Speaker Series

August 27: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Earnest Winston, Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Join us on Thursday, August 27th at 2 p.m. EDT for a program with Earnest Winston, Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as he shares how CMS is adopting international curriculum in the classrooms, the importance of civic-mindedness and global citizenry among our students, and the significance of a broader worldview and critical thinking as students compete for jobs, resources, and networks that aren't located in the United States. He will also address CMS' goals in the new school year due to the impact of COVID-19 on learning and the strategic efforts of teachers and administrators to ensure that the needs of the students

August 20: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta

Join us on Thursday, August 20th at 2 p.m. EDT for a program with Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta who will talk about the economic benefits of USMCA for North America, the challenges surrounding trade in the COVID-19 environment, and prospects for economic collaboration between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico as we head into an uncertain 4th quarter in 2020. 

SOLD-OUT August 6: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with former Secretary of Defense Bill Perry and Ploughshares Fund Policy Director Tom Collina

Join us on Thursday, August 6th at 2 p.m. EDT for a conversation with William Perry,  Secretary of Defense in the Clinton administration and Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in the Carter administration, and Tom Z. Collina, the Director of Policy at Ploughshares Fund as they share historical insight into the nuclear launch authority and the threat of nuclear war in the world today through interviews with former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, and others. 

July 30: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series Presented by GreerWalker with H.E. Dirk Wouters, Ambassador of Belgium to the U.S.

Join us on Thursday, July 30th at 2 p.m. EDT as we listen to Ambassador Dirk Wouters offer his perspective on the current state of the relationship between Belgium and the United States, and by that extension, its (U.S.) relationship with Europe. In addition, he will share insight into Europe's response to COVID-19, the future of trade between the U.S. and the European Union in the challenging times, and the ongoing tension between the current U.S. administration and European leaders.

July 14: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Aditya Bhave, Senior Global Economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Join us on Tuesday, July 14 at 2 p.m EDT for a conversation with H.E. Aditya Bhave, Senior Global Economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as he shares insight on economic stimulus plans to the impact of the coronavirus worldwide and his perspective on projected growth for 2021.

June 30 at 2pm: WACC National Security Series with Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (ret.) with the American Security Project

Climate change is increasing the likelihood of future pandemics, and the security & economic consequences of climate change are only getting worse. The military must act now to prepare. Join Major General Rick Devereaux, USAF (ret.) of Asheville, North Carolina for a discussion with the Environmental Defense Fund and the American Security Project on what the military is doing and needs to do to mitigate the threat posed by future pandemics and climate change.

June 16 – WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Carol Quillen, President of Davidson College

Join us for a WACC Distinguished Speaker Series virtual presentation with Dr. Carol Quillen, President of Davidson College on Tuesday, June 16. She will share her thoughts on the far-reaching impact of COVID-19 on higher education and learning, the future of global education, and civic engagement in this "new normal."

June 11: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series (Virtual) with David Rennie, Beijing Bureau Chief and Chaguan Columnist at The Economist

Join us for a WACC Distinguished Speaker Series virtual presentation with David Rennie, Beijing Bureau Chief and Chaguan Columnist at The Economist on Thursday, June 11. He’ll talk about the international response to the pandemic, China’s role as a global leader in fighting the pandemic, and the decline of America’s leadership in the world.

June 4: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series Panel (Virtual) with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, India, Israel, El Salvador, Nigeria, Jordan, and the United Nations & Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Founder and Publisher of Bourse & Bazaar

Join us for a WACC Distinguished Speaker Series virtual panel discussion on US-Iran relations with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, India, Israel, El Salvador, Nigeria, Jordan, and the United Nations and Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Founder and Publisher of Bourse & Bazaar.

May 28: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series (Virtual) with Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief at The Washington Post

Join us for a WACC Speaker Series virtual presentation with Anna Fifield, Beijing Bureau Chief at The Washington Post on Thursday, May 28 as she shares "the behind-the-scenes story of the rise and reign" of Kim Jong Un, North Korea's premier and elusive tyrant. She'll offer insight into his penchant for political drama, his obsession with provoking the United States (and others in the world) with threats of nuclear missiles and war, and North Korea's status in the world.

Jump Months

april, 2024

9apr5:30 pm- 7:30 pm2024 China Town Hall: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Shelley Rigger, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty | Brown Professor of Asian Politics at Davidson College (Virtual)2024 Annual CHINA Town Hall with the National Committee on U.S. China Relations

24apr6:30 pm- 8:00 pmAn Evening with H.E. Masood Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S.

25apr12:00 pm- 8:00 pmWACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Masood Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S.

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