Ruth Hughs took part as a panelist at the Born Global Consul Generals Forum, held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin. The discussion, “Diplomacy Meets Innovation: How Nations Power Global Entrepreneurship,” also included the Deputy Consul of Argentina in Houston, the Consul General of Canada in Dallas, the Consul General of Mexico in Austin, and the Assistant Secretary of State for Mexican and Border Affairs. The forum gathered top diplomatic leaders to focus on helping early-stage startups and innovative companies that are “born global” from the start, aiming to connect international trade, investment, and policy efforts.