Events

March 14, 2023: YPWACC “Drink About It” Series – Immigration

On March 14th, join YPWACC for the third session of a new program series, Drink About It, at Hopfly Brewing Company in South End. This session on "Immigration," will be a moderated conversation between our panel of experts.

March 8, 2023: WACC International Women’s Day — #EmbraceEquity

Please join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and Bank of America, March 8, 2023 for a panel discussion to celebrate women, our achievements, and how we continue to create gender equality by embracing equity. Discover the difference between equality and equity and learn how our panelists achieve equity in the workplace and their personal lives. We will hear their stories articulating this year’s theme, recognizing that each person has different circumstances that require exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.

February 9, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with H.E. Santiago Cabanas, the Ambassador of Spain to the United States

As a longtime career diplomat in Spain's foreign service, Ambassador Cabanas will offer her perspective on Spain's role in the world and regional alliances, including NATO. In addition, he will address Spain's response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, European politics, and ongoing geopolitical ripples in Europe. 

February 8, 2023: An Evening with H.E. Santiago Cabanas, the Ambassador of Spain to the United States

Ambassador Santiago Cabanas will answer your questions about Spain's relationship with the United States, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, regional security in Europe, and more. 

January 31, 2023: YPWACC Karaoke Mixer

Join The Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte at Seoul Food for a Brazilian-inspired mixer on Tuesday, January 31. We have the special opportunity to host a group of visiting teachers from Brazil!

January 24, 2022: BY INVITATION ONLY: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of Poland to the United States

H.E. Marek Magierowski, the Ambassador of Poland to the United States, will talk about Poland's response to the war between Russia and Ukraine, its support for Ukraine, and the ongoing regional security and geopolitical challenges the European Union faces vis-a-vis Russia and China. In addition, he'll share his thoughts on the diplomatic relationship between Poland and the United States and discuss economic cooperation and business ties enhancement between Poland and Charlotte and North Carolina.

January 17, 2023: Tom Standage, Deputy Editor-In-Chief of The Economist & Editor of “The World Ahead 2023”

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, January 17 for a presentation by Tom Standage, the Editor of "The World Ahead 2023" (The Economist) as he offers informed predictions, comprehensive analysis from foreign policy and current event experts, summary of the global economic outlook, and critical insight into issues that will be major touch points in the new year.

November 9, 2022: WorldQuest & Academic WorldQuest 2022

Recognized as the largest international education program of its kind in North Carolina, Academic WorldQuest and WorldQuest will bring together approximately 600 students and community members this year. Teams from all around the greater Charlotte area will participate in this international knowledge competition and answer questions related to current events, history, geography and other topics of global significance.

November 2, 2022: WACC CEO Series with William “Bill” H. Rogers Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Truist Financial Corporation

Please join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host William "Bill" H. Rogers Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Truist on Wednesday, November 2 as part of WACC's CEO Series. 

October 25, 2022: WACC Global Economic Speaker Series with Yaya Fanusie, Digital Currency Expert and Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Yaya Fanusie, Adjunct Senior Fellow in the Energy, Economics and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Adjunct Fellow at the Center on Economic and Financial Power at the Foundation For Defense of Democracies (FDD), and Chief Strategist at Cryptocurrency AML Strategies, LLC who will share his expert insight into China's digital currency platform and what it means for the future of financial institutions, national security, and the global economy.

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