Austin Tech Week: Kick-Off Happy Hour
Join Q-Branch, The CPG Coop, JASGA, and GAACC as we celebrate the start of #AustinTechWeek, and welcome 9+ Beyond Japan companies to Texas.
Details:
📅 Monday, October 20th
🕓 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Q-Branch Global Collaboration Center
Run of Show:
4:00 PM - Doors Open
4:30 PM - Welcome by Q-Branch
4:35 PM - Opening Remarks by JETRO LA Chief Executive Officer
4:40 PM - Overview and Remarks by GAACC
4:45 PM - 4:55 PM: Beyond Japan Company Briefings (1-Minute Each)
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM: Consulate General Closing Remarks
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Open Networking
Connect with innovators and international governments, accelerating the world of CPG, SaaS, defense tech, and beyond.
🍶 Enjoy a special tasting from Sake Generation, a Q-Branch portfolio company, launching their sparkling sake seltzer in the U.S.
About the Sponsors:
The Japan External Trade Organization: (JETRO) is a government-related agency that promotes mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established to support Japanese exports, JETRO now focuses heavily on helping foreign companies expand into Japan while also assisting Japanese startups and scaleups in entering global markets.
Q-Branch Dual-Use Accelerator: Q-Branch is a global dual-use business accelerator and strategic advisory firm based in Austin, Texas. Its mission is to bridge international innovation ecosystems with U.S. federal, defense, and commercial markets.
The CPG Co-Op: The CPG Coop is committed to helping consumer product good founders navigate U.S. market entry, accelerate growth, and connect with the investors, retailers, and partners who make scaling possible.
GAACC: The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce GAACC serves as a bridge between Austin’s innovation-driven economy and Asian business communities worldwide, helping create opportunities, visibility, and growth for its members and partners.
(JASGA): Japan America Society of Greater Austin The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) continues its mission to foster mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Japan and the United States through educational, cultural, and business initiatives.