April 7th, 2026: WACC 2026 China Town Hall Conversation on “The U.S.-China AI Race” + 2026 Annual China Town Hall Hosted by the  National Committee on United States-China Relations (Virtual)

As China rolls out its ambitious 2026–2030 five-year plan to lead in AI, robotics, and quantum computing, and the U.S. pursues its “Winning the AI Race” strategy, both nations are accelerating toward technological dominance. Dr. Min Jiang will help us understand the complex intersection between global politics, foreign policy, and the accelerating competition on AI between China and the U.S.

April 7th, 2026: WACC 2026 China Town Hall Conversation on “The U.S.-China AI Race” + 2026 Annual China Town Hall Hosted by the  National Committee on United States-China Relations (Virtual)2026-03-18T15:38:02-04:00

March 31st, 2026: WACC Partner Program with James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations – “The Best & Worst: 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy” (Virtual)

James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, reveals his definitive rankings of the best and worst U.S. foreign policy decisions over the past 250 years.

March 31st, 2026: WACC Partner Program with James Lindsay, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations – “The Best & Worst: 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy” (Virtual)2026-03-18T14:42:06-04:00

March 19th, 2026: YPWACC Global Sports Series: Game Night (Charlotte Hornets Vs Orlando Magic)

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.

March 19th, 2026: YPWACC Global Sports Series: Game Night (Charlotte Hornets Vs Orlando Magic)2026-03-12T15:39:42-04:00

March 12th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with General (Ret.) Paul Nakasone, U.S. Army Four-Star General, Former Director of the National Security Agency, Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security, and Former 3rd Commander of the United States Cyber Command

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host an exclusive, off-the-record private dinner with General (Ret.) Paul M. Nakasone on March 12, 2026, limited to just 24 guests. General Nakasone led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency from 2018 to 2024, overseeing America’s cyber defense during a period of escalating global threats. Now Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security, he continues to shape national dialogue on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. This intimate dinner offers rare, direct access to General Nakasone’s insights on the cyber challenges defining today’s global security environment.

March 12th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with General (Ret.) Paul Nakasone, U.S. Army Four-Star General, Former Director of the National Security Agency, Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security, and Former 3rd Commander of the United States Cyber Command2026-03-05T14:24:48-05:00

March 12th, 2026: WACC National Security Series with General (Ret.) Paul Nakasone, U.S. Army Four-Star General, Former Director of the National Security Agency, Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security, and Former 3rd Commander of the United States Cyber Command

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is honored to welcome General Paul M. Nakasone, a retired U.S. Army four-star general and one of the nation’s foremost leaders in cybersecurity and national defense, as a featured speaker in the WACC National Security Series on March 12, 2026. From 2018 to 2024, he led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, overseeing national cyber defense, global intelligence operations, and the protection of critical infrastructure during a period of escalating cyber threats. Drawing on more than 30 years of military leadership, including combat deployments, General Nakasone will examine the global cyber threat landscape, the role of artificial intelligence and state-sponsored attacks, vulnerabilities facing governments and the private sector, and how cyber operations are reshaping modern conflict and national security. Now the Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security, he brings unparalleled insight into the future of cyber defense and global security.

March 12th, 2026: WACC National Security Series with General (Ret.) Paul Nakasone, U.S. Army Four-Star General, Former Director of the National Security Agency, Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security, and Former 3rd Commander of the United States Cyber Command2026-03-05T14:25:07-05:00

March 10th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Dan Schnur, Political Analyst – “Tensions and Transitions: Change and Uncertainty in a Time of Global Conflict”

Join us on March 10th for this timely discussion as Dan Schnur explores explore the unfolding situation in Iran following recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes and the subsequent formation of an interim leadership council as Tehran begins a constitutional transition process. The discussion will examine how these events have affected regional security, global responses, and broader international dynamics in 2026. 

March 10th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Dan Schnur, Political Analyst – “Tensions and Transitions: Change and Uncertainty in a Time of Global Conflict”2026-03-04T12:33:23-05:00

March 5th, 2026: WACC International Women’s Day

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for our International Women’s Day 2026 program, “Give to Gain." This year’s keynote speaker, Sabrina L. Brathwaite, Senior Vice President / Resident Director and Senior Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, will lead a timely conversation on leadership, financial empowerment, and the importance of investing intentionally in women’s economic advancement.

March 5th, 2026: WACC International Women’s Day2026-02-12T11:26:35-05:00

March 3rd, 2026: WACC CEO Series with Kurk Wilks, President and Chief Executive Officer of MANN+HUMMEL

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.

March 3rd, 2026: WACC CEO Series with Kurk Wilks, President and Chief Executive Officer of MANN+HUMMEL2026-01-07T14:14:20-05:00

February 13th, 2026: YPWACC International Career Panel

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 attend in person, network, and hear several professionals discuss the international elements of their careers in the higher education, business, government, and nonprofit sectors. 

February 13th, 2026: YPWACC International Career Panel2026-02-11T12:23:15-05:00

February 10th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Yi-Ling Liu, Journalist-in-Residence at the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism and Author of “THE WALL DANCERS: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet” (Virtual)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on February 10th for a national WAC program featuring author and journalist Yi-Ling Liu tells the untold story of the Chinese internet. In conversation with Jim Falk on WorldNow, Yi-Ling Liu will offer her perspective on how Chinese citizens have navigated the last 30 years of surveillance and censorship while searching for freedom and connection behind the Great Firewall.

February 10th, 2026: WACC Partner Program with Yi-Ling Liu, Journalist-in-Residence at the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism and Author of “THE WALL DANCERS: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet” (Virtual)2026-01-08T13:50:39-05:00
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