Featured Events

Nov. 8: Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest 2017

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host WorldQuest together with Academic WorldQuest, our high school version of WQ, for the 8th time since 2010. WorldQuest was created by the WACC and has grown into a nationwide international knowledge competition played by councils around the country. The thrill of competition and enthusiasm for world affairs has made this program one of our most successful education initiatives in the greater Charlotte area.

Nov. 8: Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest 20172024-07-31T01:10:39-04:00

Oct. 31: WACC CEO Series with Michael Lamach, Chairman & CEO of Ingersoll Rand

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 31st as we host Ingersoll Rand Chairman and CEO, Mike Lamach. Irish-owned, with headquarters in Davidson, Ingersoll Rand has over fifty plants worldwide on six of the seven continents. The $21 billion global company is committed to providing industrial and commercial products, services, and solutions.

Oct. 31: WACC CEO Series with Michael Lamach, Chairman & CEO of Ingersoll Rand2024-07-31T01:10:42-04:00

Oct. 18: TMS – Charlotte Young Professionals Mixer at the Mint Museum

Network with other internationally-minded young professionals while learning about and mingling with other YP groups in Charlotte for this truly city-wide mixer.

Oct. 18: TMS – Charlotte Young Professionals Mixer at the Mint Museum2024-07-31T01:10:48-04:00

Oct. 12: TMS Adventures in Dining: Ethiopian Cuisine

Join The Magellan Society (Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) for an excursion to Queen Sheba to enjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine and dining in the company of internationally-minded young professionals. We will learn about Ethiopian dishes and culture from the owner while enjoying a delicious family-style meal of assorted traditional dishes, including a Jebena Buna coffee ceremony!

Oct. 12: TMS Adventures in Dining: Ethiopian Cuisine2024-07-31T01:10:53-04:00

Sept. 21: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Bernard Weinstein, Associate Director, Maguire Energy Institute

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on September 21st as we host Dr. Bernard Weinstein. As a widely published and consulted energy economist, Dr. Weinstein will share his perspective on the greatest challenges facing the U.S. and world in terms of energy resources, renewable energy, and the latest technologies for reducing global emissions.

Sept. 21: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Bernard Weinstein, Associate Director, Maguire Energy Institute2024-07-31T01:10:55-04:00

Sept. 9: TMS Greek Festival Meetup

Join us Saturday, September 9th at the Yiasou Greek Festival in Charlotte! We will meet up outside the gate at 1:00 p.m. to explore the world in our own backyard.

Sept. 9: TMS Greek Festival Meetup2024-07-31T01:11:00-04:00

Aug. 31: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Aung Lynn, Ambassador of Myanmar to the U.S.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on August 31st, as we host WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Aung Lynn, the Ambassador of Myanmar to the United States at noon on Thursday, August 31 at the Charlotte City Club. 

Aug. 31: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Aung Lynn, Ambassador of Myanmar to the U.S.2024-08-06T09:39:51-04:00

Aug. 24: TMS Fall Kick-off Global Social at Seoul Food

Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at Seoul Food for a Korean-inspired evening on Thursday, August 24. Come network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals over a beverage at our fall kick-off Global Social!

Aug. 24: TMS Fall Kick-off Global Social at Seoul Food2024-07-31T01:11:05-04:00

July 12th: TMS – Charlotte’s 5th 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.

July 12th: TMS – Charlotte’s 5th Annual YP Mixer at The Fillmore2024-07-31T01:11:08-04:00

WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Dirk Wouters (June 13, 2017)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on June 13th as we host H.E. Dirk Wouters, Ambassador of Belgium to the U.S. as he shares his insight on U.S.-Belgium relations under the new U.S. administration.

WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Dirk Wouters (June 13, 2017)2024-07-31T01:11:17-04:00
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