Join the BABC as we welcome new Dynamo Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera to Houston. Coach Cabrera will be joined by Dynamo mascot, Diesel, and some of the Dynamo players.
This is a free event, but registration is required. Comlimentary appetizers will be provided by BABC Member Hotel Sorella. BABC Member Houston Dynamo will be providing first drinks.
The theme of this years’ conference is Navigating the New World
Each year the BABC Transatlantic Conference works on promoting a robust dialogue between the United States and the United Kingdom, drawing upon the thought leadership of Senior Executives from over 2,000 member companies. Following on from successful conferences in New York and London, this year’s Transatlantic Conference will take place in Chicago May 10-11.
In light of the changing economic landscape the timing of this year’s Transatlantic Conference has never been more significant. The 2017 theme “Navigating the New world” will focus on evolving opportunities in the US, Canada and Europe and absorbing changing in the realities of economies, trade borders and governance. Attendees will benefit from meaningful engagement and relevant networking with senior business, government and academic participants from across many industries and regions.
Conference Schedule:
In conjunction with the conference, on January 9th the BABC Chicago launched an 8 month Thought Leadership platform Pre-and Post-conference. This platform posts regular, substantive thought leadership items from BABC members and will do so for the 4 months preceding the Conference. In the 4 months after the conference the platform will reflect on the conference information, and provide practical applications of the content to business. Take a look at the Thought Leadership to date at www.babc2017-chicago.com/thought-leaders-platform
Speaking ahead of the conference, President of the BABC Chicago chapter, Tom Stevens said “The 2017 Transatlantic Conference is a practical recognition of broad volatility across, markets, economies, governance and borders. In parallel, it is a much-needed investigation and celebration of the thought leadership across the breadth of the BABC family, throughout the US, Canada and UK. Our incredible strength is founded upon a diversity of industry, capitalization and geography – and there is much leadership and brilliance to harvest as we all must – today – define opportunities, make weighty business decisions, commit capital, mitigate risk, and be responsible corporate actors. Look across our panels, some 8 groups of heavyweight CEOs and senior executives, and you will quickly see the genetics of the Conference – absolutely not parochial, but certainly “Chicago Practical.”
CEO of the British American Business Council, Jeffries Briginshaw said “This yearly conference brings together our UK-US business network to offer thought-leadership and substantive networking. Now, more than ever, business leaders are seeking connections with each other and engagement with local governments on both side of the Atlantic, in order to better navigate an uncertain global future.”
Laurence Geller, Chairman, 2017 Transatlantic Conference said: “It is this backdrop of uncertainty and change that makes BABC’s Annual Transatlantic Conference so exceedingly important. With Thought Leadership as its underlying theme, the discussions will not only inform, identify the power and relevance of strategic partnerships and, without a doubt, provide an important voice in the policy debates proliferating on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Her Majesty’s Consul General Stephen Bridges said: “The theme ‘Navigating the New World’ could not be more relevant for 2017’s BABC Annual Transatlantic Business Conference, and I couldn’t be more delighted that Chicago has been chosen as the host city. The ‘special relationship’ between the US and the UK is poised to grow even stronger in the coming year, and the deep UK ties to Chicago make this a perfect venue for the BABC.”
To learn more about the conference, to read some of the Thought Leadership from our members or to register attendance, visit http://www.babc2017-chicago.com/index.html
London-based choral ensemble VOCES8 returns to Houston and St. Luke’s UMC for a concert celebrating the life and work of Claudio Monteverdi. The internationally acclaimed singers will join our Chancel Choir and Credo to perform selected works by Monteverdi and other composers.
In the sanctuary at 6 p.m. Free admission.
For the past two years, Lone Star College has hosted Innovation Week, which has seen countless ideas come to the forefront of development.
Its success demonstrates that now is the time to drive collaboration. Enter: the Texas Open Innovation Conference.
“To have a great idea, have a lot of them.” – Thomas Edison
The Conference will take place on March 28th and 29th in Houston, Texas. Business, government, and academia will come together to exchange knowledge and advance technology and ideas.
Texas ranks among the top performing states on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Enterprising States: States Innovate study
This two-day event will feature innovation experts from across the country. Academics, business leaders, and industry professionals will have a creative platform to consider new ways of sourcing ideas and translating them into groundbreaking industry solutions.
The Texas Open Innovation Conference is your chance to be part of a forum for models of collaboration and partnerships.
“Open innovation works best when you have people collaborating side by side, with people that are moving from one organization to another.” – Professor Henry Chesbrough
Join us as we explore fascinating theoretical presentations, valuable real-world case studies, and interactive panel discussions from across the industry spectrum of Open Innovation.
Presented by Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School (STE), Sounds of Scotland is a one-of-a-kind event showcasing the best in Scottish music and dance. Audiences will feel like they’ve stepped into the majestic Highlands as world-renowned student bagpipers, drummers and dancers — all clad in traditional Scottish attire — take the stage.
The world-renowned Scottish Arts program at STE has been a part of the school’s heritage since its founding, and STE takes pride in showcasing its talent through this annual event. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Saint Thomas' Episcopal Scottish Arts program.
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Concerto Concert as we celebrate our twenty-first season of excellence in chamber music education and performance. The Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is travelling to the UK as part of Virtuosi Around the Globe program in March of 2017 for a week.
We will be performing at this concert the two concertos of the winners of our wind and string division Concerto Competition.As mentioned in our December email to you the Virtuosi orchestra and staff are traveling to the UK. We will have 3 days in London for sightseeing and some master classes. Then on to Chichester University. Their Music Department is considered to be excellent and we will study and perform with the Chichester University students. This will be very educational and stimulating for our musicians as they are 11 to 18 years old! The concert will be performed in Chichester Cathedral where the composer of The Planets is buried and we are performing The Planets!
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The UK’s Department for International Trade invites you to to celebrate innovation in digital health and medtech at a break-out session and reception at the Great Britain House during South by Southwest Interactive 2017. |
At the break-out session we’ll discuss healthcare technology with UK companies including AppAttic, Kainos, Analytics Engines, Touch Surgery, and more. Followed by drinks and light bites on the Great Britain House rooftop, overlooking downtown Austin. Other featured guests will include Dell Medical School and Austin HIMSS. |
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The Scottish Declaration of Independence was signed on April 6, 1320. The American Declaration of Independence was, in fact, modelled on this particular document. Almost half of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence were of Scottish descent.
The US Senate Resolution on National Tartan Day was passed on March 20, 1998. From that point onward, National Tartan Day was designated as a day for all Americans, particularly those ofScottish descent, on April 6 each year.
Join the Houston Highland Games Association as we celebrate all things Scottish on Saturday, April 8.
Free admission
Cash Bar
HFD Pipes & Drums
Session Player
Bonnies Knees Contest
Raffle benefiting the Houston Highland Games Association
Daughter of the British Empire Fundraiser and Community Outreach - bring a friend and wear your hats to a Tea Party in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's 91st birthday. DBE in Texas President, Patricia McDonald, will welcome the gathering; Her Britannic Majesty's Consul-General, Karen Bell, will toast the Queen and give a short talk on the British Monarchy. Our goal is to celebrate the Queen's birthday with an elegant British afternoon tea, and to introduce friends to DBE and British culture. Prize for best hat! T-shirts and British-made crafts available for sale. Raffle: beautiful tea pot.
In 1842, George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, appointed Sir Charles Elliot, KCB, as British charge d'affaires and consul general to the Republic of Texas. In August of that year Sir Charles arrived in Galveston to establish the Consulate.
Join us to celebrate this 175th anniversary of continuous British representation Texas style.
April Networking Tip:
What do you do when someone you really want to connect with says they've run out of business cards, just give them yours and hope they will get in touch? NO, print up a stack of cards with space to fill in name, email and phone. Have them ready to hand out in just this situation. Want to really make friends? Give them a couple of extra for the rest of the event.
Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray, in full Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray of Midhurst, also called (1910–17) Baron Cowdray of Midhurst (born July 15, 1856, Shelley Woodhouse, Yorkshire, England—died May 1, 1927, Dunecht House, Aberdeen, Scotland), British engineer and a developer of the Mexican petroleum industry.
Since the collapse of the oil price in mid-2014, markets watched as the Middle East played a defensive price war, new player Iran flexed its oil producing prowess and Brent’s value dropped 75%. The USenaro repealed a 40-year ban on crude exports, Mexico opened its energy borders for the first time in nearly 80 years and OPEC made the milestone decision to curb oil production rates.
And while the markets watched, thousands lost their jobs, businesses readjusted their spread sheets and a new sector mantra – ‘Doing business lower for longer’ was born. Then, in late 2016, industry leaders slowly started calling bottom and planning their business around a recovered oil price of $55.
But what does all of this mean for oil in 2017?
From the economics to employment, regions to diversification, Energy Voice examines the new world order of oil at this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) breakfast as we gather the sector experts to discuss what and where next. An expert panel will debate and discuss the research findings at a free breakfast on Tuesday, May 2 at the Hilton Post Oak from 7.00am to 9am.
This OTC gathering will take place at the Athena Gun Club in Houston where attendees can participate in some cross-continental rivalry.
Get a comprehensive gun handling overview from the Athena experts on site and try your hand at hitting the targets.
For those not wanting to shoot there is networking in the VIP lounge.
May 13 | 6pm to 7pm | Silent Auction & Cocktails 7pm to 10pm | Dinner & Concert
For more information about this event, please call 713.807.0888
or email events@virtuosiofhouston.org.
Black Tie | Valet
Gala 2017 Table & Tickets Reservation Form
Gala 2017 Tables Guests Camp Virtuosi Form
Monday, 1 May 2017
3:30-5:30 pm
UK National Pavilion #1539-D
NRG Center
N Stadium Drive
Houston
Please bring your Business Card to the Event to Register and Attend.
Decom North Sea, with our event partners Department for International Trade, are organising a free networking breakfast during the week of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston.
Baker Hughes will deliver a presentation at this event which will highlight:
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