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Join us as Ambassador Pearson shares his insight on the future of American diplomacy and the cultural and historic context regarding Turkey's actions in Syria.
Join us on December 3rd for an intimate small-group dinner with Ambassador Robert Pearson, US Ambassador to Turkey (2000-2003) as he shares his insight on the current status of the US Foreign Service and relations with Turkey.
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.
Join us on Oct. 16th for an intimate small-group dinner with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice-President of Global Sustainability at Walmart as she shares her insight on the role of businesses in establishing global sustainability as a way of life in the corporate world.
SOLD OUT! Join us on November 14th for dinner and a "fireside chat" to discuss the significance and preservation of the MENA region's cultural heritage.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host Dr. Volker Wissing in partnership with Klaus Becker, Honorary Consul of Germany and the NC Zeitgesit Foundation. Dr. Wissing will share his insight on the current state of global trade, as well as the road ahead for Germany.
Join the inaugural World Affairs Council of Charlotte's Kitchen Diplomacy Series as we learn more about culinary diplomacy while preparing a delicious Spanish dinner! WACC is partnering with Chef Alyssa Gorelick Wilen to bring gastro-diplomacy to Charlotte as we work to become a more global city. Menu includes Manchego cheese croquettes, shrimp and chicken paella, and poached pears with orange caramel.
Pasquale Junior Natuzzi will share his insight on the current state of Italian trade and manufacturing, as well as on the future of global entrepreneurship.
Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the US National Whitewater Center's screening of the Women's Adventure Film Tour on Friday, October 18th. Come meet other internationally-minded Charlotteans while learning about extreme sports all over the world!
Join us as Laura Phillips shares her insight on Walmart's environmental responsibilities and efforts, as well how the private sector can work to build a lower-carbon economy.
