BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Global Atlanta - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Global Atlanta
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T124500
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20210616T162923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T162923Z
UID:10038046-1625054400-1625057100@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Nigeria Update: Human Rights & Freedom of Speech Under Siege
DESCRIPTION:The Nigerian government’s recent ban on Twitter is the latest infringement on citizens’ ability to freely express dissent. The announcement also comes in the wake of citizen protests against excessive force by the police against the Nigerian people\, including violence perpetrated by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). \nAt the same time\, insecurity persists as attacks by Boko Haram insurgents continue to terrorize parts of the country. In spite of the onslaught\, Nigerian civil society remains vibrant and continues its attempts to hold the government accountable. \nWhat can human rights organizations and the international community do to defend human rights in Nigeria? What is the role of civil society to protect freedoms of speech and expression in the country? \nJoin the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in a discussion about Nigeria with Kehinde Togun\, Senior Director for Policy and Government Relations at Humanity United. Mr. Togun has led global democracy and governance programs in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa for much of the last 15 years. He will give us an update on the current situation in Nigeria and recent attacks on human rights\, civil liberties\, and free speech. \nOpen & Complimentary to all.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/nigeria-update-human-rights-freedom-of-speech-under-siege/
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Humanitarian,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/June-Members-Forum-Banner.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The World Affairs Council of Atlanta":MAILTO:info@wacatlanta.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20210720T214759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T214759Z
UID:10039478-1627387200-1627392600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:International Business Society: Autonomous Vehicles\, From the Vehicle to Supporting Infrastructure\, in Georgia and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The future of consumer and commercial automotive transport will include autonomous vehicles\, but how long will it take to achieve adoption of L4 and L5 vehicle autonomy? What is needed within and around a vehicle to enable the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles? Are some regions of the world more likely to achieve a high degree of vehicle autonomy before others? How is Georgia preparing for an autonomous future? What role will Georgia companies\, or international companies doing business in Georgia\, play in that future? Join The Technology Association of Georgia and their panel discussion of industry and policy experts to learn more about what an autonomous future might entail. \nSpeakers\nLuke Fleming\, Moderator \nSenior Director\, Dealertrack \n  \n  \n  \nJim Heffner \nAssociate Vice President\, Cox Automotive \n  \n  \n  \nDan Gordon \nExecutive Director\, Jabian Consulting\nFormer Chief Operating Officer\, City of Atlanta \n  \n  \nAllie Kelly \nExecutive Director\, The Ray \n  \n  \n  \nTal Cohen \nFounding Partner\, Drive and Next Gear Ventures \n  \n  \n  \nEric Tanenblatt \nGlobal Chair Public Policy & Government Affairs\, Dentons \nLonnie Russell \nDepartment Manager\, Mercedes Benz USA \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-business-society-autonomous-vehicles-from-the-vehicle-to-supporting-infrastructure-in-georgia-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Industry,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/tag_logo-5.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T124500
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20211210T204449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T204449Z
UID:10039605-1639742400-1639745100@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Thank You\, Ambassador Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Dec. 17 @ 12 p.m. – Ambassador Charles Shapiro reflects on his 7 years at the council\nJoin the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in thanking Ambassador Charles Shapiro for his years of dedication and service! \nAs the featured speaker for the December Members Forum\, Ambassador Shapiro will reflect on how the geo-political landscape\, U.S. foreign policy\, international business relations\, and Atlanta have changed over the last seven years since he has been at the Council. \nHe will also give a bit of a forecast on global trends to follow in the years to come. This will be the last Members Forum of the year and a great opportunity for members to thank Charles! \nThis Members Forum will be moderated by Amanda Mattingly\, Chair of the Members Forum Steering Committee.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/thank-you-ambassador-shapiro/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Policy,Politics
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Ambassador-Shapiro.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The World Affairs Council of Atlanta":MAILTO:info@wacatlanta.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T084302
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220131T084302
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20151210T194955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151210T194955Z
UID:10035889-1643618582-1643618582@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:2016 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series - Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change \nSpeaker: Dr. Nate Nibbelink \nIn the past few years\, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the wast\, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the United States. Now\, it’s expected that the presidential election in 2016 will be one of the first ever to place an emphasis on these environmental changes. What can the next president do to stymie this environmental crisis? And is it too late for these efforts to be effective?
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2016-great-decisions-foreign-policy-lecture-series-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Policy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20211122T192048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192048Z
UID:10039594-1645126200-1645131600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis Week’s Topic: Climate Change \nSpeaker: Jairo Garcia\, Part-Time Lecturer\, School of City & Regional Planning \nThe ideological divide in the United States on the subject of climate change has impeded progress in curbing greenhouse emissions. But extreme weather events at both ends of the thermometer have focused attention on the consequences of inaction. What role will the United States play in future negotiations on climate? \nAbout the Series:\nThe world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social\, economic\, political\, and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts\, security\, climate\, and the environment\, as well as the sustainability of human populations.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-russia-and-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Education,Energy,Policy,Politics,Technology
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/gciv_logo_horizon_whiteon6473-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20211119T193739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T193739Z
UID:10039590-1647545400-1647545400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Industrial Policy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis week’s Topic: Industrial Policy \n\nSpeaker: Dr. John McIntyre\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n\nThe current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries\, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the economy and deal with a rising China. The upheaval in supply chains during the pandemic exposed weaknesses in the international economy. What policies can the United States implement to deal with trade and the economy? \nAbout the Series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-industrial-policy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/gciv_logo_horizon_whiteon6472-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20211119T192425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T192425Z
UID:10039589-1648150200-1648155600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Drug Policy in Latin America
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis Week’s Topic: Drug Policy in Latin America \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Alex Berg\n\nThe issue of migration to the United States from Latin America has overshadowed the war on drugs\, which has been underway for decades with little signs of progress. What are the roots and the bureaucratic logic behind today’s dominant drug policies in Latin America? Is it time to reconsider punitive drug control policies that disrupt supply chains and punish drug possession? \nAbout the Series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-drug-policy-in-latin-america/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/gciv_logo_horizon_whiteon647-12-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20211119T195047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T195047Z
UID:10039591-1648755000-1648755000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Biden's Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nThis week’s topic: Biden’s Agenda \n\nSpeaker: Joseph Bankoff\, Distinguished Professor of the Practice\,Georgia Institute of Technology\n\nJoseph Bankoff\nThe new administration in Washington\, D.C. promised to reverse many of the policies of the past administration\, especially in foreign policy. How will issues such as climate\, the pandemic\, and alliances be treated under the Biden administration? \n\n\n\nAbout the series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-bidens-agenda/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy,Politics
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/gciv_logo_horizon_whiteon6473-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20220519T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T191231Z
UID:10038304-1654169400-1654176600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Russia's Ukraine Invasion: Implications for the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:Russia\, with 1/5th of its land mass north of the Arctic Circle\, and two million Russians of a four million population inhabiting the region\, has forced its Arctic neighbors to re-assess an angry Russia\, stung by its Ukrainian experience. Does this experience convince Russia not to engage in any changes in its current Arctic policy — or\, will increasing economic sanctions force Russia to think anew about the vast resources in the Arctic seabed? Russia’s Arctic neighbors face the necessity of an accurate assessment in these extremely troubled times. \nAt this event\, Dr. Thomas Rotnem will speak extensively about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and its effects on the Arctic. \nGuest Speaker\nDr. Thomas Rotnem \nProfessor of Political Science and Associate Director\, \nSchool of Government and International Affairs\, \nKennesaw State University \nDr. Rotnem is a professor of political science in Kennesaw State University’s Department of Political Science & International Affairs. Having come to the department in Fall 2015\, he teaches courses in comparative politics and international relations. \nAt his previous university\, he received the Teacher of the Year award (2011-2012); before that\, he received the Outstanding Faculty Award twice (in 2001 and 2010)\, was nominated for the award in 2005\, and was awarded the Student Government Association’s Faculty of the Year award in 2007. \nDr. Rotnem earned dual B.A. degrees in Political Science and International Studies and an M.A. in Political Science from Ohio University. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the Ohio State University\, as well as a Graduate Certificate as Specialist in Russian Area Studies. In addition\, since coming to Georgia\, he has earned a M.B.A. (in Finance) from Georgia State University. \nHis concentrations within political science are in comparative politics and international political economy\, with a specialization in Russian domestic and foreign politics. His research has focused special attention upon the democratization and “resource curse” literatures in comparative politics and international political economy. He has published papers and articles on a variety of subjects\, including social welfare policies in transitioning economies\, foreign direct investment in emerging markets\, and the politics of oil and natural gas in resource-rich petro-states. Dr. Rotnem has most recently published a chapter in an edited volume on Sino-Russian engagement in Northeast Asia\, a region of particular and on-going interest in his work. \nReceiving grants from a variety of sources has enabled Dr. Rotnem to carry on much of the aforementioned scholarly work. In the past\, he has received grants and/or fellowships from the U.S. Department of State\, the U.S. Department of Education\, the Social Science Research Council\, the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)\, the American Council for Collaboration in Education and Language Study/American Council for Teachers of Russian (ACCELS/ACTR)\, and the Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies. \nDr. Rotnem has presented his research at conferences and symposia in the United States and abroad. Two of particular formative significance for him were week-long symposia under the auspices of the Salzburg Seminar that focused upon U.S. foreign policy in Northeast Asia and Russia’s future political development. Another exceptionally formative experience for him was that as a Fulbright Lecturing Award recipient in 2010\, an experience that allowed him to engage and interact with international students and scholars in Eastern Europe. \nBeyond his teaching and research interests\, Dr. Rotnem has recently served as the President of the Georgia Political Science Association (GPSA)\, the second-largest statewide political science organization in the United States. Dr. Rotnem also serves as one of two Editors-in-Chief of Questions in Politics\, a refereed publication of the GPSA.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/russias-ukraine-invasion-implications-for-the-arctic/
LOCATION:Peachtree Hills Place\, 2245 Virginia Place NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/acir-logo-3.png
GEO:33.8170009;-84.3809214
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peachtree Hills Place 2245 Virginia Place NE Atlanta GA 30305 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2245 Virginia Place NE:geo:-84.3809214,33.8170009
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20220930T193348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T193348Z
UID:10007084-1665687600-1665693000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:J Street Atlanta presents: An Evening with Halie Soifer
DESCRIPTION:Join J Street Atlanta for their annual benefit\, featuring Halie Soifer\, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America. The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) actively promotes policy consistent with socially progressive\, pro-Israel\, Jewish community values and has partnered with J Street to support numerous candidates over the years.\n\nJ Street Atlanta is excited to facilitate a conversation about how to promote US leadership in the Middle East\, defend democracy here at home\, and promote the Jewish values that inform both organizations.\n\nAn annual honoree program will also be launched for this event. The inaugural honoree will be Cedric Suzman\, and he will be presented with the Tzedek v’Shalom (Justice and Peace) Award for taking on the role of J Street Atlanta co-chair with an incredible level of commitment and energy. It was his vision which grew Atlanta into a full-fledged chapter with expanded attendance at the National Conference\, a major annual event\, and significant recognition in the Atlanta community.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/j-street-atlanta-presents-an-evening-with-halie-soifer/
LOCATION:The Carter Center\, 453 Freedom Parkway NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Communities,international relations,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/UvyPPCTY_J_Street_logo_png.png
GEO:33.7675631;-84.3568733
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Carter Center 453 Freedom Parkway NE Atlanta GA 30307 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=453 Freedom Parkway NE:geo:-84.3568733,33.7675631
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20221027T215351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T215351Z
UID:10007115-1667412000-1667421000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Thomas Mann: DEMOCRACY WILL WIN!
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Mann: Democracy Will Win! is intended as a concrete contribution to current debate on both sides of the Atlantic. \nThomas Mann\, German writer and Nobel laureate\, immigrated to California\, and used the radio medium to spread thoughts on democracy to the German people during Nazi rule. In 1943\, he addressed the Library of Congress with his famous speech: “It is a terrible spectacle when the irrational becomes popular.” \nThe first part of the exhibit presents Thomas Mann’s political biography. The second\, multimedia part of the exhibit connects this history to the present. What makes a political person? How does one become a supporter of democracy? How does one defend one’s stance? \nExhibit – Nov. 2 – Dec. 3\, 2022\nOpening Night – Nov. 2\, 6:00-8:30PM \nFind all “democracy” events in the events calendar on the Goethe-Zentrum website\, e.g.\n– Virtual/hybrid guided tour through Berlin “Berlin’s street signs tell Germany’s colonial history”\n– Inclusivv conversation “Common Ground”
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/thomas-mann-democracy-will-win/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Policy,Politics
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Goethe-Zentrum-Atlanta-newest-logo-2021.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta":MAILTO:info@goetheatlanta.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20230120T223910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T223910Z
UID:10007202-1675328400-1675346400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Disaster Law & Policy: Global Perspectives Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the GSU College of Law to celebrate the recent publication of The Cambridge Handbook of Disaster Law & Policy\, edited by Professors John Travis Marshall\, Ryan Rowberry\, and Susan S. Kuo. \nExpert panelists will provide a comprehensive overview of how laws and policies at every level – public and private – leave us vulnerable to major disaster events. They will also offer legal solutions that governments\, non-profit organizations\, businesses\, and citizens can pursue to help make communities more resilient. This event will have an in-person and virtual option. \nNote: 3 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit have been approved by the State Bar of Georgia’s Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency for this event.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/disaster-law-policy-global-perspectives-symposium/
LOCATION:GSU College of Law\, 85 Park Place NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Law,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GSU-logo.png
GEO:33.7571551;-84.3876038
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=GSU College of Law 85 Park Place NE Atlanta GA 30303;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=85 Park Place NE:geo:-84.3876038,33.7571551
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20230124T183223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T183223Z
UID:10007206-1675855800-1675859400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Reporting from the Middle East: Notes from the Field
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with GSU’s Middle East Studies Center and the University of Michigan Department of Middle East Studies\, the Atlanta Global Studies Center welcomes Dr. Marwa Maziad to Georgia State University. \nSpeaker: Dr. Marwa Maziad\nWednesday\, February 8th\, 2023\n11:30 am – 12:30 pm (EST) \nLocation: 25 Park Place NE (SunTrust Building)\n26th Floor\, RM 2608 (Dean’s Meeting Center)\nAtlanta\, GA 30303 \nAttend online or in person. \nThere are many intersections between journalism\, academia\, and the U.S. foreign and defense policy worlds. This talk explores some of these intersections from the perspective of Dr. Marwa Maziad\, an Egyptian-American journalist\, scholar\, and political commentator. The talks will address how the media shapes perceptions of the Middle East and offers observations from coverage in Tunisia\, Egypt\, Turkey\, Israel\, and Qatar.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/reporting-from-the-middle-east-notes-from-the-field/
LOCATION:25 Park Place\, 25 Park Place\, 18th Floor\, Room 1802\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Atlanta-Global-Studies-Center.png
GEO:33.7549044;-84.387786
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=25 Park Place 25 Park Place 18th Floor Room 1802 Atlanta GA 30303 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25 Park Place\, 18th Floor\, Room 1802:geo:-84.387786,33.7549044
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20230616T165135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T165135Z
UID:10038527-1687264200-1687269600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Pakistan Ambassador Briefing: Growing Trade and Investment with Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Global Atlanta\, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta\, and the law offices of Miller & Martin are delighted to host a business briefing with Ambassador Masood Khan\, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States.  \nOver lunch\, Ambassador Khan will participate in an interview with Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A.  \nProposed Topics of Discussion: \n\nObjectives for the ambassador’s Georgia visit\nEngaging with the Pakistani diaspora and business community to drive trade growth\nGlobal health collaboration with Atlanta-based nonprofits and institutions\nGrowth of Pakistan’s diplomatic presence in the U.S. (Atlanta consulate?)\nUnderstanding Pakistan’s current political challenges\nChecking in on U.S.-Pakistan bilateral ties in the context of China-US rivalry\nImprovements to the Pakistani business climate and efforts to grow U.S. direct investment\n\nBackground: \nWith more than 220 million people\, Pakistan is the fifth largest country in the world by population\, but only the 44th largest economy\, exhibiting great potential for growth. While managing a complex security relationship\, the U.S. has deepened development assistance and global health collaboration with Pakistan\, while focusing on energy\, entrepreneurship and business climate on the economic front.  \nAlong with being the country’s largest export destination\, the United States has been one of the top investors in Pakistan over the last two decades\, with major U.S. investments concentrated in consumer goods\, chemicals\, energy\, agriculture\, business\, transportation and communications. The state of Georgia’s exports to Pakistan totaled $293.7 million last year. Total trade between Georgia and Pakistan amounted to $756.7 million. \nTop Five Export Products: Cotton; Ferrous Waste and Scrap; Chemical Woodpulp; Computers; Petroleum Gases. Georgia exports to Pakistan have increased more than 1\,684% over the last 20 years. Top customers for Georgia agriculture include China\, Canada\, Mexico\, Pakistan and Turkey.  \nGeorgia has a sizable and active Pakistani diaspora\, which has drawn increased interest from the country’s consulate in Houston. Last year\, the consul general there announced that Pakistan would begin the process of locating a new consulate general in metro Atlanta\, a process that could take many years. \nAmbassador Khan will speak about efforts to deepen ties between Pakistan and the Southeast U.S. and bolster investment and trade links with Georgia.  \nAbout the Ambassador: \nAmbassador Masood Khan is currently serving as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. \nHe was the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir from August 2016 to August 2021. Immediately before becoming the President he was the Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad\, one of the top think tanks in Pakistan.  \nAmbassador Masood Khan had a distinguished diplomatic career. Most notably\, he served as: \n\nSpokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2005;\nPakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva\, Switzerland\, from 2005 to 2008;\nPakistan’s Ambassador to China from 2008 to 2012; and\nPakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, from 2012 to 2015.\n\nIn his earlier diplomatic career\, he held important diplomatic positions in China\, The Netherlands\, United Nations (New York) and the USA (Washington D.C. from 1997 to 2002). \nIn New York\, Ambassador Khan represented Pakistan as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council from 2012 to 2013 and became the President of the Security Council in January 2013.  \nWhile in New York\, he was also:  \n\nVice President of the Economic and Social Council\,\nVice President of the UN General Assembly and\nPresident of the Executive Board of UNICEF.\n\nAmbassador Masood Khan also remained Pakistan’s Chief Negotiator (Sherpa) for the US-led Nuclear Security Summits\, from 2009 to 2015.  \nIn the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, he has served as Director General United Nations\, Director General Nuclear Disarmament\, Director General Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Director General East Asia and Pacific. Earlier\, he was Director Secretary General’s Office and Director International Conferences.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/pakistan-ambassador-briefing-growing-trade-and-investment-with-georgia-2/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Economic Development,Foreign Direct Investment,Industry,International affairs,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Pakistan-Ambassador-Briefing-.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com
GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20230712T160142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T160142Z
UID:10038547-1692296100-1692304200@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:World Affairs Council of Atlanta Members Forum Salon
DESCRIPTION:Members Forum Salon: How Ukraine Shapes the Future of Europe \nMark your calendars and be part of this thought-provoking discussion shaping our collective understanding of the European future. This exclusive event will delve into the captivating theme of “How Ukraine Shapes the Future of Europe.” Join the WAC to engage in a solutions-oriented dialogue\, examining critical questions surrounding global affairs. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/world-affairs-council-of-atlanta-members-forum-salon/
LOCATION:Buckhead Center: Tower Place 200\, 3348 Peachtree Rd. Suite 300\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Affairs,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/WAC-Members-Forum.png
GEO:33.8481444;-84.3697414
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Buckhead Center: Tower Place 200 3348 Peachtree Rd. Suite 300 Atlanta 30326 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3348 Peachtree Rd. Suite 300:geo:-84.3697414,33.8481444
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T093000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20230712T155217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T213850Z
UID:10038546-1692775800-1692783000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:World Affairs Council of Atlanta Presents Focusing Atlanta with Mayor Andre Dickens
DESCRIPTION:Focusing Atlanta: Strengthening International Potential \nMayor Andre Dickens joins the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in a breakfast and fireside chat discussing Atlanta’s international economic ties and opportunities to strengthen the city’s global influence.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/world-affairs-council-of-atlanta-presents-focusing-atlanta-with-mayor-andre-dickens-2/
LOCATION:The Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Focusing-Atlanta-Strengthening-International-Potential.png
GEO:33.847189;-84.3685999
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Buckhead Club 3344 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta GA 30326 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3344 Peachtree Rd NE:geo:-84.3685999,33.847189
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20240103T161344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T222900Z
UID:10039992-1704879000-1704891600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:White House Initiative -- AA and NHPI Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, January 10\, 2024\, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) will host its sixth 2023-24 Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Economic Summit in Duluth\, GA with participation from the White House and federal agencies. The events are being held in collaboration with the Small Business Administration\, U.S. Department of the Treasury\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization\, the National Asian / Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship\, and other federal agencies. Please note that this is a re-scheduled Economic Summit that was originally planned for October 6\, 2023. \nLanguage barriers and limited outreach have historically held AA and NHPIs back from applying for federal procurement\, jobs\, grants\, and programs. Although approximately 10 percent of small businesses in the U.S. are AA and NHPI-owned\, only 2.8 percent of federal contracting dollars went to AA and NHPI small businesses in Fiscal Year 2020\, according to the Small Business Administration. In May 2021\, President Joe Biden re-established and reinvigorated WHIAANHPI through Executive Order 14031. The Initiative’s whole-of-government approach engages federal agencies to improve interagency policymaking\, program development\, and outreach\, and address barriers impacting AA and NHPIs across the country.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/white-house-initiative-aa-nhpi-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Gas South Convention Center\, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity and Inclusion,Economics,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-124.png
GEO:33.989601;-84.0942254
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gas South Convention Center 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth GA 30097 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6400 Sugarloaf Parkway:geo:-84.0942254,33.989601
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20240120T203453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T200645Z
UID:10040034-1706184000-1706189400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Corporate Transparency Act: What Businesses Need To Know Lunch & Learn Event
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the Netherlands America Chamber of Commerce’s First Lunch & Learn event of 2024 on January 25th\, featuring a crucial discussion on navigating the new U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA came into effect on January 1\, 2024\, impacting millions of small U.S. and foreign companies. \n\n\n\nIf you own or operate a business located or doing business in the U.S.\, it’s important to understand the actions you need to take to be compliant with this new law and its requirements. \n\n\n\nGain vital insights from Jonathan Wilson\, FinCen Report founder and Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Guide author\, and Mitzi Hill\, Taylor English’s CTA Task Force lead partner.   \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this important event to understand the implications of CTA for your organization! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Wilson\, FinCen Report founder and Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Guide authorPartner at Taylor English Duma\nJonathan B. Wilson is an experienced business lawyer who enjoys solving complex business and transactional problems for clients. Mr. Wilson applies his more than 30 years of experience as an in-house lawyer\, business adviser and strategist to help business executives and owners achieve negotiated solutions to technology and financial transactions. \n\n\n\nMr. Wilson is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Business Department and his practice includes corporate securities\, corporate finance and governance\, mergers and acquisitions\, and intellectual property. He represents Fortune 100\, middle-market and start-up companies. \n\n\n\nMr. Wilson was the general counsel or chief legal officer of Interland Inc.\, Web.com Group Inc. and EasyLink Services International Corp.\, where he advised senior management and the boards of directors on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting\, NASDAQ compliance\, Sarbanes-Oxley matters\, corporate governance\, governmental affairs\, contracts\, litigation\, intellectual property and mergers and acquisitions. \n\n\n\nMr. Wilson spent the first 10 years of his career in private practice with large Atlanta law firms\, including a leading international firm and one of the nation’s most prestigious corporate firms. \n\n\n\nMr. Wilson has represented both large and small companies in outsourcing\, patent licensing\, software licensing\, distribution and strategic alliance agreements. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMitzi Hill\, CTA Task Force lead partnerPartner at Taylor English Duma\nMitzi Hill is the founder of Taylor English’s Data Security & Privacy practice. She works with business owners and executives to ensure that they are ready to compete in a global supply chain that requires attention to privacy and security through use of technology. Her experience includes fifteen years in-house at Turner Broadcasting\, where she oversaw multiple regulatory compliance programs\, international content licensing\, and legal clearance of new technology systems. Prior to her time in-house\, Ms. Hill was with a large international law firm\, where she focused on technology and media issues\, including satellite distribution\, copyright infringement and First Amendment claims. \n\n\n\nMs. Hill has handled technology\, IP\, compliance\, and international business matters for more than twenty-five years. This strong background allows her to work closely with clients including retailers\, logistics companies\, service providers\, platform operators and others to ensure that they are prepared for privacy and cybersecurity requirements imposed on them by laws and by their customers. She enjoys helping clients develop policies\, contracts\, and workflows that protect information assets and thereby confer a competitive edge. Among other things\, she creates data processing and cross-border transfer agreements; counsels U.S. and international companies on compliance with privacy laws including the GDPR and CCPA; serves as privileging counsel on security and compliance audits; and handles data breach response. Ms. Hill writes and speaks frequently on data security and privacy issues. She also routinely handles technology licenses\, SaaS agreements\, and general commercial services agreements. \n\n\n\nMs. Hill has an extensive background in media and intellectual property issues and has handled film productions\, media and sponsorship rights\, program distribution\, and music licensing. In addition\, she has spent significant time overseas\, having resided in London to oversee a client’s legal function in Europe\, the Middle East and Africa. \n\n\n\nMs. Hill is also part of the Taylor English CTA Task Force and provides strategic advice to help reporting companies identify and analyze their compliance requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. \n\n\n\nIn her free time\, Ms. Hill works to support Georgians diagnosed with ALS\, reads avidly\, and supports the Tide. She also travels\, and has been to Egypt\, Hong Kong\, Jordan\, New Zealand\, Syria\, Thailand and other points distant.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/corporate-transparency-act-what-businesses-need-to-know-lunch-learn-event/
LOCATION:Taylor English Duma LLP\, 1600 Parkwood Circle\, Suite 200\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Law,Netherlands,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Netherlands-American-Chamber-of-commerce-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20240214T210149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T030927Z
UID:10040086-1710158400-1710172800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Nunn School Symposium IV: The Political Vulnerability of Economic Interdependence
DESCRIPTION:The past five or so years have seen a dramatic increase in the use of economic tools by governments to pursue foreign policy objectives. This increased use has also contributed to heightened concerns about vulnerabilities associated with economic interdependence.  This half-day seminar will consider how different jurisdictions use economic tools for geopolitical ends and seek to reduce their own economic vulnerability. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers:  \n\n\n\nAmb. Louise Blais\, Diplomat-in-Residence and former Canadian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Consul General of Canada in Atlanta \n\n\n\nAmb. Rachel Galloway\, British Consul General in Atlanta \n\n\n\nPeter Harrell\, nonresident fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former Senior Director for International Economics\, jointly appointed to the National Security Council and the National Economic Council \n\n\n\nDalton Lin\, Assistant Professor\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology \n\n\n\nAlasdair Young\, Professor and Neal Family Chair\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology \n\n\n\nKazuto Suzuki\, Professor\, Graduate School of Public Policy\, University of Tokyo\, and Director\, Institute of Geoeconomics at International House of Japan \n\n\n\nFunded by the Neal Family Endowment. \n\n\n\nThis event is affiliated with the Nunn School’s Diplomats in Residence Program. \n\n\n\nCo-sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/nunn-school-symposium-iv-the-political-vulnerability-of-economic-interdependence/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Alumni House\, 190 North Avenue NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economics,Geopolitics,Policy,Seminar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Georgia-Tech-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20240111T233016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T221550Z
UID:10040021-1711047600-1711053000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – Pandemic Preparation
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 1 – March 21\, 2024 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nMarch 21\, 2024\, Topic: Pandemic PreparationLooking back at the Covid-19 pandemic\, there are many lessons to take away in terms of domestic and international policies. Although this pandemic seems to have waned\, how can we apply these lessons to future pandemics? Will countries cooperate\, and will a consensus emerge on how to manage globalhealth challenges? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: TBA \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2024 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonica Schoch-Spana\, PhDSenior Scholar\, Research Professor\nDr. Schoch-Spana\, a medical anthropologist\, is a Senior Scholar with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and a Research Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Since 1998\, she has focused her public health career on generating and applying evidence to advise policymakers and practitioners on how to collaborate with private citizens\, businesses\, and faith- and community-based groups in efforts to manage catastrophic health events\, both effectively and equitably. Her areas of expertise include community resilience to disaster\, public engagement in policymaking\, crisis and emergency risk communication\, health equity\, and public health emergency management (readiness/response/recovery). \n\n\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic response\, Dr. Schoch-Spana has diligently translated social scientific insights into actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners\, including as co-Principal Investigator for CommuniVax—a national ethnographic research coalition whose expert advisory group and 6 local teams partnered with communities of color to tackle COVID-19 vaccine access and acceptance issues and to put equity at the center of the pandemic recovery process. She has also collaborated in generating an ethical framework for the allocation of COVID-19 vaccines\, advanced understanding of the pandemic’s mental health challenges\, contributed to decision-making guidance for governors on safe reopening strategies\, consulted on crisis standards of care and their communication to the public\, and spotlighted the need for a transformative pandemic recovery process focused on the whole person. \n\n\n\nDr. Schoch-Spana’s national advisory roles include formerly serving on the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Board of Scientific Counselors for the US Environmental Protection Agency and on the Resilient America Roundtable of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine (NASEM)\, which she also cochaired. She has held appointments to numerous other NASEM committees including\, most recently\, those focused on building public trust in public health emergency preparedness and response (PHEPR) science\, enhancing community capacity and resilience to floods in Southeast Texas\, and expanding medical countermeasure delivery and increasing uptake though public-private partnerships. She presently serves on the Executive Board to the CDC and NSF-sponsored Public Health Extreme Events Research Network (PHEER). \n\n\n\nOver the course of her scholarly career\, Dr. Schoch-Spana has helped guide the direction of policy and practice in public health emergency management such that planning and operations are more behaviorally realistic and contribute to health equity; public health communicators are better equipped to meet the population’s informational needs in an emergency; citizens have more venues to contribute their practical\, intellectual\, and ethical inputs to readiness and response endeavors; and national and local communities are striving to withstand and learn from disasters\, rather than merely respond to them. \n\n\n\nFrom 2003 to 2017\, Dr. Schoch-Spana worked at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Center for Health Security; prior to that she worked at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies\, starting in 1998. She received her PhD in cultural anthropology from Johns Hopkins University and a BA from Bryn Mawr College. She is Certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-pandemic-preparation/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GCIV-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20240404T143512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T022429Z
UID:10040175-1712827800-1712833200@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:The Intersection of Climate and Security Policies
DESCRIPTION:German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate\, Jennifer Morgan\, will deliver a talk on the intersection between climate and security policies. \n\n\n\nThe talk will be hosted in the Castleberry Room at the John Lewis Student Center. For those coming off-campus\, nearest parking will be available at the Student Center Visitor lot next to the building off of Ferst Dr. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Morgan\, German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate\nSecretary Morgan has held many esteemed positions\, including time as the Executive Director of Greenpeace International and Global Director of the Climate Program for the World Resources Institute. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-intersection-of-climate-and-security-policies/
LOCATION:Castleberry Room at the John Lewis Student Center\, 351 Ferst Dr NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Policy,Security
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Georgia-Tech-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20240417T021616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T193904Z
UID:10040195-1715167800-1715175000@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:EU DAY: Europe's Current and Future State of the Union
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the World Affairs Council of Atlanta’s EU Day luncheon on Wednesday\, May 8\, 2024\, at Maggiano’s Little Italy.This year’s program will feature an intimate fireside chat with Constanze Stelzenmüller\, Director – Center on the United States and Europe at The Brookings Institution. She is a thought leader on German\, European\, and trans-Atlantic foreign and security policy. Previously\, she served as the Kissinger Chair at the Library of Congress and was the inaugural Robert Bosch Senior Fellow at Brookings. At the German Marshall Fund of the United States\, she led the Transatlantic Trends survey and the “New Power\, New Responsibility” project. As former defense and international security editor at DIE ZEIT\, Stelzenmüller has extensively written on trans-Atlantic relations\, NATO\, and EU foreign policy. She holds a doctorate in law from the The University of Bonn and a master’s in public administration from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for this unique opportunity for reflection\, engagement\, and inspiration on the state of the European Union! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/eu-day-europes-current-and-future-state-of-the-union/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s Little Italy\, 3368 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Austria,Belgium,Czech Republic,Europe,Food,France,Georgia,Germany,Hungary,Ireland,Italy,Netherlands,Policy,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Ukraine,United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/world-affairs-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20240425T020258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T020303Z
UID:10040198-1715772600-1715779800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Keynote Luncheon with Governor Kemp - A Leader Transforming Georgia
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is pleased to extend an invitation to you for a fireside chat with Governor Brian Kemp. Governor Kemp is a dynamic leader committed to improving Georgia’s quality of life and promoting economic growth. In order to secure the success of the state\, Governor Kemp has been at the forefront of important policy changes and infrastructure advancements.  \n\n\n\nThe fireside chat with Rickey Bevington intends to focus on Governor Kemp’s recent policy proposal\, which include a large $1.8 billion investment in infrastructure and increases in healthcare training at state universities\, as well as their consequences for Georgia’s economy. In addition\, the conversation will revolve around the governors’ legislative goals for 2024\, emphasizing labor laws\, economic development\, and his ongoing efforts to make Georgia a top state for business. \n\n\n\nBusiness executives\, legislators\, and interested individuals should take advantage of this great opportunity to speak with the governor directly during the Q/A session\, learn about his ideas for community and economic development\, and discover how they could affect Georgia’s public and private sectors. We are excited to have you join us for what should be an engaging and educational afternoon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/keynote-luncheon-with-governor-kemp-a-leader-transforming-georgia/
LOCATION:St. Regis Atlanta\, 88 West Paces Ferry Rd.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Investment,Leadership,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/world-affairs-logo.jpg
GEO:33.8398059;-84.3826416
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Regis Atlanta 88 West Paces Ferry Rd. Atlanta GA 30305 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=88 West Paces Ferry Rd.:geo:-84.3826416,33.8398059
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20250125T151150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T021820Z
UID:10040548-1738323000-1738328400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Ambassador Briefing: Pakistan -- Reaching for Reform
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta and Miller & Martin for a timely discussion with Rizwan Saeed Sheikh\, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States since August 2024\, on investment opportunities as the country of 235 million people reaches for reform.  \n\n\n\nDuring his first official visit to Atlanta to meet community leaders and students\, Mr. Saeed will outline the government’s efforts to boost financial inclusion and drive growth through its Uraan Pakistan plan\, which aims to seed 6 percent growth by 2028\, led by export-oriented sectors and in collaboration with the World Bank and other multilateral institutions\, as outlined by the finance minister at the recent World Economic Forum.  \n\n\n\nEven amid stalled talks between the government and opposition\, Mr. Saeed will showcase how sectors like energy\, infrastructure\, technology\, mining\, and agriculture offer substantial growth potential\, and how foreign investors from some of the world’s most dynamic economies are seizing opportunities in this key South Asian market.  \n\n\n\nViewing Atlanta as a hub for higher education\, he will also explore deeper university collaborations and opportunities for the mutual recognition of degrees and credentials to drive further exchange. A fintech hub\, Atlanta could also play a role in the country’s nascent digitization efforts\, bringing individuals and small businesses into the formal economy and reducing the unbanked population. \n\n\n\nHeld over lunch\, the conversation will also address how Pakistan will work with the new U.S. administration\, manage regional tensions and where it sits in a world increasingly marked by U.S.-China rivalry.   \n\n\n\nSee a summary of our last Pakistan briefing: Georgia Now on Pakistan’s Map\, Ambassador Says \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored & Hosted by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ambassador-briefing-pakistan-reaching-for-reform/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Investment,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,Policy,Trade
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com
GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20241208T183247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T175627Z
UID:10040511-1738868400-1738873800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:2025 Dunwoody Virtual Great Decisions Lecture Series – American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2025 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 6 – March 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nTopic: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads \n\n\n\nExplore the contours of the U.S. foreign policy debate as it plays out in a world of multiple and escalating crises and domestic polarization. \n\n\n\nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2025 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jeannine GrussendorfAssociate Chair of Political ScienceGeorgia State University\nJeannie Grussendorf is an Associate Chair and has been in the department since 2006. She has a Ph.D. in Peace Studies from Bradford University (UK) and teaches a variety of international relations courses (Global Issues\, U.S. Foreign Policy\, European Politics\, International Relations\, and Politics of Peace). Her current research interests evolve around the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning\, specifically focusing on critical thinking\, emancipatory pedagogy and active learning. Prior to coming to GSU\, Jeannie Grussendorf worked on a youth violence prevention project at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2000-2004) and taught at East Carolina University (2004-2006). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Georgia Council for International Vistiors (GCIV) implements professional international exchange programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies. GCIV’s mission is to foster professional\, cultural and educational experiences that connect Georgia citizens and international leaders to cultivate positive global change. GCIV hosted 352 international visitors from 105 countries and territories to the state of Georgia in 2024. To learn more\, visit Gciv.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-dunwoody-virtual-great-decisions-lecture-series-american-foreign-policy-at-a-crossroads/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lecture,North America,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GCIV-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20250103T153149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T153155Z
UID:10040527-1739278800-1739278800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Customs & Tariffs: What to Consider for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:How will new customs and tariffs policies impact the manufacturing and distribution sector? How may these changes affect your business? What should you address now to help ensure you’re not surprised by tariffs? \n\n\n\nJoin Aprio on February 11 to hear our panel of industry leaders share valuable insight on the new landscape — and most importantly how your manufacturing and distribution business can stay competitive\, while considering potential impacts to your organization. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll explore a range of critical topics important to globally-focused manufacturing and distribution companies\, including: \n\n\n\n\nHow trade policy changes could impact your supply chain.\n\n\n\nStrategies to mitigate the impact of tariffs on your supply chain.\n\n\n\nBest practices for staying ahead of regulatory changes so you can be proactive for your business.\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\nJay Cho\, J.D.Tax Director\,Customs & TariffsAprio Advisory Group\, LLC \n\n\n\nMichael SmithDirector of Finance\,J&S Chemical Corporation \n\n\n\nMelissa LindhChief Financial Officer\,Universal Alloy Corporation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/customs-tariffs-what-to-consider-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing,Policy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/aprio-event-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20250116T173240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T160346Z
UID:10040545-1739350800-1739462400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:15th Annual USA India Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability\, AI & Digitalization: Global Drivers of Growth\n\n\n\nFocus Areas/Sessions \n\n\n\n\nThe Future of Sustainability and ESG\n\n\n\nManaging Workforce Challenges with Artificial Intelligence\n\n\n\nData driven enterprises and growth\n\n\n\nCybersecurity: Best global practices for gaining competitive advantage\n\n\n\nIndia’s Technical Skills & Talents – Advancing Global Growth\n\n\n\nCase Studies: Reshoring\, Exploring New Business Opportunities in CHIPS Act\n\n\n\n\n1 Day Tickets: $79Day 2 (Virtual) Tickets: FREE \n\n\n\nFebruary 12th Venue: The Historic Academy of Medicine\, Georgia Tech875 Peachtree St. NWAtlanta\, GA 30309 \n\n\n\nFebruary 13th Venue:Virtual \n\n\n\nFor more information contact – Ani Agnihotri at  Ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com or text at 404-394-6678 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/15th-annual-usa-india-business-summit/
CATEGORIES:Business,Cybersecurity,Digitalization,Education,Entrepreneurship,Featured,India,Investment,Networking,Policy,Security,Seminar,Sustainability,Symposium,Technology
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-01-27-at-11.55.15 AM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20250219T173056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T143615Z
UID:10040566-1740571200-1740576600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:South Africa and Atlanta: Partnership Beyond Politics
DESCRIPTION:South Africa and Atlanta: Partnership Beyond PoliticsExploring a Grassroots Future for the Atlanta Phambili Initiative \n\n\n\nLast year’s Atlanta Phambili (“forward”) initiative\, driven by the outgoing U.S. ambassador\, promised a newly productive chapter in South Africa’s relationship with Atlanta\, one already grounded in longstanding commercial collaboration\, civil-rights linkages and university partnerships.  \n\n\n\nBut with a new administration in Washington\, the bilateral winds have shifted considerably\, and keeping forward momentum will require a bottom-up approach driven by sub-national players like the City of Atlanta\, as well as investment and trade interests on both sides of the Atlantic.  \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and Ethiopian Airlines at Miller & Martin PLLC to hear from city leaders\, South Africa trade experts and local investors who joined Mayor Andre Dickens’ December delegation to Johannesburg and Cape Town\, which was aimed at solidifying grassroots partnerships that will last beyond the politics of the moment.  \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, Global Atlanta will also release a special report based on Managing Editor Trevor Williams’ Dispatch from South Africa last June\, underwritten by Ethiopian Airlines.  \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaulina GuzmanDirector\,Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMourad DakhliAssociate Dean for International Student Engagement and Partnerships\, Georgia State University Robinson College of Business\nDr. Mourad Dakhli is a professor and practitioner of International Business whose research explores how human and social capital processes generate value across diverse cultural and institutional settings\, focusing on their implications for innovation and entrepreneurship—his active research agenda bridges practice-focused inquiry with the scholarship of teaching and learning. \n\n\n\nWith professional experience spanning four continents and engagement in over two dozen countries\, Dr. Dakhli has led capacity development initiatives\, directed operations for a binational chamber of commerce\, and designed\, implemented\, and assessed high-impact practices in international higher education. \n\n\n\nHe holds certifications in Business Analytics\, Six Sigma Black Belt\, and is recognized as a Master Teacher. His contributions to academia have been honored with the 2018 GSU Fellowship Award\, the 2020 GSU Instructional Innovation Award\, and the 2021 Robinson College of Business Teaching Excellence Award. \n\n\n\nDr. Dakhli is a Faculty Affiliate of the Atlanta Global Studies Center and the Middle East Studies Center\, where he continues to advance global engagement\, cross-cultural collaboration\, and transformative learning experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeil DiamondPresidentSouth African Chamber of Commerce in the USA(SACCUSA)\nNeil Diamond is widely recognized as a leader and authoritative voice in global trade\, particularly in advancing binational trade between the United States and Southern Africa. As an expert in international economic development\, he currently serves as the President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA)\, where he champions initiatives that promote bilateral trade\, drive international business development\, and facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) between the United States and Southern Africa.  Neil is also an active member of the New York South African Business Council (NYSABC) and the International South African Business Chambers (ISABC)\, further solidifying his role as a key advocate for trade and global economic collaboration. \n\n\n\nWith extensive experience in business and government\, Neil has consistently delivered strategic solutions to foster economic growth and innovation. His tenure as a trusted strategic advisor to the former Deputy President of South Africa on local government and economic development equipped him with a deep understanding of the intersection between governance and business. Neil’s ability to forge influential global partnerships has been pivotal in advancing trade relations and creating new investment opportunities for Southern African businesses in the United States. \n\n\n\nAs a highly sought-after speaker\, Neil addresses international conferences on pressing topics such as economic development\, trade relations\, and the digital transformation of global economies. His thought leadership extends to the publication of papers on strategies for economic growth in Africa and numerous articles on trade\, investment\, and tourism. These contributions underscore his commitment to empowering African businesses and sub-national governments with actionable insights to navigate the complexities of global trade. \n\n\n\nFluent in English and Afrikaans\, with proficiency in Dutch and Zulu\, Neil’s linguistic skills enhance his effectiveness in fostering cross-cultural communication and collaboration in international settings. His career reflects a resolute dedication to driving global trade\, strengthening the economic ties between the U.S. and Southern Africa\, and advancing sustainable economic growth through innovation and strategic partnerships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry YonCo-Founder & PresidentCyberAlliance\nLarry Yon II is a globally recognized expert with nearly two decades of experience driving U.S.-Africa economic engagement. He has advised governments\, multinational corporations\, high-net-worth individuals\, and high-growth startups ininternational market expansion\, investment\, trade\, and digital transformation. \n\n\n\nHe is the Co-Founder and President of CyberAlliance\, a 7x award-winning global cybersecurity firm\, ensuring that the promise of technology is realized. Cyber Allliance’s portfolio of clients that range from the United States largest businesses to startups in South Africa. He is also the Founder of B-Direct\, the firstAfrica-centric corporate board prep and placement company. \n\n\n\nLarry serves as Chairman of Africa Diaspora Invests (ADI)\, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing U.S. investment into Africa’s startup ecosystem. ADI has hosted African delegations in the U.S.\, organized global investment summits\, and curated immersive investor tours to South Africa. These initiatives have fostered strategic partnerships between African fund managers\, U.S. investors\, and international development institutions. \n\n\n\nFurthering his influence in venture capital\, Larry is a portfolio advisor with Africa’s most active VC\, Launch Africa\, and a Fund Advisor to Johannesburg-based Anza Capital. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards\, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Bidenand the Cyber Newcomer of the Year Award from the Institute of Cyber Security Zimbabwe. \n\n\n\nHis deep-rooted connections in South African leadership circles include collaborations with the late Winnie Mandela and the late King Zwelithini of the Zulu nation\, reinforcing his commitment to cultural and economic empowerment. \n\n\n\nBeyond business\, Larry has led philanthropic efforts to open libraries in South African townships\, working alongside corporate and nonprofit partnersto expandeducation and literacy resources. \n\n\n\nA respected thought leader and speaker\, Larry’s insights have been featured in GQ South Africa\, Inc. Africa\, ShoppeBlack\, and other major media outlets. He has spoken at numerous global conferences and podcasts\, on conversations that support shared prosperity between the United States and Africa’s in a new global economy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLorna MasekoAward-Winning Celebrity Chef\, Cookbook Author & Television Host\nSouth African Chef Lorna Maseko is a ballet dancer turned award-winning celebrity TVchef. Her culinary adventures began when she participated in the first-ever Celebrity MasterChef on DSTV\, where she made it to the final top 6 contestants. This experienceinspired her to launch a series of cooking events titled “Cooking with Lorna and Friends\,” which has grown significantly\, attracting a large following of food lovers across the country.Chef Lorna was the host and executive producer of The Hostess with Lorna Maseko\, alifestyle reality series for food and entertainment enthusiasts. In 2018\, she released her first cookbook\, Celebrate with Lorna Maseko\, which won two Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2019. Additionally\, she received a Taste Award in 2021 for Lorna With a Pinch of Salt and The Hostess With Lorna Maseko. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, she hosts Homegrown Tastes South Africa\, now in its second season\, whereshe explores South Africa’s unique landscapes and local cuisines. The show airs onBBC Lifestyle. This year\, Chef Lorna has been nominated for two SAFTA awards: BestTV Presenter and Best Lifestyle Programme. Additionally\, she has appeared as a guestjudge on Top Chef All Stars season 20 and has a cookware line available on HSN. \n\n\n\nLorna has recently been appointed as executive chef for South African Airways for 2025\, you can enjoy her menu in business class.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/south-africa-and-atlanta-2025/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Diaspora,Economic Development,Featured,Market expansion,Networking,North America,Policy,Politics,Race Relations,South Africa,Trade
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/ethiopian-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com
GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20250224T175331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T175335Z
UID:10040570-1740744000-1740747600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Beyond Borders - The Future of Ukraine and its Implications for the U.S.\, Europe and the World
DESCRIPTION:Join Charles Shapiro\, President Emeritus of the World Affairs Council in the first of the Beyond Borders virtual dialogue series on Friday\, February 28 from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm with retired CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos. They’ll discuss Ukraine and what the apparent shift in US policy will mean for Ukraine\, Russia\, the Baltics\, NATO and beyond.  You’ll love Marc and his no BS approach to the world.   \n\n\n\nMarc Polymeropoulos worked for 26 years at the CIA before retiring in 2019 at the Senior Intelligence Service level. He is one of CIA’s most highly decorated operations officers who served in multiple field assignments for the U.S. government. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal\, the Intelligence Commendation Medal\, the Intelligence Medal of merit\, and the Distinguished Intelligence Medal.  He specialized in counterterrorism\, the Middle East and South Asia\, including extensive time in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to his retirement\, Marc served at CIA headquarters and was in charge of CIA’s clandestine operations in Europe and Eurasia. He frequently comments on international events in the US and international media.  He is an on-air contributor for MSNBC\, a regular on “Morning Joe\,” and also is a non-resident senior fellow for the Atlantic Council specializing in hybrid warfare.  Marc’s book “Clarity in Crisis:  Leadership Lessons from the CIA” was published by Harper Collins in 2021.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/beyond-borders-the-future-of-ukraine-and-its-implications-for-the-u-s-europe-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Crisis Management,Diplomacy,Europe,Geopolitics,Global Affairs,Policy,Security,Ukraine
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/world-affairs-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T181143
CREATED:20250207T162504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183226Z
UID:10040554-1741712400-1741719600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Export Stories: Navigating Trade Turbulence 2025
DESCRIPTION:International trade is never boring — while some say “the world is flat\,” those crossing borders for business know that there are inevitable mountains to climb when it comes to overcoming regulation\, getting paid and adapting products to local conditions. \n\n\n\nBut with turbulence becoming the new normal\, why start exporting your products and services now\, with a trade war kicking into gear and the threat of retaliatory tariffs on the horizon in key markets?  \n\n\n\nBecause for every firm whose anxiety or apathy keeps them from tapping the 95 percent of the world’s consumers who live outside the U.S.\, there’s another company finding lucrative customers around the world\, boosting resiliency in times of domestic uncertainty. Exporting firms\, studies show\, pay better\, hire more and are better shielded against shocks.  \n\n\n\nFrom software royalties and franchise fees to manufactured inputs and consumer products\, sellers of both goods and services in Georgia have learned to overcome real risks to seize the innovative edge and brand cachet that can come with exporting done right. \n\n\n\nJoin Select Cobb and Global Atlanta for a panel discussion where tales of export success from local pioneers will help you take the first (or next) step toward crafting and implementing your international strategy. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWei Siong Tan\, Ph.D.\,Founder and Director of Business Operations\, AccuSentry Inc.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia T. Reichard\, President\, Arylessence\nArylessence is the largest solely U.S.-based private fragrance and flavor company.  The Company brings dynamic fragrance and flavor ingredient innovation to clients around the globe. These creative formulas are developed for an expansive variety of the world’s favorite consumer goods and industrial applications. \n\n\n\nSince 1998\, Cynthia Reichard has worked in many roles within Arylessence\, including leading the collaboration of teams in fragrance creation\, innovation\, marketing\, and client development. After 26 years of strategic leadership and dynamic growth as Arylessence’s EVP\, Cynthia assumed the role of President. \n\n\n\nCynthia is an active and respected leader in a variety of industry and business associations. Her involvement is instrumental in enhancing outcomes that are key to the future of the fragrance and flavor industry and Arylessence customers.  \n\n\n\nCynthia’s collaborative and visionary work supports a prosperous future for industry stakeholders across the business spectrum and has included: \n\n\n\n\nFragrance Creators Association – Board Chair; Chair\, Government and Legislative Affairs Committee\n\n\n\nAmerican Cleaning Institute – Strategic Advisory Committee Chair and Communications & Outreach Committee Chair\n\n\n\nGeorgia Cobb County Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors\n\n\n\nHousehold and Commercial Products Association – Air Care Committee Chair and Board of Directors\n\n\n\nNational Candle Association – Board of Directors\n\n\n\nBlank Beauty – Board of Directors  \n\n\n\n\nArylessence is highly invested in the unified cooperation and support of fragrance & flavor industry alliances\, as well as the elevation of overall business synergies found in the greater Georgia commerce community and beyond.  
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-stories-navigating-trade-turbulence-2025/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Export,Featured,Policy,Technology,Trade
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/SelectCobb-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com
GEO:33.8897467;-84.46537
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cobb Chamber of Commerce 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000 Atlanta 30339 Georgia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000:geo:-84.46537,33.8897467
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR