Global Atlanta

NRW. Global Business Evening Reception
2023-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Norfolk Southern, 650 W Peachtree St NE,, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Join NRW.Global Business for an evening reception welcoming a German business delegation from North Rhine-Westphalia, interested in the U.S. market!
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is Germany’s economic powerhouse and one of the most attractive investment locations in Europe for foreign companies. The informal get-together will be hosted by Ms. Silke Krebs, State Secretary of the
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action, and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and by Felix Neugart, CEO of NRW.Global Business, NRW’s trade and investment agency.
Shake hands, network, and have a great time. Maximum of 100 guests accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
RSVP by email: daniel@nrwglobalbusiness-usa.com

From Zero To Hero: Prototype, Validate, and Launch with MJV & Mendix
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual event
In celebration of their partnership with Mendix, MJV invites you to a live event to explore the world of digital products, prototyping, usability, and low-code development.
During the event, a showcase of consumer solutions will be shown that involves scanning products’ barcodes for information on their environmental impact and rewarding the users who pick the most sustainable options. This innovative approach allows companies to better understand their customers’ behavior and encourage sustainable consumption habits.
You will also have the opportunity to:

Discover how to easily test your ideas on a digital platform.
Find out how to merge intuitive software and innovation methods to foster better digital solutions.
Take a quick tour through a high-fidelity prototype designed by us, using Mendix’s low-code features.
Gain insights into leveraging low-code platforms to enhance your organization’s Innovation Experience and implement Design Thinking methodologies, driving user-centric solutions and fostering a culture of innovation.
Explore the strategic advantages of implementing low-code platforms to accelerate digital transformation initiatives and enterprise app development.

Speakers include:

Bruna Lopes, Head of Innovation USA at MJV
Lucas Marodin, IT Project Manager at MJV
Mike Tarentino, Senior Director, Digital Business Advisory at Mendix

> WHEN
• May 31 (Wednesday)
• 11am (EDT)
Learn how to build a high-fidelity intuitive solution from scratch with MJV & Mendix! Register now.

GSU-CIBER International Business Pedagogy Workshop
2023-05-31 12:00 - 20:00 | GSU Buckhead Center, 3348 Peachtree Road NE, Tower Place 200 - Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
For those seeking excellence in teaching! Please join GSU CIBER at the annual International Business Pedagogy Workshop. Meet the Experts and Aim for Teaching Excellence
If you teach international business and wish to learn from and be inspired by world-class master teachers and mentors, this is your opportunity to invest in your professional development.
Meet in Atlanta over 2.5 days for an intensive learning and networking event. In addition to addressing the core course in IB, interactive sessions will cover specialized courses in international entrepreneurship, global strategy, multinational business finance, and international marketing.
This is a unique professional development opportunity for those who:
(1) have a passion for teaching international business
(2) are interested in learning about the latest classroom innovations
(3) wish to update their skills and pedagogical toolbox
(4) wish to meet and be inspired by seasoned educators who have excelled in teaching.

Take advantage of the Early Bird rate by Sunday, April 30, 2023.
A limited number of Faculty Fellowships will be available for faculty from Minority Serving Institutions. The registration fee with a Faculty Fellowship will be $399. To apply for a Fellowship, you must submit a one-page statement to the GSU-CIBER team at gsuciber@gsu.edu describing how the International Business Pedagogy Workshops will benefit you and your institution.
Venue
All workshop activities will be held at Georgia State University’s Buckhead Center, a state-of-the-art conference facility located in Atlanta, Georgia. Venue Details
Lodging
Participants are expected to make their own lodging arrangements. The official group hotel for this event is SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buckhead (located at 3459 Buckhead Loop NE Atlanta, Georgia 30326). You must book your hotel room by May 8, 2023, to receive the contracted rate of $121.00 per night. Reserve your room today!
This event is a project of the MSI Consortium, hosted by GSU-CIBER and sponsored by CIBERs at Florida International University – College of Business, The George Washington University School of Business, Indiana University – Kelley School of Business, Loyola Marymount University, Fox School of Business at Temple University, Texas A&M University, University of Colorado Denver Business School, and University of Maryland.

New Supply Chain Realities in a Re-Balanced Asia & Global Export Strategies
2023-05-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Kettlerock Brewing, 6025 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 1, Norcross, GA, 30092, United States
Join The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) for a fun-filled evening of delicious food, beverages and good company, and learn more about latest trends in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Global Trade.
Moderator: Charles Easley, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business
Panelists:

Patrick Winkler, Senior Director, Honeywell
Steven Lustig, CEO & Founder, Lustig Global Consulting
Josh Smith, Vice President, Toyota Materials Handling Systems

Co-Organizers: Atlanta Chinese Entrepreneurs Club, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta, Japan-America Society of Georgia, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia
Partnering Organization: Georgia Tech CIBER

Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Sponsor Recognition and Networking Event
2023-05-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Georgia
Members of the Board of GIACC cordially invite you to a Sponsor Recognition & Networking Event.
Light Refreshments will be served
Dress Code: Business casual
Parking available on site

SOLD OUT -- Art of Diplomacy Tours -- June Trip to Cuba With Ambassador Charles Shapiro
2023-06-01 00:00 - 2023-06-05 23:59 | Georgia
This event is SOLD OUT–
Please contact Amanda Mattingly at mattinglyac@gmail.com to reserve a spot for our January 2024 trip to Havana.
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Curious about Cuba? Ambassador (ret.) Charles Shapiro is leading a trip to Havana on June 1-5 to meet with a wide range of Cuban academics, artists, small business owners and others to figure out what is going on and how the US should respond. The trip includes a meeting with the Acting US Ambassador to Cuba as well as the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (requested).
The group will meet in the Havana airport the late morning of Thursday, June 1 and depart on flights the late afternoon on Monday, June 5. Accommodations include privately owned, comfortable boutique hotels.
What’s Included?
The cost per traveler of $2,325 single occupancy, $2050 double includes:
• 4 nights’ accommodations with breakfast
• All group meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Professional, bilingual guides
• Ground transportation
• Health insurance while in Cuba
• Admission to all museums and public buildings
Travelers are responsible for making their own arrangements to and from Havana. In Cuba, the group will partner with Cuba Educational Travel for all other arrangements.
Note: This policy trip complies with all U.S. Treasury Department regulations. For more information, contact Amanda Mattingly at mattinglyac@gmail.com
More information:
Cuba Flyer 20 MAR 2023

TAG International Business Society: Spring Social
2023-06-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Georgia
Join the TAG International Business Society for this Spring social and networking event.
Event pre-registration will close Thursday, June 1st at 10am. After this time, on-site registration will be offered.

Rugby ATL vs. New England Free Jacks
2023-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Silverbacks Park, 3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
Join in Dress Your Decade Night and cheer on Rugby ATL as they take on the New England Free Jacks at Silverbacks Park at 7:00pm ET!

2023 Atlanta Swiss Social
2023-06-03 08:00 - 2023-06-11 22:00 | Georgia
Together with European Cellars we organize the ATLANTA SWISS SOCIAL event series for the third time in a row! Join the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta for a week-long celebration of Swiss wine, food, culture, and community! The 2023 Atlanta Swiss Social will take place June 3-11 with three different events:
1. Saturday, June 3rd, starting at 8 AM: Swiss 5K & FUN RUN with On Running at Fleet Feet Decatur. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/5n62hnmy
2. Thursday, June 8th, 6 PM – 8:30 PM: Swiss WINE TASTING at VinoTeca in Inman Park with Chandra Kurt. Taste 5 Swiss wines with snacks and a presentation by Swiss wine author and educator Chandra Kurt. 25 tickets available for $40/ticket. Purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/4ha5nrfe
3. Sunday, June 11th, 6 PM – 10 PM: Swiss WINE SOIRÉE at Bread & Butterfly in Inman Park. This dinner is open to the public and features an à la carte menu and Swiss wines available by the glass and by the bottle. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/2ps5r6w2

2023 Taiwanese American Heritage Week Atlanta
2023-06-03 13:30 - 17:00 | KSU Dance Theater on Marietta Campus, 860 Rossbacher Wy, Marietta, GA, 30060, United States
Join the Atlanta Taiwanese Association of America for 2023 Taiwanese American Heritage Week Atlanta.
Taiwan’s beautiful traditions has been a great influence to Americans’ rich diversity. Taiwanese Americans have been celebrating their heritage with other fellow Georgians since 2000. This year will be no exception.
Join for a plethora of performances such as Taiwanese songs, folk dances, and a special treat from Taiwan.
FREE ADMISSION!
1:00PM Taste of Taiwan. Cultural Booths and Kids Fun
2:00PM Local Performance
3:00PM Performance from National Taiwan University of Arts

Sweden Day Celebration
2023-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Georgia
Come celebrate the Swedish National Day at the Beautiful Pinnacle Building Sky Garden, in Buckhead Atlanta. Join SACC-Georgia for an evening of networking, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments & entertainment.
Dress code: Business Casual
RSVP by May 30th

Atlanta Festival Academy's 2023 Showcase Spectacular
2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Byers Theatre, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328, United States
Internationally acclaimed teenage violinists SoHyun Ko and Hannah Tam perform stunning showpieces by Paganini, Sarasate, Kreisler, and more! All proceeds support Atlanta Festival Academy’s community outreach and scholarship funds.

Concert is Tuesday, June 6 at 7pm in Byers Theatre at the beautiful Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Standard tickets are $75 each and student tickets are just $25 each.

HIGH Museum of Art Presents Masterpieces of Samurai Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection
2023-06-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Georgia
This summer, the High Museum of Art presents “Samurai: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller” (June 23-Sept. 17, 2023), an exhibition featuring one of the most important collections of its type outside of Japan. Through a dazzling array of armor, helmets, swords, and other objects spanning almost nine centuries, the exhibition illuminates the exceptionally high level of design and craft dedicated to these elaborate instruments of ceremony and combat and reveals the culture, lifestyle, and artistic legacy associated with the samurai warrior in Japanese society.
The exhibition is presented in the Cousins Special Exhibition Galleries on the Second Level of the High’s Wieland Pavilion.
Geneva native, Gabriel Barbier-Mueller has served as the Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Dallas since March 1995.
About the High Museum of Art
Located in the heart of Atlanta, the High Museum of Art connects with audiences from across the Southeast and around the world through its distinguished collection, dynamic schedule of special exhibitions, and engaging community-focused programs. Housed within facilities designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Richard Meier and Renzo Piano, the High features a collection of more than 19,000 works of art, including an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American fine and decorative arts; major holdings of photography and folk and self-taught work, especially that of artists from the American South; burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, new media and design; a growing collection of African art, with work dating from prehistory through the present; and significant holdings of European paintings and works on paper. The High is dedicated to reflecting the diversity of its communities and offering a variety of exhibitions and educational programs that engage visitors with the world of art, the lives of artists and the creative process. For more information about the High, visit www.high.org.
About The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection
The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection has been selectively amassed by Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller and their children over the past 35 years. The museum is located in Dallas’ Harwood District at the historic St. Ann’s School. Centuries of craftsmanship are represented in the collection, with objects dating from the seventh to 19th centuries. Samurai masterpieces, including suits of armor, helmets, masks, horse armor and weaponry, are on display in the museum, traveling exhibition, and the lobbies of Harwood International developments. To date, The Samurai Collection has garnered more than 1.5 million visitors worldwide. Select pieces from the collection were most recently on display at the Bernisches Historisches Museum and have traveled to 14 cities worldwide.

Chinese-American Business Association of Atlanta Business Networking and Legislative Update
2023-06-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Yifan Central Kitchen, 1145 Lakefield Dr Suite 500, Johns Creek, GA, 30097, United States
The Chinese-American Business Association of Atlanta will host a June member networking event and legislative update with State Representative Michelle Au.
Location: Yifan Central Kitchen
11455 Lakefield Dr, Ste 500 Johns Creek GA
Date/Time: Thursday June 8th 4:30 – 6:30PM
Please click on the register button below to sign up.

Young Professional Happy Hour
2023-06-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 1075 Peachtree Street Northeast, Suite 1550, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
A great informal network opportunity to meet young Dutch and American professionals and hear a few pitches of colleagues working for various Atlanta organizations. This event is jointly organized by the Netherlands Consulate General, the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce for the US South East and supported by Heineken.
Please RSVP on time as capacity is limited! You can get your free ticket for yourself and a plus 1 at the link below.
You must be at least 21 years old to attend the event.

French American Chamber of Commerce Summer Champagne Event
2023-06-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Roche Bobois, ​333 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join the French American Chamber of Commerce to enjoy some bubbles and French-style buffet while mingling with the local international community for an evening of unique French flair. It is the perfect opportunity to develop your connections and make new acquaintances – and what better way than over delicious French food and wine!

COMEDY: Paco Erhard "5-Step Guide to Being German"
2023-06-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Georgia
Finally in Atlanta: “5-Step Guide to being German”, Paco Erhard’s multi-award-winning, world-wide sold-out cultural comedy show!
“Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now you can, as German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how.”
“5-Step Guide to being German” is a multi-award-winning cultural comedy show all about Germany. Its aim: to inspire audiences to use humor to grow beyond their own cultural mindsets and learn from each other. All while laughing their socks off.
“5-Step Guide to Being German” has toured around the world since 2011, playing 35 different fringe festivals and comedy festivals as well as cultural centers, corporate gigs, and cultural institutions.
Paco promises a rip-roaring good time. You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order.
ADMISSION:
General Admission: $25.00
Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta Members: $20
Or, use your affiliate member organization coupon code during checkout.
“5-Step Guide to Being German” usually sells out.
Reserve your seats by purchasing your ticket before showtime!

The Cathedral Singers Concert
2023-06-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Cathedral of St Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
The Cathedral Singers welcomes you to enjoy a lovely summer evening respite amid the glow of stained glass, basking in music to sooth the soul and delight the senses.
The concert features madrigals, Bach, Britten and more presented by the professional core of the Cathedral of St. Philip Choir, Schola and Organists. Proceeds support the Cathedral Choir’s 2024 England residencies at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, and York Minster. The concert is made possible by the beneficence of the late Dr. Emile T. Fisher.

The Children's Museum of Atlanta Presents: United Nations of Play
2023-06-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is pleased to announce the United Nations of Play is back! Grab a ticket and travel around the globe to celebrate diversity in Atlanta and around the world.
This year will feature partner organizations and activities highlighting The Bahamas, Germany, Ghana, and Pakistan.
Experience art, music, geography, and lots of fun from the four highlighted nations. Buckle your seatbelts, put your tray in its locked and upright position, and get ready to jet set!

International Night: Rugby ATL vs. New York Ironworkers
2023-06-10 20:00 | Atlanta Silverbacks Park, 3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The French-American Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to share this invitation to:
International Night
Rugby ATL vs. New York Ironworkers
Join the international community and rugby fans for this exciting match!
**A give-away for a pair of tickets to this match will be held during the Summer Champagne event on June 8**

Rugby ATL vs. New York Ironworkers (Home Match)
2023-06-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Silverbacks Park, 3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
Join for International Night and cheer on Rugby ATL as they take on the New York Ironworkers at 8:00pm ET for the final home game of the season!

International Seminar: How To Do Business in India
2023-06-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000, Atlanta, 30339, Georgia
The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to attend the upcoming International Seminar: How To Do Business in India, on Tuesday, June 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided.
This program will be held at the Chamber offices and is open to all interested attendees. The webinar will feature subject matter experts discussing export opportunities to India for Georgia companies, resources their respective organizations can provide interested businesses, unique challenges in regulations and requirements, and things to consider when entering the Indian market.
CONFIRMED PANELISTS:

Mr. David Gault, Vice President, Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Sonjui Kumar, Founding Partner, KPPB Law
Ms. Anita Ninan, Founder & Principal, Ninan Legal LLC
Ms. Amber Mehta, Partner, KNAV Accounting Consultants
Ms. Shaquana Teasley, Founder and CEO, Agate Solutions

Conexx Member Reception & Networking Event: Current Transactions in the Middle Market
2023-06-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Georgia
Join Conexx for the next Member Reception & Networking with guest speaker Jeff Silver, Partner, CRI on Tuesday June 13, 2023 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors. (Visitors can access the free parking garage behind the building).
Topic: Current Transactions in the Middle Market

Expat Expectations: Transitioning Talent Across Blurred Borders
2023-06-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Atlanta Tech Village, 3423 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
As hybrid models blur the lines between physical and virtual work, companies are shrinking their office footprints and reconsidering relocations. The trend presents new challenges for talent management, but also opportunities to dip into labor pools no longer hindered by geography. Tradeoffs are inevitable.

International firms breaking into the U.S. market through Atlanta face an even more complex set of considerations, such as how to bring in executives to set up operations, deal with disparate hiring rules and customize products or services for a new market.

For relocated executives and international hires, all this comes on top of the incumbent logistical and cultural challenges of settling into a new city and country — whether getting a driver’s license, financing a home or finding a school for the kids.

On June 14, Global Atlanta will bring together a slate of experts to provide the latest insights on running a global team from our global city, interspersed with personal stories from expatriates who have made the jump to Atlanta. The resulting discussion will help you manage expat expectations as you onboard and integrate new team members across borders.
Speakers:

Michael Manely, International Family Law Attorney, The Manely Firm, P.C.
Charles Kuck, Managing Partner, Kuck Baxter Immigration
Marsha Maxwell, Head of Technology and Innovation, Atlanta International School
Cheryl Leydon, Tax Director, Global Mobility Services, Aprio
Paula Henao, Realtor, Atlanta Fine Homes & Sotheby’s International Realty
Christian Höeferle, President & CEO, The Culture Mastery

Sectors covered:

Family law
Immigration
Education
Tax
Real Estate
Banking
Culture

Who should come:

Leaders of international subsidiaries in tech or beyond
HR managers for large ATL companies with global operations
Startups looking to go global or recruit internationally
Service providers seeking better insight into their clients’ challenges
Economic development leaders looking to improve their community’s outreach around the world

Speaker Bios

Michael Manely has practiced divorce and family law for more than 30 years and has prevailed in thousands of family law cases. He has become one of the most sought-after international family law attorneys in Georgia, representing clients in federal court throughout the United States and in select foreign jurisdictions. Michael has successfully resolved cases from every continent in the world, except Antarctica, and served as an expert witness on international child abduction in court proceedings in the United States and Scotland. On December 5, 2012 he delivered oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States in Chafin v. Chafin, securing a unanimous victory and establishing that parents who have a child removed from the United States have standing regarding their custodial interests. The decision has been cited over 950 times. Michael is the only all family law attorney to win unanimous decisions from both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Georgia!

Charles Kuck is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kuck Baxter Immigration and oversees its worldwide immigration practice. Mr. Kuck assists international immigrant investors, employers and employees with business and professional visas, labor certifications, immigrant visas, consular representation, and citizenship matters. Mr. Kuck also maintains an active Federal Court practice focusing on immigration issues. He has represented asylum seekers and others in more than 700 trials before the Immigration Courts. He has practiced immigration law for over 30 years, has spoken at numerous legal and business conferences on all types of immigration-related topics, has testified in Congress on various aspects of Immigration Law and Immigration Reform, is frequently quoted in the national press, and appears regularly on national and local television and cable news outlets.

Dr Marsha Maxwell is a neuroscientist, teacher and technology specialist. With over twenty-three years of strategic, tactical and operational technology experience, Marsha creates innovative environments and applications that harness the power of new technology and neuroscience to enhance a teacher’s reach, better engage students and foster a culture of innovation in an organization. Her work has been used in projects for institutions as varied as NASA and Sony. Her areas of specialization include data science, mixed reality, artificial intelligence, space exploration and machine learning. She holds a BS from Spelman College in Chemistry and an MS (Biology) and a PhD (Neuroscience) from the California Institute of Technology.

Cheryl Leydon is a tax director at Aprio specializing in global mobility tax compliance and consulting for multinational companies and individuals with complex international tax needs. She has over 15 years of experience working with Big Four firms, providing global mobility tax services to clients. She also has 10 years of experience as a co-owner of a small accounting practice. Cheryl works with multinational companies and their expatriate employees, including tax consulting, U,S, tax compliance and the coordination of tax reporting and payroll filing requirements in foreign jurisdictions. She often works closely with employers to develop policies and procedures for the international HR services they offer to their executives. Additionally, Cheryl advises international investors, business owners, and others with complex international individual income tax filing requirements, helping them stay in compliance and reduce their worldwide tax burden.

Combining technical prowess with a servant’s heart, Paula Henao is an architect as well as a REALTOR®. Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, Paula pursued her education in architecture and came to the United States after being offered a position with a builder in Georgia. After working on residential communities in Augusta and Aiken, she chose to settle in Atlanta, a city she loves for its growth, opportunities for families and diverse community. A resident of Johns Creek, she has been in the business for over 12 years and has loved growing together with her clients as they move forward with their families and careers. Proud to offer the highest level of service through her partnership with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, she works with clients throughout the North Atlanta area. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, her unrivaled ability to be fully present and communicate the right information to the right person at the right time makes her a sought-after negotiator and confidante. Active in her community, Paula has accepted various roles with the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association as their first executive director and former member of their board of directors. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Johns Creek North Fulton and Global Atlanta. She is also an engaged PTA member at State Bridge Crossing Elementary, where her daughter attends.

Christian Höferle is a cultural coach, trainer, and mentor for multinational organizations – or rather: for people who work globally. Based in Atlanta, he is German by passport, American by choice, Bavarian at heart, and people call him The Culture Guy. His passion is to help people discover commonality when they are overwhelmed by difference. His mission is to create peace by facilitating understanding, relating, and connecting. At the core of this purpose is culture. And as he helps people figure out this “thing” called culture, they’ll work at their peak and in peace with others. Throughout his career Christian has had the privilege of working with people from all over the world. With his company, The Culture Mastery , Christian and his team serve multinational organizations achieve their goals in global markets. TCM does this via tailored coaching and training programs for expatriates as well as multicultural teams. Coming from a bilingual and bicultural background, Christian has been working on various levels of cultural consulting/coaching/training, translation & interpretation and relocation assistance. Christian co-hosts the daily online show Two Chaps – Many Cultures (with Brett Parry) and also hosts The Culture Guy Podcast, a web radio series addressing the needs and interests of global professionals.

Inspiración - Flamenco Lunch Concert
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Georgia
Join the La Candela Flamenco on Wednesday, June 14, to embark on an enchanting exploration of flamenco — a captivating journey into the heart of classical Spanish music and dance. Discover the deep connections between flamenco and its classical counterparts, and delve into the rich traditions that have shaped this mesmerizing art form.
The event features artists:
Ania La Candela – flamenco dance
Marina Bengoa – piano
Teodora Stoyanova – flute
José Chirinos – flamenco guitar
Inspiración is a series of flamenco lecture performances that are free to the public and feature traditional flamenco dance and music infused with the world and classical music.
Funding provided by Arts & Entertainment Atlanta and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District.

SOLD OUT -- Diplomatic Dialogue: A meeting with Anne-Laure Desjonquères, Consul General of France
2023-06-14 17:00 - 19:30 | Offices of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, Atlanta
Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Anne-Laure Desjonquères, Consul General of France in Atlanta
Join for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Anne-Laure Desjonquères, Consul General of France in Atlanta. After an hour of networking, Consul General Anne-Laure Desjonquères will discuss the work of the French Consulate, her experiences during her career postings and her observations on global affairs with Mark Pierson, ACIR’s Director of Diplomatic Outreach and Strategic Development. The reception attendees (limited to 35) will then have the opportunity to ask the Consul General questions. Remarks are off-the-record and not recorded but social media posts are encouraged.
About Consul General Anne-Laure Desjonquères
Anne-Laure Desjonquères is a career diplomat who joined the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA) in 2006.
Before being appointed Consul General of France in Atlanta, she was the head of the division of European Union law and international economic law in the Legal Affairs Department of the MEFA since 2018.
She served as head of the Press & Communication Office at the French Embassy in New Delhi (India) from 2015 to 2017, and as political advisor on domestic and African policy issues at the French Embassy in Pretoria (South Africa) from 2012 to 2015.
She was also a desk officer in the Strategic Affairs Department, in charge of nuclear disarmament issues from 2010 to 2012, and a legal consultant in European Union law in the Legal Affairs Department from 2006 to 2009.
A former student of the French National School of Administration (ENA) and of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (Ulm), she graduated from Sciences Po in Paris and from the University of Paris-IV Sorbonne (Master’s Degree in History of International Relations).
Anne-Laure Desjonquères is 43 years old. She is married and has 3 children.
France-State of Georgia Economic Relations
There are approximately 200 French facilities operating in Georgia. These French-affiliated companies employ more than 23,300 Georgians.
EXPORTS: In 2021, Georgia exports to France totaled $498.9 million. France is the 20th largest export market for Georgia. Top exports from Georgia to France include civilian aircraft, motor vehicles, insecticides, tall oil, and cyclic hydrocarbons. Georgia leads the nation in the export of the following goods to France: tall oil, kraft paper, and acrylic polymers.
IMPORTS: In 2021, Georgia imports from France totaled $2.99 billion. France ranks 13th among Georgia’s importer nations. Top imports from France to Georgia include powered aircraft, medicaments, immunological products, turbojets, and ethyl alcohol.
U.S.-France Bilateral Economic Relations
France is a member of the European Union and is the United States’ third-largest trading partner in Europe (after Germany and the U.K.). Trade and investment between the United States and France are strong. In 2019, the United States and France traded more than $138 billion in goods and services. U.S. exports to France include industrial chemicals, aircraft and engines, electronic components, telecommunications, computer software, computers and peripherals, analytical and scientific instrumentation, medical instruments and supplies, and broadcasting equipment. The United States is the top destination for French investment and the United States is the largest foreign investor in France. The United States and France have a bilateral convention on investment and a bilateral tax treaty addressing, among other things, double taxation and tax evasion.
U.S.-France International Relations
The United States and France established diplomatic relations in 1778 following the United States’ declaration of independence from Great Britain, and France provided key assistance to the United States as an ally during its war of independence. The Vichy Government of France severed diplomatic relations with the United States in 1942 during World War II; relations were normalized in 1944. The United States and France are among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5).
The U.S. and France work closely on many issues, most notably in combating terrorism, efforts to stem the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and on regional problems, including in Africa, the Middle East, the Balkans, and Central Asia. As one of the P5+1 powers and as a leader of the European Union, France is working to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. France is a major contributor to the Defeat-ISIL Coalition. In the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, France supports U.S. engagement in the peace process. France is one of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) top five troop contributors.

Pakistan Ambassador Briefing: Growing Trade and Investment with Georgia
2023-06-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Miller and Martin, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
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.
Over lunch, Ambassador Khan will participate in an interview with Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams, followed by a moderated audience Q&A.
Proposed Topics of Discussion:

Objectives for the ambassador’s Georgia visit
Engaging with the Pakistani diaspora and business community to drive trade growth
Global health collaboration with Atlanta-based nonprofits and institutions
Growth of Pakistan’s diplomatic presence in the U.S. (Atlanta consulate?)
Understanding Pakistan’s current political challenges
Checking in on U.S.-Pakistan bilateral ties in the context of China-US rivalry
Improvements to the Pakistani business climate and efforts to grow U.S. direct investment

Background:
With 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.
Along 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.
Top 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.
Georgia 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.
Ambassador Khan will speak about efforts to deepen ties between Pakistan and the Southeast U.S. and bolster investment and trade links with Georgia.
About the Ambassador:
Ambassador Masood Khan is currently serving as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States.
He 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.
Ambassador Masood Khan had a distinguished diplomatic career. Most notably, he served as:

Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2005;
Pakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland, from 2005 to 2008;
Pakistan’s Ambassador to China from 2008 to 2012; and
Pakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters, New York, from 2012 to 2015.

In 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).
In 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.
While in New York, he was also:

Vice President of the Economic and Social Council,
Vice President of the UN General Assembly and
President of the Executive Board of UNICEF.

Ambassador Masood Khan also remained Pakistan’s Chief Negotiator (Sherpa) for the US-led Nuclear Security Summits, from 2009 to 2015.
In 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.

The Atlanta Press Club and the Commerce Club presents: An Afternoon Featuring FBI Director Christopher Wray
2023-06-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Commerce Club, 191 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The Atlanta Press Club in partnership with The Commerce Club is pleased to announce FBI Director Christopher Wray will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
*This event is open to APC Members only as a pre-sale. Tickets will be available to non-members depending on availability mid-June.
To purchase a table please email julia@atlpressclub.org
For media passes and inquires please email julia@atlpressclub.org

The Atlanta Council on International Relations Presents Peace on the Korean Peninsula
2023-06-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Peace on the Korean Peninsula: Can the ROK-US Alliance Defend Against A Threatening Nuclear Shadow?
( A panel discussion with Introductory Comments by Yoonjoo Park, Consul General of the Republic of Korea)
June and July of 2023, will mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice and subsequent termination of open hostilities. ROK-US mutual defense treaties have guaranteed the peace and the accumulated prosperity of the ROK. Its rising industrial and technological advances place it near the top of the global pyramid, while a third-generation Kim’s mounting insecurity, fueled by a free people on his doorstep, has led to an obsession for advanced nuclear and missile technology that threatens the stability of the Korean Peninsula and its Pacific neighbors. Can peace prevail on a peninsula that reflects darkness and enlightenment?
Moderator: Kevin Miller
Registration Deadline : Monday, June 19 2023

British American Business Council - Georgia Annual Garden Party
2023-06-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Georgia
Join the British American Business Council – Georgia for the event of the year! BABC is hosting what is sure to be an unforgettable evening, the Annual Garden Party
June 24th, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Dust off your fascinators and hats and come to the British Consul General’s Residence in Atlanta, where you will enjoy the beautiful garden, mix and mingle with some of Atlanta’s finest business leaders, and indulge in mouth-watering treats courtesy of Party Execs catering.
There is limited availability for this premier event, so be sure to register soon to secure your spot.
Don’t miss this opportunity to create new connections and have some fun. We hope to see you there!
For sponsorship opportunities please contact exec@babcga.org
