Featured Events

Feb. 4: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with World Food Program USA

Join us as we talk to U.N. World Food Programme experts and private-sector partners about the cutting-edge technology they currently employ and the solutions currently under development at the Innovation Accelerator to resolve key humanitarian challenges.

Jan. 28: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo Corporate and Investment Bank

Dr. Jay Bryson will present his annual analysis of financial markets and macroeconomic developments in the global economy. He will also provide a brief economic outlook for 2021 which will include forecasts of GDP growth rates, inflation rates, and interest rates in the major economies of the world.

December 16: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Eugene A. Woods, CEO of Atrium Health and Dr. Julie A. Freischlag, CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Health and Dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine

Join us for a conversation with Gene Woods, CEO of Atrium Health and Dr. Julie A. Freischlag, CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Health and Dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine who will share their thoughts on Charlotte's new medical school and its positive influence on the region, the impact of COVID-19 to North Carolina and the future of vaccine research and collaboration, and general insight into issues related to global health and medicine.

December 12: YPWACC Global Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Join the Young Professionals for an evening of virtual tours, games, and videos that reveal holiday traditions and scenic places from around the world!

December 8: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with John Williams, President and CEO of Domtar

Join WACC for a discussion with John Williams as we learn how to "manage through uncertainty" in the global economy.

November 19: YPWACC Speaker Spotlight with Tayo Rockson

Join the Young Professionals and UNC Charlotte for an evening of conversation with Tayo Rockson, author and expert on diversity, equity, and inclusion!

November 10: 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 29: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with H.E. Martha Bárcena Coqui, the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

Join us on Thursday, October 29 for an opportunity to listen to Ambassador Coqui share her insight into the Mexican-U.S. relations, Mexico's role in the world, and challenges in this new post-COVID world. 

October 22: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director, Atrium Health CMC- Main

Join us for a follow-up WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director of Emergency Management at Atrium Health CMC-Main, Chief Medical Officer at Team Rubicon, and WACC Board of Directors member.

October 16: WACC Kitchen Diplomacy Series – Thai Cooking with Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen

The WACC Kitchen Diplomacy Series virtual cooking classes are a great way to create exciting recipes while learning about international cuisine at home! Chef Alyssa will teach you how to prepare each authentic Thai dish throughout the one-hour live class.

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