Upcoming Events

June 12, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with John J. Sullivan, former US ambassador to the Russian Federation (2020-2022) and U.S. Deputy Secretary Secretary of State (2017-2019)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a timely and thought-provoking luncheon discussion on June 12 with Ambassador John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Deputy Secretary of State. As one of America’s most experienced diplomats, Ambassador Sullivan will explore the complex and deteriorating relationship between the United States and Russia, one of our most critical foreign policy flashpoints.

June 12, 2025: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with John J. Sullivan, former US ambassador to the Russian Federation (2020-2022) and U.S. Deputy Secretary Secretary of State (2017-2019)2025-04-11T18:12:34-04:00

June 11, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with John J. Sullivan, former US ambassador to the Russian Federation (2020-2022) and U.S. Deputy Secretary Secretary of State (2017-2019)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on June 11 with Ambassador John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2020-2022) and Deputy Secretary of State (2017-2019), as he shares a candid and timely account of America’s evolving relationship with Russia through the lens of his book, Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia’s War Against the West.

June 11, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with John J. Sullivan, former US ambassador to the Russian Federation (2020-2022) and U.S. Deputy Secretary Secretary of State (2017-2019)2025-04-11T17:00:23-04:00

May 29, 2025: WACC Speaker Series Panel with David Salvo, Bret Schafer, and Krystyna Sikora (The Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive event on Thursday, May 29, featuring experts from the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States , as they unpack how countries like Russia, China, and Iran are actively shaping public discourse and influencing communities in North Carolina and across the country through digital propaganda campaigns and misinformation.

May 29, 2025: WACC Speaker Series Panel with David Salvo, Bret Schafer, and Krystyna Sikora (The Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States)2025-04-11T17:18:46-04:00

May 28, 2025: WACC Private Dinner — David Salvo, Bret Schafer, and Krystyna Sikora (Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Wednesday, May 28 for an intimate dinner featuring experts from the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States as they lead a powerful and in-depth discussion on how foreign adversaries worldwide are actively shaping public discourse and influencing communities here in North Carolina and across the country.

May 28, 2025: WACC Private Dinner — David Salvo, Bret Schafer, and Krystyna Sikora (Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States)2025-04-11T18:13:00-04:00

April 10, 2025: WACC Global Economic Speaker Series with Steven Hill (K&L Gates), Michael Cornett (Forvis Mazars), and Jon Morton (Forvis Mazars)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on April 10 for an in-depth discussion led by experts from K&L Gates and Forvis Mazars covering the current tariff landscape, regulatory considerations, and impact to your business. 

April 10, 2025: WACC Global Economic Speaker Series with Steven Hill (K&L Gates), Michael Cornett (Forvis Mazars), and Jon Morton (Forvis Mazars)2025-03-14T16:05:55-04:00

April 9, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Steven Hill (K&L Gates), Michael Cornett (Forvis Mazars), and Jon Morton (Forvis Mazars)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate dinner on April 9th as we delve into the complexities of recent tariff measures and their impact on global trade. This exclusive evening will provide a rare opportunity to engage in candid conversation with industry experts from Forvis Mazars and K&L Gates, gaining valuable insights into how businesses can navigate shifting trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility.

April 9, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Steven Hill (K&L Gates), Michael Cornett (Forvis Mazars), and Jon Morton (Forvis Mazars)2025-04-08T10:22:52-04:00

March 25, 2025: YPWACC — Drink About It –> “The New Paradigm of International Trade”

Join YPWACC on March 25th, 2025 for the next installment of Drink About It at Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte in Midtown. This session, "The New Paradigm of International Trade," will feature a moderated discussion with industry experts exploring how the rapidly evolving global trade environment is reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. As tariffs, trade regulations, and global alliances shift, the conversation will examine the profound impact on businesses and consumers, providing valuable insights into navigating this dynamic landscape.

March 25, 2025: YPWACC — Drink About It –> “The New Paradigm of International Trade”2025-03-10T17:49:10-04:00

March 13, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Dr. Nina Ansary Award-winning Iranian-American Author, Historian, Women’s Rights Advocate, Director of the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Cambridge, and Former Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate private dinner and discussion on Thursday, March13, 2025 with with Dr. Nina Ansary, Author, UN Women Global Champion for Innovation, and Director of the WACA Global Women’s Lecture Series of America Global Women's Lecture Series. Dr. Ansary will offer her perspective on the challenges faced by Iranian women on a daily basis, analyzing social, cultural, and legal obstacles they encounter. Gain valuable insights into their realities and the barriers they must overcome and learn more about actionable ways that the global community can contribute to their empowerment.

March 13, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Dr. Nina Ansary Award-winning Iranian-American Author, Historian, Women’s Rights Advocate, Director of the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Cambridge, and Former Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security2025-03-10T18:40:38-04:00

March 13, 2025: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Nina Ansary, Dr. Nina Ansary Award-winning Iranian-American Author, Historian, Women’s Rights Advocate, Director of the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Cambridge, and Former Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security

Join us on March 13, 2025, for an insightful presentation by Dr. Nina Ansary, a leading expert on women's rights and gender equality. With extensive research and advocacy on gender bias, women's empowerment, and historical inequalities, Dr. Ansary has shaped global conversations on women's rights. 

March 13, 2025: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Nina Ansary, Dr. Nina Ansary Award-winning Iranian-American Author, Historian, Women’s Rights Advocate, Director of the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Cambridge, and Former Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Women, Peace and Security2025-03-10T16:44:51-04:00

March 12, 2025: WACC International Women’s Day — Women and Wealth

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and Bank of America on March 12, 2025, for a powerful discussion on "Women and Wealth." Our keynote speaker, Naima Judge, Managing Director and Market Investment Executive with the Bank of America Private Bank (Atlanta, GA), will explore the distinction between equality and equity and share how they are actively working to accelerate financial empowerment for women—in the workplace, in leadership, and their personal lives.

March 12, 2025: WACC International Women’s Day — Women and Wealth2025-03-06T12:26:27-05:00
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