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May 23, 2024: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring Eugene A. Woods, Chief Executive Officer of Advocate Health

Since 1990, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte has presented the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens (and organizations) who have enhanced our community's standing in the world through their accomplishments of international significance and contributions to the city, this region, and our international community.

April 9, 2024: Annual China Town Hall — WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Shelley Rigger, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty | Brown Professor of Asian Politics at Davidson College(Virtual)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and the National Committee on U.S. - China Relations on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual discussion with Dr. Shelley Rigger, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty and Brown Professor of Asian Politics at Davidson College on China-US relations followed by a for a nationwide live stream event at 7 p.m. EDT with a Q&A with Kurt Campbell, nominee for Deputy Secretary of State. He will examine the challenges and opportunities for both countries as they confront the most critical issues of the 21st century.

March 14, 2024: WACC CEO Series Lunch with Kent Masters, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Albemarle Corporation

Join The World Affairs Council of Charlotte on March 14, 2024, for the latest event in our CEO Series, featuring Kent Masters, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Albemarle Corporation.   Albemarle’s former Chief Financial Officer and World Affairs Council of Charlotte Board Member, Scott Tozier, will host this engaging discussion. Together, we will learn how Albemarle’s innovative solutions are addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time, such as helping to ensure the safety of our food and water, supporting life-saving medical devices and pharmaceuticals, enabling an always-on world, and advancing the clean energy transition.

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7mar4:00 pm- 6:30 pm2024 International Women's Day -- #InspireInclusion#InspireInclusion-- 2024 International Women

13mar6:30 pm- 8:00 pmWACC Private Dinner with Kent Masters, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Albemarle Corporation

14mar12:00 pm- 1:30 pmWACC CEO Series with Kent Masters, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Albemarle Corporation

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