Featured Events

September 22nd, 2026: WACC Speaker Series with Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Director of Research for the Foreign Policy Program, Inaugural Holder of the Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy at the Brookings Institution, and Author

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a luncheon on Tuesday, September 22 with Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Research for the Foreign Policy Program at the Brookings Institution and author of To Dare Mighty Things: U.S. Defense Strategy Since the Revolution. Drawing on 250 years of American military history, O'Hanlon examines how the U.S. has waged war, sustained peace, and projected power.

September 22nd, 2026: WACC Speaker Series with Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Director of Research for the Foreign Policy Program, Inaugural Holder of the Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy at the Brookings Institution, and Author2026-06-17T10:42:03-04:00

September 10th, 2026: WACC National Security Series with Chris Inglis, Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and the First National Cyber Director

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 with Chris Inglis, former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and the first National Cyber Director of the United States. Limited to 24 attendees, this private dinner offers candid conversation on cybersecurity, national security, and the threats shaping our digital future.

September 10th, 2026: WACC National Security Series with Chris Inglis, Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and the First National Cyber Director2026-06-16T11:52:52-04:00

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.

August 13th, 2026: YPWACC Pickleball Mixer at the Tipsy Pickle2026-06-04T13:29:40-04:00

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 18th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with Zoran Krneta, General Manager at Charlotte Football Club2026-06-01T13:30:20-04:00

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 17th, 2026: YPWACC Adventures in Dining: El Veneno (Mexican Cuisine)2026-06-04T13:10:07-04:00

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.

June 16th, 2026: WACC Partner Program (Virtual) — Inside Iran: Context For Today’s Global Tensions2026-06-04T13:52:32-04:00

May 27th, 2026: WACC Speaker Series with David Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent at the New York Times, and Author — “New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion, and America’s Struggle to Defend the West”

Few journalists have covered the shifting tides of American power more closely than Sanger. Geopolitics is playing a significant role in the new world order as the United States, Russia, and China fight for global supremacy through military strength, political maneuvering, technological advancements, and economic success. The war between Ukraine and Russia grinds on despite the international community's efforts to end the conflict. China and the U.S. are in a race to achieve AI greatness. America's global influence is waning, and its presence in the Middle East is destabilizing the region and creating major challenges for Americans right here at home. Join us for lunch as Sanger brings his signature insight to one of the most pressing questions of our time: Can America still defend Western ideals in an era of historic geopolitical change?

May 27th, 2026: WACC Speaker Series with David Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent at the New York Times, and Author — “New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion, and America’s Struggle to Defend the West”2026-06-16T11:52:25-04:00

May 14th, 2026: YPWACC International Artists Workshop Series: Threaded Memories with Ally Nolan and Nastassja Swift

On February 4th, the Young Professionals of the WACC will host the next installment of our Drink About It program series at Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte in Midtown. This moderated panel discussion will explore the transformative power of art across cultures and borders and examine how artistic expression shapes global perspectives, challenges assumptions, and fosters connection in an increasingly interconnected world.

May 14th, 2026: YPWACC International Artists Workshop Series: Threaded Memories with Ally Nolan and Nastassja Swift2026-04-22T10:09:49-04:00

May 5th, 2026: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Ambassador Philip Reeker, former Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, former Ambassador to North Macedonia, and Partner and Lead of the Europe and Eurasia Practice at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group

The U.S.–Europe relationship is entering a period of growing uncertainty and lack of trust, as U.S. policy increasingly focuses on domestic priorities, transactional diplomacy, and national security. At the same time, pressures from the Russia–Ukraine war, instability in the Middle East, climate challenges, and economic volatility are forcing Europe to confront difficult strategic choices. Join us on May 5 for a conversation with Philip Reeker, former Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, as he shares insights on Europe’s shifting role and America’s response in an age of disruption.

May 5th, 2026: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with Ambassador Philip Reeker, former Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia, former Ambassador to North Macedonia, and Partner and Lead of the Europe and Eurasia Practice at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group2026-03-26T12:09:26-04:00

April 20th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Steven Cook, Senior Middle East Expert at the Council on Foreign Relations; Ambassador Deborah Jones, U.S. Ambassador (ret.) to Kuwait and Libya; and Beth Sanner, CNN National Security Contributor and former Deputy Director of National Intelligence — “The Iran War: What We Know, What Comes Next”

With the U.S. and Iran now in open conflict and the world’s energy supply under threat, the stakes could not be higher – or more uncertain. Join us on WorldNow with Jim Falk as we sit down with Steven Cook, senior Middle East expert at the Council on Foreign Relations; Amb. Deborah Jones, U.S. Ambassador (ret.) to Kuwait and Libya; and Beth Sanner, CNN National Security Contributor and former Deputy Director of National Intelligence. We’ll explore what’s happened so far in the conflict with Iran, what may happen next, and the war’s long-term impact on the region and beyond.

April 20th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Steven Cook, Senior Middle East Expert at the Council on Foreign Relations; Ambassador Deborah Jones, U.S. Ambassador (ret.) to Kuwait and Libya; and Beth Sanner, CNN National Security Contributor and former Deputy Director of National Intelligence — “The Iran War: What We Know, What Comes Next”2026-04-17T16:43:41-04:00
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