Global Atlanta

Christkindl Market
2017-11-24 11:00 - 2017-12-23 21:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Let yourself be enchanted by the special outdoor atmosphere of the Atlanta Christkindl market– the city’s first and largest winter holiday festival at Atlantic Station.
Meet and mingle with your family & friends at the traditional German Christkindl Market. Come and enjoy authentic German food and beverages in a festive atmosphere. Also, find great holiday gifts for your beloved ones.The Christkindl Market is free admission.

Hispaniola presents 'A Historical and Cultural Journey in Haiti through the Work of Ulrick Jean-Pierre'
2017-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Rd. , Atlanta, 30319, United States
Cécile Accilien is Associate Professor of Haitian Studies and Director of the Institute of Haitian Studies in the Department of African and African-American Studies. Her primary areas of interest include Haitian Studies, Gender Studies and Film Studies. She is the author of Rethinking Marriage In Francophone African and Caribbean Literatures (Lexington Books, 2008). She has also co-edited and contributed to two collections of essays, Revolutionary Freedoms: A History of Survival, Strength and Imagination in Haiti (Caribbean Studies Press, 2006) and Just Below South: Intercultural Performance in the Caribbean and the U.S. South (University of Virginia Press, 2007). She has published book chapters and articles including “Congratulations! You Don’t Look Haitian: How and When Does One Look Haitian?” in Haiti and the Haitian Diaspora in the Wider Caribbean Jowel Laguerre), and “Soleil, sexe et sable Vers le sud” in Ecrits d’Haïti : Perspectives sur la littérature haïtienne contemporaine (1986-2006). She is the co-author (with Jowel Laguerre) of English-Haitian Creole Phrasebook (McGraw Hill, 2010) and Francophone Cultures Through Film (with Nabil Boudraa, ( Focus Publishing, 2013).
This lecture will be held in the Skylight Gallery of OUMA which is on the 3rd floor of Lowry Hall, above the Philip Weltner Library. Free for OUMA Members or with a Petrel Pass. Free for Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff of OU. General admission: $5. This event is part of the campus-wide celebration, Hispaniola: A Celebration of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The exhibition Hispaniola is on view in OUMA from September 30 through December 17, 2017

Expand Your Business to Africa
2017-11-30 11:30 | GA
Have you ever considered that your business can go global?
Yes, you can have customers and contracts in other countries!
This event is designed to introduce you to opportunities that are open right now for small businesses and consultants just like you in the nation of Africa.
Presenters
Rick Martin, Director of Small Business Development Center at The University of Georgia. Rick will share why Atlanta small businesses should consider going global and practical steps to get you started.
Sable Badaki, Global Business Strategist of SheWorks Now. Sable is a business consultant who helps female entrepreneurs with strategies for growing their business internationally. She will be sharing the current needs and opportunities available in Cape Verde.
Sam Badaki, Global Business Ambassador of Peeripety. Sam has been negotiating deals with foreign government and business owners for over 20 years. His experience spans across Africa, Asia and Europe

17th Young Professionals After Work Drink
2017-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | F&B Atlanta, 3630 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
Come and network with the local business community!
Best way to expand your network and connect with young professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners!
Whether you are a FACC Member, Non-Member, Francophone or Francophile professional, you are welcome to join us for a networking evening at F&B on November 30th.

Film Screening of 'Paper Lanterns'
2017-11-30 18:00 - 20:30 | NC Bldg. Auditorium, Georgia State University Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus 2101 Womack Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
Join the Japan American Society of Georgia as they present the film ‘Paper Lanterns’, a film promoting peace, compassion and a world free of nuclear weapons. Registration will begin at 6:00 P.M. and refreshments will be provided.

Movie Night Midtown | Maestro | Alliance Francaise Atlanta
2017-11-30 18:30 - 20:30 | GA
Join the Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta for a movie night in Midtown. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided!
Henry, a young actor, finds himself cast in a movie by the legendary independent filmmaker Cédric Rovère. Even though the conditions during the shoot aren’t quite what Henri expected, he is won over by the charms of his on-screen partner and the generosity of the master filmmaker, and emerges transformed by the experience. Rovère is also won over by Henri’s eager imagination and youthful spirit, and views the film shoot as an unexpected gift.
Awards/Nominations
Chicago International Film Festival 2014
Magritte Awards, Belgium 2015
Presented in French with English subtitles.
Free for members and $10 for non-members
Please note that registration will close on November 29th. Call our office at 404-875-1211 to register after Nov. 29th. Merci!

Resistance and Memory: A Film Series about the Civil-Military Dictatorship in Brazil
2017-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Harland Cinemas Emory University, 201 DOWMAN DRIVE 30322 USA, Atlanta, GA, 30322, United States
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program, in collaboration with the Department of Film and Media Studies, with the support of the Halle Institute for Global Research and Learning, present:
Resistance and Memory: A Film Series about the Civil-Military Dictatorship in Brazil
The next film in the series:
Hercules 56
NOVEMBER 30, 2017 – Harland Cinema, 7 P.M.
with English subtitles
Introduction by Jennifer Choe, Goizueta Business School 2019
Post-screening discussion led by Emily Pingel, 3rd year PhD student in the Sociology Department

Flamenco Tablao with Chuscales, Antonio Granjero, Yiyi
2017-11-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Red Light Café, 553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
We welcome back award-winning dancer Antonio Granjero of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, and singer Francisco Orozco “Yiyi”. They will perform with renowned guitarist Chuscales, who has performed in Atlanta on theater stages but never in a small venue. Don’t miss these powerhouses in town for one night only.
Friday evening, November 30
Red Light Café is located on Amsterdam Ave., Midtown
7:00 PM Doors
8:00 PM Show
Tickets available soon.
On stage:
Guitar: Chuscales
Cante: Francisco Orozco “Yiyi”
Dance: Antonio Granjero and Julie Moon
Info: http://www.berdole.com

ATFC Annual Turkish Movie Night
2017-12-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Georgia Tech Student Hall of Success, Clary Theater 225 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA, 30332, United States
Join the American Turkish Friendship Council (ATFC) as they host the fifth annual “Turkish Movie Night” featuring Eksi Elmalar/Sour Apples by BKM at Georgia institute of Technology.
All proceeds from this event will be used to support the education of disadvantaged children and adolescent girls in Turkey and in the U.S. The movie will be in Turkish with subtitles in English. Evening’s speaker is Ms. Galya Frayman Molinas, Executive Vice President of Global Strategy, The Coca-Cola Company.

Hungary Business Trade Mission
2017-12-04 00:00 - 2017-12-08 23:59 | Budapest, Hungary
The Honorary Consulate General of Hungary in Atlanta invites Georgia companies interested in growing their business in Hungary and the CEE to join us on this business forum and trade mission led by Honorary Consul General & Foreign Economic Counselor of Hungary, John E. Parkerson, Jr.
Meet and network with business leaders and government officials and find new opportunities for growth in Central and Eastern Europe.
The trade mission will be December 4-8.
Industry Focus: Financial Technology, Cybersecurity, Medical Devices, and Health Information Technology.

Latin American Crossroads: Panama & Global Atlanta Open House
2017-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Studioplex Community Room, 659 Auburn Ave NE , GA 30312, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Series sponsored by:

Panama has the “Path Between the Seas,” as one historian called it, the canal that changed the way global commerce works.
Now, those logistical connections are reverberating throughout Georgia, forcing the deepening of the Savannah port and forging new aviation and educational connections.
Join Global Atlanta and our sponsor, Emory Executive Education, for the “Linked by Logistics: Panama and Georgia,” the third event in the Latin American Crossroads series celebrating Atlanta’s role as a connecting point for the hemisphere.
Speakers/Topics:
-Georgia Tech and Panama: Marta Garcia, AVP Development for International, Georgia Tech; Ulises Nunez, Aerospace Engineering Graduate, recipient of scholarship from Panama’s president
-Jimmy Stice, CEO of Kalu Yala, on building a sustainable village in the Panama countryside
-Sean Casey, VP of RotorCorp, on exporting to Panama
-Panama Canal’s effects on Savannah port deepening
Event will be held in the community room at Studioplex on Auburn Avenue, where Global Atlanta’s offices are located. Interested parties will be able to go behind the scenes at Global Atlanta during the networking portion of the event.
Free parking can be found on the street in the surrounding neighborhoods or in unmarked spaces. Guaranteed paid parking is available in the Studioplex parking deck. More detailed directions and instructions will be sent upon registration.

US-Japan Business Management Luncheon Seminar
2017-12-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce, 143 N. Hill Street , Griffin, GA, 30223, United States
The Japan-America Society of Georgia presents an Inter-Cultural Business Management Seminar and Panel Discussion about ways companies can better manage cultural differences and disparities in business practices among Japanese and American employees and clients. This luncheon program features a presentation by a cross-cultural management consultant and an interactive discussion by Japanese and Americans attendees who can share their insights and personal experience in managing cultural differences in their industries.

AGG Webinar: It's Time to Comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation
2017-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The European Union’s next generation privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is being implemented now. The GDPR will directly or indirectly affect life sciences companies and other companies around the world that do business in the EU or otherwise process personal data that comes from the EU. Full compliance with the GDPR is required by May 25, 2018 and EU data protection authorities are continuing to release new guidance on about the GDPR and its many new requirements. The GDPR will have an impact on a wide range of activities for affected companies, including notices to consumers, contracts with business partners, recordkeeping, privacy assessments, security, and data breach response, among many others. Penalties for non-compliance can be as much as 20 million Euros (approximately $23.5 million) or 4% of an organization’s global turnover, whichever is greater.
Register now for this one-hour complimentary webinar with AGG Partner Kevin Coy and OneTrust Account Executive Kyle Cashion as they discuss:

the GDPR and GDPR implementation guidance
how the GDPR is relevant to life sciences and other companies around the world
strategies and tools that can assist companies with their GDPR compliance efforts.

There will be an opportunity for Q&A following the presentation.

Glögg mingle at Arnall Golden Gregory
2017-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 | AGG Office, Atlanta, Wells Fargo Tower 171 17th Street NW, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30363, United States
Enjoy some holiday networking with SACC-GA and AGG as they welcome you to celebrate the approaching holiday season with SACC-GA and Arnall Golden Gregory. Try traditional Swedish “glögg”, gingerbread cookies and saffron buns while networking and socializing with the Swedish-American business community in Atlanta.

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Forum
2017-12-05 17:00 - 19:30 | GA
Designed to showcase Atlanta as the emerging global center for FinTech companies and technology innovation, the program will focus on the powerful transformation new data technologies are bringing across today’s world of finance and industry. For competitive companies across all sectors, big data and AI are increasingly essential to how customers, products and risks are evaluated, and how strategic decisions are made. Global multi-media and cross-language data mining capabilities can provide incredible insights around the world.
Beyond risk management and fraud prevention, functions such as customer service, IT, sales, marketing and call centers are fertile grounds to leverage massive amounts of data. Companies that do so will generate value well beyond core capabilities.
Topics:
· Atlanta as a Global Finance and Technology Destination –Overview from TAG/FinTech 2017 Research Update – Don Campbell, RightCourse –
· How Big Data & AI Will Reshape Today’s World
· The Impending Impact of AI and Machine Learning on Bellwether Industries – (Eric Yu, GTCOM CEO)
· Adapting to Change Driven by Big Data & AI (Lee Scoggins, McKinsey & Co)
Attendees:
Key individuals representing an array of industries, academics and public/private institutions: Finance and payment companies, Investment institutions: investment bank, trust, wealth management companies and hedge fund managers, Leading marketers, media companies and agencies; Universities and scholars in big-data related technologies and applications; government officials and related commercial chambers, industry alliances.

Holiday Happy Hour
2017-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | GA
Join the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta as they celebrate the successes of 2017 and look forward to what’s to come in 2018 at their Holiday Happy Hour.
Come share a glass of wine and tuck into some holiday treats whilst looking back at 2017 and its achievements, whether it’s your success as a student or a chat about some of your favorite events. Drop by for as little or as long as you want!
Celebrate the holidays and look ahead to another busy and successful year in 2018!

'Red Notice' Author at the Carter Center
2017-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Carter Presidential Museum theater, 441 Freedom Parkway , Atlanta , GA, 30307, United States
Join the Carter Presidential Library as the host the Fall Authors Program. Some of the authors featured include:
Tuesday, December 5, Bill Browder- Red Notice
A real-life political thriller about an American financier in the Wild East of Russia, the murder of his principled young tax attorney, and his dangerous mission to expose the Kremlin’s corruption. Browder glimpsed the heart of darkness, and it transformed his life: he embarked on an unrelenting quest for justice in Sergei’s name, exposing the towering cover-up that leads right up to Putin. A financial caper, a crime thriller, and a political crusade, Red Notice is the story of one man taking on overpowering odds to change the world.

Breakfast meeting with Kofi Smith President & CEO of Atlanta Airlines Terminal Corporation
2017-12-06 07:30 - 09:30 | The Buckhead Club, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
A New Era for ATL – What You Need to Know About the $6B Overhaul of Atlanta’s Airport
Join the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce Southeast as they present Mr. Kofi Smith, President & CEO of Atlanta Airlines Terminal Corporation (AATC), share with us a rare behind-the-scenes peek into life at the busiest airport in the world! Mr Smith will update us on ATLNext, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport’s $6 billion, 20-year capital investment plan. The series of projects will boost capacity, renew and replace existing facilities and enhance the airport’s aesthetic appeal.
New runways, hotels and plazas are all part of the plans and the development will be one of the most significant construction projects in Georgia’s history.

Germany 2017: What Lies Ahead?
2017-12-06 08:00 - 09:30 | GA
Join the German American Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast discussion with Juliane Schaeuble.
Germany has voted and the outcome of this election is not only crucial for Europe, but also for the US. Will the new government in Berlin chose a different approach towards the Trump administration – and towards Putin’s Russia? Who are the ones in the new German government to look at from a US perspective? How about the country’s leading role in Europe: will it fulfill its obligations in the advancement of the European Union, in defense policy – and in dealing with the refugee crisis?

Hispaniola presents 'Riches, Rubble, and Rebirth: The Fight to Save Haitian Cultural Patrimony'
2017-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | GA
The city of Port au Prince was hard hit by the earthquake of 2010 resulting in a tremendous loss of life and of cultural records. Both the city’s main museum, the Centre d’Art and the largest single collection, the Musee Galerie d’Art Nader, were destroyed and with them, thousands of paintings were lost. In a country rich with culture but poor in resources, would Haitian art recover?
Elizabeth Peterson, Director of the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art and Adjunct Professor of Art & Culture and Museum Studies, explores the history of Haitian visual arts, the earthquake, and the recovery period. A former exhibition administrator with MoMA, Peterson has 20 years’ experience in nonprofit management and collections care.
Peterson curated the exhibition Hispaniola and organized the programming for the campus-wide initiative.
This lecture will be held in the Skylight Gallery of OUMA which is on the 3rd floor of Lowry Hall, above the Philip Weltner Library. Free for OUMA Members or with a Petrel Pass. Free for Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff of OU. General admission: $5. This event is part of the campus-wide celebration, Hispaniola: A Celebration of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The exhibition Hispaniola is on view in OUMA from September 30 through December 17, 2017

Conexx Professional & Business Seminar - Smart Cities
2017-12-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Ponce City Market – Techstars, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE 9th floor, Atlanta, 30308, United States
Join Conexx to learn more about the future of urban living at their second seminar for the 21st annual Professional & Business Seminar. The panel features experts on smart cities who will provide insights into making our cities more efficient and responsive. The Thursday, December 7 program features lunch and networking.

16th Women's Series - Immigration: The Road Map Ahead
2017-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP, 1230 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3100, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Join the Belgian, French, Netherlands and German American Chambers of Commerce as well as the British American Business Council for a discussion about U.S. immigration policies impact you, your business and family.
From compliance issues, internship and work visas to green cards and dual-citizenship, the discussion will cover the current topics that affect our personal and business lives and discuss the future of U.S. immigration.
If there are specific topics that you would like addressed, indicate them in the “comment” section of the registration page. the guest speaker, Laleh Sharifi, will also be available to answer your questions.

Asian American Heritage Foundation Business Mixer and Holiday Party
2017-12-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Amara Restaurant, 870 Inman Village Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
Join the Asian American Heritage Foundation for this exciting business networking and holiday party. Meet, greet, and rub elbows with an array of business leaders and community professionals at Amara Restaurant.
There will be a cash bar. Free covered parking will be provided in the block next to the restaurant. Due to limited availability, event entry by prior registration only.
For sponsorship opportunities and information please contact:

Ani Agnihotri at Ani.Agnihotri@gmail.com or 404-394-6678
Frank Soomro at fsosoomro@yahoo.com or 678-488-2446

Georgia Day of Code
2017-12-08 00:00 - 23:59 | GA
Coding skills are essential to our future workforce, and every student – regardless of race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status – should have the opportunity to learn computer science.
The Technology Association of Georgia and TAG Education Collaborative, in partnership with Code.org, developed Georgia Day of Code to increase the number of Georgia students, educators, and workers who are exposed to coding: a vital 21st-century workforce skill. Georgia Day of Code occurs every year during Computer Science Week in conjunction with Code.org’s Hour of Code initiative.

The 19th CPC National Congress & Perspectives on Business Opportunities in China
2017-12-08 11:30 - 13:30 | The Commerce Club, 191 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Join the The National Association of Chinese-Americans (NACA) as they host Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Houston for an executive luncheon briefing on the outcomes from President Trump’s visit to China.
The 19th CPC National Congress kicked off on October 18 is China’s most important political event. The Congress determined China’s course over the next five years or even longer, and proposed solutions for the future of the Chinese economy.
What messages are coming from the China Central Government ? What is China’s policy direction for the near future? How will it affect your business in Greater China region?
Please Join in to hear the insights from Ambassador Li Qiangmin, Chinese consul general from Houston, and business executives from Fortune 500 companies on the implications of the 19th CPC National Congress, its impacts on foreign businesses in China, and the outlook for US China relationship.

BABC-Georgia's Annual Christmas Luncheon
2017-12-08 12:30 - 16:00 | GA
Join the British American Business Counsil for Christmas crackers, turkey with trimmings and Christmas pudding!
12:00-1:00 Champagne & Networking
1:00 – Lunch Buffet is Served
Famous 12 Days of Christmas Performance
Pricing: $60 for members, $75 for nonmembers
*Space is limited, register now to reserve your seat!*
It is suggested that guests utilizeUber/Lyft/MARTA because parking and traffic can be a bit cumbersome at this time of year in Buckhead! Also, you can freely partake in “Christmas Cheer” without worrying about driving.

Frohe Weihnachten
2017-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | GA
Love Germany and its Holiday traditions? You have to check out this one-night event all about the Holidays in Germany!
We all know Germany wins when it comes to the holidays – Christmas markets, lots of traditions and of course the food and decorations. We’ve designed a class to introduce you to all the best parts of the holiday season in Germany!
Join the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta on Friday, December 8, 2017 to learn a German Christmas Carol, look into a traditional German recipe and much more!

Young Leaders Holiday Celebration
2017-12-08 18:30 - 20:30 | The Pig & The Pearl, Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr NW
Before your calendar fills up with anymore tacky Christmas sweater parties, be sure to reserve your spot with the Young Leaders for an evening of food, drinks and a guided tour of Atlantic Station’s Christkindl Market.
In partnership with the German American Cultural Foundation, the Young Leaders are kicking off this holiday celebration at The Pig and The Pearl with appetizers and a toast to the New Year. Afterwards, will embark on an exclusive guided tour of the Christkindl Market led by a member of the German American Cultural Foundation. Tickets also include a complimentary sampling of the Market’s tasty treats and beverages. Doors open at 6:30PM on Friday, December 8.

Meals On Wheels Atlanta Holiday Open House
2017-12-09 09:00 | 1705 Commerce Drive, 1705 Commerce Drive, Atlanta , GA, 30318, United States
Join Meals On Wheels Atlanta for their Holiday Open House! There will be holiday card making, cookie decorating, tours of MOWA and a breakfast/hot chocolate bar. Please bring new, gender-neutral blankers and warm winter socks to donate.

Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta Holiday Party
2017-12-10 15:00 - 17:30 | Seefried Residence, 3325 Woodhaven Road , Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
The Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta and The Atlanta Music Club cordially invite you to a Holiday Gala Party.Hosted by Honorary Consul General of Austria, Ferdinand C. Seefried and Monique Seefried. Also, enjoy guest violinists, David and Sarah Eilert. Dress Code: Festive Holiday Attire. To purchase tickets, use code :Gala.
