CX
Secure Property Access through Smart Locking – Wade Norman iLOQ
Connecting, Protecting, and Controlling the OT World – Sakari Suhonen TOSI
Preventing Cyber Attacks Before They Happen – Andrew Wildrix Intrusion
Panel Discussion – moderator Mikko Peltola A-CX representatives from iLOQ, Intrusion and Tosi
Q&A with networking
Venue closes

Summer of Soccer DALLAS - EACC Texas International Fans Tournaments
2026-06-13 - 2026-07-03 | Spectrum Soccer, 1251 Digital Dr, Richardson, TX, 75081, United States
The EACC Texas is partnering with Personal Analytics and Sports Statistics, LLC (PA$$) and Soccer Spectrum to host a series of exciting International Fans Tournaments in Dallas during the summer of 2026! As part of the World Cup excitement, the EACC Texas is inviting fans from every nation competing in Dallas and around the world to participate in our series of one-day Soccer Spectrum World Cup tournaments.
Teams are built out of country of origin or support.
How to join:

Group of 7+ players: $35/person
Individual players: $50/person
These are co-ed tournaments, refer to the Soccer Spectrum website for more information

Register as an entire team up to 12 players or you can register as an individual or small group and be placed on a team for your desired country.
Each team will receive a unique Soccer Spectrum World Cup Jersey as a part of their registration fee.

Tournament Format

7 v 7 games
3-game minimum guarantee

Group play matches

20-minute games
Group winners advance to playoffs

Playoffs

Semifinals and Finals
Golden Goal overtime if tied after regulation

PRIORITY REGISTRATION OPEN NOW

Register now at no cost to be put on a priority registration list.
With priority registration, you will receive access to the official registration 48 hours before the general public is allowed to register, guaranteeing you a spot in your desired tournament date.
The events will sell out and once we reach capacity, we are unable to add any players or teams.

CLICK FOR PRIORITY REGISTRATION!

Summer of Soccer HOUSTON - EACC Texas International Fans Tournaments
2026-06-13 - 2026-07-03 | Community Fieldhouse Houston, 007 Riley Fuzzel Rd, Spring, TX, 77386, United States
The EACC Texas is partnering with Personal Analytics and Sports Statistics, LLC (PA$$) and Revolution Soccer to host a series of exciting International Fans Tournaments in Houston during the summer of 2026! As part of the SUMMER OF SOCCER excitement, the EACC Texas is inviting fans from every nation competing in Dallas and around the world to participate in our series of one-day tournaments on the evening prior to each major match.. Teams are built out of country of origin or support. How to join : Group of 7+ players: $35/person Individual players: $50/person You can register as an entire team up to 12 players or you can register as an individual or small group and be placed on a team for your desired country.
Teams are built out of country of origin or support. .
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