July 19: TMS – Charlotte’s 6th Annual YP Mixer at The Fillmore
Network with hundreds of young professionals while learning more about and connecting with 50 local nonprofit organizations and leaders.
June 20: TMS Global Social at Big Ben British Pub
Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at Big Ben Pub for a British-inspired evening on Wednesday, June 20th. Come network and mingle with other internationally-minded Charlotteans over a pint!
June 13: SOLD OUT – WACC Annual Meeting with Tate Nurkin
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for our Annual Meeting as we host Tate Nurkin, founder of OTH Intelligence Group. He will share his thoughts on "China, Innovation and the Future of US-China Defense Competition."
May 24: WACC National Security Series with Brig Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), CEO of the American Security Project
Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.), will join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a National Security Series Luncheon and share his expert perspective on U.S. military response around the world as natural disasters and conflicts become exacerbated by climate change.
May 23: WACC Private Dinner with Brig Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), CEO of the American Security Project
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate and thought-provoking discussion on national security and military response to the disruption of climate change with Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.).
SOLD OUT May 8: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring Pat Rodgers, President & CEO of Rodgers Builders
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will present the 2018 World Citizen Award to Pat Rodgers, President and CEO of Rodgers Builders. Since 1990, the WACC has annually presented the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens (and organizations) who have enhanced our community's standing in the world their accomplishments of international significance and contributions to the city, this region and our international community.
Dec. 13: TMS Global Social – Christkindlmarket 2017
Join TMS for a year-end holiday gathering at Charlotte's second annual Christkindlmarket in Romare Bearden Park! Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while we stroll around the market enjoying traditional glühwein, streudel, bratwurst and more!
Dec. 7: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Todd Moss, Senior Fellow, Center for Global Development
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on December 7th as we host Dr. Todd Moss. Moss is an expert in international development, leading the Center for Global Development's research focused on US-Africa relations, energy policy, and private investment. He has also served with the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, the World Bank, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), and the Overseas Development Council.
Nov. 30: An Evening with James Astill, Washington Correspondent and Lexington Columnist, The Economist
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on November 30th for a small-group conversation over a gourmet dinner with James Astill, Washington Correspondent and Lexington Columnist for The Economist. Don't miss this opportunity to ask your questions and discuss ongoing geopolitical trends and emerging markets.
Nov. 30: WACC Speaker Series with James Astill, Washington Correspondent and Lexington Columnist, The Economist
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on November 30th as we host James Astill, Washington correspondent and Lexington Columnist for The Economist. Astill will share his insight on economic and political trends shaping global markets, particularly emerging markets, such as India. With its booming domestic market and growth, enormous population, and position as the largest democracy, it is arguably the main Asian counterweight to China. Don't miss this timely conversation and the opportunity to discuss other ongoing geopolitical transitions in the E.U.