Featured Events
November 12: WACC National Security Luncheon with Major General Windsor “Shane” Buzza, Chief of Staff U.S. Army Forces Command and Major General (Ret.) Garrett Yee, Vice President and General Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive lunch discussion with MG Shane Buzza and MG (Ret) Garrett Yee as they take us around the world where the United States has forces deployed to support of our national security, discussing challenges that we face regionally and globally. They will discuss how technology impacts the battlefield and some of what the United States Military is doing to maintain a competitive advantage against the adversary.
November 6, 2024: VIRTUAL PROGRAM — WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Ambassador Herman J. Cohen
Join us for an inspiring WACC Distinguished Speaker Series. Ambassador (ret.) Herman “Hank” Cohen, one of the most experienced U.S.-Africa diplomats alive, will speak to WACC members and guests through WACC's Distinguished Speaker Series (virtually) [...]
October 23, 2024: WACC Business Breakfast Panel — “Lessons from Northern Ireland”
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte invites you to a timely and thought-provoking business breakfast featuring a distinguished panel of community leaders on the theme "Lessons from Northern Ireland" on October 23rd. As we head into what is likely to be a highly charged and divisive election season, the conversation will center on how we can draw from the experiences of Northern Ireland to foster peace, mutual respect, and unity in our communities. These insights, rooted in real-world examples of conflict resolution and peace-building, offer valuable lessons for navigating political tensions and bridging divides at a critical time.
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