Upcoming Events

October 22: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director, Atrium Health CMC- Main

Join us for a follow-up WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director of Emergency Management at Atrium Health CMC-Main, Chief Medical Officer at Team Rubicon, and WACC Board of Directors member.

October 22: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. David Callaway, Medical Director, Atrium Health CMC- Main2024-07-31T01:03:40-04:00

October 15: YPWACC International Graduate School Workshop

Join the Young Professionals for a panel and discussion on graduate school! Our experts from around the world will discuss how to pick an internationally-focused program, prepare a competitive application, get a degree abroad, and general tips for success.

October 15: YPWACC International Graduate School Workshop2024-07-31T01:03:45-04:00

October 8: WACC Global Cafe Conversation Club: Post-COVID Architecture & Public Spaces

Join us for the WACC’s Global Cafe Conversation Club - the Council's version of a "book club." You'll read two articles on a global topic, discuss them with your peers, and engage with the world from your own home!

October 8: WACC Global Cafe Conversation Club: Post-COVID Architecture & Public Spaces2024-07-31T01:03:49-04:00

September 28 – October 2: Conversations With The C-Suite: Powering Global Recovery and Change

How will business leaders rise to these urgent challenges? Will they reimagine the role they play in addressing social problems by transforming companies and industries to contribute to social progress? How will redesigned workforces innovate and use technology to create a healthier, sustainable post-COVID world?

September 28 – October 2: Conversations With The C-Suite: Powering Global Recovery and Change2024-07-31T01:03:51-04:00

September 24: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Andrea Gambotto, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer

Listen to Dr. Andrea Gambatto talk about the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and some of the ongoing research that he's conducting with his colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh to produce an experimental vaccine to combat the coronavirus. Learn what it takes to get a global vaccine developed, tested, and distributed to seven billion people worldwide while considering access and equity across economic spheres in our interdependent world. 

September 24: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Andrea Gambotto, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer2024-07-31T01:03:54-04:00

September 22 @3pm: WACC Private Coffee Hour with Tom Glick, President of the Carolina Panthers and Tepper Sports & Entertainment

Join us on September 22nd for a WACC Private Coffee Hour small group conversation with Tom Glick, President of Tepper Sports and Entertainment. All participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and join in on the dialogue about the role of sports in diplomacy and community engagement both here in the Carolina and beyond.

September 22 @3pm: WACC Private Coffee Hour with Tom Glick, President of the Carolina Panthers and Tepper Sports & Entertainment2024-07-31T01:03:57-04:00

September 17: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Marcus Jones, Charlotte City Manager

Join us on Thursday, September 17th at 2:00 p.m. EDT as we have a conversation with Marcus Jones, Charlotte City Manager about Charlotte's transformation as one of the largest FDI and international business incubators in the southeast with a world-class intermodal system, diverse talent, comprehensive workforce development programs, and a business-friendly corporate environment.

September 17: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Marcus Jones, Charlotte City Manager2024-07-31T01:04:02-04:00

September 10: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. J. Stephen Morrison, Senior Vice President at the Center of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Director of the Global Health Policy Center

Join us on Thursday, September 10th at 2 p.m. EDT as we have a conversation with Stephen Morrison, Senior Vice President at the Center of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Director of the Global Health Policy Center about the ongoing COVID-19 threat around the world, strategies for reducing the risk of infections, and coordinated inter-governmental cooperation for vaccine development and public health policy in this challenging time.

September 10: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. J. Stephen Morrison, Senior Vice President at the Center of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Director of the Global Health Policy Center2024-07-31T01:04:05-04:00

September 8: WACC Distinguished Speaker Panel in partnership with the Stimson Center and 38 North featuring: Gen. (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti, former US European Command, Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, Commander of US Forces in Korea and Afghanistan, and Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division Dr. Clint Work, Fellow at the Henry L. Stimson Center

The Stimson Center and Stimson’s 38 North program, working with the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, presents a webinar to discuss the importance of the US commitment to the Korean Peninsula. Moderated by Dr. Clint Work, a Stimson Fellow, the webinar offers a virtual conversation with featured speaker, Gen. (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti, former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and Commander, US European Command (2016-2019) and Commander, US Forces Korea (2013-2016). Based on Gen. (Ret.) Scaparrotti’s extensive experience and expertise, the webinar will offer informed commentary and engage audience members on the importance of the US relationship with the Korean Peninsula.

September 8: WACC Distinguished Speaker Panel in partnership with the Stimson Center and 38 North featuring: Gen. (Ret.) Curtis M. Scaparrotti, former US European Command, Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, Commander of US Forces in Korea and Afghanistan, and Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division Dr. Clint Work, Fellow at the Henry L. Stimson Center2024-07-31T01:04:09-04:00
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