Upcoming Events

November 18: WACC China Town Hall 2019

Join us on Oct. 16th for an  intimate small-group dinner with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice-President of Global Sustainability at Walmart as she shares her insight on the role of businesses in establishing global sustainability as a way of life in the corporate world. 

November 18: WACC China Town Hall 20192024-07-31T01:06:23-04:00

November 14, 2019: WACC Voyagers Club with Jane Zimmerman, Director of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program at Davidson College

SOLD OUT! Join us on November 14th for dinner and a "fireside chat" to discuss the significance and preservation of the MENA region's cultural heritage.

November 14, 2019: WACC Voyagers Club with Jane Zimmerman, Director of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program at Davidson College2024-07-31T01:06:27-04:00

November 5: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Volker Wissing, Chairman of the FDP and Vice-Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host Dr. Volker Wissing in partnership with Klaus Becker, Honorary Consul of Germany and the NC Zeitgesit Foundation. Dr. Wissing will share his insight on the current state of global trade, as well as the road ahead for Germany.

November 5: WACC Speaker Series with Dr. Volker Wissing, Chairman of the FDP and Vice-Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany2024-07-31T01:06:30-04:00

Oct. 24: WACC Executive Series with Pasquale Natuzzi Jr., Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Natuzzi Italia

Pasquale Junior Natuzzi will share his insight on the current state of Italian trade and manufacturing, as well as on the future of global entrepreneurship.

Oct. 24: WACC Executive Series with Pasquale Natuzzi Jr., Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Natuzzi Italia2024-07-31T01:06:38-04:00

October 18: TMS Meet Up at USNWC Film Screening

Join The Magellan Society (the Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte) at the US National Whitewater Center's screening of the Women's Adventure Film Tour on Friday, October 18th. Come meet other internationally-minded Charlotteans while learning about extreme sports all over the world!

October 18: TMS Meet Up at USNWC Film Screening2024-07-31T01:06:41-04:00

October 17: WACC Executive Series with Laura Phillips, SVP of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.

Join us as Laura Phillips shares her insight on Walmart's environmental responsibilities and efforts, as well how the private sector can work to build a lower-carbon economy.

October 17: WACC Executive Series with Laura Phillips, SVP of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.2024-07-31T01:06:44-04:00

Oct. 16 – An Evening with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.

Join us on Oct. 16th for an  intimate small-group dinner with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice-President of Global Sustainability at Walmart as she shares her insight on the role of businesses in establishing global sustainability as a way of life in the corporate world. 

Oct. 16 – An Evening with Laura Phillips, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Walmart Inc.2024-07-31T01:06:46-04:00

October 10: TMS Adventures in Dining – Central American Cuisine

Join TMS for a fun Central American-inspired evening over a shared authentic meal served family-style at Lempira Restaurant. Network and mingle with other internationally-minded young professionals while we enjoy and learn about Honduran, Salvadorean, and Mexican culture and traditional food!

October 10: TMS Adventures in Dining – Central American Cuisine2024-07-31T01:06:49-04:00

September 25: WACC Speaker Series with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”

As the daughter of Chinese immigrants, Helen Zia will share her insight on the historic migrant and refugee exodus during Mao's chairmanship, as well as the lessons America can learn from the revolution.

September 25: WACC Speaker Series with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”2024-07-31T01:06:52-04:00

SOLD OUT September 24: An Evening with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”

Join us on Tuesday, September 24 for an intimate gathering over dinner and wine where we will have the opportunity to listen to renowned journalist, activities, and author of "Last Boat out of Shanghai" as she shares stories and anecdotes from the refugee during Mao's chairmanship.

SOLD OUT September 24: An Evening with Helen Zia, Journalist, Activist, and Author of “Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution”2024-07-31T01:06:56-04:00
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