Private Dinners

September 28, 2021: SOLD-OUT — WACC Private Dinner with Dr. Udo Lange, President and CEO of FedEx Logistics (In-Person; Hosted Fully Outdoors)

Join us for dinner outdoors, limited to 30 people, with Dr. Udo Lange, the President and CEO of FedEx Logistics and learn about the world of global logistics and supply chain processes worldwide.

September 28, 2021: SOLD-OUT — WACC Private Dinner with Dr. Udo Lange, President and CEO of FedEx Logistics (In-Person; Hosted Fully Outdoors)2024-07-31T01:02:01-04:00

February 25: WACC Private Dinner with with Lieutenant General Michael Nagata, former Director at the National Counterterrorism Center

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on February 25th for an intimate dinner and a thought-provoking discussion with LTG Michael Nagata, US Army, Ret. and former Director at the National Counter-terrorism Center.

February 25: WACC Private Dinner with with Lieutenant General Michael Nagata, former Director at the National Counterterrorism Center2024-07-31T01:05:55-04:00

December 3: An Evening with Ambassador Robert Pearson, US Ambassador to Turkey (2000-2003)

Join us on December 3rd for an  intimate small-group dinner with Ambassador Robert Pearson, US Ambassador to Turkey (2000-2003) as he shares his insight on the current status of the US Foreign Service and relations with Turkey.

December 3: An Evening with Ambassador Robert Pearson, US Ambassador to Turkey (2000-2003)2024-07-31T01:06:18-04:00

Oct. 16 – An Evening with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.

Join us on Oct. 16th for an  intimate small-group dinner with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice-President of Global Sustainability at Walmart as she shares her insight on the role of businesses in establishing global sustainability as a way of life in the corporate world. 

Oct. 16 – An Evening with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.2024-07-31T01:06:46-04:00

SOLD OUT September 24: An Evening with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”

Join us on Tuesday, September 24 for an intimate gathering over dinner and wine where we will have the opportunity to listen to renowned journalist, activities, and author of "Last Boat out of Shanghai" as she shares stories and anecdotes from the refugee during Mao's chairmanship.

SOLD OUT September 24: An Evening with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”2024-07-31T01:06:56-04:00

Sept. 11: An Evening with John Kornblum, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany

After 35 years of experience as a diplomat, Ambassador John Kornblum is a leading expert on transatlantic affairs and the evolving role of Europe in a multi-polar world. He will share his perspective on the future of Europe, the importance of the U.S.-Europe relationship, and complex policy issues impacting the region including migration, trade, and security. 

Sept. 11: An Evening with John Kornblum, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany2024-07-31T01:07:08-04:00

March 27: An Evening with H.E. Audrey Patrice Marks, Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States

Ambassador Audrey Marks will share her perspective on Jamaican-U.S. relations and the future of trade, policy and cultural exchange between both nations. 

March 27: An Evening with H.E. Audrey Patrice Marks, Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States2024-07-31T01:07:43-04:00

November 28th: An Evening with Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, Prisoner of “Hanoi Hilton” and United States Air Force Veteran

Join us on November 28th for a WACC Private Dinner with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry B. Bridger, a highly decorated American Hero, a six years Vietnam prisoner of war, and resident of the famed Hanoi Hilton. 

November 28th: An Evening with Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, Prisoner of “Hanoi Hilton” and United States Air Force Veteran2024-07-31T01:08:16-04:00

October 3: WACC Private Dinner with H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, Ambassador of Finland to the U.S.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate and timely discussion on U.S. - Finland relations, human rights, and international economic development with Ambassador Kirsti Kauppi.

October 3: WACC Private Dinner with H.E. Kirsti Kauppi, Ambassador of Finland to the U.S.2024-07-31T01:08:37-04:00

September 26: WACC Private Dinner with “The Future of Korea” Experts

Join WACC for dinner and a thought-provoking discussion on US - Korea relations and denuclearization efforts in North Korea with Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to Korea (2008-2011), Adam K. Miller, Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, and Dohwan Kim, economic officer, Embassy of South Korea.

September 26: WACC Private Dinner with “The Future of Korea” Experts2024-07-31T01:08:48-04:00
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