An Exclusive Private Dinner: Understanding the Impact of Digital Threats and Propaganda from Foreign Actors on North Carolina and Other States 

Join us for an intimate dinner featuring experts from the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States 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.

This exclusive event will unpack findings from the Alliance’s groundbreaking new report, The State(s) of Foreign Information Operations: A State-by-State Look at Foreign Information Manipulation in the United States (Link). Guests will gain unique insight into how sophisticated propaganda campaigns—including AI-generated content—are targeting trusted institutions and voices to destabilize American democracy.

This private dinner offers an unparalleled setting for meaningful discussion, networking, and deepening your understanding of the threats shaping our digital and democratic landscapes. Seating is limited to 24 people. 

Featured Experts:

• David Salvo, Managing Director, Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer with expertise in authoritarian influence operations and foreign policy strategy.
• Bret Schafer, Senior Fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, leads the Alliance’s work on tracking and countering digital propaganda and foreign influence in the U.S. information space.
• Krystyna Sikora, Research Assistant, Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, Co-author of the state-by-state report that maps real-world examples of foreign information operations in local communities.

 

 

 

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Program Information: 

Date:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Reception:
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Dinner and Discussion:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location:
Charlotte City Club — Directions to the parking garage (set your GPS to 116 W. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202)
Parking is validated
Cost: 
$125 (WACC Member Rate) | $155 (Non-Member Rate) — Limited to 24 people. 
Includes pre-dinner cocktails, salad, entrée, dessert, wine during dinner, and coffee service

For non-online payments, please call 704-687-7762 or mail your check to “World Affairs Council of Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223.”