Featured Events
February 25, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, the Ambassador of Luxembourg to the United States
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an engaging luncheon featuring Her Excellency Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, Ambassador of Luxembourg to the United States. Ambassador Bintner-Bakshian will provide unique insights into the strong and enduring relationship between Luxembourg and the U.S., highlighting areas of collaboration in diplomacy, trade, and global security.
February 20, 2025: WACC CEO Series with Marc McGrath, Regional CEO Americas, Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Join us for an insightful WACC CEO Series lunch event with Marc McGrath, Regional CEO of Americas for Schaeffler Group USA Inc., as our featured speaker on Feb. 20. Schaeffler, a global leader in motion technology, has been at the forefront of innovation for over 75 years, pioneering advancements that make mobility more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable.
February, 12, 2025: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo
Jay Bryson will provide the global economic outlook for 2025 including forecasts of GDP growth in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, unemployment and labor market, inflation, and interest rates in the world's major economies.
February 4, 2025: Tom Standage, Deputy Editor-In-Chief of The Economist & Editor of “The World Ahead 2025”
Annually, "The World Ahead" series by The Economist offers a forward-looking perspective on anticipated developments in the upcoming year. Tom Standage, Deputy Editor-In-Chief of The Economist and Editor of "The World Ahead 2025," will provide well-informed predictions, in-depth analyses from foreign policy and current affairs experts, a synopsis of the global economic forecast, and crucial insights into focal issues that are poised to be significant touchpoints in the coming year.
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