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Since 1990, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte has presented the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens and organizations that have enhanced our community's standing in the world through their accomplishments of international significance and contributions to the city, this region, and our international community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
