Press Release for Global Austin

This is a press release we created for Global Austin (www.globalaustin.org) in June 2017 to announce their first ever Global Diplomacy Summit that was to take place in September 2017 in Austin, Texas (United States).

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GlobalAustin To Hold First Ever Global Diplomacy Summit in September

(Austin, TX) 5/14/17 – September 19, 2017 is the date chosen for the first ever Global Diplomacy Summit sponsored by Austin-based GlobalAustin and a number of well-known partners. The nonprofit hopes to use the annual summit to foster better international diplomacy by creating a more positive image of the U.S., beginning at the local level.

GlobalAustin is partnering with the San Antonio Council for International Visitors, the Dallas World Affairs Council, the El Paso Council for International Visitors, Global North Texas, and Global South Texas to host the one-day event at the Texas State Capital Building. U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, from Texas’ 20th district, will both open the summit and speak during the event.

Topics for the summit include:

  • Current and emerging U.S. foreign policy priorities and their impact on Texas;
  • International journalism in the era of ‘fake news’;
  • The growing role of sports in creating international goodwill;
  • Global events, trade, and international businesses decisions; and,
  • Contributions of immigrants to entrepreneurship and cultural diversity.

In addition to the main speakers, the summit will also feature a designated Youth Track geared toward high school and college students interested in careers in foreign-policy. Event organizers are asking interested students along with both high school teachers and college and university faculty to sign up in advance to participate in the track. Youth Track activities will include a diplomacy simulation activity designed to give students an introduction to international diplomacy.

Event organizers have designated Monday, September 18 as the date of a VIP reception to get things started. The reception will include business and education leaders, legislative sponsors, event supporters, and representatives from the U.S. Department of State. Following the main portion of the summit the following day, the event will officially close with a Musical Diplomacy Celebration at Antone’s, Austin’s ‘Home of the Blues’.

Early registration for the summit is suggested as space is limited. Interested parties may register by visiting the GlobalAustin website at https://www.globalaustin.org/summit-2017. For more information about the summit, contact GlobalAustin via the telephone number or e-mail address listed below.

About GlobalAustin

GlobalAustin is a nonprofit organization established in 1960 to welcome international students to the University of Texas. In the more than 50 years since, the organization has evolved into one that plays a key role in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. GlobalAustin’s primary mission is to “connect Austin to the world” by fostering productive, long-term relationships between international visitors and local leaders in business, education, and government.

CONTACT:

GlobalAustin

1103 W. 24th Street, # 212

Austin, TX 78705

Tel: 512.215.0140

Email: info@globalaustin.org

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August 7, 2017

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