Featured Events

March 31, 2025: WACC Partner Program with Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator and Member of the Foreign Relations Committee, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Appropriations Committee (VIRTUAL)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as part of a nationwide WAC partnership program on March 31st for a town hall on U.S. Foreign Policy with Senator Murphy and fellow citizens across the nation. We’ll address the massive changes to the State Department, the role of the U.S. in conflicts around the world, and relationships with allies and adversaries alike.

March 31, 2025: WACC Partner Program with Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator and Member of the Foreign Relations Committee, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and the Appropriations Committee (VIRTUAL)2025-04-29T10:41:54-04:00

March 13, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with 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 the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate private dinner and discussion on Thursday, March13, 2025 with with Dr. Nina Ansary, Author, UN Women Global Champion for Innovation, and Director of the WACA Global Women’s Lecture Series of America Global Women's Lecture Series. Dr. Ansary will offer her perspective on the challenges faced by Iranian women on a daily basis, analyzing social, cultural, and legal obstacles they encounter. Gain valuable insights into their realities and the barriers they must overcome and learn more about actionable ways that the global community can contribute to their empowerment.

March 13, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with 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 Security2025-04-23T13:17:51-04:00

March 13, 2025: WACC Speaker Series with 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, 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 Security2025-07-03T12:09:38-04:00

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 Smith2025-05-13T14:45:39-04:00

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)2025-05-13T14:45:25-04:00

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
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