Featured Events

May 29, 2025: WACC Speaker Series Panel with David Salvo, Bret Schafer, and Krystyna Sikora (Alliance for Securing Democracy)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive event on Thursday, May 29, featuring experts from the Alliance for Securing Democracy, as they unpack how countries like Russia, China, and Iran are actively shaping public discourse and influencing communities in North Carolina and across the country through digital propaganda campaigns and misinformation.

May 28, 2025: WACC Private Dinner — David Salvo, Bret Schafer, and Krystyna Sikora (Alliance for Securing Democracy)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Wednesday, May 28 for an intimate dinner featuring experts from the Alliance for Securing Democracy as they lead a powerful and in-depth discussion on how foreign adversaries worldwide are actively shaping public discourse and influencing communities here in North Carolina and across the country.

April 9, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Steven Hill (K&L Gates), Michael Cornett (Forvis Mazars), and Jon Morton (Forvis Mazars)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate dinner on April 9th as we delve into the complexities of recent tariff measures and their impact on global trade. This exclusive evening will provide a rare opportunity to engage in candid conversation with industry experts from Forvis Mazars and K&L Gates, gaining valuable insights into how businesses can navigate shifting trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility.

Video Highlights

WACC in the News

Roll Call: An Election That’s Bigger Than One Country Read Now

City of Charlotte: Mayor Lyles To Present 26th Mayor’s International Community Awards Read Now

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Charlotte Ledger: Rick Steves is Traveling with a Mission. Read More

Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins (WFAE): Getting to Know Travel Extraordinaire Rick Steves. Listen Now

Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins (WFAE): A Conversation with Fiona Hill — Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and the White House’s former top Russia adviser. Listen Now

Atrium Health: Dr. Derek Raghavan Reflects on Upcoming Retirement. Read Now

Charlotte Business Journal: Truist CEO Highlights How Working With ‘Purpose’ Improves Customer Experience at Charlotte Luncheon Read Now

Charlotte Business Journal: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Accepts World Affairs Council’s Citizen Award for Impact in Charlotte Read Now

FOX 46 Charlotte: Retired Lieutenant General in Charlotte Gives Insight Into Russia-Ukraine War Read Now 

FOX 46 Charlotte: Retired Lieutenant General in Charlotte Gives Insight Into Russia-Ukraine War Watch Now (YouTube)

WFAE: Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins  — Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former Commanding General US Army Europe and Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) Listen Now

Charlotte Business Journal: World Affairs Councils of America Recognized Ljubomir Stambuk, the Leader of the Organization’s Local Affiliate, as the 2021 Council CEO of the Year. Read More

WFAE: Delays Push Carolina Theatre Project To 2022, Hotel Coming Later Read More

Charlotte Business Journal: Top Execs at Atrium Health, Wake Forest Discuss Why the Combination Made Sense Read More

Charlotte Business Journal: President of Truist Financial Emphasizes Focus on Community Impact, Innovation at Charlotte Luncheon Read More

WFAE: The President’s Finger Is The Only One On ‘The Button’ Listen Now

WFAE: Charlotte MLS Team President Talks Atlanta Rivalry, Big Tepper Sports Plans Read More