Featured Events

March 13, 2025: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Nina Ansary, Dr. Nina Ansary Award-winning Iranian-American Author, Historian, Women’s Rights Advocate, Director of the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Cambridge, and Former Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security

Join us on March 13, 2025, for an insightful presentation by Dr. Nina Ansary, a leading expert on women's rights and gender equality. With extensive research and advocacy on gender bias, women's empowerment, and historical inequalities, Dr. Ansary has shaped global conversations on women's rights. 

March 13, 2025: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Nina Ansary, Dr. Nina Ansary Award-winning Iranian-American Author, Historian, Women’s Rights Advocate, Director of the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Cambridge, and Former Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security2025-04-23T13:19:23-04:00

March 12, 2025: WACC International Women’s Day — Women and Wealth

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and Bank of America on March 12, 2025, for a powerful discussion on "Women and Wealth." Our keynote speaker, Naima Judge, Managing Director and Market Investment Executive with the Bank of America Private Bank (Atlanta, GA), will explore the distinction between equality and equity and share how they are actively working to accelerate financial empowerment for women—in the workplace, in leadership, and their personal lives.

March 12, 2025: WACC International Women’s Day — Women and Wealth2025-03-06T12:26:27-05:00

March 5, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Charlotte Football Club’s General Manager Zoran Krneta & Head Coach Dean Smith

Join us for an exclusive, private dinner on March 5, 2025 featuring an intimate conversation with Charlotte FC’s top leaders, General Manager Zoran Krneta and Head Coach Dean Smith. This unique gathering offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the minds shaping the club’s future. In this off-the-record discussion, Krneta and Smith will share insider insights on team strategy, player development, and the club’s vision for 2025 as they prepare for a competitive season ahead.

March 5, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Charlotte Football Club’s General Manager Zoran Krneta & Head Coach Dean Smith2025-03-24T10:23:25-04:00

March 5, 2025: WACC Global Sports Series with Zoran Krneta, General Manager (Charlotte FC) and Dean Smith, Head Coach (Charlotte FC)

Join us for an exclusive conversation on the future of Charlotte FC in 2025 with the club’s top leaders. Zoran Krneta, General Manager and Dean Smith, Head Coach, will provide insider insights on team strategy, player development, and what’s next for the club as they gear up for a competitive season ahead.

March 5, 2025: WACC Global Sports Series with Zoran Krneta, General Manager (Charlotte FC) and Dean Smith, Head Coach (Charlotte FC)2025-02-21T16:53:01-05:00

January 29, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, as part of our Ambassadors Circle Series. This exclusive discussion will explore the evolving relationship between the European Union and the United States—a partnership critical to global stability and progress. In the face of pressing global challenges, including geopolitical tensions, war, climate change, conflict, and economic uncertainty, the EU and U.S. remain united in advancing shared values of democracy, innovation, and sustainable growth.

January 29, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States2024-12-20T10:43:55-05:00

December 4, 2024: WACC CEO Series with Leon Topalian, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation

Join us for an insightful presentation on December 4, 2024, with Leon Topalian, the Chair, President, and CEO of Nucor Corporation, one of the largest steel producers in the United States. He will share his extensive knowledge and experience in the steel industry, providing a unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and sustainability in manufacturing.

December 4, 2024: WACC CEO Series with Leon Topalian, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation2024-12-09T12:42:37-05:00

November 6, 2024: VIRTUAL PROGRAM — WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Ambassador Herman J. Cohen

Join us for an inspiring WACC Distinguished Speaker Series.  Ambassador (ret.) Herman “Hank” Cohen, one [...]

November 6, 2024: VIRTUAL PROGRAM — WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Ambassador Herman J. Cohen2024-12-02T09:29:58-05:00

October 23, 2024: WACC Business Breakfast Panel — “Lessons from Northern Ireland”

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte invites you to a timely and thought-provoking business breakfast featuring a distinguished panel of community leaders on the theme "Lessons from Northern Ireland" on October 23rd. As we head into what is likely to be a highly charged and divisive election season, the conversation will center on how we can draw from the experiences of Northern Ireland to foster peace, mutual respect, and unity in our communities. These insights, rooted in real-world examples of conflict resolution and peace-building, offer valuable lessons for navigating political tensions and bridging divides at a critical time.

October 23, 2024: WACC Business Breakfast Panel — “Lessons from Northern Ireland”2025-03-07T17:09:01-05:00

October 17, 2024: H.E. Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive event on October 17, 2024. As part of the WACC's Ambassadors Circle Series, we will host H.E. Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani for enlightening discussions on the relationship between Qatar and the United States.

October 17, 2024: H.E. Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America2024-09-17T16:00:18-04:00

October 10, 2024: Transatlantic Relations – A Fireside Chat with EU Diplomats

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 10 for a captivating event: Transatlantic Relations – A Fireside Chat with EU Diplomats. Representing 15 countries and member states, this exclusive discussion offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from European Union diplomats about the evolving relationship between the U.S. and Europe.

October 10, 2024: Transatlantic Relations – A Fireside Chat with EU Diplomats2024-09-13T13:28:02-04:00
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