AUSii Series: Let's Talk!

By AACC Texas

The AUSii Series is brought to you by the Australian American Chamber of Commerce in Houston and is designed to be a platform for sharing digital content which brings together innovators from the US a... more

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FAQs about AUSii Series: Let's Talk!:

How many episodes does AUSii Series: Let's Talk! have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

AUSii Series: Let's Talk! episodes:

June 20, 2020 AUSii Series: COVID Antibody testing, plasma therapy and more!
Dr. Tony Piedra, Professor and Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Baylor College of Medicine discusses his work on the COVID antibody test - how does it work, who should get tested, the differences between COVID testing and antibody testing, and more.
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24min
June 19, 2020AUSii Series: Corporate Real Estate Disposition Strategies During Recessions
Guest speaker Bruce Rutherford from JLL discusses corporate real estate and disposition strategies during recessions.
Topics covered include:
Current real estate cycle

Houston's sublease market

Comparative numbers between Houston and other US markets

Predicting the next sublease surge

Options available for corporations with existing and expiring leases
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57min
June 15, 2020 June Sundowner with Special Guests
Our June Sundowner was once again online due to COVID-19. We were lucky to have three great speakers over the course of the hour sharing their experience and expertise with us.
Dr. Tony Piedra
Professor and Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Piedra discusses his work on the COVID antibody test, and the impact on our community.
Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld
Assistant Professor, University of Houston Downtown, Marilyn Davies College of Business
Dietrich provided background and insight into his local experiences in Houston, as well as corporate & financial institution response to race relations issues.
The Honorable Peter McGauran
Consul General & Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Houston, Australian Consulate
Mr. McGauran provided an update from the Australian Government on the current US/Australia travel, policies and local considerations.
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1h 5min
May 29, 2020AUSii Series: Leadership in Times of Crisis
Guest speaker Ed Emmett discusses his local experiences as Former Judge of Harris County and the challenges of leading during times of crisis.
Topics covered include:
Setting objectives and priorities during a crisis

Event simulations - how do they translate into real life situations

Expenditure and resource prioritization during a crisis

Learning from our mistakes

The role of FEMA during a crisis
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47min
May 26, 2020AUSii Series: Oil & Gas Update and the Impact of COVID-19
Join guest speaker John Hofmeister for our latest Lunch & Learn as he discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the Oil & Gas Industry.
Topics covered will include:
Resiliency of the oil industry

Sustainability of independent oil companies in the US

The climate imperatives for the oil and gas industry

Renewable energy and the transition after COVID-19

Controlling the price of oil - what are the issues?
GUEST SPEAKER:
John Hofmeister - Former President, Shell Oil Company; Founder and Chief Executive, Citizens for Affordable Energy
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57min
May 22, 2020 AACC May Sundowner with Ambassador Sinodinos, Geraldine Slattery & the Hon. Peter McGauran
During the first half-hour Ambassador Sinodinos and the Hon. Peter McGauran will have a Q&A discussing the Australia/US relationship and address key trade, defense and political issues, as well as Australia’s need for a productive economic and political relationship with China at a time of rising tensions between the two superpowers.
During the second half-hour Geraldine Slattery and Christina Staib will have a Q&A focused on BHP's response to COVID-19 within their organization, the establishment of the Community Relief Fund for Houston, and the long term outlook for the petroleum market.
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57min
May 12, 2020AUSii Series: Returning to the Workplace after COVID-19
Guest speaker Bruce Rutherford from JLL discusses how to adapt the workplace and operations to protect your employees.
Topics covered include:
How to Adjust to the New Normal

Operational Impact & Change Management

Spacial awareness & Social Distancing

Facilities management

Cleaning & Janitorial measures
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54min
April 13, 2020AACC April Virtual Sundowner - COVID-19 Special
Our monthly Sundowner went online due to the stay-at-home orders. Listen to our 3 guest speakers talk about COVID-19 in Houston:
Hon. Peter McGauran, Australia Consul-General, Houston: Update on the Australian Government's response to COVID-19 in the US;

Chris Barakat, BetterConsult: Screening tools for COVID-19;

Dr. Richard Gibbs, Human Genome Sequencing Center: COVID-19 testing update from Baylor College of Medicine.
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52min

FAQs about AUSii Series: Let's Talk!:

How many episodes does AUSii Series: Let's Talk! have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.