FEATURED EVENTS

  • Governor’s International Awards

    A Global Gala: Come celebrate with Georgiaโ€™s international business leaders. Governor's International Awards is THE event of the year for Georgia's international business community! In its 35th year, these annual awards recognize individuals and organizations working to build and strengthen Georgiaโ€™s vibrant international business community. Come to this global gala to celebrate with all the […]

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  • AGGโ€™s Annual Employment Law Seminar

    Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Ballroom 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Please join AGG for our annual Employment Law Seminar on Friday, Octoberย 7, 2016 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Our attorneysโ€”who have been recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business and Super Lawyersโ€”will provide the coaching you need to tackle todayโ€™s employment challenges. Topics Include: ยทย Protecting Your Workplace in an Increasingly Polarized […]

  • Fifth Annual Conference of the Atlanta International Arbitration Society

    Knowles Conference Center, GSU Law Building 85 Park Place NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    AtlAS's 2016 signature conference on "International Arbitration in 'Flat' World: Practical Considerations for Counsel and Their Clients." More information will be posted atย arbitrateatlanta.org/conference2016

  • National Monuments Foundation Women’s Social Innovation Conference

    Piedmont Driving Club 1215 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    This preeminent event brings together powerful women in Atlanta to network, celebrate women's leadership, and invest in programs that foster female empowerment. The luncheon keynote speaker, Princess Khaliya, will lead a panel discussion about the value of encouraging female entrepreneurship in order to promote community development. The luncheon keynote speaker, Princess Khaliya, 2016 Middelthon-Candler Peace […]

  • A Note on Opera: Jules Massenet’s “Werther”

    Join the Goethe-Zentrum for our latest lecture in our "A Note on Opera" series as we look at Jules Massenetโ€™s โ€œWerther.โ€œ Not only has Goethe's "Faust" inspired different opera adaptations, but so have many of his other works. His intensely Romantic novel Die Leiden des jungen Werthers is the basis for this opera by French […]

  • “Here I stand” – Luther Exhibition Opening 2016

    Join the Goethe-Zentrumย as we present โ€˜โ€˜Here I standโ€ฆโ€œ - Luther-Exhibitions in cooperation with the State Office for Monument Conservation and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt, State Museum of Prehistory Halle. Theologian Martin Luther forever changed Christianity when he began the Protestant Reformation in 16th-century Europe. In 2017, the 500th anniversary of his posting of the Ninety-Five Theses will […]

  • Beyond Diplomacy: Opportunities for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change

    Rita Anne Rollins Room (8th floor) 1534 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The U.S. and China, the worldโ€™s largest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG), face similar trials that require innovative solutions. Following a two-day research symposium exploring the potential for Emory and Nanjing Universities to work together on climate research, faculty from both universities will hold a public session to discuss their collaborative proposals on energy, air […]

  • 2016 Middelthon-Candler Gala

    The National Monuments Foundation announced today the recipients of its Middelthon-Candler Peace, Justice and Millennium Gate Prizes. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Princess Khaliya Aga Khan and Synovus CEO, Kessel Stelling will be honored at the National Monuments Foundation fifth Gala at the Gate. The event will feature a menu designed and prepared by Chef […]

  • Telenovelas, a Looking Glass into Media, Culture, and Society in the Americas

    There are stories that are addictive. In particular, there are some that constitute a pandemic transmitted daily via the television screens of more than 130 countries. These serialized dramas are called telenovelas. The simplicity of their codes belies the complexity of their production, consumption and regulation, and their potential to convey information and elicit reflection […]

  • Conference: Cybersecurity: Transatlantic Innovation & Strategies

    Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join leading cybersecurity researchers and experts for this free, 2-day cybersecurity conference at Georgia Tech. Cybersecurity has become a central issue in todayโ€™s innovative and technological world; exposure to cyber-attacks is a central concern for private users and global security. Featuring a keynote address by Dr. Joseph Sifakis, 2007 Turing Award laureate, discussions will focus […]

  • Mexico Inbound Trade Mission 2016

    Register for this inbound trade mission and join SUSTA for one-on-one meetings with pre-qualified Mexican retail and food service buyers. This unique opportunity will allow Southern US Companies, both new and established exporters, the opportunity to strengthen an already solid trading relation between nations and delve into the Mexican market in a more accessible and […]

  • Costa Rica Inbound Trade Mission 2016

    Register for this inbound trade mission and join SUSTA for one-on-one meetings with pre-qualifiedย Costa Rican retail and food service buyers. This unique opportunity will allow Southern US Companies, both new and established exporters, the opportunity to strengthen an already solid trading relation between nations and delve into the Costa Ricanย market in a more accessible and […]

  • Inaugural Global Leaders Lecture Featuring Colombia’s Ambassador to the U.S.

    Emory Law welcomes Ambassador of Colombia H.E. Juan Carlos Pinzรณn, ambassador to the United States, as the speaker for its inaugural Global Leaders Lecture. The event, hosted by the International Humanitarian Law Clinic, will be held in Hunter Atrium in Gambrell Hall, 1301 Clifton Road, Atlanta, on October 13 at 12:30 p.m. Ambassador Pinzรณn, who […]

  • Global Advanced Industries: Creating Local Opportunities Conference

    Meet 400+ participants including distinguished speakersย from industry, C level executives, businessย leaders, senior officials and researchers from Govt. officialsย and academia in two days. Focusย sectors/areas this year are:ย โ€ขInternet of Things (IOT) โ€ขย FinTechย โ€ขSmart Cities โ€ขGlobalization andย skills developmentย โ€ขย Healthcare IT โ€ขย Techno-entrepreneurship Keynote/distinguished speakers (confirmed/invited* as of 09/28/16): Hon. Nathan Deal*, Governor, State of Georgia Professor Bibek Debroy, Member, National Institution […]

  • Cartooning for Peace: The Art of Democracy

    A panel of award-winning editorial cartoonists from around the world will engage in a fun and provocative discussion and cartoon demo on democracy and free speech at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on October 13, 2016 with an accompanying outdoor exhibition in downtown Atlanta. Cartooning for Peace founder and one of Le […]

  • United Liberia Gala

    Georgia Tech Student Center Ballroom 350 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Joinย in honor of education and those uplifting Liberia. At the event, The University Consortium for Liberia will recognize former scholarship recipients as well as outstanding partners and citizens in the State of Georgia. They will have special auction items from Liberian Designers Archel Bernard(Bombchel Factory) and Charlene Dunbar(Suakoko Betty), in addition to Autographed Sports Memorabilia […]

  • Celebrating Our Heritage

    Les Fair Do-Do 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Each year during the annual event "Celebrating Our Heritage" Ser Familia awards business, corporate and community partners and honor volunteers and collaborators who contribute to their mission, as well as commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. We design a magical night with live entertainment, a silent auction of Latin American Art and exquisite food prepared by some […]

  • Alif Institute Gala

    The Ballroom at Carlos Center 2500 Clairmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA

    CELEBRATE WITH A PURPOSE! Join in for a unique evening of fellowship, entertainment, and delicious food and help usย KEEP ARAB CULTURE ALIVE! Alif Institute, Atlantaโ€™s Arab-American education and cultural enrichment center, hosts an annual fundraising gala that gathers prominent members of our community, as well as our sponsors and friends. This year the gala will […]

  • CSU Wind Ensemble at The Gate Museum

    Columbus State University Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music Wind Ensemble at The Gate. Free Concert on the Lawn. To enhance your comfort feel free to bring a blanket or portable chairs. Concessions will not be provided.

  • Mao Badges in the Billions: Uncommon Perspectives on the Early Chinese Cultural Revolution

    Bullock Science Center at Agnes Scott College Teasley Lecture Hall | 298 E Dougherty St., Decatur, GA, United States

    Professor Douglas Reynolds of Georgia State University's History Department will discuss his collection of some 20,000 Mao badges which he acquired in 1994-95 when he was in Beijing. After their ten-year residence in his basement, Professor Reynolds began to sort and organize his "hoard." His talk for the forum will tell the story of the […]