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Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest 2026 (In Memory of Pierre Lipton)

On November 12, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte will gather at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown for a joint evening of Academic WorldQuest and WorldQuest as high school students and adult teams play side by side, testing what they know about the world. This year's competition is held in memory of Pierre Lipton, who lived that very arc: first as an Academic WorldQuest competitor for Myers Park High School, and later as a WorldQuest player with the Charlottans.

Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest 2026 (In Memory of Pierre Lipton)2026-07-27T13:20:57-04:00

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 Author2026-06-23T11:29:22-04:00

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

Chris Inglis doesn't just understand America's cyber threats; he helped build the architecture to defend against them. Inglis served as Deputy Director of the National Security Agency under both the George W. Bush and Obama administrations, spending decades across the NSA and Department of Defense before becoming the nation's first-ever National Cyber Director, a role created by Congress in 2021 to unify a fragmented federal cyber defense landscape. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate, reflecting the breadth of trust he commanded across party lines. Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Thursday, September 10, 2026, for a lunch conversation with one of the most consequential figures in American cybersecurity, who will offer thought-provoking insights on the threats that defined his career and the challenges that define America's future.

September 10th, 2026: WACC National Security Series with Chris Inglis, Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and the First National Cyber Director2026-07-20T09:24:03-04:00

August 15th, 2026: YPWACC Global Sports Series: Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew

Join YPWACC on March 19th for an unforgettable Charlotte Hornets Game Night, marking the official launch of our new Global Sports Series, where international affairs, culture, and sports collide on the world stage.

August 15th, 2026: YPWACC Global Sports Series: Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew2026-07-30T09:48:42-04:00

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 Pickle2026-06-23T11:30:08-04:00

SOLD OUT – July 29th, 2026: YPWACC Global Sports Series

Join YPWACC on March 19th for an unforgettable Charlotte Hornets Game Night, marking the official launch of our new Global Sports Series, where international affairs, culture, and sports collide on the world stage.

SOLD OUT – July 29th, 2026: YPWACC Global Sports Series2026-07-16T13:14:24-04:00

July 10th, 2026: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series Breakfast with H.E. David Hamadziripi, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the United States

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive breakfast on Friday, July 10, featuring His Excellency David Hamadziripi, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the United States. This special event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Ambassador Hamadziripi as he discusses the current state of U.S.–Zimbabwe relations, the changing diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations, and emerging opportunities for trade, investment, and business collaboration between North Carolina and Zimbabwe. The conversation will also explore Zimbabwe's role in a rapidly dynamic global landscape, including the economic, political, and security challenges the country faces amid ongoing worldwide instability and conflict. Attendees will gain valuable insights into Zimbabwe's strategic priorities, regional influence in the African continent, and efforts to foster sustainable growth and international engagement.

July 10th, 2026: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series Breakfast with H.E. David Hamadziripi, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the United States2026-07-16T12:45:41-04:00

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
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