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SUMMARY:BIS Seminar: Complying with US Export Controls
DESCRIPTION:The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods\, such as: \n\nWhat items and activities are subject to EAR\nSteps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item\nHow to determine your export control classification number (ECN)\nWhen you can export or re-export without applying for a license\nExport clearance procedures and record keeping requirements\nExport Management Compliance Program (EMCP) concepts\nReal life examples in applying this information\n\nPresenters will conduct a number of hands-on exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your own company’s export activities. This program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR. \nThis is the first time in several years that this seminar is being held in Atlanta\, and is a great opportunity to learn about export control regulations. Continuing legal education credit (MCLE) is available for State Bar members.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/bis-seminar-complying-us-export-controls/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Smart City Expo Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Smart City Expo Atlanta is North America’s most important smart city event. Redefining Smart \nThey are redefining what it means for a city to be “smart” with equity\, prosperity\, humanity\, inclusion\, and justice serving on par with blockchain\, A.I.\, IoT\, big data\, and automation. \nThis is the only U.S. edition of Fira Barcelona’s Smart City Expo World Congress\, the world’s leading conference and expo on smart cities and smart urban solutions. \nMost Significant Convening of Smart City Experts: \nThey convene the world’s top government officials\, CEOs\, CIOs\, CTOs\, venture capitalists\, and innovators to build inclusive and prosperous 21st century communities. \nCome Join in 2020 \nExhibit alongside leading smart city experts and engage in interactive sessions with world-renowned thought leaders on cybersecurity\, next-level transportation\, A.I.\, digital twins\, circular economy\, intelligent infrastructure\, and more.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/smart-city-expo-atlanta-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:Third Annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Interested in understanding how the world comes to Georgia? Join the law offices of Christopher N. Smith and Global Atlanta for the Third Annual Statewide International Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon\, where we’ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. \nThe evening event 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 at a time of uncertainty over its commitment to engaging with the world. \nPlease note that for public health and safety reasons\, everyone attending in person must wear masks during the event. \nAgenda: \n\n6:00 – 6:15 PM: Arrival and Networking at Amphitheater\n6:15 – 6:20 PM: Welcome Remarks\n6:20 – 7:00 PM: Moderated panel discussion\n7:00 – 7:10 PM: Moderated Q&A session\n7:10 – 8:00 PM: Reception in Burden Parlor\n\nMeet our speakers: \nBelgian Consul General Michel Gerebtzoff\nMichel Gerebtzoff was born in Geneva on March 3\, 1972\, into a family with Russian and French roots. He graduated as a Water and Forestry Engineer from the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences in Gembloux\, Belgium. He first started a career in the private sector\, as a specialist in geographic databases and earth observation systems. \nAt the age of 30\, he passed the diplomatic competition and joined Foreign Affairs\, becoming Embassy Secretary in Geneva (WTO and WIPO\, from 2005 to 2008) and then in Beijing (2008-2012). After a year at the Directorate General of European Affairs (trade policy department)\, he returned to China\, to Guangzhou\, to head the office for the promotion of exports and investments of the Walloon Region (2013-2016). During that time he was also appointed to the Governing Board of the American International School of Guangzhou. \nUpon his return to Brussels\, he became an advisor at the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the European Union\, in charge of trade\, research\, and space (2016-2017)\, after which he became Chief of Staff to the Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union (2017-2019).In 2019 he joined the cabinet of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders before becoming Deputy Chief of Staff to Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Goffin (2019-2020). In that capacity\, he sat on one of the main pandemic management bodies. \nMichel Gerebtzoff took office as Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta on August 1\, 2020. He is married and the father of two daughters. \nClaire Angelle\, Founder and CEO\, Angelle Consulting\nClaire Angelle is the Founder and CEO of Angelle Consulting\, a boutique PR and consultancy firm founded in 2018\, with extensive international experience working with government agencies\, influencers and companies large and small. \nThis multiprong approach is very much linked to Claire’s background\, which combines more than 15 years of experience in economic development\, government relations\, communications and philanthropy in North America\, Europe\, and South America. \nPrior to starting her own venture\, Claire was Executive Director of Worth Cities – The Worth Group\, a 28-year-old community of affluential and influential stakeholders leading with purpose. Claire was the operational and thought leader in charge of delivering comprehensive strategy\, content and curated events for cities across the United States suffering from a recognition deficit. \nClaire discovered the truth behind the saying ‘think global\, act local’ in 2013\, when she opened and led the Office of International Affairs for the city of Atlanta. During her four-year tenure\, Claire contributed to $2.7 billion in economic output and to 10\,000+ new jobs\, and raised over $3 million of new funds to support international projects in the city of Atlanta. She also supported international film projects such as Taken 3\, and helped establish key partnerships with international organizations including the World Economic Forum\, the Clinton Foundation and others to support the creation of community-focused programs. In this endeavor\, she rallied the support of many Global Fortune 500 Companies such as The Coca-Cola Company\, Delta Air Lines\, UPS and others. \nPrevious to working for the city of Atlanta\, Claire worked for the Consulate General of France in Atlanta where she was in charge of public and media relations\, communications\, special events\, and political analysis. She also worked in Belgium and Argentina\, respectively in business development and exporting. She notably launched a large-scale Franco-American event centered on innovation with the support of key corporations and higher education institutions\, which is still thriving a decade later. \nOriginally from Nantes\, France\, Claire graduated from the University of Nantes and holds a master’s degree in International Business and Trade. Claire is a certified global business professional (NASBITE INTERNATIONAL) and is a board member of the Operation Hope Global Forum Annual Meeting\, the French Foreign Trade Advisors – U.S. Southeast and Alliance Française of Atlanta. \nClaire lives in Atlanta with her husband John and her son Louis. \nBrad Taylor\, head of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities\, Radial North America\nBrad Taylor is head of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities for Radial North America\, and has over 20 years of experience in retail supply chain. After leading Radial’s Engineering Solutions and Network Strategy team\, Brad recently moved into a new role as leader of Workplace Services\, a new centralized corporate real estate and facilities organization reporting to the CFO. He and his team lead site selection\, procurement\, and management of real estate assets across all business units as well as provide facilities maintenance support for automation and workplace infrastructure. Prior to Radial\, Brad held leadership positions in fulfillment operations and engineering for Retail and CPG companies such as Nike\, Chico’s FAS\, and Belk Department Stores. After earning his Industrial Engineering degree from Georgia Tech\, Brad spent the first decade of his career as a supply chain consultant designing and launching fulfillment facilities for retailers around the globe. \nBrad currently resides in the Athens\, Georgia area with his wife and two children. \nStebin Horne\, Founder\, Classic Overland\nStebin Horne is an inventor\, entrepreneur\, international business owner and conservationist who spends much of his time in Bolingbroke\, Georgia and Cape Town\, South Africa. Born and raised in Macon\, Georgia\, Stebin attended Stratford Academy where he excelled\nin both soccer and track\, setting many school and state records. From there he attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the School of Public and International Affairs. Stebin returned to Macon to earn his law degree and obtain his Juris Doctor from Walter F. Georgia School of Law. He alsohad the pleasure of obtaining a semester of credit at Oxford University Law School in Oxford\, England. \nEarly in his career Stebin joined his Father’s law practice and focused on business law; primarily real estate and commercial transactions. At just 25 years old he was one of the youngest people to be elected to public office in Macon serving on both the Macon City Council and the Macon Water Authority. When the recession of 2008 hit\, Stebin had the opportunity to become an executive in the Healthcare Industry working for CareSouth where he focused on Mergers and Acquisitions as well as represented them on Capital Hill in Washington DC during the Obamacare Negotiations. \nIt was during this time he met his wife\, Roos-Maryn who is from South Africa. They would soon marry and reside in South Africa which became a transformative period for Stebin. It was there where he began pursuing his passion for the outdoors and nature. Traveling\nthroughout southern Africa\, Stebin was exposed to a new world that would spark his entrepreneurial spirit and forge a commitment to experiential conservation. Since 2015\, Stebin has started 3 businesses with direct ties to South Africa. First\, he invented and patented the KUDU Grill\, an outdoor open fire cooking system that blends the South African tradition of “braai” (pronounced “bry”) with cast iron cooking traditions from America. Second\, he began African Charcoal Company alongside KUDU Grills\, which converts South African invasive tree species to cooking fuel\, protecting the natural habitat and creating jobs for local indigenous people. Lastly\, Stebin founded Classic Overland\, a company based in South Africa\, that restores Land Rover Defenders and sells them in the United States. Classic Overland was recently recognized by the University of Georgia as one of the Top 100 fastest growing businesses by a University of Georgia Alumni. Above and beyond these accomplishments\, Stebin is most proud of his Level 1 Field Guide and Tracking Certification in South Africa. Through his time working with Eco-Training Africa\, Stebin has become a Government Authorized Field Guide qualifying him as an expert on the African bush and its fragile ecosystem. In his spare time\, you will find Stebin\, along with his wife and 3 children exploring remote parts of the African wilderness and bringing people around the world closer to these critically endangered environments. \nHosted by: \n \n\nThe event will be held in the Taylor Hall Amphitheatre of Wesleyan College\, 4760 Forsyth Road. Parking is available in Lot A on the corner of Forsyth Road and Tucker Road. Taylor Hall is adjacent to the parking lot\, and event signs will direct you to the amphitheater entrance. There will be a reception in Burden Parlor. There will be limited seating. \nView campus map here \nThe amphitheater is on the south side of Taylor Hall\, #5 on the map. Reception is in Burden Parlor\, which is in the Olive Swann Porter Building\, #10 on the map. \n ***This is a free event but registration is required \nSponsored by:\nChristopher N. Smith\, LLC\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/third-annual-international-trade-and-investment-symposium/
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SUMMARY:New Challenges & New Way Forward: Chinese New Year Business Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of International Initiatives\, World Trade Center-Atlanta\, and the Chinese Business Association of Atlanta to learn more about today’s challenges and the new way forward for US-China business relationships. Attend in-person or virtually. \nIn-person tickets include parking\, and hors d’oeuvres and a drink during the reception from 5:30-6:30 pm. \nVirtual tickets include only the program from 6:30-8:30 pm via Zoom. A link will be provided prior to the event. \nKeynote speaker\, Frank Lavin\, Founder & CEO of Export Now\, Former Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade\, Former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore\, and author of “The Smart Business Guide to China E-Commerce” (Penguin)\, will be joining virtually from D.C. while the panelists will be in-person. \nMeet the Speakers \nFrank Lavin\nFormer Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade\nExport Now \n  \n  \nYimin Yang\nSenior EVP & Chief Risk Officer\nLoyal Trust Bank \n  \n  \nSamuel Sun\nCEO & President\nZTE USA & ZTE North America \n  \n  \nShaquana Teasley\nFounder & CEO\nAgate Solutions\, LLC \n  \n  \nSteven Lustig\nVice President of Global Supply Chain\nEast West Manufacturing \n  \n  \n  \nHosted by:\n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSponsored by:\nBeijing Language & Culture University\, The Carter Center\, The China Research Center\, Loyal Trust Bank\, WePartner\, East West Manufacturing\, and Chen-Lin Education & Culture Foundation
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/new-challenges-new-way-forward-chinese-new-year-business-forum-2022/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 2600\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Economic Forecasting Conference -- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Rajeev Dhawan along with guest speakers Michael Drury (McVean Trading & Investments\, LLC) and Juliette Tennert (University of Utah) for a virtual forecasting event examining the national\, state\, and local economies. \nLive Q&A sessions will follow the presentations. \nSpeakers\n\nMichael Drury\,\n\nChief Economist\,  McVEAN Trading & Investments\, LLC\n\n\nJuliette Tennert\,\n\nSenior Advisor\, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute\nDavid Eccles School of Business\,The University of Utah\n\n\nRajeev Dhawan\,\n\nProfessor & Director\,  Economic Forecasting Center\nJ. Mack Robinson College of Business\n\n\n\nSee the full agenda here
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/economic-forecasting-conference-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Webex
CATEGORIES:Business,Economics,Education
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with Germany
DESCRIPTION:Close the Culture Gap and Accelerate your Transatlantic Growth by Learning How to Avoid Major Cross-Cultural Mishaps when Doing Business in Germany. \nDo you want to boost your business success in German-speaking Europe? Are you interested in protecting your transatlantic investment in talent and assets? \nThis webinar will walk you through the triggers and tripwires of German business culture and will showcase strategies and tools for organizations who want to minimize and even close the #GermanCultureGap \nAbout The Culture Mastery: \nOur Mission: To lead individuals and organizations to an understanding of their own culture and those they interact with so they can work at their peak and in peace with each other through training\, teaching and coaching. \nAt The Culture Mastery we strongly believe that all conflicts between people can be resolved\, if we understand each other’s cultures – our own\, and the ones which are foreign to us. You can count on us to guide you to a deep and solid understanding of how culture affects all of our behaviors\, our actions\, and how we work and live with each other. \nWe invite you to join us on a journey to becoming agents of peace and agents of cultural understanding. We don’t deliver training & development widgets. We introduce you to a transformational process which will take you to a higher level of cultural awareness and competence. By helping you master cultural transitions\, The Culture Mastery will lead you to peak performance in a global context. \nFor yourself. For peace. \nTrust your process.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/doing-business-with-germany/
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CATEGORIES:Business,Culture,Economic Development,Education,Training
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SUMMARY:2022 New Year's Reception Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the new year with us at the German American Chamber of Commerce South’s new office building in Atlantic Station! Don’t miss this chance to build your professional network in the German American business community and celebrate with your fellow members.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-new-years-reception-georgia/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:U.S.-Japan Business Leaders Series -- Leadership in the Sky: Lessons in Leading in Crisis\, A Conversation with Delta Air Lines
DESCRIPTION:Siunce the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the airline industry has had to navigate uncertain revenue streams\, government travel restrictions\, and new health and safety measures on aircraft and in airports. \nJoin the JASG for a discussion  on how Delta Air Lines continues to be a world leader by putting passenger safety first and learn the short-term impact and the long-term implications for air travel in 2022 and beyond. \nFeatured Panelist & Moderator Bios\n\nVictor Osumi\, Managing Director & President (Japan)\, Delta Air Lines\nAthar Khan\, Director of International Specialty Sales\, Delta Air Lines\nNozomi Morgan\, Founder & CEO\, Michiki Morgan Worldwide
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/u-s-japan-business-leaders-series-leadership-in-the-sky-lessons-in-leading-in-crisis-a-conversation-with-delta-air-lines/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Business,Travel
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SUMMARY:Belgian American Chamber of the South: Year Kick-Off Reception
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to our annual Year Kick-Off Reception! Don’t miss this night of celebration with the Belgian American business community in the Southeast along with toasting on the new year\, tasty hors d’oeuvres\, and great networking opportunities. \nJoin the Belgian American Chamber of the South to share a waffle and to cheer to 2022!\nNon-members: $40\nMembers: you will be sent a promo-code \nJoin the BACoS Friday\, March 18th from 7-10 pm \nParking is available in the AmericasMart building. \nDress Code: Business attire \nLimited spots\, don’t wait to register!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/belgian-american-chamber-of-the-south-new-years-reception/
LOCATION:Balta Showroom\, 230 John Portman Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:Indonesian Startups Virtual Business Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Indonesia in Houston (which covers Georgia) invites you to a virtual forum where 10 Indonesian up-and-coming Startup companies will be showcasing their digital products in the Virtual Business Forum 2022. Join to learn more about their vision towards the global digital transformation with a panel of experts in the startup Industries \nCompanies lineup:\n1. Peduli Lindungi\n2. Sahabat Gemarikan\n3. Ruang Guru\n4. Ruang Halal\n5. Tiga Token Digital\n6. Eresto\n7. Lokapoin\n8. UMG Idealab\n9. Omni Hotelier\n10. Everidea Interactive
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/indonesian-startups-virtual-business-forum-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T093000
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SUMMARY:Develop a Successful Global Import-Export Business
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to become a successful international business? Are you ready to make international sales? Expanding your business globally offers great opportunities but requires careful preparation and planning. \nThis workshop will help you gain the knowledge to develop and implement an international plan. You will become acquainted with the key components of an effective import / export plan. \nTopics include: \n\nOrganizational and product readiness\nMarket research\nGuidance for developing your strategy and marketing plan\nPromoting your products in target markets\nComplying with U.S. and foreign regulations\n\nThis four-hour course is taught in two parts by international experts from the Georgia Small Business Development Center\, a resource partner of World Trade Center Savannah. \nPart one will aid you in assessing your readiness\, understanding what you need to know and considering all options before pursuing an international strategy. \nPart two will introduce you to those topics needed to develop and implement your strategy: international pricing and cost issues\, proforma export quotations\, payment terms and risk assessment. \nEach part is two hours in length\, with a one-hour lunch and networking break between sessions. Hybrid option available.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/develop-a-successful-global-import-export-business/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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SUMMARY:Symposium on Asia-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO)
DESCRIPTION:Greetings! SAUPO is back in Atlanta! The Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO) is organized by Kennesaw State University (KSU)’s Asian Studies Program since 2011. SAUPO continues to be the largest Asia business conference in the United States with alternating conference locations between Atlanta and Asia.  Business leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, community leaders\, scholars\, and diplomats are looking forward to SAUPO 2022\, after having not seen each other for three years due to pandemic challenges. \nYou will be entertained with innovative business ideas\, exciting discussions\, valuable networking opportunities\, and nonstop service of coffee\, tea\, water\, and snacks. From 12 noon to 1:30 pm\, a full Buffet Lunch will be served with various beverages\, sponsored by SAUPO Platinum sponsors Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and aiLegal. Come and meet with business partners and friends! Your registration includes access to all panels\, SAUPO Magazine\, buffet lunch\, speakers\, sponsors\, and networking breaks. \nCondensed Agenda:\nSAUPO Panel#1). Pandemic\, Communication\, and Organizations\nSAUPO Panel#2). Supply Chain Bottlenecks\, Reshoring and Environmental Issues\nSAUPO Panel#3). Doing Business with Asia. \nSpeakers:\nWe are proud to present the following outstanding speakers:\n• Ivan Pulinkala\, Interim Provost\, Kennesaw State University\n• Kazuyuki Takeuchi\, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta\n• Krystal Ka’ai\, Executive Director\, White House Initiative on AANHPI\n• Dan Forsman\, President & CEO\, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA\n• David Kirk\, President & CEO\, Murata Electronics North America\n• JR Wilson\, Vice President\, AT&T\n• Phaedra Corso\, Vice President\, Kennesaw State University\n• Candy Nip\, Director\, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office\n• Jessica Cork\, Vice President\, YKK Corporation of America\n• Stella Xu\, Managing Director\, China Office\, Georgia Dept of Economic Dev.\n• Georgia Mui\, Managing Partner\, Global Consultants United\n• Stacy Watson\, Director\, Economic & Industrial Dev\, Georgia Ports Authority\n• Lucy Lu\, Founder & CEO\, aiLegal\n• Marcy Sperry\, Founder\, Vivid IP\n• William Strang\, President\, TOTO USA\n• Nagendra Roy\, CEO\, AanseaCore\n• Wendy Lu | Partner\, Aprio\n• Thierry Leger\, Senior Associate Dean\, RCHSS\, KSU\n• Monica Swahn\, Dean\, KSU WellStar College of Health and Human Services \nIn-Person Registration ranges from $249/for each regular ticket and $99/for each student ticket. A Zoom link will be provided if you are interested in listening to the panels for free. \nIf you have any suggestions and questions\, please contact Dr. May Gao\, SAUPO Chair at mgao@kennesaw.edu\, or 770-598-7009.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/symposium-on-asia-usa-partnership-opportunities/
LOCATION:Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center\,  2450 Galleria Pkwy\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Swiss Cleantech Symposium at UGA: Can Tech Save the World?
DESCRIPTION:Humanity’s annual consumption of resources currently far exceeds the planet’s capacity to regenerate itself sustainably. To preserve the environment for the generations to come\, it is vital that we shift to cleaner technologies. While efforts in various countries are underway\, global collaboration on cleantech innovation is critical to achieve environmental objectives such as water conservation\, biodiversity preservation\, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ever-growing challenges facing the world of environmental protection can only be met if the international community works together and coordinates its efforts. \nWith the aim of creating a dialogue and accelerating the sharing of solutions around major environmental challenges across the Atlantic\, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta\, the Swiss Business Hub in Atlanta\, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Office of Sustainability at the University of Georgia are partnering to host a Cleantech Symposium. Centered around the exhibition “CAN TECH SAVE THE WORLD? Swiss solutions to protect the environment\,” the symposium will showcase innovative cleantech solutions from Switzerland to make our societies resolutely more sustainable. This event will be a unique opportunity for Switzerland to demonstrate the vibrancy of their sustainability industry. UGA looks forward to hosting this event as a way to engage with a vibrant\, international sustainability industry\, display its own research and outreach activities in the area of clean technologies\, and expose faculty and students to fresh ideas and new possibilities. \nOn April 20\, join entrepreneurs and scientists from both Switzerland and the state of Georgia to get exclusive insights on clean technologies that can effectively address today’s challenges!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/swiss-cleantech-symposium-at-uga-can-tech-save-the-world/
LOCATION:UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
CATEGORIES:Business,Sustainability,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T120000
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SUMMARY:Website Globalization: Driving More International Business to your Website
DESCRIPTION:The Internet knows no boundaries\, and neither should your website. All businesses should have a website strategy to effectively market their products and services internationally. Join World Trade Center Savannah for an interactive webinar featuring the U.S. Commercial Service Director in Atlanta George Tracy to learn simple tips and tricks you can implement to drive more international traffic to your website. This virtual Global Education Program will share insights about low-cost to no-cost modifications you can utilize to internationalize your website. \n*Bonus: Participants will receive free website reviews by the U.S. Commercial Service.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/website-globalization-driving-more-international-business-to-your-website/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Digitalization,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151222
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: Working with Importers\, Exporters and Foreign Governments
DESCRIPTION:Join part two of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification for a comprehensive overview of how importing and exporting can help your company increase sales and profits to maintain sustainability within the domestic and international markets. World Trade Center Kentucky’s immediate past Executive in Residence and certified leadership development coach Tony Richards will lead this interactive program. \nTopics will include: \n\nOverview of importing/exporting\nInternational legal considerations\nShipping your product\nFinancing importing/export transactions\nRules of origin for free trade agreements\nGlossary of trade terms
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-working-with-importers-exporters-and-foreign-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T163000
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SUMMARY:Women Export University Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman entrepreneur interested in taking your business global? Join the Women Export University Program\, a one-day hybrid workshop\n\n\n\nDid you know that Women-owned businesses are driving economic growth in the United States\, representing 42% of all companies (nearly 13 million)\, employing 9.4 million workers\, and generating revenue of $1.9 trillion?\n\n\nDid you know that 51.5 percent of the City of Atlanta’s population identifies as female\, and we are the 2nd Metro area with the most significant number of women-owned businesses?\n\n\nDid you know that trade has the potential to expand women’s role in the economy and decrease inequality?\n\nJoin the Women Export University Program\, a one-day hybrid event powered by UPS and the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of International Affairs to equip women entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and tools to compete in international trade. Learn about e-commerce\, marketing\, federal\, state\, and local resources. Only 100 spots are available! This program is fully-funded and requires no cost to participate. \nCan’t join us in person? Join virtually\, register here and join us on the Women in the Workplace Platform. Please be sure to input your full name\, email\, and zip code on the Women in the Workplace Platform\, select the entrepreneurship topic\, and see you there! \nWant to learn more about the Women Export University Program and our previous cohort? Click here \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/women-export-university-program/
LOCATION:UPS World Headquarters\, 55 Glenlake Parkway Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Diversity and Inclusion,Economics,Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T110000
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: International Regulations and Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that almost all countries require documentation for imported/exported products and have regulations to ensure safety\, quality and conformity? These requirements vary country-to-country\, and U.S. exporters sometimes face mandates including testing\, labeling\, or licensing requirements for their products before selling to foreign markets. Part three of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification will help you develop a time frame for your export plan that considers these factors in your international market research. \nTopics to include: \n\nForeign trade regulations and compliance\nCustom requirements and documentation\nProduct standards\nTariffs and free trade agreements
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-international-regulations-and-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,International affairs,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151222
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SUMMARY:TAG International Business Society Presents: Spring Connector Event with Global Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Join the Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) International Business Society for a celebration of Georgia’s technology scene and its role as a signature sector underpinning the state’s outreach to the global economy. \nFrom fintech to software and logistics to AI\, robotics\, and beyond\, technology is a core driver of foreign investment\, providing the rationale for job-creating sectors like e-mobility\, smart cities\, manufacturing\, and digital health. Tech has become Atlanta’s calling card to the world\, as evidenced by delegations flocking to the city as COVID travel restrictions are relaxed. \nWhile enjoying an evening of informed\, cultured networking\, individuals will learn how they can better tap into an international ecosystem comprising some 3\,000 international companies\, 70+ foreign consulates and trade offices\, numerous bi-national chambers\, and a thriving expatriate community. \nThrough an informal gathering designed to kindle meaningful relationships\, Atlanta’s international community will join with like-minded professionals to better understand TAG’s status as the premier tech industry association in the country and the International Business Society’s role as their key access point into its 20+ societies\, five statewide chapters\, reports like Where Georgia Leads\, and global events like Georgia Technology Summit and Fintech South. \nBrief remarks from TAG International Business Society Chair Marc Borrelli and Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams will set the tone by outlining highlights from the state’s recent record-setting trade and investment while explaining the rationale behind a newly launched partnership between TAG and Global Atlanta. \nRegistration includes a drink ticket and lite bites. \nPre-registration ends on May 11th at 12:00 pm. After this time\, the registration fee will be $30 for all.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tag-international-business-society-presents-spring-connector-event-with-global-atlanta/
LOCATION:Pontoon Brewing\, 8601 Dunwoody Place Building 500\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:Accessing Growth Capital In Challenging Markets: Trends in Venture Capital
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Frazier & Deeter on May 12th to hear from distinguished speakers. \nJoin them in Atlanta on May 12\, from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm\, for a review of recent equity performance and financing trends and the relationship between public and private markets. We’ll explore strategies for accessing capital privately and publicly. We’ll also cover the US as well as overseas markets like London\, which has increasingly become an entry point to the public markets for smaller US growth companies. Included will be recent examples from the southern US such as tech company Devolver Digital and medtech firm Belluscura. Who should attend: Senior management of companies in all sectors with equity valuations in the $50m – $2bn range and venture capital\, growth or mid-market private equity investors in such businesses. \n\nFeatured Speakers\nTheir distinguished speakers include local venture and public market investors\, C-suite executives with IPO experience as well as experts in the legal\, investor relations and capital markets fields. \n\nDavid Pattillo | Board Member\, NYSE listed Endava\, former CFO London AIM listed Clearstar and Mycelx\, Atlanta\nSean Lager | Partner in Charge\, Assurance & Advisory\, Frazier & Deeter\, Atlanta\nNick Rueter | Partner\, Morris Manning & Martin\, Atlanta\nRachel Carroll | US Managing Partner at global independent equity research and investor relations firm\, Edison Group\, New York\nRoss McNaughton | Partner at international law firm Taylor Wessing\, London / Cambridge\, UK\nChris Mayo | Head of Primary Markets\, Americas\, London Stock Exchange Group\, New York\n\n\nAgenda\n5:00 pm: Welcome & Start of Program5:05 – 6:25 pm: Program Speakers & Panel Discussions6:25 – 6:30 pm: Thanks & Wrap Up6:30 – 7:30 pm: Networking Drinks \nEvent Hosts\nThis is event is hosted by Edison\, Frazier & Deeter\, London Stock Exchange Group\, Morris\, Manning & Martin\, and Taylor Wessing.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/accessing-growth-capital-in-challenging-markets-trends-in-venture-capital/
LOCATION:Frazier & Deeter\, LLC\, 1230 Peachtree Street Northeast Suite 1400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T120000
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Still Matters  Business Seminar
DESCRIPTION:American companies that are keen on exploring new business opportunities should not miss this event.\n\n\nThe global economic center of gravity has been shifting east. How can you take advantage of Hong Kong\, one of the most vibrant international business centers\, to grow your business? \nThe Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York\, joined by the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta and Metro Atlanta Chamber\, cordially invite you to an in-person business seminar featuring an exciting lineup of Hong Kong experts and Asian old hands. \nPROGRAM \n10:30 AM \n\nWelcome remarks by Mr David Hartnett\, Chief Economic Development Officer\, Metro Atlanta Chamber\n\n\nIntroduction by Ms Candy Nip\, Director\, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York\n\n10:35 AM \n\nPanel remarks\, moderated by Mr Fred Teng\, President\, America China Public Affairs Institute\n\nSpeakers: \nAmbassador Kurt Tong\, Partner\, The Asia Group; Former US Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau \nTopic: Reflection on Hong Kong as an international business hub – risks and opportunities \nMr Stephen Phillips\, Director-General of Investment Promotion\, Invest Hong Kong \nTopic: Hong Kong – Your route to growth opportunities \nDr Yawei Liu\, Director\, China Program\, The Carter Center \nTopic: China-US competition – Where does Hong Kong stand? \n11:05 AM \n\nPanel interaction and Q&A session\n\n11:35 AM \n\nClosing remarks by Mr Henry Yu\, President\, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta\n\n11:40 AM \n\nAfter-event networking\n\n12:00 PM \n\nProgram ends
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hong-kong-still-matters-business-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Foreign Direct Investment,Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T110000
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SUMMARY:The Risks and Rewards of Real-Time Payments: The Brazilian Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the SE are pleased to invite you to attend a virtual event that will explore lessons the United States can learn from the Brazil experience with implementing real-time payments. \nThe event will bring together a distinguished group of panelists to discuss the opportunities and challenges of a real-time payment environment when it comes to rebalancing convenience\, risk management\, and consumer protection. Experts from Brazil will share lessons learned from their experience with building and implementing instant payments\, while policymakers and practitioners in the U.S. will share considerations that must be sorted out as the payments systems prepares to initiate and receive faster payments. \nPanel discussion: \n\nEduardo Chedid\, Vice President of Financial Services at PicPay\nTim Mills\, Senior Vice President of Emerging Payments at Regions Bank\nJoao Manoel Pinho de Mello\, former economist at the Central Bank of Brazil and Lemann Visiting Scholar at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University\nJessica Washington\, Assistant Vice President of Retail Payments Risk Forum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta\nModerated by Rodrigo Dantas e Silva\, Principal and Americas Payment Leader at Ernst & Young.\n\nOpening Remarks presented by Lucia Jennings\, President/CEO\, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the SE\, Brazil Consul General Ambassador Carlos Henrique Moojen de Abreu e Silva\, and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Senior Vice President for the Supervision\, Regulation and Credit (SRC) Doris Quiros.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-risks-and-rewards-of-real-time-payments-the-brazilian-experience/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151222
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SUMMARY:Making Global Local: Working with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in new global opportunities at the local level? Are you a U.S. exporter\, consulting company\, overseas project developer or interested in how the U.S. Trade and Development Agency creates jobs through exports? Join World Trade Center Savannah for an interactive webinar to learn more about the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s Making Global Local Program\, which offers a full range of export promotion programs\, including reverse trade missions\, business briefings and overseas workshops. \nThe U.S. Trade and Development Agency boasts an astonishing return of $117 in exports resulting from every $1 invested in their programming. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director for Public Engagement\, Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno\, will share how they do it and how you can work with them.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/making-global-local-working-with-the-u-s-trade-and-development-agency/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Finance,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T151222
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SUMMARY:Georgia Exports to China: 2022 USCBC Exports Report Highlights
DESCRIPTION:US-China Business Council\, TN-China Network\, China Research Center\, and Dalton State hosting a hybrid event on GA exports to China. Each year\, the US-China Business Council tracks the latest trends in US goods and services exports to China\, looking at how trade policy and other developments impact the commercial relationship. This report features detailed overviews of every state and congressional district’s unique export relationship with China\, as well as the number of American jobs that are supported by those exports.\n\nIn this event\, USCBC’s director of subnational initiatives\, Elizabeth Rowland\, will analyze trends in last year’s national export data as well as go into detail on state and congressional district-level export data for Georgia. Elizabeth will be joined by USCBC Senior Vice President David Thomas\, who will provide an update on the most recent developments in US-China trade relations.\n\nFollowing their presentations\, the event will open to Q&A with the audience.\n\nThis event is open to the public. Registration is required. Please register with your work or university email\, if possible. The deadline to register for the in-person program is May 20 at 2:00 PM ET. The deadline to register for the virtual program is May 23 at 1:00 PM ET. Dial-in information will be provided on May 23 at 4:00 PM ET.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/georgia-exports-to-china-2022-uscbc-exports-report-highlights/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Export
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SUMMARY:Expert Panel on the Current Status of Global Supply Chain and Logistics
DESCRIPTION:Join an expert panel discussing the current status and challenges of global supply chain and logistics. The event will cover a wide range of topics businesses should be aware of when managing their supply chain and dealing with logistics including trade sanctions and export control issues\, insurance coverage addressing business interruption and supply chain disruption\, advancement of digitalization of supply chain\, customized and effective supply chain management (SCM)\, as well as proactive contract management for businesses’ suppliers and customers in light of current supply chain and logistics delays and related increasing costs. \nAGENDA\n\n4:00 PM: Registration & Networking\n4:30 PM: Welcome\n5:30 PM: Q&A\n6:00 -7:00 PM: Reception & Networking\n\nSPEAKERS:\n\nChristophe van Gool\, Director of Global Solutions\, EPIC\nTobias Hoffmeister\, President & CEO\, MHP\nSebastian Meis\, Shareholder\, Baker Donelson\nSteve Press\, Shareholder\, Baker Donelson\nP. Lee Smith\, Of Counsel\, Baker Donelson
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expert-panel-on-the-current-status-of-global-supply-chain-and-logistics/
LOCATION:Monarch Plaza\, 3414 Peachtree Road\, N.E. (Suite 1500)\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Logistics,Supply Chain
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T090000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with CFO of Atlanta's Cutting-Edge Real Estate Investment Group Jamestown
DESCRIPTION:The Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce (NACCSE) invites you to join them for a breakfast with Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Real Estate Investment Group Jamestown Mr. Chris Kopecky.  \nJamestown LP\, headquartered in Atlanta\, is a design-focused\, real estate investment and management company with a 39-year track record and a clear mission: to transform spaces into innovation hubs and community centers. \nYou may have heard of Jamestown’s work on Chelsea Market in New York City\, Industry City in Brooklyn\, Ponce City Market in Atlanta\, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco\, and the Innovation and Design Building in Boston. \nJamestown’s CFO\, Chris Kopecky\, will share how Jamestown approaches investment\, its revolutionary acceptance of cryptocurrency as rent payment\, its Dutch footprint\, and more. Don’t miss this chance to pick the brains of a leader in this space. \nNACCSE-members: $20\nNon-members: $25 \nPlease do not hesitate to contact the NACCSE for more information at info@naccse.org
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/breakfast-with-cfo-of-atlantas-cutting-edge-real-estate-investment-group-jamestown/
LOCATION:Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands\, 1075 Peachtree St NE\, STE 1550\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T170000
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SUMMARY:Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance was established in 2007 to enhance trade and investment promote business partnerships and encourage technological exchanges between the member states and Canadian provinces. The Alliance reinforces the importance of the long-standing U.S.-Canadian relationship and expands commercial opportunities in underdeveloped sectors and markets through new partnerships. \nMembers of the Alliance include: \n \n\nU.S. – Alabama\, Georgia\, Mississippi\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\nCanada – New Brunswick\, Newfoundland & Labrador\, Nova Scotia\, Ontario\, Prince Edward Island\, Quebec\n\nThese states and provinces offer growing trade and investment opportunities for companies in both countries. Goods and services trade among Alliance members continues to thrive\, with total trade exceeding USD $34.2 billion in 2020. \nAs of June 3\, registration for SEUS-CP has closed. If you have any questions please contact Deputy Commissioner of International Trade Mary Waters at MWaters@Georgia.org. \n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND SEUS-CP?\n\n\nBusinesses and economic development leaders from across the Alliance will come together in Savannah in June. Procurement managers from organizations in the transportation & logistics and food & beverage industries will attend this event seeking new suppliers. Small and mid-sized companies that provide requested goods or services should also attend. Take part in a robust B2B matchmaking program during the conference to meet directly with potential partners. \nInformation regarding conference registration and Covid policies\, here.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/southeast-u-s-canadian-provinces-seus-cp-alliance-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Savannah International Trade and Convention Center\, 1 International Dr.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Sustainability,Technology
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SUMMARY:Global Perspectives on Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the Belgian Economic Mission presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid\, the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs\, hub.brussels\, and the Belgian Consulate Atlanta are pleased to invite you to attend a panel discussion and luncheon program on the topic of “Global Perspectives on Women in Entrepreneurship.” The event will take place at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in the Glenn Meeting Room. \nOpening speakers include: \n\nEmcee: Melissa Ratliff\, Belgian American Chamber of the South Board Member and VP of Marketing\, Management InSites Inc.\nWelcoming Remarks provided by Vanessa Ibarra\, Director\, Mayor’s Office of International Affairs\, City of Atlanta\nOpening Remarks by Isabelle Grippa\, CEO\, hub.brussels\n\nFireside Chat with: \n\nVIP Speaker: Ilham Kadri\, CEO\, Solvay\nMonica Delores Hooks\, Executive Director\, Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative\n\nA panel discussion on the experiences of female entrepreneurs and women leaders in the private sectors includes: \n\nRachel Alexandre\, CEO\, Omina Technologies\nDoll Avant\, Founder & CEO\, Aquagenuity\nMichelle Cauchick\, Co-founder\, the GREATFRUITNESS\nJasmine Crowe\, Founder & CEO\, Goodr\nmoderated by Aline Muylaert\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Citizenlab\n\nClosing remarks provided by: \n\nQaadirah Abdur-Rahim\, Chief Equity Officer & Executive Director\, Mayor’s Office of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\, City of Atlanta\nPascal Smet\, State Secretary of the Brussels-Capital Region\n\nOnly 60 spots available! Lunch is provided. \nFor more information about the Belgian Economic Mission to the United States\, please visit https://www.belgianeconomicmission.be/. \n—- \nFollow us on social media! \nAtlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs \n\nTwitter – @ATLIntlAffairs\nLinkedIn – The Mayor’s Office of International Affairs\nInstagram – @atlintlaffairs\nWebsite – www.atlinternationalaffairs.com\n\nhub.brussels \n\nTwitter – @Brussels_hub\nLinkedIn – hub.brussels\nInstagram – @hub.brussels\nFacebook – @hub.brussels\nWebsite – www.hub.brussels/en\n\nConsulate General of Belgium in Atlanta \n\nTwitter – @BelgiumAtlanta\nLinkedIn – Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta\nInstagram – @belgiumatlanta\nWebsite – www.unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en\n\nBelgian Economic Mission to the US \n\nTwitter – @BEmissionBFTA\nLinkedIn – Belgian Foreign Trade Agency (BFTA)\nFacebook – Belgian Economic Mission\nWebsite – www.belgianeconomicmission.be
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-perspectives-on-women-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T130000
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SUMMARY:Belgium Economic Mission: The Race Towards Artificial Intelligence: US-EU Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Open Innovation and US-EU Partnerships have an essential role to play in the race toward artificial intelligence. Atlanta has a leading role. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n13:15 Registration opens \n13:30 Welcome word by Georgia Tech – Charles Isbell Jr. – Dean of Computing \n13:35 Panel moderated by Flanders Investment & Trade – Mr. Wim Sohier \n\nGeorgia Tech – Dean Charles Isbell Jr.\nGoogle\, Georgia Tech – Prof. Frank Dellaert\nGhent University– Rector Rik Van de Walle\nNvidia – Mr. Han Vanholder – sr Director AI & ML\nMicrosoft – Mr. Nate Harris – GM\, Global Leader AI & Data\n\n14:20 Q&A with audience \n14:35 President Georgia Tech – Prof Ángel Cabrera address to H.R.H Princess Astrid of Belgium \n14:45 Closure by Minister President – Government of Flanders – H.E. Jan Jambon \n15:00 Networking with refreshments & Coffee \n15:30 End
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-race-towards-artificial-intelligence-us-eu-partnerships/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Research Institute – Conference Center\, 250 14th Street Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Technology,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T170000
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SUMMARY:Canada and Georgia: Teaming Up For Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Georgia has always enjoyed a steadfast partnership with Canada\, its largest export buyer. But in the last few years\, trade disputes followed by a pandemic have brought uncharacteristic uncertainty to the usually vibrant U.S.-Canada relationship. \nThe two sides have discovered a renewed sense of purposeful collaboration\, especially as supply-chain challenges and geopolitical upheaval force a rethinking of globalization. \nThe return of the Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Alliance’s annual conference to Savannah June 19-20 provides an ample occasion to reflect on the state of Georgia-Canada ties and uncover prospects for future investment and trade partnership. \nGlobal Atlanta recently completed a preview trip to Quebec\, the province that helped spearhead the alliance 15 years ago along with Georgia. The itinerary included interviews with cutting-edge companies in complementary industries such as health\, aerospace\, film\, energy and electric mobility — all areas where a collaborative approach could make both sides stronger. \nJoin Managing Editor Trevor Williams and a panel of experts at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce June 7 at 5 p.m.\, as Global Atlanta recaps the trip\, releases a special report and renews the conversation on Georgia-Canada ties in Atlanta\, starting with a focus on Quebec. \nSpeakers:\n\nKeynote Address: James Hill\, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta\nOpening Remarks: Dina Khismatulina\, Atlanta Managing Attorney\, The Manely Firm\n\nCanadian Company Presentations:\n\n*Jean-François Marchand\, Marketing Director\, UgoWork\n*Julianna Egressy\, VP of Supply Chain\, Medicom Inc.\n*Patrick Gervais\, VP Marketing and communications\, LION Electric\n\nPanel Discussion:\n\nModerated by: Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta\nLaura Dawson\, Executive Director\, Future Borders Coalition \n\nDavid Weiner\, Delegate\, Quebec Delégation Atlanta\n\n*Benoit Montreuil\, Coca-Cola Chair in Material Handling and Distribution; Director\, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n\n*Virtual speakers \nSpeakers Bios\nJames Hill \nConsul General of Canada in Atlanta \nMr. Hill most recently served as Canada’s ambassador to Costa Rica; he enjoyed serving as the envoy to that Central American country as well as Honduras and Nicaragua. Earlier in his career\, Mr. Hill was posted in Seattle as consul general. A young Mr. Hill studied history at the University of Saskatchewan and taught English in Japan\, where the feeling of immersion was exhilarating; he joined the foreign service in 1989. After a first assignment in Tehran\, Mr. Hill was sent to Rio de Janeiro\, where he served as consul and trade commissioner for Canada in that part of Brazil. As he moved up the chain — aided by his Portuguese proficiency — Mr. Hill never shied away from a challenge\, serving as high commissioner (equivalent to ambassador) in Mozambique\, chargé d’Affaires in Kuwait and in Libya; deputy head of mission in Afghanistan\, head of the Kosovo diplomatic observer mission\, among other posts back at headquarters in Ottawa. Now\, he brings that résumé to bear for Canada in Atlanta. \nDina Khismatulina \nAtlanta Managing Attorney\, The Manely Firm \nA native of Siberia\, Russia\, Dina Khismatulina is an LLM graduate of Emory University School of Law. She earned her first law degree in 1999 from Tomsk State University\, one of the top law schools in Russia. After graduation\, Dina worked as an in-house counsel for an Internet mass media company in Siberia. From 1999 to 2002 she worked as in-house counsel for one of the subsidiaries of Gazprom JSC\, the top natural gas producer in Russia and one of the largest companies in the world\, where she focused on contract\, corporate\, and antitrust matters. \nDina is fluent in English and Russian\, and she is a member of the American Society of International Law as well as its Women in International Law section. \nDina lives in Sandy Springs with her husband and children. She is an avid tennis player and a member of ALTA and USTA. Dina is admitted to practice law in Russia as well as here in Georgia where she has been admitted to Georgia State and Superior Courts\, as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals. \nDina and the Lawrenceville team were proudly recognized by Gwinnett Magazine as 2021 and 2022’s Best of Gwinnett’s “Best Family Law Attorney.” \nDina is active in her professional community and has served as Co-President of the Gwinnett County Bar Family Law Section since 2019\, where she actively helps lead and support Gwinnett Bar events. Dina is an active partner with Global Atlanta in service and support of Georgia’s consulate community She has been selected as a 2020-2022 Super Lawyer and highlighted nationally in Super Lawyer’s Magazine article “Catching the American Dream” that features her professionalism and international experiences. Also\, with the recent relocation of The Manely Firm’s Atlanta office\, Dina now acts as the Managing Attorney in Atlanta. \nTrevor Williams \nManaging Editor\, Global Atlanta \nA versatile digital journalist\, Trevor Williams has spent more than a decade writing on international business and trade for Global Atlanta\,\nan online news service covering Atlanta’s intersection with the global economy. \nHe has undertaken journalism trips to 30+ countries on fve continents\, uncovering stories that reveal both the perils and promise\nof globalization by intentionally crossing cultural\, linguistic and socioeconomic barriers. Trevor focuses intently on Asia and also has written extensively on foreign direct investment\, trade policy and exports\, Georgia’s ties with China\, and Atlanta’s emergence as a payments hub\, among many other topics. His deep knowledge of Atlanta’s business landscape coupled with his grasp of international affairs has made him a sought-after moderator for globally oriented events in the city. \nTrevor graduated from the University of Georgia with dual bachelor’s degrees in Magazine Journalism and Religion\, as well as a minor in\nChinese Language and Literature. He is a proud husband and father of two young sons\, as well as the editor of “Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up\,” a book outlining fve steps that fathers can use to grow their sons into manhood. He recently edited Consular Conversations\, a book compiling interviews with 25 diplomats over two years of live events he spearheaded and moderated at Global Atlanta. He recently took over as publisher of Grounded Global Media LLC\, the publication’s parent company. \nTrevor’s freelance work has appeared in AramcoWorld\, China Daily\, Site Selection magazine (online)\, Nuernberger Zeitung\, Khabar\, InSite\nmagazine\, Breakaway magazine\, Brio\, Boundless.org\, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer\, and China Business Review. \nLaura Dawson \nExecutive Director\, Future Borders Coalition  \nLaura has experience in advancing policy research and thought leadership at the nexus of digital transformation and public sector innovation. She has sixteen years’ experience providing advice to government officials on international policy issues and twenty years of project design\, execution and management experience. \nHer past experiences include: North America Lead\, Amazon Web Services Institute; Director of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Founder\, Dawson Strategic; Senior Economic Specialist\, US Embassy in Canada; Professor of International Affairs and Public Policy \nLaura is a former senior advisor on U.S.-Canada economic issues for the U.S. Department of State ($1.3 trillion in annual two-way trade and investment). Experienced interagency liaison on economic affairs with U.S. State Department\, National Security Council\, USTR\, Treasury\, Homeland Security\, Foreign Agricultural Service and Customs and Border Protection. \nDavid Weiner\nDelegate\, Quebec Delégation Atlanta\n\nAppointed Québec’s delegate in Atlanta in March 2021\, David Weiner took office the following May. A career diplomat\, Mr. Weiner served in Canada’s foreign service for 30 years\, with postings in seven cities on three continents. \nMr. Weiner most recently served as Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta\, where he and his team were instrumental in bringing several major investments to Canada. \nMr. Weiner previously worked at the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas\, where he won the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers award for outstanding commercial success for Canada. In Dallas\, he was also recognized for his team’s outstanding performance\, which ranked third in the world in terms of commercial success. While in Texas\, Mr. Weiner also completed several major projects that led to new foreign investment in Canada. \nMr. Weiner also served in Detroit\, where he was instrumental in reviving automotive trade between Canada and the United States after the economic recession. While there\, he further stood out with his impressive results in attracting investments. \nMr. Weiner has also served at Canadian embassies in Washington\, Brasilia\, and Berlin\, and helped open the Canadian Consulate in Philadelphia. He has extensive experience in international business development and trade policy. Prior to joining the Foreign Service\, Mr. Weiner held international sales and marketing positions in the pharmaceutical and vaccine industries. \nDavid Weiner is a graduate of McGill University\, where he earned a Bachelor of International Affairs and International Trade. He is married to Marilda Weiner and has two adult children. \n\n*Benoit Montreuil \nCoca-Cola Chair in Material Handling and Distribution; Director\, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute\, Georgia Institute of Technology \nBenoit Montreuil is the Coca-Cola Material Handling & Distribution Chair and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. He is also Director of the Physical Internet Center and Co-Director of the Supply Chain & Logistics Institute. \nDr. Montreuil is leading the International Physical Internet Initiative\, engaging academic\, industry and government leaders worldwide into research and innovation projects on smart\, hyperconnected and sustainable logistics\, supply chains\, transportation\, businesses and regions. \nHis main research interests generically lie in developing concepts\, methodologies and technologies for creating\, optimizing\, transforming and enabling businesses\, supply chains and value creation networks to thrive in a fast evolving hyperconnected world. \nJean-François Marchand \nMarketing Director\, UgoWork \nJean-Francois Marchand\, P. Eng. is UgoWork’s Marketing director. He values contributing to the improvement of people’s lives and the world we live in by developing products that are close to his core values. As a seasoned member of the technology industry\, Jean-François brings a unique perspective to the organization and through this pursuit of excellence\, he relies on his engineering background and leadership qualities to bring material handling to new heights. \nPrior to UgoWork\, Jean-François worked internationally as an operations manager for Creaform (creaform3d.com)\, a provider of portable and automated 3D measurement technologies. Jean-François holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Sherbrooke university as a student athlete. He is also a member of l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. \nJulianna Egressy \nVP of Supply Chain\, Medicom Inc. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/canada-and-georgia-teaming-up-for-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Q2 INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT VIRTUAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forsyth County Chamber for their second quarter International Engagement virtual meeting. \nSpeaker\nDavid Grimaldi \nTM Foreign Echange Consultant \nTreasury and Payments Solutions \nSynovus \n\nThis is a virtual meeting.  Login credentials will be emailed after registration is complete.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/q2-international-engagement-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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