Featured Events
August 13th, 2026: YPWACC Pickleball Mixer at the Tipsy Pickle
Meet and mingle over drinks while playing pickleball on Thursday, August 13th with visiting Fulbright scholars from 15+ countries, hosted by Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte, and fellow internationally-minded Charlotte young professionals at the Tipsy Pickle located in Camp North End.
June 18th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with Zoran Krneta, General Manager at Charlotte Football Club
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner with Zoran Krneta, General Manager at Charlotte Football Club on June 18th. Limited to 24 individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for WACC members and supporters to have the opportunity to talk to Krneta about Charlotte as a soccer city and an emerging global sports destination, the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to North America, and sports as a unifying force around the world.
June 17th, 2026: YPWACC Adventures in Dining: El Veneno (Mexican Cuisine)
Spice up your summer with YPWACC’s next Adventures in Dining experience on June 17th. Join us for an evening of authentic Mexican cuisine, culture, and community led by the team from El Veneno.
June 16th, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) — Inside Iran: Context For Today’s Global Tensions
Join us for a timely and in-depth webinar examining the historical, political, and geopolitical dynamics shaping the current tensions between Iran, Israel, the United States, and the broader Middle East region. As headlines continue to focus on escalating conflict and uncertainty, this discussion aims to provide critical background, regional context, and informed analysis to help audiences better understand the roots of today’s challenges and their global implications.
Upcoming Events
Video Highlights
WACC in the News
Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins (WFAE): Journalist David Sanger Discusses the Changing U.S. Role on the Global Stage Listen Now
Union County Public Schools: A School Counselor’s Trip Abroad Shapes How She Supports Students at Home. Read Now
Inside UNC Charlotte: UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber honored with World Citizen Award. Read Now
Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins (WFAE): Foreign Adversaries Sow Division in Local Communities, Including North Carolina, Report Says. Listen Now
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
Charlotte Observer: It’s Time to Meet Your Neighbor Across the World, says Rick Steves. It Starts with Travel. Read Now
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
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
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