The World Affairs Council of Charlotte created WorldQuest in 1997 as part of its international education outreach initiatives. Today, it has become a signature education program for councils around the country. Teams from local businesses, community groups, non-profit organizations and higher education institutions compete in this international knowledge competition. Participants answer questions related to current events, geography, international politics, world history and foreign policy.

WorldQuest & Academic WorldQuest 2023 Categories:

1. World Flags
2. Geography of New Zealand
3. History of Apartheid in South Africa
4. Politics in Latin America
5. AI, Social Media and Technology: Geopolitical Implications, Challenges and Successes
6. Current Events
7. Soccer: A Global Sport

Date:
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Location:
Hilton Charlotte Uptown
Dinner:
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (light spaghetti buffet dinner)
Program:
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

How do I choose a WorldQuest (community) team?
This is entirely up to you. Teams consists of up to 8-individuals. They can be individuals from your workplace, college or university or neighborhood. So really, anyone from your personal or professional network can play!

How do I put together an Academic WorldQuest (high school) team?
Teams consist of 4 high school students from the same school. They can be a mix of students at different grade levels. Each high school may sent a maximum of two high school teams.

What is the cost of registration?
WorldQuest team registration is $500 (for up to 6-individuals)
WorldQuest individual registration is $65
Academic WorldQuest registration is $30 per team of 4 students. Each high school may send a maximum of two teams of 4 students.

Register online for this year’s competition.

How do I prepare a team for competition?
WQ and AWQ teams have different ways of preparing their teams. Choose the format that works best for you and your team. Keep up with what is going on in the news!  The *study guide will also include several websites suggested for study and sample questions to familiarize you with the format.

Study Guide: Download Link

How do you play WorldQuest?
This fast-paced game is played in 7-rounds of 10 questions. Teams are given 20-30 seconds to answer most questions. Some questions may require additional time. Each team collaborates to answer the questions and submits their answer sheet at the end of each round.

How many teams play?
In 2023, approximately 30 teams from Charlotte-area businesses, community groups, non-profits, and education institutions competed in the competition.

How do I find out more?
Email Charlotte Klopp at cklopp@worldaffairscharlotte.org or call 704-687-7759.