December 8: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with John Williams, President and CEO of Domtar
Join WACC for a discussion with John Williams as we learn how to "manage through uncertainty" in the global economy.
November 19: YPWACC Speaker Spotlight with Tayo Rockson
Join the Young Professionals and UNC Charlotte for an evening of conversation with Tayo Rockson, author and expert on diversity, equity, and inclusion!
November 10: Annual CHINA Town Hall with the National Committee on U.S. China Relations
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as leading national experts discuss the US-China relationship! China's rapid development and Sino-American trade have a direct impact on the lives of nearly everyone in the United States.
October 29: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with H.E. Martha Bárcena Coqui, the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
Join us on Thursday, October 29 for an opportunity to listen to Ambassador Coqui share her insight into the Mexican-U.S. relations, Mexico's role in the world, and challenges in this new post-COVID world.
October 22: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director, Atrium Health CMC- Main
Join us for a follow-up WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director of Emergency Management at Atrium Health CMC-Main, Chief Medical Officer at Team Rubicon, and WACC Board of Directors member.
October 16: WACC Kitchen Diplomacy Series – Thai Cooking with Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
The WACC Kitchen Diplomacy Series virtual cooking classes are a great way to create exciting recipes while learning about international cuisine at home! Chef Alyssa will teach you how to prepare each authentic Thai dish throughout the one-hour live class.
October 8: WACC Global Cafe Conversation Club: Post-COVID Architecture & Public Spaces
Join us for the WACC’s Global Cafe Conversation Club - the Council's version of a "book club." You'll read two articles on a global topic, discuss them with your peers, and engage with the world from your own home!
September 28 – October 2: Conversations With The C-Suite: Powering Global Recovery and Change
How will business leaders rise to these urgent challenges? Will they reimagine the role they play in addressing social problems by transforming companies and industries to contribute to social progress? How will redesigned workforces innovate and use technology to create a healthier, sustainable post-COVID world?
September 24: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Andrea Gambotto, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer GallerySeptember 24: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Andrea Gambotto, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer
September 24: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Andrea Gambotto, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer
Listen to Dr. Andrea Gambatto talk about the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and some of the ongoing research that he's conducting with his colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh to produce an experimental vaccine to combat the coronavirus. Learn what it takes to get a global vaccine developed, tested, and distributed to seven billion people worldwide while considering access and equity across economic spheres in our interdependent world.
September 22 @11am: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Tom Glick, President of the Carolina Panthers and Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Join us on September 22nd at 11am to listen to Tepper Sports & Entertainment President Tom Glick discuss how these initiatives are progressing and how they fit within the global ecosystem of sport and the Charlotte region’s increasing economic development and relevance.