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Join us Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at the Charlotte City Club for a private dinner with H.E. Ángeles Moreno Bau, Spain’s first female Ambassador to the U.S., for a candid conversation on transatlantic ties, Europe’s place in a changing world, and the stakes ahead. Space is limited.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on Wednesday, October 14, with the leaders who run American Airlines' Charlotte hub: Ralph Lopez Massas, Senior Vice President of CLT Operations, and Michael Wanner, Vice President of CLT Operations. Ralph brings 31 years at American, including leading its largest international gateway in Miami and directing operations from London to Boston to New York. Michael, with 30-plus years in aviation, has spent recent years driving CLT's on-time performance and reliability. Together, they'll share what it takes to run one of the world's busiest airline hubs and how CLT connects the Carolinas to the world.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on Tuesday, September 22, with Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Research for the Foreign Policy Program, inaugural holder of the Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy at the Brookings Institution, and author of To Dare Might Things: U.S. Defense Strategy Since the Revolution. Drawing on everything from the Civil War to Afghanistan, O'Hanlon will examine how America wages war and what 250 years of conflict reveal about a nation still defining itself as a military superpower at its semiquincentennial.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 with Chris Inglis, former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and the first National Cyber Director of the United States. Limited to 24 attendees, this private dinner offers candid conversation on cybersecurity, national security, and the threats shaping our digital future.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive breakfast on Friday, July 10, featuring His Excellency David Hamadziripi, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the United States. This special event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Ambassador Hamadziripi as he discusses the current state of U.S.–Zimbabwe relations, the changing diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations, and emerging opportunities for trade, investment, and business collaboration between North Carolina and Zimbabwe. The conversation will also explore Zimbabwe's role in a rapidly dynamic global landscape, including the economic, political, and security challenges the country faces amid ongoing worldwide instability and conflict. Attendees will gain valuable insights into Zimbabwe's strategic priorities, regional influence in the African continent, and efforts to foster sustainable growth and international engagement.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner with Zoran Krneta, General Manager at Charlotte Football Club on June 18th. Limited to 24 individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for WACC members and supporters to have the opportunity to talk to Krneta about Charlotte as a soccer city and an emerging global sports destination, the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to North America, and sports as a unifying force around the world.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host an exclusive private dinner with the Honorable Elaine F. Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 for a conversation on the role of foreign direct investments, global business, and international engagement in shaping North Carolina’s economic future. Guests will hear directly from Secretary Marshall and have the opportunity to ask questions during a discussion on how global connections continues to drive economic growth and opportunity across the state.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host an exclusive, off-the-record private dinner with General (Ret.) Paul M. Nakasone on March 12, 2026, limited to just 24 guests. General Nakasone led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency from 2018 to 2024, overseeing America’s cyber defense during a period of escalating global threats. Now Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security, he continues to shape national dialogue on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. This intimate dinner offers rare, direct access to General Nakasone’s insights on the cyber challenges defining today’s global security environment.
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States, on Thursday, November 6. As the world navigates challenges including the war in Ukraine, climate leadership, and Sweden’s recent accession to NATO, Ambassador Ahlin will provide valuable insight into his country’s foreign policy priorities, democratic values, and evolving partnership with the United States.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is honored to host renowned expert Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director of Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics at Arizona State University, Professor of Practice, and author of "Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos." Rondeaux will offer a compelling analysis of how Russia’s growing dependence on paramilitary forces signals a broader shift in modern warfare. She will explore the global implications of this mercenary strategy, highlighting its destabilizing impact in regions such as Ukraine, Africa, and the Middle East, and what it may signal for the future of international conflict and great power rivalry. Drawing on her groundbreaking research and firsthand reporting, Rondeaux will lead a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of authoritarian power, irregular warfare, and global security. This private, off-the-record dinner provides a rare opportunity for attendees to engage with her directly.
