Upcoming Events

May 17, 2023: WACC Private Dinner with Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow, Brookings Institutions

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate small-group discussion on Wednesday, May 17 with Dr. Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He will offer insight into military trends over the course of history and answer your questions about regional security, defense strategies, and the future of the military in a world that's constantly changing. 

May 17, 2023: WACC Private Dinner with Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow, Brookings Institutions2024-07-31T00:59:49-04:00

May 1, 2023: WACC CEO Series with WACC CEO Series Luncheon with Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a WACC CEO Series Luncheon with Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co., on Monday, May 1, 2023. He'll share his thoughts on the global automotive industry and the challenges arising as we head into an era of hybrid, electric and self-driving cars. 

May 1, 2023: WACC CEO Series with WACC CEO Series Luncheon with Dr. Robert Engelhorn, President and CEO of BMW2024-07-31T00:59:50-04:00

April 13, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Stuart Sandlin, President of Hapag-Lloyd Region North America

With a fleet of 252 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 1.8 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, with more than 14,5000 employees and 400 offices in 137 countries. Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for the WACC CEO Series luncheon with Stuart Sandlin, the President of Hapag-Lloyd, Region North America, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, as he offers his expert insight into global supply issues and what shipping companies are doing to increase efficiency, accelerate consumer confidence, and reduce inflationary pricing of goods shipped. 

April 13, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Stuart Sandlin, President of Hapag-Lloyd Region North America2024-07-31T00:59:56-04:00

April 4, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with Ambassador Eric Rubin, former U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria and President of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)

As a longtime career diplomat in Spain's foreign service, Ambassador Cabanas will offer her perspective on Spain's role in the world and regional alliances, including NATO. In addition, he will address Spain's response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, European politics, and ongoing geopolitical ripples in Europe. 

April 4, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with Ambassador Eric Rubin, former U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria and President of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)2024-07-31T00:59:59-04:00

March 29, 2023: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo

Jay Bryson will provide the global economic outlook for 2023 including forecasts of GDP growth in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, unemployment and labor market, inflation, and interest rates in the world's major economies.

March 29, 2023: WACC Business Breakfast Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and Chief Economist at Wells Fargo2024-07-31T01:00:01-04:00

March 28, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with Ambassador Axel Dittmann, the Deputy Chief of Mission (Deputy Ambassador) of Germany to the United States

With more than 20 years of experience as a diplomat, Ambassador Axel Dittmann is a leading expert on Germany and transatlantic affairs, and the evolving role of Germany in a multi-polar world. Join us as he shares his insight on the challenges Germany faces in this new normal and the way forward for Europe in this new global order.

March 28, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with Ambassador Axel Dittmann, the Deputy Chief of Mission (Deputy Ambassador) of Germany to the United States2024-07-31T01:00:02-04:00

March 21, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman of the NBA Charlotte Hornets

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 for a presentation with Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman of the NBA Charlotte Hornets as he offers insight into the Hornets’ impact both regionally and globally. Whitfield will also share his perspective on major  challenges facing the professional basketball and sports industry, and the direction of the Hornets' charitable giving and philanthropic efforts in our region.

March 21, 2023: WACC CEO Series with Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman of the NBA Charlotte Hornets2024-07-31T01:00:06-04:00

March 14, 2023: YPWACC “Drink About It” Series – Immigration

On March 14th, join YPWACC for the third session of a new program series, Drink About It, at Hopfly Brewing Company in South End. This session on "Immigration," will be a moderated conversation between our panel of experts.

March 14, 2023: YPWACC “Drink About It” Series – Immigration2024-07-31T01:00:08-04:00

March 8, 2023: WACC International Women’s Day — #EmbraceEquity

Please join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and Bank of America, March 8, 2023 for a panel discussion to celebrate women, our achievements, and how we continue to create gender equality by embracing equity. Discover the difference between equality and equity and learn how our panelists achieve equity in the workplace and their personal lives. We will hear their stories articulating this year’s theme, recognizing that each person has different circumstances that require exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.

March 8, 2023: WACC International Women’s Day — #EmbraceEquity2024-07-31T01:00:10-04:00

February 9, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with H.E. Santiago Cabanas, the Ambassador of Spain to the United States

As a longtime career diplomat in Spain's foreign service, Ambassador Cabanas will offer her perspective on Spain's role in the world and regional alliances, including NATO. In addition, he will address Spain's response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, European politics, and ongoing geopolitical ripples in Europe. 

February 9, 2023: WACC Ambassadors Circle Program with H.E. Santiago Cabanas, the Ambassador of Spain to the United States2024-07-31T01:00:12-04:00
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