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

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: Reining in on Sanctions Evasion - Managing the Complexity of an Ever-evolving Sanctions Regimen
2022-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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Sanctions only work when they can be effectively enforced. Especially global Sanctions regimen are hard to track and with that even harder to enforce. On the other hand, with evolving sanctions like the ones against Russia many companies and financial institutions find it hard to ensure that their business activities are compliant. Fines for non-compliance are high and the reputational risk sometime even higher.
Join us at this discussion, where our panelists will update us on both EU and US sanction developments and outline the most common and effective techniques to prevent and detect sanctions evasion. You will also learn about the biggest challenges companies, advisors, financial institutions and policy makers face to develop systems and new ways to collaborate to stay on top of the latest sanction developments.

Webinar: Intellectual Property and SMEs in the Digital Economy
2022-07-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join EACC Texas member Carter DeLuca Farrell LLP in the upcoming TTC webinar on Intellectual Property and SMEs in the Digital Economy.
Thursday July 7, from 9am – 11am EDT
The programme will feature speakers from the European Commission and the U.S. Government who will present and discuss subjects having significant importance for SMEs and being of major priority for policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic. Private sector representatives and SMEs will also share best practices about protecting intellectual property when pursuing international business opportunities. Additional topics will include the importance of intellectual property to attract investment as well as resources to help small businesses take the next step in protecting their intellectual property.
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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

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

EACC Italy Information Session in Milan
2022-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | GDP Studio Legale e Tributaro, Via della Moscova 10, Milano, 20121, Italy
What is the EACC, and how can it help my business?
The EACC in Italy
If your business would benefit from expanded connections to Italian, European and American peers, join us for a presentation on who the EACC is, what we do, and what it would take to launch an EACC chapter in Italy. Our delegation from the EACC Chapter in Cincinnati, Ohio USA will share their experiences and the benefits the EACC has brought to them. And we will have plenty of time to connect and network.
Contact EACC Cincinnati Executive Director Todd Schwartz at eacc@europe-cincinnati.com to reserve your seat.

EACC Chapter Milan Event

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.
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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.

Quarterly EU Economic Update: Forged in Crisis – How the War in Ukraine May Strengthen the European Union & the Transatlantic Relationship
2022-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
EACC New-York –
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has unleashed a humanitarian crisis and a major macro-economic shock that fundamentally changes the global economic outlook. The EU is directly exposed to spillovers from the conflict, but the impact will be more pronounced for countries on its eastern border. Surging commodity prices, disrupted supply chains, and unprecedented trade and financial sanctions will all weigh on growth and push inflation higher in the near-term.
With that said, key economic indicators show that the European economic expansion overall should remain strong enough to weather these war-related disruptions and continue its recovery. The outlook is clouded by significant uncertainties regarding the outcome of the war in Ukraine, the impacts of economic sanctions on Russia, and possible responses from Russia and other major geopolitical actors. It is clear that the war presents many challenges for the EU, especially over the medium-term, and it drives home the need to accelerate the energy transition. Securing clean, reliable sources of energy are now not simply an environmental priority, but a matter of geopolitical security for Europe.
It is often said that Europe will be forged in crises but with challenges come opportunity. The continent is responding with solidarity, strengthening and deepening the European Union while providing aid to Ukraine. Forceful policy actions are reinforcing a broad-based economic recovery by supporting business and household incomes, encouraging investment, and promoting the green and digital transitions.
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing the European economy. Our panel will begin with an update on the European Commission’s newly released Spring 2022 Economic Forecast, the first to factor in the war in Ukraine and associated sanctions on Russia.
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We will then discuss the major challenges and opportunities facing Europe, covering a variety of possible scenarios and key questions facing policy makers:
● What is the inflation outlook and how should policy makers respond?
● How should the EU adjust its fiscal stance to deal with the impact of the war?
● What policy tools are available to ease the uneven impact of the war and refugee inflow on different EU member states?
● How are businesses likely to adapt their supply chains?
● What are the main EU policy developments in the energy sector?
● What does the war mean for the broader global economic and financial architecture that has been in place since World War Two?

SPEAKERS:
● Balazs Parkanyi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
● Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
● Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
TIME:
1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT | 19:00h – 20:00h CET
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free

GACC Southwest Business Conference
2022-05-19
BCON South
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc is hosting its inaugural business conference for the Southwest region. BCON South will be held in Houston, TX on Thursday, May 19th, 2022.

They are focusing on the overarching themes of Business, Energy, Future of Manufacturing, Logistics, and Workforce Development. Presenting companies at the conference include Siemens Industries, MAN Energy Solutions, Kuehne+Nagel, Foster LLP, ConMoto etc. The keynote speakers are Michael Göbel, President & CEO at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, and Thomas Manderbach, SVP Global Engineering at BASF. The conference will have breakout rooms/sessions so participants can pick and choose sessions according to their interests.

Please visit their event page to learn more about the conference.

Dealing with Digital Assets: Business Realities vs. Knowns & Unknowns
2022-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Join EACC New-York for an EU-US comparative assessment of business implications in the Wild West of digital assets.
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Interest in digital assets and digital currencies has been steadily growing both in the EU and the United States. The technologies behind this phenomenon and its business implications are tremendous. Our panelists will discuss the practical perspective on the commercial use of digital assets and currencies. They will shed light on issues around property and ownership of digital assets, transferring them in the sale of goods with the right documentation, remedies, and security disclosures
The discussion will also address taxation and insurance issues, consumer and investor protection questions, as well as a comparative assessment of EU and US legislation including the European Commission’s Regulation of Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and the United States’ Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets.
In the webinar we will raise topical issues like the impact of cyber-attacks on the systems that manage and create digital assets, and the role of the digital asset intermediaries to create confidence on the market. We will also cover the fight against the illicit use of digital assets with special focus on the war in Ukraine and the sanctions on Russia.
Are we bartering Pearls for Glass Pebbles? With a look into the future of digital assets and central bank issued digital currencies, our panelist will talk about the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) movement, the issue of anonymity and its impact on mass adoption of digital assets, and the challenge if digital currencies could become the ultimate medium of exchange, where pure demand and supply define their value.
AGENDA:
> Property & ownership of digital assets
> Transfer in the sale of goods
• Transaction documentation
• Security (safety) in commercial transactions
• Remedies if something goes wrong
> Comparison between EU and US law on digital assets
• Relevant financial regulations (do transactions fall under regulatory regiments)
• Preview of upcoming EU MiCA Regulation (Markets in Crypto Assets)
• Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets (differences with MICA)
> Taxation of digital assets
> Insurance related issues
• Cyber-attacks and how they would affect contracts/flow of payments
• Consumer and Investor protection
> DeFi (Decentralized Finance) movement – what you need to know
• Offering comfort on the market/platforms – the role of intermediaries
• Use of digital assets in the context of the war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia (incl. illicit finance)
> Can digital currencies ever be the ultimate medium of exchange, where pure demand and supply define their value?
> Traceability: Would solving the anonymity issue drive mass adaption?

SPEAKERS:
• Marc Jones, Partner, STEWARTS
• Marc Minor, Partner, THOMPSON HINE
• Matthew Flynn, Partner, BENNETT JONES
• Dr. Markus Kaulartz, Partner, CMS
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
TIME:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT / 16:00 h – 17:00 h CET
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free

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

Pre-OTC International Cocktail in Houston - Discount for EACC Members
2022-05-01 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Buffalo Bayou Brewery, 2101 Summer Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join us at this event to warm up for the Offshore Technology Conference.
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Enjoy complimentary craft beers, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an upscale rooftop experience with a breathtaking view of downtown Houston.
250 executives, entrepreneurs, and public officials all across the world sharing business opportunities.
Mingle and start networking right away!
When: Sunday, May 1
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Buffalo Bayou Brewery
2101 Summer St, Houston, TX 77007
Dress Code: Business Casual
Tickets include complimentary drinks
(craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages) and delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Parking: Free

Early Bird
$80 – Members$95 – Non-members
After April 20th
$95 – Members$110 – Non-members
If you are a EACC Texas member and want to register for this event, you will need a discount code to get the member price. Please contact info@eacctx.com, we will be happy to send you this code.

Transatlantic Business Mixer with Craig Davis, President & CEO of Visit Dallas
2022-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Visit Dallas Building, 1807 Ross avenue - 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX, 75201
The EACC Texas is proud to hold the first Transatlantic Business Mixer in Visit Dallas Building
April 21st at 5:30pm. Registration begins at 5:00pm.
REGISTER HERE
$25 Entry Fee
Free for EACC Texas Members & one guest
Our Guest Presenter: Craig Davis, President & CEO of Visit Dallas. We’ll also hear about the new plans for the Dallas International District!
We are thrilled to gather in person for an engaging evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and good conversation! We look forward to seeing you all at this fun and informative mixer!

Craig T. Davis is President & CEO of Visit Dallas
Dallas’ destination management organization. He directs all of Visit Dallas’ strategies, operations, activities, and staff as the organization works to achieve its mission: generate convention, trade show and leisure travel business for Dallas, which greatly impacts the economy and helps support more than 65,000 jobs.
Davis has worked in the hospitality industry for more than three decades. He began his tenure as President & CEO of Visit Dallas in January 2020.
Prior to Visit Dallas he served as President & CEO of VisitPittsburgh. During his 19-year career at Visit Pittsburgh, Davis also served as Executive Director of Convention Sales and Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Davis’ extensive background in the hospitality industry also includes experience in marketing and sales at hotels in Pittsburgh, Chicago and Toronto.
Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Davis became a U.S. citizen in 2001. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. In 2002, Davis became a Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) and now serves as a course instructor for its leadership program. The CDME status is recognized within the convention and visitors bureau industry as its highest educational achievement. He has served as the Chairman of Destinations International Association as well as the Destination International Foundation.
He is a private pilot and resides in Dallas with his fiancée Kathleen.

Slovenia Business Event
2022-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX, United States
April 8th @ 9:00am – 5:00pm
Hilton Anatole, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, Texas

Slovenia Business invites you to get to know Slovenia and discover business, investment opportunities, and tourism. Slovenia, a land of infinite potential for your business. Make the most of it! Learn about what connects us, more about Slovenia as a land for your business and place to visit, about investment opportunities. There will also be sufficient time for networking and meeting valuable contacts through a business lunch. For more information and a detailed agenda, please visit the event website.

REGISTER HERE

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!

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.

Register here
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.

Reception with EU Delegation at Whitley Penn Fort Worth
2022-03-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Whitley Penn, 640 Taylor Street 22nd Floor, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
While Tomas Baert, Head of the Trade & Agriculture Section at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States will be in DFW for an invitation-only luncheon on March 16th, EACC Texas Member Whitley Penn and the EACC Texas invite you to join us (pls register) to welcome the Delegation trade officials, Tomas Baert & Jennifer Riccardi in Fort Worth for an after-work reception and policy discussion on March 15th.
The European Union Delegation to the US will be in Texas to learn more about the City of Fort Worth as well as to share updates and answer questions on trade policy between the US and the EU.
Please register HERE.
This event is open to EACC members and non-members. Wine & light fare will be provided.

EACC Texas at SXSW - Visit EU House with the EU Delegation to the United States
2022-03-12 - 2022-03-14 | Native, 807 E. 4th St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
The EACC Texas joins the EU Delegation from Washington, DC at EU House in Austin for South by Southwest®.
Members are invited to stop by and attend events.

Click here for the full calendar of panel discussions and events EU@SXSW

EACC Texas Members please contact us if you plan to stop by!
EACC Executive Director Erin McKelvey
972-241-0111
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Quebec Reception at Heli-Expo Dallas 2022
2022-03-09 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Omni Hotel, 555, South Lamar Street, Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
TAKE A BREAK
at the
QUEBEC RECEPTION
Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
Omni Hotel, 2nd Floor, Cedars Room
555 South Lamar Street, Dallas

REGISTER HERE

After two days at Heli-Expo, it’s time to relax with your friends at the Québec Delegation Houston, other Canadian firms and their guests for networking, drinks and light hors d’oeuvres.
Invite a prospect, customer or partner and pop by before dinner.

Hosted by the Québec Delegation Houston in partnership with the European American Chamber of Commerce.
Your Host: Mme. Xin Gao, Québec Delegate to Texas
Location: The Cedars Room at the Omni Hotel – connected by sky bridge to Dallas Convention Center
To facilitate planning, please kindly register by 6pm Monday, March 7th.
Please register yourself and your guests here

For questions, please contact:
Scott Flukinger, Commercial Attaché
Québec Delegation Houston
Cell 832-839-7360
scott.flukinger@mri.gouv.qc.ca

PRENEZ UNE PAUSE
à la
RÉCEPTION DU QUÉBEC
Mercredi 9 mars 2022
Hôtel Omni, 2e étage, Cedars Room
555, South Lamar Street, Dallas

INSCRIVEZ-VOUS ICI

Après deux jours à Heli-Expo, il sera temps de se détendre avec vos amis de la Délégation du Québec à
Houston, d’autres firmes canadiennes et leurs invités pour du réseautage, des boissons et des hors-d’œuvre légers.
Invitez un prospect, un client ou un partenaire et passez nous voir avant le souper.

Organisé par la Délégation du Québec à Houston en partenariat avec la Chambre de commerce européenne américaine
Votre hôte: Mme. Xin Gao, Déléguée du Québec à Houston
Emplacement : La salle Cedars de l’Omni Hotel, reliée par un pont piétonnier au Centre de conférences de Dallas

Pour faciliter la planification, merci de bien vouloir vous inscrire avant 18h le lundi 7 mars.
Veuillez vous inscrire ainsi que vos invités en cliquant ici.
Pour toute question, veuillez contacter :
Scott Flukinger, Attaché commercial
Délégation du Québec à Houston
Cellulaire 832-839-7360
scott.flukinger@mri.gouv.qc.ca

Putting Your Languages to Work: Panel of HR Professionals
2022-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
In partnership with the Southern Methodist University Department of World Languages, and the Southern Methodist University Hegi Career Center.
“Putting your Languages to Work Part I: HR Professionals panel” is an event for students and faculty from universities across Texas. Join our panel of HR professionals explain why job seekers who have a background in a second language stand out and why the soft skills developed as a second language learner are needed in the workplace.

Mary Katherine Rademacher works as the Assistant Vice President in Graduate Recruitment & Program Management for CITI. MK is driven to serve, learn, and connect with others. She is an experienced fundraiser and relationship manager excelling at effectively engaging and evaluating current and potential partners.

JP Pruneau is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Globalization Partners and has considerable knowledge in establishing meaningful global partnerships. Before joining Globalization Partners, JP spent seven years in the HCM Industry focusing on individual production, managing a sales team, and handling strategic partnerships in the southern United States. JP has a well-founded understanding of the global landscape. He has his BBA in International Business from Texas Tech University and has lived in Canada, Sweden, and The Czech Republic. Globalization Partners is the world’s leading global employment platform that makes it fast and easy for employers to hire anyone, anywhere, without having to set up international branch offices or subsidiaries.

Lavender Li is the Director of Human Resources at Loocam. She has 10+ years of global HR management experience in China and the USA. Lavender’s HR qualification skills include global HR management experience, company culture contribute, organization development, change management, employee relations and diversity, HR legal documents development, HR capital analyst, staff coaching and mentoring, and full functions HR management.

The panel will be on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 from 3:00-4:30pm. This event is co-sponsored by the European American Chamber of Commerce – Texas, the Southern Methodist University Department of World Languages, and the Southern Methodist University Hegi Career Center. Paola Buckley with SMU will moderate, giving the panelists each 10 minutes to give a detailed background presentation, followed by some questions, and ending with a Q&A session. This event is part of SMU Dedman College Global Literacy and Languages for Specific Purposes Research Cluster initiative that unites faculty from a range of academic and professional disciplines. This research cluster unites faculty from a range of academic and professional disciplines to discuss and define a set of shared goals and best practices to provide students with real-world, global perspectives and transferable skills aligned with skills employers seek in the contemporary workplace. Topics of discussion include curricular innovation, academic and corporate partnerships for internships and fieldwork abroad and at home, and the assessment of and integration with SMU’s Common Curriculum requirements with a focus on the integration of world languages and cultures for professional purposes across the curriculum.

This event is great to attend if you are a multilingual student or faculty member at a university here in Texas. It will give a tangible perspective to the importance of studying different languages and cultures, and how that will set you apart in a room of applicants. Register now for the opportunity to hear from our talented and insightful HR specialist panel.

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Quarterly EU Economic Update: Springtime in Europe - What the EU's Green Transition Means for US Businesses
2022-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Though Omicron weighed on the European economy at the end of last year, growth is already regaining traction. Supply chain bottlenecks and high energy prices are expected to recede over the course of the year, though inflationary pressures are proving to be a bit more persistent than previously thought. Nonetheless, the EU recovery should now be entering a prolonged and robust expansion. A continuously improving labor market, a large stock of accumulated savings, and especially the full deployment of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) should power strong domestic demand.
The investment outlook is as strong as it has ever been. Not only are businesses poised to invest more in critical equipment to boost productive capacity and resolve supply chain issues, the RRF is set to launch a wave of spending on new green and digital technologies.
Most member states have already received their first round of RRF pre-financing, and over €46 billion in grants and nearly €20 billion in loans have been distributed so far. Now, disbursements for countries that have already fulfilled specific targets and milestones in their Recovery and Resilience Plans are being rolled out. Spain received a €10 billion grant at the end of last year, and many more member states should receive additional disbursements soon.
Please join our discussion of the EU Spring economic outlook and to learn about the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plans and how you can get involved.

SPEAKERS:

Balazs Parkanyi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]

EACC Board at Cirque du Soleil
2022-02-18 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
EACC Texas invites current EACC Texas Board Members to Cirque du Soleil

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Drivers of Innovation in Europe and the US: Transatlantic Business Outlook for 2022 and Beyond
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Program brought to you by EACC Florida & SACC Florida.
European countries continue to lead in competitiveness and innovation as shown by a number of global rankings. The top four spots of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2021 are occupied by Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands, while IMD ranks the United States as 10th in the world. In WIPO’s 2021 Innovation Index, Switzerland took the top spot as the world’s most innovative economy for the 10th consecutive year, followed (in order) by Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea.
What accounts for the consistent role of European countries at the top of jurisdictions driving innovation? Join us for a discussion on what innovation means in Switzerland, across Europe and in the United States, what the indicators of innovation policy are, and how they relate to economic and social development and competitiveness. The round-table will also deep dive into Florida and its innovation eco-system, as well as its ties, similarities and differences to the European environment.
This event is jointly organized by the European American Chamber of Commerce Florida and Swiss American Chamber of Commerce Florida and hosted by Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

SPEAKERS

Jaret Davis, Co-Managing Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig [Moderator]
Soumitra Dutta, Co-Founder, Co-Chair of the Board and President Portulans Institute
Martin Naville, CEO Swiss American Chamber of Commerce
Christian Schweizer, Head of Marketing Intelligence, Kaufman Rossin

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

What is the Innovation Index and how does it relate to competitiveness?
Which indicators are used to calculate innovation?
Why is Switzerland doing so well and what role does internationalization play in Switzerland’s success?
Does the EU have a role with regard to innovation in Europe and the US and if so, what does it consist of?
What is the state of innovation in Florida?
What and who are the drivers?

SPEAKER BIOS
Jaret L. Davis
Jaret L. Davis is Co-Managing Shareholder of the Miami office of Greenberg Traurig, P.A., a member of the firm’s global Executive Committee and oversees approximately 180 attorneys and 200 business staff based in the firm’s founding office in Miami. He focuses his corporate and securities practice on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and complex secured financings. The vast majority of Jaret’s clients are technology players, ranging from information technology, to life sciences/biotech, to renewable energy sources.
For over a decade, Jaret has played a key role in the firm’s global efforts to be a dominant player in the technology industry. Under his leadership, the Miami office has been a thought leader in representing angel investors, venture capital firms, growth equity funds, as well as various technology companies along all intervals of the life cycle, from startup to multi-billion dollar publicly-traded companies. He routinely provides representation to publicly traded clients having an aggregate market capitalization of over $20 billion.
In addition to his practice, Jaret serves as a co-founder and General Counsel of the eMerge Americas global technology conference. He previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and as Chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the Official Economic Development Partnership for Miami-Dade County. In that capacity, he led Miami’s bid to obtain Amazon’s HQ2 headquarters in which Miami was among the short-listed cities.
Jaret also serves on the Board of Directors of the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center, the National Board of Directors of Venture for America and on the Board of City National Bank of Florida.
Jaret has been recognized in a number of publications, including Chambers and Partners, the Daily Business Review, as the 2018 recipient of its “Attorney of the Year” Award; Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, which selected him for its 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in the area of Venture Capital Law; the M&A Advisor, which selected him for its 2010 “40 Under 40” list; the National Law Journal, which selected him for its 2011 “Minority 40 Under 40” list; and the Daily Business Review, which designated him “Top Dealmaker of the Year” in both 2010 and 2012.

Soumitra Dutta
Soumitra Dutta is a Professor of Management at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University, New York. He is also the founder and President of Portulans Institute, a Washington DC based non-partisan non-profit institute focused on research and outreach on technology and innovation. Previously he was the founding Dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the 11th Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean of the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. Prior to July 2012, he was the Roland Berger Chaired Professor of Business and Technology at INSEAD and the founding director of eLab, a center of excellence in the digital economy.
Soumitra Dutta brings a unique perspective on business and technology strategy in a global world. With a PhD in artificial intelligence and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley, Dutta brings a deep grounding in data sciences and advanced technologies. Having spent more than three decades of his career in leading business schools across the Atlantic (INSEAD and Cornell University), he has conducted extensive research in and consulted with leading global firms on building effective technology and innovation strategies.
As the co-founder and founder respectively of two major global technology/innovation indices, the Network Readiness Index (published for 15 years by the World Economic Forum) and the Global Innovation Index (published by the World Intellectual Property Organization), Dutta has worked with several governments on formulating effective technology and innovation policies.
Having served on the boards of major international corporations including Sodexo, Dassault Systemes and ZS Associates, he is at home dealing with strategic business issues at the highest levels. He also enjoys working with smaller startups (many started by his students) and he has co-founded two technology startups – Fisheye Analytics (a social media analytics firm that was sold to the WPP Communications Group in 2013) and Igesia (an Edutech firm started in 2019). He is deeply involved with non-profits and is on the boards of several global business schools including Centrum Catholica (Peru), HEC Montreal, University of Los Andes (Colombia), ESADE (Spain) and others. He has chaired the largest business school accrediting agency, AACSB and is currently the chair of GBSN (the Global Business School Network). He has been involved for more than a decade with the activities of the World Economic Forum and has served as the co-Chair of the Forum’s Global Future Council on Innovation Ecosystems. He is a powerful public speaker and brings a refreshing global perspective from his deep personal knowledge of Asia, Europe and the Americas. In 2017, he was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

Martin Naville
Martin Naville is CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce since October 2004. SACC is a leading business association with 1800 members (Swiss and American companies) facilitating business between Switzerland and the USA. The Chamber is also the spokesperson for multinationals companies based in Switzerland – large and small, Swiss and foreign.
Before that, Martin Naville spent 16 years with Boston Consulting Group in Munich, Zurich and New York. In 1995, he was elected Partner and Director of Boston Consulting Group. At BCG, he specialized in the fields of Wealth Management and Telecommunications. Martin Naville started his professional career in 1984 as a corporate banker with JP Morgan in Zurich and New York.
Martin Naville holds a Master of Law from the University of Zurich. He is Chairman of the Board of the Zurich Zoo since 2004. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Swissquote, the Swiss leader in online trading, Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley (Switzerland), President of Komitee Weltoffenes Zürich and a member of the Global Advisory Board at ETH Zurich, a global top 10 university.
Mr. Naville is married with two adult sons. They live in Küsnacht near Zurich.

Christian Schweizer
Mr. Schweizer is Director, Marketing & Business Intelligence at Kaufman Rossin, one of the top CPA and advisory firms in the U.S., where he leads the mission for analyzing, reporting and optimizing the firm’s marketing. He also advises clients on strategic business and marketing initiatives, as well as on data analytics and insights.
Prior to joining Kaufman Rossin in 2019, Mr. Schweizer led the Global Business Analytics team for S&D Marketing at IBM, managing the Enterprise Marketing Analytics Centers which oversees all data, business & marketing insights. Prior to this role, in 2010, he set up a new Analytics Center in Bangalore and led the team until 2014 from his U.S. location.
Before joining IBM he was the Product Marketing Manager for Dell Computers in Geneva, Switzerland from 1999 to 2002.
Mr. Schweizer was born in Geneva and raised in Zurich Switzerland. Upon graduating from the Kaufmännische Berufsschule of Zurich (KVZ) where he majored in finance & accounting, he served in the Swiss Military from 1989 to 1990. After that, he took the role as regional manager of the Youth & Scouts Programs in Switzerland, where he established the YMCA Zurich office.
During his career Mr. Schweizer has lived and worked in several locations in Europe and in various states within the U.S. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of Applied Sciences (HWV Winterthur) in Switzerland and is a GMP graduate of the Harvard Business School. He is an adjunct professor with University of Miami, he serves on the board of the HBS Club and is also the President of the HBS Alumni Angels of South Florida.

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Supply Chain Disruption: Look Ahead
2022-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join us for a discussion on the current Supply Chain disruptions & how to prepare now for the next major crisis.
Our experts will discuss what needs to change in global supply chain planning to prepare effectively for the next global crisis; whatever it may be – financial, health or climate related. We will take a deep dive into the dynamics of supply in the pandemic aftermath and offer a look ahead as well as steps companies can take to update their infrastructure to future-proof their systems & operations.
The State of Play:
• Overview of global trade developments and global trade volumes as compared to pre-pandemic levels with shipping and supply chains still being significantly disrupted (and no change in sight in the medium term).

Logistic Aspects:
• Lead indicators and where are we in the commodities cycle?
• Outlook for shipping: Are pressures easing? What about freight rates? Effects on inventory restocking in the US?
• The need for advance planning & agility in supply chain management
•How market participants can develop the economic dynamics on the ground

The Trade Angle:
• Trade forecasts & long-term trade forecasts for key countries.
• Regulatory changes in EU and US and how they affect supply chain
• Trade policy challenges: US-China trade tensions, tariffs, Brexit,
• Possible affect trade deals may have on restructuring existing supply chain

Opportunities & Innovation:
• Digitalization & other Technical solutions
• Process adjustments & how to be a good customer
• Better forecasting & Finding other efficiencies

A look ahead:
• Risk mitigation strategies for businesses: Near-shoring/reshoring, market diversification, vertical integration, and digitization
• Long term effect of climate change on operations, logistics and resource shortages
• Rethinking Supplier development
SPEAKERS:
• Shanella Rajanayagam, Trade Economist, HSBC
• Rupert Schlegelmilch, Director Directorate General for Trade, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• Gaurav Chhabra, Managing Partner, ALIXPARTNERS
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY
TIME:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST / 16:00 h – 17:00 h CET
REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free
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The Transatlantic Race to Zero Emission – the opportunities and implications of hydrogen on mainstream businesses
2022-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us on January 26, 2022:
The American Jobs Plan of the Biden Administration and the European Green Deal of the von der Leyen Commission have set the world’s largest economies a path to climate neutrality.
The magnitude of these plans and the reduction of emissions needed are unparalleled and offers both opportunities and challenges for companies active in these markets.
The EACC Texas and EACC Netherlands, in partnership with EACC Member Houthoff (Houston & The Netherlands) presents a program series for transatlantic companies showcasing (legal) implications of what business communities should adhere to on both sides of the big pond as well as solutions that (need to) arise from corporate innovations in order to reduce emissions.
Hydrogen
In the energy infrastructure of the future, hydrogen will be a major player…
Takeaways:

How can hydrogen fuel the energy transition and what are the challenges companies are facing?
Companies around the world are transitioning to hydrogen and the demand is growing. Is the hydrogen industry ready?
The hydrogen chain: coordinating the hydrogen supply, demand and infrastructure

Our panel of experts from Air Liquide, Port of Rotterdam and Houthoff will share recent project knowledge and their insights for European and US companies.
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Date & platform: 26 January 2022, 10am – 11am CST | 5pm-6pm CET on Zoom
Our Speakers:

HOUTHOFF, The Netherlands
Kirsten Berger, Partner Corporate / M&A
Kirsten specialises in energy law and has extensive experience in the energy and industrial sector. She acts as counsel to various energy companies and industrial companies in respect of projects, transactions, commercial contracts, joint ventures, regulatory and financial matters.

As a true sector specialist she has an extensive track record with respect to:

projects and project development including wind parks (onshore and offshore), power plants, gas exploration and production and industrial plants (e.g. steam or hydrogen plants, LNG terminals, pipelines etc.);
M&A transactions including controlled auctions for wind parks, interests in offshore gas fields and pipelines, industrial restructurings and private M&A transactions in the sector;
commercial contracting including power purchase agreements (including corporate PPA’s), (industrial) gas supply agreements (including natural gas, steam, hydrogen, nitrogen etc.), transport and storage agreements, tolling agreements and refinery gas agreements utilities agreements (including water and heat);
joint ventures in relation to wind parks, power plants, upstream gas projects and for innovative projects such as a waste to chemicals project;
regulatory matters including connection and transportation issues, third party access, gas quality matters, program responsibility and balancing, CO2 emissions trading, SDE subsidy aspects and EU Energy Regulations;
real estate aspects including pipeline issues and lease and ownership aspects.

AIR LIQUIDE, Houston
Gert Jan ten Cate, Vice President, Large Industries, Business Development
Gert Jan holds a Masters of Science in systems engineering and policy analysis management from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.
In his role, Gert Jan is responsible for leading all business development activities for Large Industries within the North America (NAM) Cluster. The NAM Cluster includes the Large Industries business as the primary producer of many of our core gas products delivered via pipeline. In addition to our pipeline customers there are customers in the U.S. and Canada that require an onsite presence as well as being an important producer of bulk air gases for our Industrial Merchant business.
From 2007 to 2011, Gert Jan worked for the European utility company E.ON in the field of energy trading and renewable energy project development.
Gert Jan began his career with Air Liquide in 2011 as part of the business development team of Air Liquide Benelux-LI, stationed in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. In 2015 he became site manager at Air Liquide’s cogeneration facility in Pergen, a steam cogeneration plant supplying utilities to Shell Netherlands refinery and power to the public grid.
Since 2018, Gert Jan has held the position of Vice President, Large Industries Onsites US where he was responsible for leading growth, operational excellence and safety performance for the LI onsites business serving the metals, mining, chemical and space industries

PORT OF ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands
Nico van Dooren, Director for New Business
As director New Business of the Port of Rotterdam, Nico van Dooren is responsible for business development & portfolio management within the Port of Rotterdam Authority with a strong focus on energy transition. Nico is responsible for the program on energy transition for the Port of Rotterdam consisting of business development projects such as the development of Carbon Capture & Storage, Hydrogen, Biobased chemistry, renewable energy an sustainable transport. The motto of this program is: Renew the existing and embrace the new in order to achieve a CO2 net neutral port in 2050.
Nico also acts as managing director for RSP (Rotterdam Shore Power), RAMLAB (start-up of the port of Rotterdam focussing on 3D metal printing) and for a joint venture of the Port of Rotterdam called ZES, focussing on zero emission shipping. Nico van Dooren has a background in Strategic planning and Consultancy. Previously, Nico was responsible for the development of the long term strategy for the Port of Rotterdam and for spatial development of the land reclamation project Maasvlakte 2 of the Port of Rotterdam. Prior to his assignments at the Port of Rotterdam, he worked at Royal Haskoning as Director of an advisory group on environmental technology.
As Europe seeks to position itself as a leader in hydrogen technology, the Port of Rotterdam has been busy building infrastructure to overhaul the country’s energy system. Nico van Dooren, Port of Rotterdam Director for New Business Development, is working closely with industry to future-proof the port and support the energy transition.

HOUTHOFF, The Netherlands
Marc van Beuge, Lawyer, Counsel
Marc specialises in energy law and energy and industry projects. He represents energy and industrial companies, their shareholders and larger buyers. Marc is mainly involved in cases in which the production, transportation or supply of electricity, gas or heat, sustainable energy, energy subsidies and emissions trading play a key role. He also represents clients in court and arbitration proceedings concerning energy disputes, the drafting of energy, chemical and waste management contracts, and the identification of regulatory opportunities and risks in energy law, including the Dutch Electricity Act, Gas Act and Heating Supply Act

Moderator:

CONCEPT ELEMENTAL, Dallas
Jennifer Warren, Principal
Jennifer is considered one of the best energy writers in the U.S. Her areas of expertise include energy trends —their economic and geopolitical implications—and resource sustainability issues. Other interests include the energy transition, the impact of shale oil and natural gas, climate change, green and efficient infrastructure, and the energy-water nexus. Her work has been published in various academic, policy and business publications such as Far Eastern Economic Review, Economist Intelligence Unit’s Executive Briefing, Journal of Structured Finance, Lloyd’s List, D CEO, Real Leaders and many others. From Dec 2010 to April 2013, she was the CEO/President of Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations, organizing and moderating panels on global gas, energy security, energy infrastructure finance, and foreign affairs topics. She has a master’s degree from London School of Economics, and bachelor’s in finance/marketing. She is principal of Concept Elemental, a strategic communications consultancy focusing on energy and sustainability themes, thought leadership and creative trends analysis.

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WEBINAR – ESG Advertising: Latest Trends, Dos and Don’ts and What’s Coming Up in 2022
2022-01-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online
In the past ten years, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) has become a key focus for the corporate world. Environmental protection, social justice, and ethical management are increasingly meaningful to consumers, particularly millennials and the ZGeneration. This has led to a growing global trend towards advertising based on ESG issues, and as a result to regulators taking a closer interest in ESG-related claims, and to brand damage from allegations of “green washing”, gender or other stereotyping, cultural appropriation, …

Join us for a discussion on the trends within ESG advertising in Europe and the United States. We will explain what ESG Advertising is and what it is not, will compare and discuss similarities, differences, and challenges on both sides of the Atlantic and will look into the looking-glass in terms of upcoming legislation and trends.
Topics to be addressed

What Is ESG Advertising?
Is There A Regulatory Framework At EU Level? What About The UK?
What Is The Legal Landscape In The United States?
What Are The Do’s And Don’ts That You Need To Keep In Mind?
What Are The Latest Trends? In B2B And B2C?
Looking Ahead To 2022, What Do We Foresee From A Legal Perspective In Respect To ESG Advertising?

Speakers

Edward B. Chansky – Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig (Las Vegas)
Brinsley Dresden – Partner, Head Of Advertising & Marketing Law, Lewis Silkin LLP (London)
Alan Sutin – Principal Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig (Miami) [Moderator]

Speaker Biographies
Ed Chansky focuses his practice in the areas of intellectual property (particularly development, selection, protection and licensing of trademarks worldwide) and advertising, sales promotion, and trade-regulation law, including charitable promotions, cause-related marketing, sweepstakes, contests, gift cards, eCommerce, substantiation of advertising claims, social gaming, social media, and all aspects of unfair or deceptive trade practices in a wide variety of industries. Ed is also a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences on advertising and promotion law topics. In addition to being a Harvard and Yale-educated lawyer, for many years, Ed worked as a part-time musician (trombone) playing everything from grand opera to rhythm and blues. Ed is based in Las Vegas.

Brinsley Dresden leads the firm’s Advertising and Marketing Sector Focus Group, with over two decades of experience advising brands and agencies on a wide range of issues. These include defending complex investigations by the Advertising Standards Authority, as well as filing competitor complaints; obtaining Clearcast approval for TV commercials; and advising on advertising in the automotive, alcohol, cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical and health sectors. He also drafts and negotiates client/ agency agreements, influencer agreements and celebrity talent contracts. He advises on compliance for lotteries and competitions, as well as on resolving advertising related disputes, such as third party claims of IP infringement and breach of contract claims. Brinsley is named in the Campaign A List, the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, and in Band 1 in the Chambers Directory 2022 and is Secretary and Treasurer of the Global Advertising Lawyers’ Alliance. Brinsley is based in London.

Alan Sutin is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. In addition to being an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters, Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements, strategic alliance agreements, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President. Alan is based in Miami.
Program brought to you by EACC Florida
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WEBINAR – ESG Advertising: Latest Trends, Dos and Don’ts and What’s Coming Up in 2022
2022-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
In the past ten years, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) has become a key focus for the corporate world. Environmental protection, social justice, and ethical management are increasingly meaningful to consumers, particularly millennials and the ZGeneration. This has led to a growing global trend towards advertising based on ESG issues, and as a result to regulators taking a closer interest in ESG-related claims, and to brand damage from allegations of “green washing”, gender or other stereotyping, cultural appropriation, …
Join us for a discussion on the trends within ESG advertising in Europe and the United States. We will explain what ESG Advertising is and what it is not, will compare and discuss similarities, differences, and challenges on both sides of the Atlantic and will look into the looking-glass in terms of upcoming legislation and trends.

Topics to be addressed

What is ESG Advertising?
Is there a regulatory framework at EU level? What about the UK?
What is the legal landscape in the United States?
What are the do’s and don’ts that you need to keep in mind?
What are the latest trends? In B2B and B2C?
Looking ahead to 2022, what do we foresee from a legal perspective in respect to ESG advertising?

Speakers

Edward B. Chansky – Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig (Las Vegas)
Brinsley Dresden – Partner, Head of Advertising & Marketing Law, Lewis Silkin LLP (London)
Alan Sutin – Principal Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig (Miami) [Moderator]

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EU & US Tax Update: What's New & What You Need to Know Now
2022-01-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Join us for an update on major tax related developments with experts from the OECD, the EU Commission and a U.S. Government Tax Insiders. Our panel will outline changes in tax legislation on both the US and EU side, their significance for corporate tax planning and how to best prepare to be tax effective and compliant.

US SIDE OF THE AGENDA

Basic design features of the US Budget Reconciliation Tax Legislation
Treatment of U.S. outbound businesses (GILTI rewrite, foreign tax credit rule changes).
Effective dates and transition.
Year-end wrap up package (expiring tax and trade provisions)

EU SIDE OF THE AGENDA

OECD Substance & Process, Treasury’s objectives in further discussion of the Inclusive Framework, incl. Congressional position.
S. treaty legislative process and impact & Interplay with DSTs.
EU Tax Reform Packages
Global minimum Tax, esp. the transposition of Pillar 2 plus the work on Pillar 1, ramifications for financing the EU and the middle term intention to rebuild our CIT framework (BEFIT)
EU Stepping up against tax evasion and aggressive tax planning: legislation on shell companies, defensive measures against blacklisted jurisdictions, new transparency requirements.

SPEAKERS:

Kyle Dowley, Managing Director, CLA CONNECT (moderator)
Mark Prater, Managing Director, Tax Policy Svcs, PWC US
Benjamin Angel, Director for Direct Taxation, Tax Coordination, Economic Analysis & Evaluation & Acting Director for Indirect Taxation & Tax Administration, DG TAXUD, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Other panelist to be announced

REGISTRATION FEE
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free
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A European American Christmas Reception
2021-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Gallery at Legacy West, 7700 Windrose Ave. g175, Plano, TX, 75024
Holiday Reception & Annual General Meeting
December 15th

Legacy West
7700 Windrose Ave. G175, Plano (next to Frontgate.
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Wine & Hors d’Oeuvres

Members: Free
Non-Members: $30; Parties of 2 or More: $25
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Transatlantic Collaboration on EV Batteries and their Role in the Green Energy Transition
2021-12-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
The European American Chamber of Commerce – New York is hosting a webinar to discuss the Green Energy Transition.
Availability of affordable and flexible battery storage is an important contributor toward clean energy around the world. The EU and U.S. focus heavily on public and private investments in this green energy transition, including EV batteries development.
In 2018, the EU Commission adopted the Strategic Action Plan for Batteries and with the support of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Battery Alliance (EBA) brings together EU national authorities, regions, industry research institutes and other stakeholders in the battery value chain, and oversees the implementation of the strategic action plan for batteries. In January 2020 the U.S. announced the launch of the Energy Storage Grand Challenge, a comprehensive program to accelerate the development, commercialization, and utilization of next-generation energy storage technologies and sustain American global leadership in energy storage. Join us for an update where we are and how experts across the pond are innovating to solve this important hurdle to implement the Green Energy transition.

SPEAKERS:
● Irina Filippova, COO, ELECTRADA
● Gareth Hagan, CEO, OCO GLOBAL [Moderator]
● Oto Pisoň, Board of Director’s Advisory, Project Manager, INOBAT AUTO
● Karim Zaghib, Strategical Advisor, INVESTISSEMENT QUÉBEC

TIME:
9:00am – 10:00am CST / 10:00am-11:00am EST

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