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Join YPWACC at Gilde Brewing on Wednesday, September 30th for an evening that's part networking and part Oktoberfest. Meet globally minded peers from across Charlotte's business, civic, and international community, connect over a pint, and find out who can hold a full stein the longest.
Brian Znotins knows the strategy behind Charlotte's rise as a global gateway better than almost anyone. As American Airlines' Senior Vice President of Network Planning, he oversees the route decisions that have made CLT the airline's second-largest hub powering approximately 90% of the airport's flights to over 170 destinations. Last year CLT handled about 53.6 million passengers and more than 570,000 aircraft operations, landing it 7th busiest globally for total aircraft movements and 35th for passenger traffic; numbers that put real weight behind connecting the Carolinas (and Charlotte) to the world.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is pleased to welcome Kurk Wilks, President and Chief Executive Officer of MANN+HUMMEL, as a featured speaker in our CEO Series on March 3, 2026. As the global leader of a German-headquartered company with more than 21,000 employees across 80+ locations worldwide, Mr. Wilks offers a unique perspective on German–U.S. economic ties, transatlantic leadership, and managing complex global operations in an increasingly interconnected world.
Join YPWACC at Gilde Brewing on Wednesday, September 30th for an evening that's part networking and part Oktoberfest. Meet globally minded peers from across Charlotte's business, civic, and international community, connect over a pint, and find out who can hold a full stein the longest.
Join YPWACC on March 19th for an unforgettable Charlotte Hornets Game Night, marking the official launch of our new Global Sports Series, where international affairs, culture, and sports collide on the world stage.
Meet and mingle over drinks while playing pickleball on Thursday, August 13th with visiting Fulbright scholars from 15+ countries, hosted by Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte, and fellow internationally-minded Charlotte young professionals at the Tipsy Pickle located in Camp North End.
Join YPWACC on March 19th for an unforgettable Charlotte Hornets Game Night, marking the official launch of our new Global Sports Series, where international affairs, culture, and sports collide on the world stage.
Spice up your summer with YPWACC’s next Adventures in Dining experience on June 17th. Join us for an evening of authentic Mexican cuisine, culture, and community led by the team from El Veneno.
Join YPWACC at Independent Picture House for a FREE film screening and post-screening discussion with representatives from the Charlotte Irish community. "Set in rural Ireland in 1981, An CailÃn Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) follows Cáit, a neglected nine-year-old girl from an overcrowded, dysfunctional family who is sent to live with foster parents for the summer. Under the care of the Kinsellas, she blossoms, but discovers a painful truth in this house of affection." After the film, a panel of speakers representing Charlotte's Irish community will explore the film’s themes and cultural context.
Few journalists have covered the shifting tides of American power more closely than Sanger. Geopolitics is playing a significant role in the new world order as the United States, Russia, and China fight for global supremacy through military strength, political maneuvering, technological advancements, and economic success. The war between Ukraine and Russia grinds on despite the international community's efforts to end the conflict. China and the U.S. are in a race to achieve AI greatness. America's global influence is waning, and its presence in the Middle East is destabilizing the region and creating major challenges for Americans right here at home. Join us for lunch as Sanger brings his signature insight to one of the most pressing questions of our time: Can America still defend Western ideals in an era of historic geopolitical change?
