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SUMMARY:Transatlantic Bridges 2026: Reveal of Transatlantic Expansion Barometer Survey - Discussion and Networking
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 29 October\, EACC Texas\, in the presence of and in partnership with EACC Paris\, EACC New York\, EACC Cincinnati\, EACC Carolinas\, EACC Netherlands\, EACC Rhone Alpes\, and EACC Florida\, will officially unveil the findings of the latest 2026 Transatlantic Expansion Barometer\, produced in partnership with RSM and OCO Global. \nBased on executive insights\, foreign direct investment (FDI) trends\, and the evolving economic landscape\, this report examines how European and U.S. mid-market companies and SMEs are navigating their cross-border growth. \nEvent Highlights \n\nKey Findings & Trends: Fresh 2026 data and year-on-year analysis on how businesses adapt to changing tariff\, regulatory\, tax\, and investment environments.\nExpert Panel Discussion: Insights from leading transatlantic business and investment specialists.\nCocktail: The evening will conclude with a networking reception\, and connect with the EACC transatlantic business community.\nAudience: EACC Members and their guests (Consular Corps also invited as honorable guests)\nDate: Thursday\, October 29 // Timing: 5.30 pm – 8 pm\nVenue: Dallas- Dykema\, 1717 Main Street\, 34th Floor\, Dallas\, TX 75201\n\n  \nSpeakers \n \nFabrice Marmousez has 31 years of professional experience\, including 27 in public accounting. He is a French and U.S. CPA\, has a diverse background and specializes in providing U.S. tax services to a wide variety of multinational clients. \nAs a former PwC France Partner\, Fabrice has gained a solid background working on transatlantic matters with professional service organizations in domestic\, multi-state and international structures. \nAs RSM’s national tax leader for the France country practice\, Fabrice is focusing on cross-border U.S. tax compliance or advisory engagements. As part of RSM U.S. Foreign Direct Investors Center of Excellence (FDI CoE)\, he leads engagements for a wide variety of corporate clients\, from multinational private equity firms or foreign financial institutions to Consumer Industrial Products & Services corporate groups. He helps clients navigating through cross border tax matters\, dealing with U.S. tax and reporting obligations daily. \nFabrice also leads International Private Client services engagements through RSM’s Global Family Enterprise teams (GFE) and specifically addresses income\, gift and estate tax matters – from a compliance\, advisory\, structuring and optimization cross-border perspective – for private companies\, high-net-worth individuals and family offices. \nRSM US LLP Fort Lauderdale / Miami / New York | fabrice.marmousez@rsmus.com  | +1 954 356 5675 \n \nAbby Varas is the North America Advisory Manager for OCO Global\, charged with advising multinational corporations and regional governments on market entry\, site selection\, and foreign direct investment strategies with a strong emphasis on advanced industries including battery production\, semiconductors\, life sciences and clean energy manufacturing. At OCO\, Abby focuses on developing strategy for companies to evaluate location competitiveness and optimize global operations\, while also working with economic development organizations to refine ability to attract and retain industry. Recently\, projects have been focused on organizational transformation\, and how economic development agencies can best prepare for a changing investment landscape and leverage existing resources effectively. \nPrior to joining OCO\, Abby worked for EY’s Global Site Selection & Credit and Incentives team specializing in site selection for foreign direct investment projects and securing federal\, state\, and local incentives to support operations. She also previously worked for the Arizona Commerce Authority to increase business attraction activities in the state. Abby graduated with a B.A. in Public Relations and Political Science from the University of Oregon and is currently based in Phoenix\, Arizona. \n  \nHow are companies adapting their expansion plans across the Atlantic? \nTrade policy\, investment incentives and changing market conditions are reshaping decisions for European and U.S. businesses. Which plans are moving ahead\, which are being reconsidered\, and what matters most when companies choose where to invest? \n   \n \n Questions the 2026 edition explores: \n#1 How have European and U.S. expansion plans changed over the past year? \n#2 Are companies delaying investment\, changing destinations or adapting how they enter new markets? \n#3 What role do tariffs\, regulation\, incentives and operating costs play in their decisions? \n#4 How is the balance of investment between Europe and the United States evolving? \n#5 Which sectors and European markets are attracting attention?
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/2026-transatlantic-expansion-barometer-survey-release/
LOCATION:Dykema\, 1717 Main Street - 34th Floor\, Dallas\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="European American Chamber of Commerce Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
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SUMMARY:EACC All-Chapter Leadership Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:EACC All-Chapter Leadership Summit 2026\nWe are excited to invite EACC Board Members to join Executive Directors from across the EACC network at the 2026 Leadership Summit in Texas this fall. \n  \n📅 Thursday – Saturday: October 29-31\, 2026 \n📍 Dallas\, Texas – Central location – will be announced shortly! \n👉 Explore how to further strengthen and position the EACC network for continued growth and impact while fostering relationships among EACC Directors and (Board) members. \n👥 For EACC Exec Directors + Board Members with relevant expertise and interest in contributing to the discussion  \n  \nAs the organization looks toward its next phase of growth in the 2026 EACC Leadership Summit\, the leadership experience and perspectives of our Board leaders will be invaluable in shaping discussions around the future of the network. \nBoard leaders will have the opportunity to engage directly with EACC leadership from across the U.S. and Europe and contribute to conversations focused on: \n\nStrengthening network governance and leadership\nDefining the EACC’s strategic positioning and long-term sustainable impact\nIdentifying priority markets and regions for future chapter expansion\nExploring scalable frameworks and investment models for launching and sustaining new chapters\n\nBeyond the strategic discussions\, the Summit offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with fellow Board Members\, Executive Directors\, and transatlantic business leaders from across the EACC community. \n  \nWhy is this an Important Time to Address these Topics?\nThe EACC community is a trusted\, curated\, independent (non-political\, non-lobbying) network\, uniquely positioned to support its members in transatlantic business development. Especially in major themes (AI/tech sovereignty\, shifting geopolitical landscape\, energy\, supply chain resilience\, trade policy\, protectionism\, industry policy\, strategic autonomy)\, there is a huge potential for our network to benefit from the changes in the transatlantic relationship. \n  \nDraft Agenda\nDay 1 – Thursday Oct 29 \n\nArrival afternoon\nEACC Texas launch of Transatlantic Bridges – 2026 edition of the Transatlantic Expansion Barometer [Note: also open also to general EACC Texas Members\, their Guests\, and Consular Corps – see event details here]\n\nA pulse survey of over 100 European and American businesses on their transatlantic investment plans for the upcoming year\n\n\n\nDay 2  – Friday Oct 30 \n\nMorning plenary discussions (8.30am – 11.30am): format/topics TBC\nLunch (11.30 – 1pm)\nBreakout workshops (1pm – 2.30pm): designed to discuss in smaller groups our main challenges (i.e. governance\, network growth\, strategic positioning)\nPlenary discussion (3pm – 4.30pm): sharing feedback from the workshops and try to come to next steps\nEvening program\n\nDay 3 –  Sat 31 Oct \n\nChoice: Departures or joint program\n\n  \nWe hope you will join us in helping shape the future growth\, impact\, and success of the EACC network.
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/eacc-all-chapter-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Central Dallas Location – to come
CATEGORIES:events,upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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SUMMARY:Swedish Life Sciences Delegation in Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Swedish Life Sciences Delegation in Dallas – Save the Date\n\nPlanned in conjunction with Health Wildcatters.\n\n“Life Science Across Borders”\n\nTuesday November 3\, 2026 @ 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nHealth Wildcatters at Pegasus Park – 3000 Pegasus Park Drive\, Suite 1330\, Dallas\, TX 75247\n\nRegistration not yet opened – but please mark your calendars and check back \nPurpose \nNorth Texas and West Sweden are both building dynamic life-science ecosystems where  research\, entrepreneurship\, industry and investment come together. \nThis event will bring leaders from both regions together to explore how discoveries move from  research to real-world application; how startups access the expertise\, infrastructure and capital needed to grow; and how stronger connections between the two ecosystems can open new opportunities for researchers\, companies and investors on both sides of the Atlantic. \nThe evening is intended to move beyond simply introducing the two regions and focus on the practical question: Where can North Texas and West Sweden collaborate? \nEvent Partners \n\nHonorary Consulate of Sweden in Dallas\nHealth Wildcatters\, Pegasus Park\nSwedish American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) Texas\nEuropean American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) Texas\nDuane Morri
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/swedish-life-sciences-delegation-in-dallas/
LOCATION:Health Wildcatters\, 3000 Pegasus Park Drive\, Suite 1330\, Dallas\, 75247\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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SUMMARY:Technology & Trade - Informative Discussion with Sambaluk Consulting | Dallas
DESCRIPTION:  \nEACC Texas is proud to partner with Member and Partner Sambaluk Consulting to present this informative presentation and discussion on the core themes of Technology and Trade\, entitled “Leveraging Technology in Today’s Geopolitical and Business Climate.” \nSpeakers from Sambaluk Consulting will present a discussion around practical insights on how AI and emerging technologies are shaping transatlantic trade\, business strategy\, and competitiveness amid today’s evolving geopolitical and economic environment. The team would welcome questions and answers and also a vibrant discussion. Refreshments will be provided. \n\nLocation: 222 West Las Colinas Blvd\, Irving\, TX 75039 – Main Lobby\nDate / Time: Wednesday\, 4 November 2026\, 5.30 pm to 8 pm\nCost: Free for both EACC Texas Members and Non Members\nLight bites and refreshments will be provided.\n\n  \nSpeakers: Eric Sambaluk (founder and owner)\, Ryan Sheehan and Angelete May. \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\nSambaluk Consulting\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEric Sambaluk – Founder and Owner \nEric Sambaluk is a Strategy / Business Consultant (Program\, Product\, and Project Management) at Sambaluk Consulting\, LLC. He has over 15 years’ experience in Product Design\, Product Ownership\, and Agile Project Management (Scrum). He works closely with clients to develop Strategy\, Program and Portfolio Management\, and Projects through creatively and collaboratively identifying opportunities for improvement\, allowing him to help teams envision and deliver continual value. \nExtensive exposure to various business units in Japanese companies and areas around the world has allowed me to travel and interact with people in various cultures and markets\, and he feels that this broad window has shaped the way he looks for new solutions to challenges. He is gaining proficiency in Japanese\, and always eager to take advantage of opportunities to use his Portuguese and Spanish\, as well as French and Italian. He holds an MBA from the University of Dallas\, and his certifications include Scrum Master Certified (SMC)\, Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)\, Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Six Sigma Green Belt\, and Export/Import Certificate from the International Chamber of Commerce. \n  \nAbout Sambaluk Consulting \nEstablished in 2022\, they are a small team of talented professionals holding diverse experience and deep expertise to lead organizations in Strategy\, Market Entry and Expansion\, Agile Project Management\, Product Management\, Market Insights and more. The team have helped companies in business verticals from Manufacturing\, to FinTech\, to Market Research\, and beyond\, and they would love to help your organization achieve its goals\, as well \n 
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/transatlantic-trade-technology-informative-discussion-with-sambaluk-consulting-dallas/
LOCATION:222 West Las Colinas Blvd\, 222 West Colinas Blvd\, Irving\, TX\, 75039\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="European American Chamber of Commerce Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T173000
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SUMMARY:First in our Pizza & Policy Perspectives series with UT Austin: focus on ☘️Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! – the launch of Pizza & Policy Perspectives with the University of Texas at Austin. \nThis particular session will focus on Ireland ☘️\, and we are very lucky to joined by Consul General John Forde to present the policy positions and perspectives of Ireland.  Join us to learn and engage. \n\nThursday\, 5 November 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm\nRobert L. Patton Building\, Room RLP 1.302E\, University of Texas at Austin\, 305 E 23rd St\, Austin\, TX 78712\nEvent Cost: Free (for all)\, courtesy of the Consulate General of Ireland.  Please register!\nParking (own cost): Brazos garage or San Jacinto garage\n\n\nConsul General of Ireland\, Austin\nJohn Forde  \n \n\n\nConsul General John Forde leads Ireland’s engagement across the states of Texas\, Arkansas\, Kansas\, Louisiana\, Missouri\, and Oklahoma. \nJohn’s career began as an army officer in the Irish Defence Forces\, attaining the rank of Captain in the Cavalry Corps. He served at tactical\, operational\, and strategic levels during his 13 years of service\, which included five deployments to the Middle East with the United Nations\, serving in Lebanon\, Syria and Jerusalem. He joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 2020 as Deputy Director of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation and subsequently served for four years as Deputy Head of Mission at Ireland’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi\, strengthening bilateral ties and representing the broad range of Irish interests across the UAE\, Qatar\, and Kuwait. \nOriginally from Newry\, County Down\, John now happily calls Austin home\, where he lives with his wife\, Louise\, and their four children. Outside of work\, he enjoys cycling and swimming in Austin’s beautiful parks\, immersing himself in the city’s vibrant live music scene\, and following the mixed fortunes of Down’s Gaelic football team.
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/launch-of-our-pizza-policy-and-perspectives-series-with-ut-austin/
LOCATION:Robert L. Patton Building\, Room RLP 1.302E\, University of Texas at Austin\,\, 305 E 23rd St\, Austin\, TX 78712\, Austin\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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SUMMARY:Austin Finance Leaders Connect | AI in Finance: From Insight to Autonomous Action
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Oscar Casanova\, Rajeev Pathak\, Stefan Boehmer \n \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/austin-finance-leaders-connect-ai-in-finance-from-insight-to-autonomous-action/
LOCATION:Westin at The Domain\, Austin\, Texas
CATEGORIES:events,upcoming
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SUMMARY:⭐6th Annual EU-Texas Economic Leadership Forum and Ambassador's Gala in Dallas⭐IRELAND
DESCRIPTION:Please join EACC Texas at our 6th Annual EU-Texas Economic Leadership Forum and Ambassador’s Gala Dinner on Thursday November 19th\, where we welcome Ireland’s ambassador to the United States\, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason. \nSponsorship packages are available – please see below for packages\, as well as details on Individual tickets. \nTiming: \n1. Part I: Afternoon Session: 12.30 pm – 4:00 pm– Economic Leadership Forum featuring Ireland and various important keynote speakers \n\nLocation: Crum Auditorium\, James M. Collins Executive Education Center\, Southern Methodist University\, 3150 Binkley Avenue\, Dallas\, TX 75205\nKeynote Speaker: Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason\nTopics and Speakers –\n\nFintech\nHigh-Tech Construction\nLife Sciences\n\n\n\n  \n2. Part II: Evening Event: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Ambassador’s Gala Dinner >> 6:30pm -7:15 pm Ambassador’s Reception and Networking // followed by 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Formal Dinner \n\nLocation: The Arts District Mansion\, 2101 Ross Avenue\, Dallas\, TX 75201\nDinner dress code: Black tie optional\, Formal suits or cocktail dresses are also appropriate.\n\n  \nSign ups now open! Please see below for pricing /sponsorship. If you are signing up for BOTH the Economic Leadership Forum and the Gala Dinner\, please use the “Combined” category in the dropdown of options (please sign up only once). \n\nRegister Here>> https://members.eacctx.com/events\n\n  \n \n \n  \n \n\n \nRegistration>>  https://members.eacctx.com/events
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/%e2%ad%906th-annual-eu-texas-economic-leadership-forum-and-ambassadors-gala-in-dallas%e2%ad%90ireland/
LOCATION:SMU Cox Collins Executive Education Center\, 3150 Binkley Avenue\, Dallas\, 75205\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,upcoming
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