Global Atlanta

2024 Flowers X Seeds Fundraising Gala
2024-02-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh Yards, 352 University Ave SW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30310
The Flowers X Seeds Fundraising Gala celebrates an under-recognized established visual artist and plants a seed for an emerging visual artist, both based in Georgia, by presenting The Nellie Mae Rowe Award, generously made possible by The Judith Alexander Foundation.

The February 16th, 2024 gala will be an immersive multi-sensory event showcasing art by the award recipients, an awards presentation with live entertainment, and dinner. The money raised will serve as seed money for ADAMA’s forthcoming capital campaign and building fund.

Register

Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park
2024-02-17 00:00 - 2024-02-19 23:59 | Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA, 30083, United States
The 2024 festival will celebrate the Year of the Dragon.Stone Mountain Park is proud to host the second annual Lunar New Year Festival the last three weekends in February! This Asian-inspired festival pays tribute to the culture and New Year traditions of Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other countries that follow the lunar calendar. It features a special Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show on the largest screen in the world, NEW lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live entertainment, and other cultural elements.

Register

NAAAP ATL Lunar New Year Brunch
2024-02-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Dish Korean Cuisine, 5000 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, Georgia, 30341
Come celebrate Lunar New Year with NAAAP Atlanta over delicious food at Dish!

NAAAP MEMBERS: Enter the email address associated with your membership in the “promo code to register for the event.

Join NAAAP Atlanta at Dish to celebrate 2024 Lunar New Year and for some delicious, authentic Korean cuisine on Saturday, Feb 17th, 2024 at 12:00 PM! The event will be hosted in a private dining room, we hope you join us for an incredible brunch! Tickets are limited, reserve your spot now!

Register

Consular Conversations Luncheon: India
2024-02-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Miller and Martin, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Join Global Atlanta Feb. 20 for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC, featuring Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, Consul General of India in Atlanta.
The discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor, Trevor Williams, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. A follow-up of the event will be published in an article following the discussion.
Potential Discussion topics include:

Mr. Lakshmanan’s role in India’s hosting of the G20 summit
How India became Georgia’s fastest-growing trading partner
How shifting global supply chains are benefiting India
Fintech, film and other complementary sectors
Agricultural trade between India and the Southeast U.S.
Reflections on inbound Indian delegations and Republic Day celebrations
Growing security ties, defense trade and political interest from Georgia.

Read Global Atlanta’s recent coverage of Mr. Lakshmanan’s arrival: After Helping Organize G20, New Indian Consul General Lands in Atlanta

Presented by:

About Our Speaker:

Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, Consul General of India
Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan is a career diplomat and joined the Indian Foreign Service in the year 2005. Prior to joining as Consul General of India at Atlanta, he served in Ministry of External Affairs in various capacities. He has served as Joint Secretary (Summits) looking after the operation aspects of G20 Meetings during India’s G20 Presidency. While heading Rapid Response Cell Division, as an additional charge, he was in-charge of the Ministry of External Affairs’ control room during the Operation Ganga. He also served as Director in Administration & Human Resources, and Policy Planning Divisions.

During his previous overseas diplomatic assignments, he served in various positions at Indian Missions in Moscow, Dushanbe, Paris and Colombo handling Political, Commercial and Cultural aspects of relations. During his last tenure in New Delhi (2011 to 2013), he was a Desk Officer for the southern African countries in Africa Division.

He holds master’s degree in Science faculty.

He is married to S. Renuga Devi, who is Occupational Therapist by profession and has a daughter and a son.

GIACC Sponsor Recognition Event
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Queen Conference Room 5, Concourse Pkwy, Atlanta, Georgia, 30328
Invitation to all our esteemed members to join us in celebrating a successful year and to express our gratitude to the incredible sponsors who made it all possible in 2023.

All are invited to join for an enlightening evening, where they can listen to compelling insights on the economy and investing from Anil Kathod. The event promises to provide light hors-d’oeuvres and beverages for a delightful experience.

Speaker – Anil Kathod, Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Partner at Argonaut Private Equity

Register

A Rebalanced Asia: The Role of AI, Data Management, and EVs
2024-02-22 17:30 - 20:30 | The Buckhead Club, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
Join our hosts at the annual Lunar New Year Business Forum to hear from a seasoned panel sharing their expertise regarding artificial intelligence, data management, and electric vehicles, and how it will contribute to building a rebalanced Asia.

Henry Yu, Chair, National US Hong Kong Business AssociationPresident, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta

Dr. Joe Sutherland, Director of the Center for AI LearningEmory University

Dr. WenZhan Song, Director of the Center for Cyber-Physical Systems University of Georgia

Jun Lin, CEO SkyTrain

Stuart Countess. President and CEO Kia Georgia Inc.

Register

2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – U.S.-China Trade Rivalry
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:30
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.

February 22, 2024, Topic: U.S.-China Trade Rivalry

China’s economic rise and its current policies of increasing the role of the state in the economy have led some U.S. policymakers to seek to deny China access to U.S. technology and investment. This is seen as a necessary corrective to decades of predatory Chinese economic policies. Is this a wise strategy, and how effective can it be?

Speaker: Penelope Prime, Founding Director, China Research Center

Please note, topics and speakers are subject to change dates.

Great 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.

Register

Grimm Night - Grim Tales: An Eerie Happy Hour of Unhappy Endings
2024-02-22 20:00 - 2024-03-02 20:00 | PushPush Arts Theatre Annex, 3716 Main St, College Park, GA, 30337-3703, United States
On February 9 through March 2, PushPush Arts Theater and Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta present the premiere of “Grimm Night – Grim Tales”, an eerie happy hour of unhappy endings and grotesquerie, a tragic comedy inspired by 18 unknown tales of the world-famous Brothers Grimm, the writers behind such popular fairy tales like Cinderella, Snow White, and many others. But beware: the tales in this production are not for little children. Surprisingly modern and utterly from “once upon a time”, this production leads the audience through a whirlwind of 18 interconnected short tales, originating from the dark forests and sparkling castles of old Germany, exploring the human experience from birth through death, with an unflinching bluntness that would make even Rumpelstiltskin stand still in disbelief and laughter.

Selected, dramatized, and directed by Goethe Executive Director Oliver Gorf.

In English.

Register

Moldova: Russia’s Next Target? Luncheon Discussion with Ambassador Viorel Ursu
2024-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Uniquely situated, Moldova is at the crossroads of an international crisis. Confronted with war on its doorstep and Russia threatening interference in its internal affairs, the Republic of Moldova faces a complex and difficult future as it strives to move toward European integration.

Moldovan roots can be traced back to the 1350’s but modern-day, independent Moldova was only recognized by the US 33 years ago. This “new” nation has all the makings of growth and prosperity but with Putin’s dark cloud hanging overhead the country may be over before it gets started.

Join Ambassador Viorel Ursu as he discusses how Moldova struggles to maintain stability and peace while supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy. The survival of Moldova as a sovereign state is not just in the interest of Europe but in the broader global concerns of the United States as well. In addition, we’ll be enjoying Moldovan wines during lunch as a special treat from the Ambassador!

Viorel Ursu, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the United States of America
Ambassador Ursu has worked for two decades in the field of international development assistance and academia. He has deep expertise in European, Trans-Atlantic and Eurasian affairs, with a focus on democratic practice, diplomatic relations, human rights, anti-corruption, media, and civil society development.

Before assuming his current duties, since 2014, Ursu served as Division Director for Europe and Eurasia at the Open Society Foundations in London, UK. Ursu spent over a decade in Brussels, Belgium, as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Open Society European Policy Institute, where he developed deep knowledge and practice of the European Union’s policymaking and funding mechanisms. Prior to his move abroad, Ursu was a lecturer of International Law and Human Rights at the Moldova State University, which he graduated in 1997. During 1999-2002, Mr. Ursu managed the establishment of a Master’s Degree in EU Law and Human Rights at the Law School of the Moldova State University with the support of the EU-TEMPUS Program. Ursu is also a graduate of the College of Europe from Warsaw, with a Master in European Studies and EU Law. He received his initial training at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova in 1996-97. Over the years he pursued studying programs at University of Fribourg, Switzerland, Montesquieu University, France, University of Navarra, Spain, and Harvard University, USA. Ursu grew up in Chișinău, where he received his primary and secondary education at the Romanian-French Lyceum. Ambassador Ursu speaks Romanian, French, English, and Russian.

Register

Atlanta Chinatown 2024 Lantern Festival
2024-02-24 15:00 - 20:00 | Atlanta Chinatown Mall, 5383 New Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, Georgia, 30341
Immerse yourself in a day of cultural festivities at the Atlanta Chinatown Festival from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Engage your creative side at the Crafts Station, where guests of all ages can craft lanterns, red envelopes, and enjoy coloring, all while being enlightened by our cultural ambassadors. Take an exclusive tour of the intriguing Maomi’s Bookstore from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, exploring not just its books but also its captivating calligraphy. The Game Station, running concurrently, offers a space for friendly mahjong and bingo competitions for all ages. Participate in the Atlanta Chinatown Scavenger Hunt, discovering Chinatown’s secrets and meeting our new mascots Ai Mi and Gao. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, witness captivating performances, including a lantern parade by the Shaolin Institute, followed by a lion dance and interaction. Enjoy cultural showcases by the Chinese American Culture Performance Group, Jasmine Dance Company, Dragon Brothers and Phoenix Sisters, and the Atlanta Melody Art Ensemble. The day concludes with the Atlanta Chinatown Lantern Festival Karaoke, a harmonious way to unwind and explore the vibrant charm of Atlanta Chinatown. Don’t miss this celebration of culture, creativity, and community!

Register

12th Czech-Slovak Traditional Ball
2024-02-24 19:00 | St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Church, 85 Gloster Rd NW, Lawrencville, Georgia, 30044, United States
Polish those dancing shoes and pull out your evening gown! Why? Because the XIIth Czech-Slovak Traditional Ball is calling your name. Indulge in a night of exquisite delights with sumptuous dinner and tempting nibbles, dance to the rhythm of live music, let loose with a dynamic DJ, cast your votes for the King and Queen of the ball, participate in exciting party games, and so much more! This is your invitation to a dazzling soirée filled with glamour, music, and endless surprises.

Register

VOCES8 Concert at the Cathedral of St. Philip: Draw on Sweet Night
2024-02-24 19:30 | The Cathedral of St Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join VOCES8, the internationally renowned British vocal ensemble and YouTube sensations in concert at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

A place inhabited by the moon and stars, by solitude, dreams, fears and prayers, the night has given us centuries of exquisite poetry and music.

This nocturnal program features a wide-ranging repertoire stretching from Venetian renaissance composer, Giovanni Croce, to the contemporary cross-genre American Pulitzer Prize winner, Caroline Shaw, and rising young English composer, Kerensa Briggs. The sacred portion of the program takes us from the end of day into night, praying for God’s protection during sleep and giving thanks for Christ the morning star.

The concert will also include selections from VOCES8 arrangements of pop and jazz feature swing tunes, ballads, and even James Bond songs.

Register

The King's Singers
2024-02-25 15:00 | Rialto Center for the Arts, 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years. They are renowned for their connection and engagement with their audiences, their unrivaled technique, versatility and skill in performance, and for their consummate musicianship, drawing both on the group’s rich heritage and pioneering spirit to create an extraordinary wealth of original works and unique collaborations.The King’s Singers’ extensive discography has led to numerous awards including two Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a place in Gramophone magazine’s inaugural Hall of Fame. As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations in 2018, the group undertook a series of major tours worldwide, supporting the release of a Grammy Award nominated anniversary album GOLD, which featured important works in the group’s history and new commissions by Bob Chilcott, John Rutter and Nico Muhly. The King’s Singers will be joined for a few songs by the GSU choir under the direction of Dr. Deanna Joseph.

The Future of Mobility is Coming to Atlanta
2024-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Drive TLV, a smart and sustainable mobility hub is coming to Atlanta along with top startups in the field of Mobility, Energy and Future Transportation!

​We are delighted to invite you to be a part of Drive TLV’s visit to Atlanta on February 26th at 5:00pm, as we host our Ecosystem Event at the Georgia Tech Institute of technology. The event will include a live panel with leaders from Novelis, Honda, Goodyear and Hertz, sharing their perspective on current and future trends across the mobility industry.

​In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet like minded innovators and leading stakeholders in the Smart Mobility ecosystem, and hear pitches from the revolutionary startups who are changing the future of transportation and mobility.

​Join us and the wider Atlanta based mobility ecosystem, as we drive into the future.

Register

TradeBridge Ireland: A Gateway to the European Market for U.S. Businesses
2024-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Individuals seeking new business opportunities in Europe are invited to join an exclusive webinar on the World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav)’s TradeBridge program. The program aims to connect U.S. businesses with potential partners, customers, and suppliers in Ireland.

Ireland stands out as one of the most attractive and accessible markets in Europe, boasting a robust economy, a skilled workforce, and a favorable business environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to insights from WTCSav’s Director of Research and Trade Development, Chris Ahearn, who will elaborate on how the TradeBridge program can contribute to the growth of a global presence and local impact.

For those interested in sponsorship opportunities or with any questions, please reach out to Antwone Mohammed.

Register

Flora in Focus: Exploring Rare Natural History Books & Modern Uses of Medicinal Plants
2024-02-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Georgia Tech Library (Price Gilbert 1280 – Scholars Event Network), 260 4th Street Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332, United States
Join the Georgia Tech Library Thursday, Feb. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Scholars Event Network Theater, located on Price Gilbert’s first floor, for an exploration into rare 17th and 18th century herbal books and a conversation about the modern uses of medicinal plants.

This event includes a lecture and book signing with The Plant Hunter Dr. Cassandra Quave, whose work connects herbal books from the 17th and 18th centuries to today’s understanding of medicinal plants.

In her adventure-filled memoir, The Plant Hunter, Quave tells the story of her quest to develop new ways to fight illness and disease through the healing powers of plants.

Following the lecture, attendees will be able to examine herbal manuals from the Georgia Tech Library’s Archives and Special Collections depicting plant illustrations and their medicinal or practical uses during the 17th and 18th centuries. Experts will detail how these books were used and distributed, as well as their contributions to knowledge about medicine and natural history at the time of their publication.

Register

2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – NATO’s Future
2024-02-29 19:00 - 20:30
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.

February 29, 2024, Topic: NATO’s FutureSince the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has come under increased scrutiny, not because NATO troops are involved in the conflict, but because of its role in relations between Russia and its neighbors. Will expanding membership in NATO protect countries, or will it further provoke Russia?

Speaker: General Philip Breedlove, formerly NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Georgia Institute of Technology

Please note, topics and speakers are subject to change dates.

Great 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.

Register

IWF International Women’s Day Celebration with Focus on Happiness
2024-03-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Georgia Pacific Building, 133 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The International Women’s Forum of Georgia will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 1 with a half-day program on happiness.

The chapter’s 5th annual IWD event, “Together we Thrive: The Impact and Effects of Happiness on Women’s Leadership and Equity,” will be hosted by Georgia-Pacific.

“The program will take a global look at what it means to be happy through different cultural lenses; to the ways happiness and life satisfaction — and the challenges to achieve them — tie to policy, leadership and your definition of success,” said Susan O’Farrell, 2024 IWD chair. “We’ll explore it all and might just spread a little joy while we’re at it!”

IWD Co-chair Amy Glennon said she’s glad that IWF is delving into the topic of happiness, and its impact on woman and leadership. “The notion of happiness can get pushed aside — we’re too busy … It’s not important right now … the world is too messy,” said Glennon. “But I’m eager to hear what that could cost us and what we might want to do about it.”

Featured speakers will include:

Robert Waldinger, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Massachusetts General Hospital and Cofounder, Lifespan Research Foundation

Dr. Kathleen Hall, the founder and CEO of Mindful Living Network and The Stress Institute

Janet Wells, Professional Actress and Comedian in Film, Television, Radio, and Stage; and Comedy Improv Instructor

Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Director, Chief of Staff;

Dr. Helene Gayle, President of Spelman College

Register

Night of Ideas: Outside the Lines, Behold the Land
2024-03-01 17:00 - 23:00 | Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Atlanta’s popular Night of Ideas event returns Friday, March 1, 2024 to explore the theme of urban mutations through the lenses of the environment, Afro-futurism, and artistic expression. How are cities preparing for the environmental challenges to come? Will Atlanta become the model for an ecological and equitable city? As a major city in the South, how Atlanta steps into the future will have a significant impact on the entire region both socially and ecologically.

Taking its inspiration from “Behold the Land,” a speech by W. E. B. Du Bois (1946), and a series of photographs by Atlanta-based artist Sheila Pree Bright (2022), the event will feature conversations, an Equitable Dinners experience, garden tours, screenings, workshops, and performances, inviting attendees to embrace our collective connection to land and imagine new patterns for urban life.

With the participation of Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta, photographic artist Sheila Pree Bright, environmental scientist Na’Taki Osborne Jelks, writer Hannah Palmer, urban planner Mark Chambers, Muskogee scholar and author Laura Harjo, French historian in architecture and environment Sebastien Marot, Senegalese singer and performer Ngnima Sarr, aka T.I.E, and many more.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. A special RSVP is also required to register for certain events with limited space (Garden Tours and Equitable Dinners).

The Atlanta History Center’s exhibitions and bookshop will be open to the public during Night of Ideas.

Presented by Villa Albertine, the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Atlanta History Center.

Associate curators: Clint Fluker & Nasim Fluker (Thrd Space)

“Here is the magnificent climate; here is the fruitful earth under the beauty of the Southern sun; and here if anywhere on earth, is the need of the thinker, the worker and the dreamer.” (W.E.B. Du Bois, “Behold the Land”, 1946).

Register

The Atlanta Opera presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
2024-03-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
Lovers, Lunatics, and Magic! Mismatched lovers, magic gone askew, immortals toying with the lives of the mortals, and the pompous asses are not always who you think they are. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an opera by Benjamin Britten, invites you in for a fantastical comedy of a glam-rock ethereal fairy world intersecting with the locals while the hilarious rustics bumble through a play-within-a-play at their Duke’s wedding. The ultimate blitz of musical joy!

21st-century technology wraps around the simplicity of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater to stage a world hovering between fantasy and reality. This brand-new production will light up your imagination.

THE ATLANTA OPERA’s production of Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream features the company debut of Grammy-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies as Oberon, King of the Fairies. Sir Davies is also honored with a Critics Circle Award and an MBE for services to music in the Queen’s New Years Honours List 2017. His counterpart, Tytania, Queen of the Fairies, will be sung by soprano Liv Redpath who is described as “radiant” and “breathtaking.” A trio of Atlanta Opera favorites are also featured: mezzo-soprano Megan Marino and bass Kevin Burdette, both of whom performed as members of The Atlanta Opera’s Company Players at the height of the pandemic, perform the roles of Puck and Bottom, respectively, and soprano Susanne Burgess, most recently seen as Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, sings Helena. Tomer Zvulun directs, and rising young conductor Louis Lohraseb will be on the podium.

Register

Author Talk with Steve Coll: The Achilles Trap
2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | McElreath Hall, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305
From bestselling and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Steve Coll, the definitive story of the decades-long relationship between the United States and Saddam Hussein, and a deeply researched and news-breaking investigation into how human error, cultural miscommunication, and hubris led to one of the costliest geopolitical conflicts of our time.

Bundle Tickets:

Not Yet Members: $35 (includes general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!

Members: $30 (includes discounted general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!)

Insiders: $25 (includes free general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!)

General Admission Tickets (book not included):

Not Yet Members: $10

Members: $5

Insiders: Free

Tickets can also be purchased at the door via credit or debit card only.

Steve Coll, Author The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq
Steve Coll is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Ghost Wars and a professor and dean emeritus of the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, and from 2007 to 2013 was president of the New America Foundation, a public policy institute in Washington, D.C. He is a staff writer for The New Yorker, and previously worked for twenty years at The Washington Post, where he received a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism in 1990. He is the author of eight books, including On the Grand Trunk Road, The Bin Ladens, Private Empire, and Directorate S.

Register

India Clean EDGE Business Development Mission
2024-03-04 12:00 - 2024-03-11 12:00
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an executive-led Clean EDGE and EnviroTech trade mission to grow clean energy and EnviroTech markets in India. The mission includes stops in Delhi and Mumbai, with an optional addition of Hyderabad or Chennai, participants will be able to showcase their energy and environmental technology products or services, solidify business strategies to increase clean energy and environmental technology exports and discuss policy and regulation with Indian national and state governmental officials.

Ambassador Talk: Estonia -- Startup Unicorns and Transatlantic Partnerships
2024-03-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Often referred to as the “land of unicorns” due to its high density of startups, Estonia is seen as a unique blend of tradition and cutting-edge innovation, a country where medieval castles stand shoulder-to-shoulder with digital hubs.

But Estonia is more than just its history and beauty it’s a pillar of democracy in a region rife with turmoil. After 104 years of independence, the war in Ukraine triggered social, economic and political challenges; long-standing ethnic divisions are seen as possible cultural and security concerns.

Estonia remains committed to democratic national governance which has lead to becoming a global leader in e-governance and digital solutions, consistently ranking among the most technologically advanced countries in the world.

As transatlantic partners, Estonia and the United States share a commitment to democracy, security, and innovation. This strong partnership benefits both nations, fostering growth, stability, and mutual understanding.

Kristjan Prikk, Estonian Ambassador
Kristjan Prikk is the Estonian Ambassador to the United States since May 2021. Before assuming his current duties, Prikk served as the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense.

Prior to becoming the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Prikk worked as Undersecretary for Defense Policy in the Ministry of Defense from July 2017 to August 2018. From 2015 to 2017 Mr. Prikk was the Director of National Security and the Defense Coordination Unit of the Estonian Government Office.

He also served as Deputy Director of the same office for two years prior to becoming the Director in 2015. His previous Ministry of Defense assignments include serving as Defense Counsellor at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C. (2010-2013) and as Director of International Cooperation Department in Tallinn (2007-2010). Mr. Prikk holds a Master’s degree from the United States Army War College and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tartu, Estonia. Mr. Prikk is married to Liis, with whom he has two daughters and a son.

Register

International Francophone Career Fair
2024-03-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta, 233 Peachtree Street Northeast, #suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The International Francophone Career Fair is a must-attend event for job seekers and employers alike! This exciting in-person event will be held at 233 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or simply looking for new opportunities, this fair offers a unique platform to connect with top companies and explore a wide range of career options.

Other Organizers:

Register

First Ever BABC of Georgia Gin O'Clock Event
2024-03-07 17:30 - 19:30
At the first ever BABC of Georgia Gin O’Clock, attendees will sample a variety of British gins and gin cocktails in a fabulous venue while you network with your friends at the British American Business Council. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and plenty of banter will make the evening memorable.

$10 for BABC-Georgia Members

$15 for BABC Member Guests

$25 for non-BABCGA Members

Location: Consul General Residence (address will be emailed 24 hours before the event)

Register

The Dayton Literary Peace Prize presents Robert Samuels & Toluse Olorunnipa: His Name Is George Floyd
2024-03-07 19:00 | The Carter Center, 453 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
A landmark biography by two prize-winning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd’s life and legacy—from his family’s roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to ongoing inequality in housing, education, health care, criminal justice, and policing—telling the story of how one man’s tragic experience brought about a global movement for change. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and A Cappella Books are honored to welcome the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation, along with the 2023 Dayton Literary Peace Prize winners in nonfiction Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, to The Carter Center to discuss their groundbreaking book, “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.” The authors will appear in conversation with Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 pm in the Carter Center’s Cecil B. Day Chapel.

This event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the venue. Masks are optional.

Presented in association with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Press Club and The James Weldon Johnson Institute at Emory University.

Register

2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – Understanding Indonesia
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30
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.

March 7, 2024, Topic: Understanding IndonesiaDespite its large size, Indonesia remains virtually invisible to most Americans. But as one of the world’s largest democracies, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, and as an economic driver of ASEAN, why does it fly below the radar? What are current issues in U.S.-Indonesian relations, and what rolecan the country play in Asia?

Speaker: Dr. Bibek Chand, University of North Georgia

Please note, topics and speakers are subject to change dates.

Great 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.

Register

International Women's Day Breakfast Featuring Judy Smith
2024-03-08 07:00 - 10:00 | St. Regis Atlanta, 88 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Tickets for the annual International Women’s Day breakfast featuring Judy Smith, one of the most sought-after crisis management experts in the world, are selling quickly. Attendees are invited to join her for this unique opportunity for reflection, engagement, and inspiration.

Smith, the first Black woman to give a White House press briefing, serves as the real-life inspiration for the hit television show Scandal starring Kerry Washington. The founder of the global crisis communications firm Smith and Company, she has represented clients such as Monica Lewinsky, Angelina Jolie, and Micheal Vick. With a career spanning over 25 years, Ms. Smith has provided counsel to presidents and world leaders during global crises, advised Fortune 50 CEOs through complex challenges, and managed the reputations of the world’s highest-profile individuals.

Members receive a $50 discount.

Register

International Women's Day Luncheon
2024-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Atlanta International School, 2890 N. Fulton Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
On March 8th 2024, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce will host a daylong program of solutions-focused workshops at the Atlanta International School. If you are unable to commit to the full day, then we invite you to join us for lunch from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Featuring dynamic speakers, B2B and networking opportunities and a keynote luncheon, the inaugural event is aimed at supporting the advancement of gender equality and the power of women. Need tips on building smart, innovating for change and striving for balance? Register now!

Confirmed Speakers & Participants:

Meaghan Blight, President of Wesleyan College

Lydia Pierre, CEO of Corporate Socialite

​Dr. Roberta Attanasio, Professor of Biology & Immunology at Georgia State University

Alicia Scott, CEO at Coalitico & Georgia State Director at Energy Foundation

Dana Xavier Dojnik, CEO at The Lola

Shanna Morning, Certified Business Performance Advisor at Insperity

Sharline Green, Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney at Sharline Green P.C. Law

​International Rescue Committee

Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce

Technology Association of Georgia

Register

2024 Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show
2024-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339
Get ready to pack your bags and make the first stop on your next vacation the Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show! Discover thousands of the newest vacation options from the top destinations from around the globe and meet the experts who are on-hand to help you personalize and book your trip.

Learn the latest travel tips, trends and advice on 4 theaters located right on the show floor, and get the chance to meet your favorite travel celebrities including Peter Greenberg and Andrew McCarthy. Plus, all attendees will have access to over ten-of-thousands of dollars in travel savings, trip giveaways and exclusive show-only deals, all included with your ticket. Click below to learn more and participate in the Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show!

All sales final. No refunds of ticket costs or service fees. Solicitation of show exhibitors is strictly prohibited.

Register
