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.
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.
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.
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 4: WACC Private Dinner with U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker (1993-2012)
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, September 5th in the elegant King Room at Providence Day School for a small-group conversation over a gourmet dinner with top U.S. diplomat, Ambassador Ryan Crocker.
May 23: WACC Private Dinner with Brig Gen. Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), CEO of the American Security Project
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate and thought-provoking discussion on national security and military response to the disruption of climate change with Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, USMC (Ret.).
April 16: WACC Private Dinner with Dr. Fernando Reimers, Director of the International Education Policy Program at Harvard University
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a Private Dinner with Dr. Fernando Reimers, Director of the International Education Policy Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, on April 16th as he explores the challenging issues facing teachers and students worldwide.
March 14: WACC Private Dinner with Nancy Lindborg, President, United States Institute of Peace
Join Nancy Lindborg, President, United States Institute of Peace on Wednesday, March 14th for a small-group conversation over a gourmet dinner. A champion for human rights, women's rights, and U.S. humanitarian efforts, her exceptional work is now focused on leading the efforts of the United States Peace Institute. She will share her perspective and answer your questions on national security, global stability, and the work of USIP around the world to help conflict regions achieve peace and resolution.
SOLD OUT – Feb. 14: WACC Private Dinner with Hilarie Bass, the President of the American Bar Association
Join Hilarie Bass, the President of the American Bar Association on Wednesday, Feb. 14th for a small-group conversation over a gourmet dinner. She will share her perspective on international business, domestic and foreign policy, and the role of the ABA in global judicial affairs and at home under the Trump Administration.
Feb. 6: Private Dinner with Dr. Stephen J. Blank, Russian Historian and Senior Fellow, American Foreign Policy Council
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on February 6th for a small group discussion over dinner with Dr. Stephen Blank about the rising tensions between the U.S. and Russia amidst ongoing accusations of cyber attacks, the investigation into interference in the U.S. presidential election, and bold leaders making statements outside of ordinary protocol.