Featured Events

October 29, 2021: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Nestor Forster Jr., Ambassador of Brazil to the United States

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Friday, October 29 for a presentation with His Excellency Nestor Forster, Jr., the Ambassador of Brazil to the United States, as he shares his insight on Brazil's role in the world, President Bolsonaro's vision for Brazil, and ongoing challenges in this post-pandemic environment. He will also address the future of Brazil's diplomatic relationship with the United State and what this means moving forward.

October 29, 2021: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Nestor Forster Jr., Ambassador of Brazil to the United States2024-07-31T01:01:55-04:00

October 19, 2021: 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 19, 2021: Annual CHINA Town Hall with the National Committee on U.S. China Relations2024-07-31T01:01:57-04:00

October 13, 2021: YPWACC Global Social at Optimist Hall (Hosted Outdoors)

Join the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a kick off to the fall 2021 programming season on Wednesday, October 13, 2021! 

October 13, 2021: YPWACC Global Social at Optimist Hall (Hosted Outdoors)2024-07-31T01:01:59-04:00

July 13, 2021: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Anne Applebaum, Author, Historian, and Staff Writer at The Atlantic

Learn more about ongoing influences and threats to western democratic values from countries like China and Russia, and what the United States and Europe are doing to reinvigorate support and belief in democratic institutions and standards.

July 13, 2021: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Anne Applebaum, Author, Historian, and Staff Writer at The Atlantic2024-07-31T01:02:08-04:00

June 24, 2021: WACC Global Health Series with Dr. Derek Raghavan, President of Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health and Dr. Peter Clark, Urologic Oncology Chair at Atrium Health

This Men's Health Month, join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte to learn about one of the most common types of cancers that affect men: prostate cancer. We will be joined by two leading experts in the field, Dr. Derek Raghavan, President of the Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health, and Dr. Peter Clark, Urologic Oncology Chair at Atrium Health.

June 24, 2021: WACC Global Health Series with Dr. Derek Raghavan, President of Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health and Dr. Peter Clark, Urologic Oncology Chair at Atrium Health2024-07-31T01:02:11-04:00

June 19, 2021: YPWACC Sua Casa Volunteer Meetup

Join the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Councils of Charlotte and NC Brazilian Arts Project for volunteering at the Sua Casa After Party. Live music, DJs, dance performances, food, and Caipirinhas promise to make this an evening to remember!

June 19, 2021: YPWACC Sua Casa Volunteer Meetup2024-07-31T01:02:15-04:00

June 9: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Claude Clegg

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host Dr. Claude Clegg, Author, Historian, and Professor at UNC Chapel Hill on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

June 9: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Claude Clegg2024-07-31T01:02:27-04:00

June 3: WACC Distinguished Speaker Panel with Zoran Krneta, Sporting Director of Charlotte FC and Nick Kelly, President of Charlotte FC

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as we host Zoran Krneta, Sporting Director of Charlotte FC and Nick Kelly, President of Charlotte FC on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 2:00 ET.

June 3: WACC Distinguished Speaker Panel with Zoran Krneta, Sporting Director of Charlotte FC and Nick Kelly, President of Charlotte FC2024-07-31T01:02:30-04:00

April 20: YPWACC Virtual International Career Panel

Join YPWACC and UNC Charlotte to virtually network and hear several early-career professionals discuss the international elements of their careers in higher education, law, business, government, and nonprofits. The panelists will speak about their experiences and offer valuable advice to those about to enter the job market and pursue work in international fields.

April 20: YPWACC Virtual International Career Panel2024-07-31T01:02:35-04:00

April 15: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Rick Steves, Guidebook Author and Travel TV Host

In times of crisis and challenge, we ask ourselves: What is the true value of travel? Mr. Steves will offer his insightful opinion on traveling in the post-pandemic world and what this means for the exchange of ideas and culture. 

April 15: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Rick Steves, Guidebook Author and Travel TV Host2024-07-31T01:02:39-04:00
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