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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat on Advancing U.S.-India Partnerships in Science and Biotechnology
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of India in Atlanta\, in collaboration with Emory University\, will host a fireside chat exploring the growing partnership between the United States and India in science and biotechnology. The conversation will bring together experts and stakeholders to examine how cross-border collaboration is shaping innovation\, research\, and the future of the life sciences sector.  \n\n\n\nThe discussion highlights how academic institutions\, industry leaders\, and policymakers are working together to strengthen ties between the two countries. As global demand for scientific collaboration continues to rise\, the event offers insights into emerging opportunities\, shared challenges\, and Atlanta’s role in advancing international partnerships in biotechnology and research.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/fireside-chat-on-advancing-u-s-india-partnerships-in-science-and-biotechnology/
LOCATION:Consulate General of India\, 5549 Glenridge Drive NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30342\, United States
CATEGORIES:India,Innovation,Technology
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong and Beyond: Expanding Your Reach Across Asia
DESCRIPTION:Join for an in-depth program exploring how Hong Kong serves as a strategic gateway to Asia and a launchpad for growth across the Indo-Pacific region. Positioned at the heart of global trade routes and international finance\, Hong Kong continues to offer dynamic access to Mainland China\, Southeast Asia\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nThis forum brings together business leaders\, trade experts\, and academic partners to offer a comprehensive look at how companies can leverage Hong Kong’s global connectivity\, financial infrastructure\, and strategic location to expand their footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will address practical market entry strategies\, sector-specific export potential\, and the advantages of leveraging Hong Kong’s connectivity to Southeast Asia. The discussion will also examine potential challenges and provide guidance on mitigating risk while building long-term resilience. In addition\, experts will outline foreign direct investment (FDI) trends\, partnership opportunities\, and the policy landscape shaping investment flows. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nYi Xie\, Head of Investment Promotion\, InvestHK\n\n\n\nZaheer Faruqi\, CEO\, Aventure Aviation\n\n\n\nWendy Lu\, Tax Partner\, International Services\, Aprio\n\n\n\nMichael Chen\, Co-President\, Hong Kong U.S. Business Assoc. of Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hong-kong-beyond-expanding-your-reach-across-asia/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,China,Economics,Finance,Foreign Direct Investment,Investment,Trade
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SUMMARY:U.S.-India Business Council Roundtable: Expanding Georgia's Role in the Southern Gateway
DESCRIPTION:The U.S.-India Business Council\, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Atlanta\, FICCI\, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber\, will convene a high-level roundtable focused on strengthening economic ties between Georgia and India. As part of USIBC’s 2026 Great States series\, the discussion will bring together government officials\, business leaders\, and industry stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration within the growing U.S.-India economic corridor. \n\n\n\nFeaturing remarks from Consul General Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan and Ambassador Atul Keshap\, the program will examine key geopolitical and economic trends shaping bilateral trade and investment. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly in discussion\, raise priority issues affecting their organizations\, and gain insights into evolving market conditions.  \n\n\n\nThe event will begin with a networking lunch followed by a moderated roundtable\, with attendance limited to approved participants.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/u-s-india-business-council-roundtable-expanding-georgias-role-in-the-southern-gateway/
LOCATION:Consulate General of India\, 5549 Glenridge Drive NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economics,Geopolitics,India,Industry,International Markets,Investment,Trade
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SUMMARY:2026 Symposium on Asia-USA Partnership Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Organized by KSU’s Asian Studies Program\, the Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO) is the largest Asia business conference in the USA since 2011.  \n\n\n\nYou will be entertained with innovative ideas\, exciting discussions\, live Guzheng music performance\, and Jazz concert\, food & drinks\, and valuable networking with business leaders\, government officials\, community organizers\, and scholars from the USA and Asia. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers\n\n\n\n\nKenichi Matsuda\, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta\n\n\n\nJoann Hill\, U.S. Department of Commerce\n\n\n\nDeAnn Golden\, President & CEO\, Berkshire Hathaway GA Properties\n\n\n\nAndrew Kim\, Director\, Global Sales\, Delta Air Lines\n\n\n\nPatrick Lenz\, President & COO\, Toyo Tires\n\n\n\nRaymond Shelton\, Vice President\, YKK AP America\n\n\n\nRose Jaboe\, Founder & CEO\, WePartner\n\n\n\nConnor Murray\, BSV Association\n\n\n\nLucy Lu\, Founder & CEO\, aiLegal\n\n\n\nWilliam Strang\, President\, TOTO USA\n\n\n\nYoshi Tanino\, President\, Murata Electronics North America\n\n\n\nSachiko Ueno\, HR Manager\, Nissei ASB Company\n\n\n\nHazem Rashed-Ali\, Dean\, College of Archi. & Cons. Management\n\n\n\nHeather Koopman\, Dean\, KSU College of Science & Mathematics\n\n\n\nRobin Cheramie\, Dean\, KSU Coles College of Business \n\n\n\nMing Francis\, Co-Founder\, The LiveHaus Group\n\n\n\nNozomi Morgan\, CEO\, Michiki Morgan Worldwide \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2026-symposium-on-asia-usa-partnership-opportunities/
LOCATION:KSU Center\, 3333 Busbee Drive NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,Concert,Culture,Democracy,Featured,Music,Networking
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech Contest at Emory University
DESCRIPTION:Emory University\, in collaboration with the Atlanta Korean Education Center\, will host the 9th Annual Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech Contest.  \n\n\n\nThe event aims to promote Korean language learning and cultural engagement across the southeastern United States. It provides students with an opportunity to showcase their Korean language proficiency and communication skills in a supportive and engaging environment.Participating institutions include: Auburn University\, Duke University\, Emory University\, Georgia State University\, Georgia Institute of Technology\, Kennesaw State University\, University of Georgia\, University of North Alabama\, University of North Georgia\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, and Lead Academy (High School). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/9th-annual-southeastern-u-s-korean-speech-contest-at-emory-university/
LOCATION:Emory University Math & Science Center E208\, 400 Dowman Dr\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30307
CATEGORIES:Asia,Language,South Korea
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SUMMARY:Seong-Jin Cho at Spivey Hall
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Seong-Jin Cho will make his Spivey Hall debut in 2025. Winner of the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition\, Cho has matured into an artist of great depth whose performances are a masterclass in musicality\, where every note carries a sense of thoughtfulness\, passion\, and devotion to the music. Now established worldwide as one of the leading pianists of his generation and the most distinctive artists on the current music scene\, Cho’s artistry resonates deeply with audiences\, drawing them into an immersive experience that reflects both his virtuosity and his profound musical insight.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/seong-jin-cho-at-spivey-hall/
LOCATION:Spivey Hall\, Clayton State University\, 2000 Clayton State Blvd.\, Morrow\, Georgia\, 30260
CATEGORIES:Concert,Music,South Korea
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SUMMARY:GCIV Global Decisions Lecture Series: Taiwan's Role in the World Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) will host a virtual Global Decisions Lecture focused on Taiwan’s role in the global supply chain. As part of the 2026 lecture series\, this program features Dr. Chelsea (Chip) White of the Georgia Institute of Technology\, who will provide insight into Taiwan’s critical position in global manufacturing and logistics networks. \n\n\n\nThis virtual event offers an opportunity to engage with global economic issues and gain a deeper understanding of international supply chains.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required to receive the event link. Free for any students currently enrolled in high school or college and GCIV members at the Attaché level or higher. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gciv-global-decisions-lecture-series-taiwans-role-in-the-world-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Logistics,Manufacturing,Supply Chain,Taiwan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T173000
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SUMMARY:Global Media Festival 2026: Always
DESCRIPTION:ALWAYS (China\, 2025)Film Screening and Q&A session with film director Chen Deming. \n\n\n\nThe film offers an intimate portrait of children in a rural village in Hunan\, China\, who find a voice through poetry. Following Gong Youbin\, who grows up in poverty and apart from his mother\, the film traces how writing becomes a way to articulate inner thoughts and make sense of the world around him. Set against the realities of life in the countryside and limited resources\, the documentary reflects on childhood\, vulnerability\, and the gradual loss of innocence. In doing so\, it speaks directly to this year’s festival theme\, Empathy in a Fractured World\, highlighting how literature and art can open spaces for communication\, understanding\, and growth. \n\n\n\nFree food will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-media-festival-2026-always/
LOCATION:Cypress Theater in John Lewis Student Center\, 351 Ferst Drive NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332\, United States
CATEGORIES:China,Screening
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SUMMARY:Diplomatic Dialogue with Consul General of Japan Kenichi Matsuda
DESCRIPTION:Join the Atlanta Council on International Relations for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Kenichi Matsuda\, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta.  \n\n\n\nAfter an hour of networking with beer\, wine\, and food\, Consul General Matsuda and ACIR’s Vice President of Diplomatic Relations Mark Pierson will discuss the work of the Consulate of Japan and the importance of the Southeastern U.S.-Japan relationship. The Consulate of Japan in Atlanta covers Georgia\, Alabama\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina.  \n\n\n\nThe Diplomatic Dialogue attendees will be able to ask the Consul General questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKenichi MatsudaConsul General of Japan in Atlanta\nKenichi Matsuda was born in 1968 in Sasebo\, Japan. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo and passed the Higher Diplomatic Service Examination.  \n\n\n\nHe joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in April 1992. Over the years\, he held roles both in Japan and overseas. In August 2000\, he was assigned to the Embassy of Japan in Belgium. Later\, he served as the Deputy Director of the Policy Coordination Division (May 2003)\, Deputy Director\, then Principal Deputy Director of the European Policy Division (August and September 2024)\, and Principal Deputy Director of the United Nations Planning and Administration Division (March 2007).  \n\n\n\nIn January 2009\, Mr. Matsuda became Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan in France. He returned to Japan in January 2012 to serve as Deputy Chief of the Okinawa Liaison Office\, and in August 2014\, he became Director of the United Nations Planning and Administration Division. He was then posted as Minister to the Embassy of Japan in Germany (October 2016)\, followed by a similar role in France (July 2020).  \n\n\n\nIn August 2022\, Mr. Matsuda was appointed Deputy Chief of Mission and Minister at the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines. In October 2025\, Mr. Matsuda joined the Atlanta Consulate General as Consul General. He and his wife\, Yoko\, reside in Atlanta. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/diplomatic-dialogue-with-consul-general-of-japan-kenichi-matsuda/
LOCATION:Barnes and Thornburg\, 3340 Peachtree Road\, Suite 2900\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,international relations,Japan,Networking,Policy
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SUMMARY:Global Media Festival 2026: Mississippi Masala
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Mira Nair\, Mississippi Masala is a film about postcolonial displacement\, nostalgia\, and the urgent need for cross-racial empathy.  Expelled from their home\, Uganda\, by President Idi Amin\, an Indian family is forced to rebuild their life in Mississippi\, USA. The parents struggle with their displacement and the yearning for home in Uganda. Meanwhile\, their daughter\, Mina\, falls in love with Demetrius\, a Black man.  \n\n\n\nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring film scholar Dr. Koel Banerjee\, along with Dr. Ankita Rathour\, who runs a film collective in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nFree Indian food will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-media-festival-2026-mississippi-masala/
LOCATION:Cypress Theater in John Lewis Student Center\, 351 Ferst Drive NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332\, United States
CATEGORIES:India,Screening
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SUMMARY:Global Media Festival 2026: Songs of Love From Hawai'i and Words of Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:A journey of untold stories of sacrifice\, love\, and unbreakable bonds of the first Korean immigrants in Hawaii.  \n\n\n\nThe documentaries demonstrate how early immigrant communities built sustainable cultural practices — rooted in family\, food\, land\, and mutual care —that continue to shape local identity today. By centering lived experiences and community archives\, this event highlights a crucial dimension of sustainability: the preservation of cultural heritage and intergenerational knowledge. \n\n\n\nFree Korean food will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-media-festival-2026-songs-of-love-from-hawaii-and-words-of-wisdom/
LOCATION:Bill Moore Student Success Center: Clary Theater\, 219 Uncle Heinie Way Northwest\, Atlanta\, 30313
CATEGORIES:Screening,South Korea
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Memories: Chinese Dance Performance
DESCRIPTION:“Chinatown Memories” is Atlanta Chinese Dance Company’s upcoming production! \n\n\n\nSavor the sights\, sounds\, and smells of Chinatown via a collection of Chinese dances inspired by hand-pulled noodles\, fresh tea leaves\, embroidered crafts\, martial arts movies\, Lunar New Year Celebrations\, and more. \n\n\n\nJourney back in time to the Chinese Exclusion Act era to honor an unlikely partnership between an immigrant Chinese teen girl and American suffragists leading a parade in support of women’s voting rights.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/chinatown-memories-chinese-dance-performance/
LOCATION:Gas South Theater\, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, Georgia\, 30097
CATEGORIES:Asia,China
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T193000
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SUMMARY:Global Media Festival 2026: The Dating Game
DESCRIPTION:The Dating Game (China\, 2025)Film screening and Q&A session with film director Violet Du Feng \n\n\n\nThe film offers a candid and often humorous look at China’s contemporary dating scene\, shaped by the long-term demographic effects of the one-child policy. \n\n\n\nFollowing three men navigating a highly competitive and uneven marriage market\, the film explores how modern ideas of masculinity\, self-presentation\, and intimacy collide with deeply personal desires for connection. Through moments that are both absurd and deeply human\, the documentary invites viewers to reflect on the pressures of performing identity in the search for love—and on the universal longing to be seen and understood. \n\n\n\nFree Chinese food will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-media-festival-2026-the-dating-game/
LOCATION:Cypress Theater in John Lewis Student Center\, 351 Ferst Drive NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332\, United States
CATEGORIES:China,Screening
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Advent of International Trade Agreements; the Cases of Proposed India Trade Agreements with the EU and US
DESCRIPTION:In early 2026\, India solidified its shift from protectionism by concluding a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EU and announcing a significant trade deal with the USA. The EU-India deal covers ~99.5% of Indian exports\, while the US deal focuses on reducing tariffs on agricultural and industrial goods. \n\n\n\nJoin for this timely webinar and hear experts’ take on these trade developments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Ajit KumarIFS. Resident Director – Corporate Affairs\, Hinduja Group Ltd.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Gaurav SansanwalFellow\, Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. John R. McIntyreProfessor of Innovation and Strategy and International Affairs\nProgram Co-Chair\, Georgia Tech Global Business Forum (GTGBF)\, Prof. of Mgmt. and International Affairs\, Scheller College of Business\, Georgia Tech & Executive Director\, Georgia Tech Center for Intl. Business Education & Research (GT CIBER) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-the-advent-of-international-trade-agreements-the-cases-of-proposed-india-trade-agreements-with-the-eu-and-us/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Export,India,Industry,Policy,Trade
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Taiwan
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Tuesday\, March 10th for another interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Jared (Chu-en) Lin\, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nWant to buy group tickets for your company?Buy a “row” of tickets and save>> \n\n\n\nDiscussion Topics\n\n\n\n\nUnpacking the Trump-Taiwan tariff and tech deal\n\n\n\nInsights from Global Atlanta’s recent Taipei reporting trip \n\n\n\nThe Silicon Shield and TSMC’s U.S. investments\n\n\n\nExamining Georgia’s readiness for Taiwanese investment\n\n\n\nEvaluating the China threat and Taiwan’s preparedness\n\n\n\nAg and arms sales and Taiwan’s presence in the Southeast\n\n\n\nHow to invest in Taiwan\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Director General Lin>> \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJared (Chu-en) Lin\, Director General\, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta\nDirector General Jared (Chu-en) Lin serves as the head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta\, representing Taiwan across six southeastern U.S. states: Alabama\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Tennessee. With over 20 years of diplomatic experience — including postings in Washington\, Brussels\, and Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Director General Lin brings a wealth of expertise in international cooperation\, U.S. – Taiwan relations\, and global engagement. He holds advanced degrees in European politics and linguistics and. isfluent in Mandarin\, Taiwanese\, and English\, with additional skills in Japanese\, French\, and Spanish. Known for his warm leadership and commitment to public service\, he is dedicated to deepening partnerships\, fostering mutual understanding\, and creating new opportunities for exchange between Taiwan and the southeastern United States. Whether through economic collaboration\, education\, cultural programs\, or community dialogue\, he welcomes all to connect with TECO In Atlanta.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-taiwan-2026/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Data,Defense,Democracy,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Education,Featured,Fintech,Foreign Direct Investment,Investment,Manufacturing,Networking,Policy,Taiwan,Technology,Trade
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SUMMARY:Global Media Festival 2026: The Making of a Japanese
DESCRIPTION:Film screening and Q&A session with film director Ema Ryan Yamazaki. \n\n\n\nIt is an intimate portrait of childhood inside a Tokyo public school. Over the course of a year\, 1st and 6th graders navigate daily routines and small dramas while learning discipline\, empathy\, and community\, finding the balance between individualism and being respectful toward others. \n\n\n\nFree Japanese food will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-media-festival-2026-the-making-of-a-japanese/
LOCATION:Cypress Theater in John Lewis Student Center\, 351 Ferst Drive NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Japan,Screening
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SUMMARY:2nd STREET USA Grand Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:2nd STREET USA is celebrating the opening of its newest location\, bringing a curated selection of gently used\, on-trend fashion to the community. Known for its ever-changing inventory\, the store offers everything from everyday essentials to standout statement pieces\, giving shoppers the chance to discover unique finds at accessible prices.  \n\n\n\nCustomers can explore a wide variety of styles\, brands\, and accessories\, making each visit a fresh shopping experience. The resale model also promotes sustainable fashion by giving quality pieces a second life. \n\n\n\n2nd STREET began in Japan in 1996 and now operates over 900 locations across Japan. The company opened its first U.S. store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles in 2018 and has since grown to reach 1\,000 stores worldwide. With its continued expansion\, 2nd STREET USA brings its global resale concept and distinctive shopping experience to even more communities. \n\n\n\nThe ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place promptly at 10:45 a.m.\, just before doors open to the public.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2nd-street-usa-grand-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:2nd STREET USA\, 1425 Market Blvd\, Unit 529\, Roswell\, Georgia\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Fashion,Featured,Japan
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SUMMARY:Virtual Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Register for Virtual Documentary Night in honor of Women’s History Month! It will discuss Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement with Nobuko Miyamoto and the Director Quyen Nguyen-Le! \n\n\n\nClick here to watch the film on your own\, then join for rounds of small group discussion and a special guest Q&A! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/virtual-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Asia,Film,Movie/Film,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
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SUMMARY:Decatur Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Pan-Asian Lunar New Year festival will take place on Sunday\, March 1st. Asian American Voices for Education will celebrate with family & friends\, featuring the diverse customs of: Vietnam\, South Korea\, China\, Thailand\, Japan\, and the Philippines.  \n\n\n\nAll proceeds benefit Asian American Voices for Education.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/decatur-lunar-new-year/
LOCATION:Ebster Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Asia,China,Culture,Education,Japan,South Korea,Vietnam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T211645
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SUMMARY:'Pachinko' Author Min Jin Lee Lecture at Emory
DESCRIPTION:The Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature\, now housed in the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry\, began in 1988 and have welcomed authors such as Seamus Heaney\, Henry Louis (Skip) Gates Jr.\, Margaret Atwood\, and Salman Rushdie to Emory’s campus. \n\n\n\nThe Ellmann Lectures will return with acclaimed novelist Min Jin Lee\, who will lecture on the theme “Can Wisdom be Taught?”\, exploring the subject of wisdom in an unpredictable world. Can wisdom—perhaps the highest value of an enlightened life—be taught and learned? What role do stories play in the cultivation of knowledge\, discernment\, and good judgment? \n\n\n\nMin Jin Lee is the author of the novels Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko\, which was selected as a National Book Award finalist\, named one of the New York Times “100 Best Books of the Century\,” and adapted into an award-winning series on Apple TV+. She has just completed her third novel\, American Hagwon\, and is at work on a memoir entitled Name Recognition.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/min-jin-lee-lecture-at-emory/
LOCATION:Emory’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.\, 1700 North Decatur Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
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SUMMARY:National Association of Chinese-Americans Lunar New Year Gala
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Chinese-Americans (NACA) invites you to its Lunar New Year Gala at Canton House Restaurant & Event Hall in Duluth\, Georgia. \n\n\n\nThe evening features a reception followed by a formal dinner\, bringing together community members to celebrate the Lunar New Year through culture\, tradition\, and connection.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy ticket\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/national-association-of-chinese-americans-lunar-new-year-gala/
LOCATION:Canton House Restaurant & Event\, 2255 Pleasant Hill Rd\, Duluth\, Georgia\, 30096
CATEGORIES:China,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Rights Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Join Asian American Voices for Education and Georgia Immigrant Rights Alliance (GIRA) for Immigrant Rights on Thursday to speak out against harmful bills this legislative session.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/immigrant-rights-thursdays/
LOCATION:Room 514 at Coverdell Legislative Office\, 18 Capitol Sq SW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30334
CATEGORIES:Asia,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
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SUMMARY:City of Johns Creek's Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The City of Johns Creek’s Lunar New Year celebration\, presented by Dezhu US Group\, is a family-friendly event that embraces cultural diversity in the community. \n\n\n\nCommonly known as the Spring Festival in East Asia\, Lunar New Year commemorates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/city-of-johns-creeks-lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Atlanta Athletic Club fields\, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive\, Johns Creek\, Georgia\, 30097
CATEGORIES:China,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Global Trade & Investment Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Christopher N. Smith\, Attorney at Law\, Smith+Howard and Global Atlanta on February 19th for the Seventh Annual Statewide Global Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon\, where we’ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. \n\n\n\nThe evening discussion and reception at Wesleyan College will feature leading voices from across the state representing the countries\, companies\, and industries underpinning job-creating investment and keeping Georgia undeniably connected beyond the U.S.’s borders. \n\n\n\nNow in its seventh year\, the symposium regularly attracts more than 100 registrants from all over the state to enjoy a night of networking and knowledge. \n\n\n\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatherine Raeymaekers\,Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta\nAs of August 1\, 2024\, Mrs. Katherine Raeymaekers has been appointed as Consul-General at the Belgian General Consulate in Atlanta\, Georgia\, USA\, covering 10 states in the South-East. \n\n\n\nAfter joining the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008\, as a career diplomat\, she has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Sofia\, Bulgaria (2009-2013) and in Budapest\, Hungary (2013-2017). Prior to the USA she served as Political and Economic Counsellor at the Belgian Embassy in Rabat (2020-2024). \n\n\n\nBetween 2017 and 2020\, she served as counsellor at the Department for EuropeanCoordination within the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, responsible for matters related to transport\, telecom/digital and energy/green deal. \n\n\n\nShe holds a Master degree in Political Sciences – International Relations from the University of Ghent (2000)\, Belgium\, and followed post-graduates courses in Regional cooperation – Mercosur at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina(2001-2003). \n\n\n\nShe is fluent in 6 languages: Dutch\, French\, English\, Spanish\, Italian and German. She also has some notions of Bulgarian and Hungarian. Beyond her professional pursuits\, Mme Raeymaekers likes to explore nature and the surroundings while hiking or biking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Dunn\,Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority\nJason Dunn has 10 + years of service with the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority.Since 2016\, his team has been successful in recruiting six new industries into Fitzgerald and has partnered with existing employers to add nearly 500\,000 SF in new industrial buildings\, filled over 500\,000 SF in vacant industrial buildings and procured over $250\,000\,000 + in capital investment\, all thewhile creating hundreds of new jobs.Prior to moving back to his hometown to lead the community’s economic revitalization\, Jason and hisfamily resided in Albany\, Georgia where he specialized in site selection and commercial real estatebrokerage for 18 years with one of southwest Georgia’s leading real estate brokerages. With a heart for community advocacy\, he was part of the team that helped establish Albany’s Lily Pad Sexual Assault and Nursing Examination Center and currently chairs the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia’s Board.Dunn is the incoming Secretary/Treasurer for the Georgia Economic Developer’s Association\, vice-chairfor the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Rural Prosperity Council\, is the board chair for the FitzgeraldHigh School College and Career Academy\, and incoming board chair for South Georgia LEADs.Jason and his wife Dana recently celebrated 25 years of marriage. The couple have two children\, Jacob (23) a production leader for Lippert Components’ Fitzgerald facility and Jenna (21)\, a senior majoring inCommunications at the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! Dunn is an avid reader\, an even betterfisherman\, and enjoys tending his vineyard\, teaching a men’s Sunday School class\, and being thebroadcast voice of the Fitzgerald High School Purple Hurricane Baseball team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmber Bentley\,Executive Director\, Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance\nEmber Bentley serves as Executive Director of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance and Vice President for External Relations at Mercer University. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, Ember was Chief of Staff and Vice President for External Affairs at Middle Georgia State University\, home to Georgia’s flagship School of Aviation. Her prior experience includes serving as Executive Director of the Georgia Forestry Foundation\, Deputy Commissioner for International Relations at the Georgia Department of Economic Development\, and Special Assistant to First Lady Sandra Deal. \n\n\n\nEmber is actively engaged in civic and professional leadership across the state. She serves on the boards of the Georgia Forestry Commission\, Georgia Humanities Council\, Jekyll Island Foundation\, Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority\, and Stratford Academy. She is also a member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Rural Prosperity Council and Government Affairs Council\, as well as the Protocol and Diplomacy International Protocol Officers Association. \n\n\n\nA graduate of Leadership Georgia\, Protocol Partners\, and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. Ember holds a bachelor’s degree from Shorter College and a master’s degree in Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy from Georgia College & State University. \n\n\n\nShe and her husband\, Will\, live in Macon with their two daughters and are active members of North Macon Presbyterian Church. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Capezzuto\,Director of Corporate Affairs\, Rivian\nAndrew Capezzuto is the Director of Corporate Affairs for Rivian. Serving on Rivian’s Legal and Public Policy Team\, Andrew leads a team that is responsible for pursuing financial and tax incentive programs\, overseeing licensing for Rivian’s service centers and spaces\, and driving community engagement and thought leadership activities.Andrew previously served as both the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) where he oversaw strategic planning and legal matters\, including negotiating incentive contracts with companies locating or expanding in Georgia. Prior to his work at GDEcD\, he was an attorney in the commercial litigation division of Greenberg Traurig\, LLP. Andrew received law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law\, with honors\, and his undergraduate degree in business from the University of Georgia.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/7th-annual-global-trade-investment-symposium/
LOCATION:Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel\, 4760 Forsyth Rd\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Canada,Caribbean,Economic Development,Europe,Export,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Latin America,Logistics,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,Supply Chain,Symposium,Technology,Trade
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SUMMARY:JA-GA Futures Forum: Workforce Reimagined - Toward a Flexible & Durable Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate dynamic relationship between Japan and Georgia with The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) at its third annual “Ja-Ga Futures Forum.” The symposium explores the past\, present\, and future of the ever-more important bilateral partnership between Japan and the U.S. and features 4 stimulating sessions and a Business & Career Networking Expo. \n\n\n\nジョージア日米協会では、「Ja-Gaフューチャーズ・フォーラム」 と題した第3回目のシンポジウムを開催します。このシンポジウムでは、これまで以上に重要な日米間のパートナーシップの過去、現在、未来を探求し、4つの刺激的なセッションとビジネス＆キャリア・ネットワーキング・エキスポに焦点をあてます。 \n\n\n\n\nFuture of the Japan-Georgia Partnership Panel\n\n\n\nCareer Coaching Session\n\n\n\nNetworking Luncheon\n\n\n\nTechnology Re-Imagined: Impact of AI Panel\n\n\n\nNext Era of Global Leaders Interactive Dialogue\n\n\n\nBusiness & Career Expo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ja-ga-futures-forum-workforce-reimagined-toward-a-flexible-durable-partnership/
LOCATION:University of North Georgia – Cottrell Center\, 256 S Chestatee St\, Dahlonega\, Georgia\, 30533
CATEGORIES:Business,Featured,Japan,Networking,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Japan Day
DESCRIPTION:Join in Japan Day at the Georgia State Capitol!  \n\n\n\nThis will include exhibits from Japanese businesses and organizations. \n\n\n\nThe event invites attendees to join leaders of the GA-Japan Legislative Caucus in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan’s Office in Atlanta.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/japan-day/
LOCATION:Georgia State Capitol\, 206 Washington St SW \, Atlanta\, GA\, 30334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Japan,Politics
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 festival will celebrate the Year of the Horse.Stone Mountain Park is proud to host the fourth annual Lunar New Year Festival. \n\n\n\nThis Asian-inspired festival pays tribute to the cultures and New Year traditions of Korea\, China\, Vietnam\, and other countries that follow the lunar calendar. \n\n\n\nIt features a special Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show\, with NEW Fire Drones\, a lighted parade\, cultural craft activities\, live entertainment\, and other cultural elements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/lunar-new-year-festival-2/
LOCATION:Stone Mountain Park\, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,China,Culture,South Korea,Vietnam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
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SUMMARY:City of Morrow-Lunar New Year 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Horse with an unforgettable Lunar New Year Festival filled with culture\, tradition\, and vibrant energy!  \n\n\n\nStep into a world of color and excitement as we welcome a year symbolizing strength\, determination\, and forward momentum. Enjoy dazzling performances\, festive music\, traditional rituals\, and the spirited atmosphere of a community coming together for new beginnings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/city-of-morrow-lunar-new-year-2026/
LOCATION:1180 Southlake Circle\, 1180 Southlake Circle\, Suite 100\, Morrow\, Georgia\, 30260
CATEGORIES:China,Culture
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SUMMARY:The 2026 Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S.-China Relations
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Jimmy Carter Forum on U.S.-China Relations will be convened at The Carter Center in Atlanta\, Georgia on January 29-30\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThe Forum brings together former diplomats\, academics\, and other experts to share ideas on how the U.S.-China relationship can remain intact under current geopolitical and trade tensions. Hosted alternatively between China and the United States\, this platform has fostered open communication since 2012. \n\n\n\nFor the 2026 event\, the forum will focus on women in U.S.-China relations. Sarah Beran\, a former senior U.S. diplomat in China\, will open this year’s proceedings on January 29 with reflections on her time in China\, the impact gender has had on her own career\, and broader observations about women in diplomacy in both Washington\, D.C.\, and Beijing. \n\n\n\nThe program will continue on January 30 with a morning roundtable discussion about the role of women in U.S.-China relations from the 1970s to the present. Guests will include experts from the first generation to officially travel to China at the start of normalization to those who have only established their careers in the last decade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-2026-jimmy-carter-forum-on-u-s-china-relations/
LOCATION:The Carter Center\, 453 Freedom Parkway NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:China,Diplomacy,Featured,Geopolitics
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Luncheon and Discussion: Japan's Evolving Defense Policy: Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance and Asian Security with Ryo Kiridori
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLATION NOTICE: Global Atlanta has been informed that this event has been cancelled by the ACIR \n\n\n\nOver the past decade\, Japan has significantly updated its defense policy. In 2015\, the government partially lifted restrictions on the exercise of collective self-defense. Since 2022\, the defense budget has grown rapidly\, and the Self-Defense Force has expanded its ability to project power far beyond Japan’s immediate territory. These represent significant shifts that would have been unimaginable only a few decades ago. How should we understand these developments? To what extent has Japan’s defense policy shifted from its previous course? What do these reforms mean for the U.S.–Japan Alliance and for peace and stability in the Western Pacific? What objectives is Japan seeking to achieve through these defense policy upgrades\, and what challenges does it face? This luncheon will examine these questions to provide a deeper understanding of Japan’s evolving defense posture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyo Kiridori\, Research Fellow\, National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS)\nRyo Kiridori is a research fellow at the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS)\, which he joined in 2016. From 2018 to 2019\, he was cross appointed to the Defense Ministry’s Defense Policy Bureau\, where he was engaged in drafting Japan’s mid-to-long-term defense strategy called National Defense Program Guidelines (now called National Defense Strategy) as well as in various policy-level strategic dialogues\, including the Japan-US Extended Deterrence Dialogue. His research interests cover security studies and foreign policy analysis. He has recently written a chapter in a book about lessons from Ukraine to Taiwan\, published in 2025. \n\n\n\nHe is currently working on multiple research projects\, including one about security implications of the spread of precision strike capabilities in the Indo-Pacific and a research that reassesses the role of the bureaucracy in Japan’s defense policy evolution. He holds a BA in political science from the University of New Brunswick in Canada and an MSc in International Relations from London School of Economics and Political Science. He is currently a PhD candidate in political science at the University of Toronto. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/a-luncheon-discussion-on-japans-evolving-defense-policy-implications-for-the-u-s-japan-alliance-and-asian-security-with-ryo-kiridori/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geopolitics,Japan,Policy
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