Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte on October 10 for a captivating event: Transatlantic Relations – A Fireside Chat with EU Diplomats.

Representing 15 countries and member states, this exclusive discussion offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from European Union diplomats about the evolving relationship between the U.S. and Europe.

Through engaging dialogue, these diplomats will share insights into key issues shaping transatlantic relations, including security, trade, climate policy, and shared global challenges. Attendees will gain an insider’s perspective on the diplomatic dynamics that are essential to maintaining strong partnerships across the Atlantic.

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Program Information: 

Date:
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Check-In and Pre-Lunch Networking: 
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Presentation: 
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Charlotte City Club
Directions to the parking garage (set your GPS to 116 W. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202). Parking will be validated.
Cost:
$50 (WACC Member Rate) | $65 (Non-Member Rate) | $35 (Young Professionals of the WACC Member) |$35 (WACC Student Member / Teacher Member)
Includes entrée, dessert, and coffee service

 

 

 

Participating Diplomats:

  • Theodoros Georgiades, Press Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the United States
  • Adriana Brassart, Head of Press and Public Diplomacy, Delegation of the European Union to the United States
  • Karolina Wozniak, Communication Advisor for the European Parliament Liaison Office with the U.S. Congress
  • Stefan Cornibert, Senior Media Officer, Delegation of the European Union to the U.S.
  • Rūta Beinoriūtė, Attaché, Embassy of Lithuania to the United States
  • Lucian Purcareanu, Press and Cultural Affairs Officer, Embassy of Romania to the United States
  •  Ramzi Abu-Eid, Head of Political Section, Embassy of the Czech Republic to the United States
  • Stanislava Buchtova, Cultural and Public Diplomacy Counselor, Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C
  • Gianluca Battaglia, Press Counselor, Embassy of Italy to the United States
  • Edith Delaney, Head of Press and Communications, Embassy of Ireland to the United States
  •  Sophie Rasmussen, Public Diplomacy Advisor, Press Advisor, and Event Advisor/Coordinator, Royal Danish Embassy
  • Sabine Janisela, Second Secretary, Communications & Public Diplomacy, Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to the United States
  • Maria Lojas-Zielinska, Second Secretary, Public Diplomacy & Culture, Embassy of the Republic of Poland
  • Finja Draxler, Director/Press Counselor, Embassy of Austria
  • Mafalda Paiva e Silva, Press and Public Diplomacy Officer, Embassy of Portugal
  • Aari Lemmik, Counselor for Press and Culture, Embassy of Estonia