Upcoming Events

April 27, 2022: An Evening with Chuck Harrington, Executive Chairman & CEO of Parsons Corporation (2008-2021)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner and small group discussion with Chuck Harrington, Executive Chairman & CEO of Parsons Corporation (2008-2021) on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 on the importance of critical cybersecurity policies for governments and companies and the implementation of global cybersecurity measures to combat technological threats from authoritarian governments and non-state entities.

April 12, 2022: YPWACC International Career Panel & Resume Workshop

Join The Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte’s Office of International Programs, and the UNC Charlotte Career Center for the opportunity to virtually network and hear several professionals discuss the international elements of their careers in higher education, law, business, government, and nonprofits.  Dr. Patrick Madsen, Executive Director of the UNC Charlotte Career Center will also be offering a 30 minute resume workshop, titled "Targeting an International Career" and will speak about how to search and apply for international jobs.

April 7, 2022: WACC Global Health Series (Virtual) – Breast Cancer: A Global Disease

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte virtually on Thursday, April 7 as we listen to Dr. Antoinette Tan and Dr. Richard White, two leading experts in breast cancer treatment and research from Levine Cancer Institute. They will share their expert insights into prevention, treatment, and breakthrough developments in breast cancer research in the United States and globally.

April 5, 2022: YPWACC Drink About It: Citizen Diplomacy

On April 5, join YPWACC for the first session of a new program series, Drink About It, at Free Range Brewing in NoDa. The first session, "Citizen Diplomacy," will be a moderated conversation between our panel of experts on the topic.

March 17, 2022: WACC Speaker Series with H.E. Alejandro Celorio, Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Thursday, March 17 as we listen to H.E. Alejandro Celorio, Principal Legal Adviser to the Government of Mexico, Ministry of Foreign Affairs offer his expert insights on strategies to strengthen the bilateral relationship between our two friendly nations and on the diplomatic challenges that stem from the pandemic in this "new" global environment.

March 8, 2022: WACC International Women’s Day — #BreakTheBias Advancing Gender Equality in the Workplace (Virtual)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and Bank of America for a moderated discussion on women in the workforce as our panelists share their individual perspectives on the successes and challenges they face every day as leaders, decision makers, and contributors. 

March 1, 2022: WACC National Security Series with LTG (R) Ben Hodges, Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and The NC Zeitgeist Foundation on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 with LTG (R) Ben Hodges, Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) as he shares his expert insight into NATO's role in Europe, national security and defense from a European perspective, and America's defense and military role in the world. 

February 10: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Jay Bryson, Managing Director and the Chief Economist for Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Thursday, February 10, 2022 with Dr. Jay Bryson, the Managing Director and Chief Economist for Wells Fargo's Corporate and Investment Bank. Dr. Bryson will share his expert insight into the global economic outlook for 2022 referencing domestic and major economies worldwide while addressing challenges stemming from the pandemic.

Feb. 2, 2022: YPWACC Great Decisions With Dr. Mark Kelso – Climate Change

Join the Young Professionals as we discuss climate change with UNC Charlotte's Office of International Programs and Queens University's Dr. Mark Kelso, Professor, Political Science and Sociology Department. What role will the United States play in future negotiations on climate?

January 25, 2022: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Ambassador of Belgium to the U.S. (Invite-Only)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 with H.E. Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Ambassador of Belgium to the U.S, who will share insights on the economic relationship and partnership between Belgium and the United States. Invite-Only Event.

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