Private Dinner
Throughout the year WACC offers exclusive opportunities for small group discussion time with our renowned speakers, experts and foreign dignitaries at our Private Dinners.
Past private dinners include the following:
- An Evening with Robert Walker, President of the Population Institute
- An Evening with Col. Mark Mykleby, USMC, Ret., Senior Fellow, Smart Strategy Initiative at the New America Institute
- An Evening with Russell Gold, Wall Street Journal journalist and author of “The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World”
- An Evening with George Friedman, Founder and Chairman of Stratfor and author of “Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe”
- An evening with Lyle Goldstein, Professor and Author of “Meeting China Halfway: How to Defuse the Emerging US-China Rivalry”
- An Evening with Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, German Federal Minister of Defense (2009-2011); German Federal Minister of Economics & Technology (2009)
- An evening with Ashok Kumar Mirpuri, Ambassador of Singapore to the U.S.
- Private Dinner with Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Director of Peace Corps
- An evening with Matthew Bishop, Globalization Editor at The Economist
Photo: An Evening with Adrian Wooldridge, Management Editor and ‘Schumpeter’ columnist for The Economist magazine
Private Dinner Events
February 24, 2025: An Evening with H.E. Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, the Ambassador of Luxembourg to the United States
Join us for an insightful evening as we explore the dynamic and evolving relationship between Luxembourg and the United States. Over dinner and conversation with Ambassador Bintner-Bakshian, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Luxembourg's diplomatic priorities, its role in European and global affairs, and the ongoing efforts to strengthen U.S.-Luxembourg relations. This exclusive event offers a rare opportunity to engage with a seasoned diplomat, gain invaluable insights into international diplomacy, and participate in thoughtful dialogue about Luxembourg’s position in the world and its contributions to global cooperation.
November 11: An Evening with Major General (Ret.) Garrett Yee, Vice President and General Manager, Army and Defense Agencies Sector, Defense Division at General Dynamics
Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on November 11 with Major General (Ret.) Garrett Yee, Vice President and General Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology. Major General Yee will lead an insightful discussion on the critical intersection of technology and military operations, exploring how advancements in digital infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and defense technologies are transforming modern warfare and global security strategies.
October 16, 2024: An Evening with H.E. Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America
Don't miss the World Affairs Council of Charlotte's private dinner featuring His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America, on October 16, 2024. We will delve into the multifaceted and evolving relationship between Qatar and the United States through discussion over dinner and Q&A with Ambassador Al-Thani. Through the Ambassador's expert perspective, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation of the delicate balance of diplomacy and the ongoing efforts to foster cooperation and mutual understanding between Qatar and the United States.
October 2, 2024: An Evening with Dean Shelley Rigger (Davidson College) and Tate Nurkin (Atlantic Council)
Don't miss the World Affairs Council of Charlotte's private dinner featuring His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States of America, on October 16, 2024. We will delve into the multifaceted and evolving relationship between Qatar and the United States through discussion over dinner and Q&A with Ambassador Al-Thani. Through the Ambassador's expert perspective, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation of the delicate balance of diplomacy and the ongoing efforts to foster cooperation and mutual understanding between Qatar and the United States.