A Kitchen Party to Celebrate Québec National Day (Atlanta)
2021-06-16 18:00 (America/New_York) | GA
To celebrate Québec National Day, the Québec Delegates to the United States and to Mexico invite you to a series of cooking shows live from their kitchen!
On June 16th, join Québec Delegate in Atlanta, M. David Bruce Weiner & Québec, Québec Delegate in Houston, Mme Xin Gao & Chef Dominic Sylvain for a cooking show featuring a Queso Fundido recipe, prepared with a Québec twist! Bon appétit!
Active participation is *not* mandatory at all! If you choose to follow along, you will need:
• 1 pound of authentic cheese curds (poutine cheese) from Québec (preferably!) – roughly chopped
• 1 pound of bacon – finely chopped
• 1/2 onion finely diced
• 1 garlic clove – finely chopped
• 2 pinches of Montréal steak spice (optional)
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and sliced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 fresh tomato, diced
• Fresh corn tortillas or tortilla chips or baguette
• Cilantro or parsley, chopped
En l’honneur des célébrations de la fête nationale du Québec, les délégués du Québec aux États-Unis et à Mexico vous invitent dans leur cuisine pour une série d’émissions culinaires virtuelles en direct!
Le 16 juin, joignez-vous au Délégué du Québec à Atlanta, M. David Bruce Weiner, à la Déléguée du Québec à Houston, Mme Xin Gao et au Chef Dominic Sylvain pour découvrir une recette de Queso Fundido, agrémentée d’une touche québécoise! Bon appétit!
Si vous souhaitez tenter une participation active, vous aurez besoin de:
• 1 livre de fromage en grains authentique du Québec (a.k.a. fromage en crottes) – coupé grossièrement
• 1 livre de bacon, coupé en petits morceaux
• 1/2 oignon, coupé en petits dés
• 1 gousse d’ail, hâchée
• 2 pincées d’épices à steak de Montréal
• 1 jalapeno, égrainé et coupé en tranches
• 1 onion vert, ciselé
• 1 tomate coupée en dés
• Tortillas de maïs fraîches ou en chips ou une baguette
• Coriandre ou persil, hâché

A kitchen party to celebrate Québec National Day!
2021-06-16 18:00 - 2021-06-23 18:00 | GA
To celebrate Québec National Day, the Québec Delegates to the United States and to Mexico invite you to a series of cooking shows live from their kitchen! Join Chef Dominic Sylvain and our Delegate General of Québec to Mexico, Stéphanie Allard-Gomez, to discover recipes inspired by their host regions of the US and Mexico, prepared with a Québec twist! Bon appétit!
Join them for one or for all! Upon registration, you will receive a list of ingredients and the recipe. Active participation is however not mandatory at all! So sit back, relax and enjoy these unique cooking shows!
Shows will be bilingual French / English (USA) and French / Spanish (Mexico).
June 16 – 6 pm EDT – Atlanta
Québec style Queso Fundido
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June 21 – 6 pm EDT – New York & Boston
Classic Québec cottage pie
Details and registration
June 23 – 5 pm CDT – Mexico
Tostadas mexicanas con Québec pato
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World Competitiveness Report 2021 & Business Opportunities in Atlanta
2021-06-17 10:30 - 14:00 | GA
Join an in-person event co-hosted by Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta, Frazier & Deeter, the IMD Alumni Atlanta, and the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce.
Agenda
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Registration
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Welcome & Introduction
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM World Competitiveness Report 2021
This will be broadcast live from the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce in Zurich, Switzerland.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Roudtable Discussion
This will be a roundtable discussion among attendees including:

Peter Zimmerli, Consul General, Consulate General of Switzerland
Kimberly Shulman, Trade Commissioner, Swiss Business Hub USA
Tycho Stahl, Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP & Board member of the Swiss American Chamber
Mike Whitacre, Partner, Frazier & Deeter & Board member of the Swiss American Chamber
Olivier Brauen, President, Nextraq and IMD Alumni Atlanta
Swiss business executives, IMD alumni, and Swiss American Chamber of Commerce members
The discussion will focus on creating opportunities in Atlanta – the current issues we face and getting back to business as usual.

The discussion will focus on creating opportunities in Atlanta – the current issues we face and getting back to business as usual.
Location + Lunch
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
171 17th Street NW, Suite 2100
Atlanta, GA 30363
Directions and parking
A light complimentary lunch will be provided.
Space is Limited
Due to AGG’s COVID-19 Safety Protocol, the seating at this event is limited. Registration will be based on a first-come-first-serve basis for up to thirty people. A confirmation email will be sent out two days before the event, and we ask that it be retained for attendance.
Onsite Safety Information
AGG has undertaken a variety of safety protocols to guard against the spread of COVID-19. In keeping with these efforts, we ask that any individuals who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 refrain from attending this event. In light of the recently-released CDC guidance, the wearing of masks or other face coverings will not be required; however, any person who wishes to continue to wear a mask or face covering may certainly do so, and we strongly encourage anyone who has not been fully vaccinated to wear a mask while on our premises. By registering for and attending this event, attendees acknowledge that AGG is not responsible for any COVID-19 infection or any other illness or injury suffered by the attendee or any other member of the attendee’s household while or as a result of their electing to be on AGG’s premises.

The American Jewish Community and Israel: What has happened and where do we go from here?
2021-06-17 12:00 | GA
Join J Street‘s Capital South Supporters for a discussion on the American Jewish Community and Israel. This virtual event will feature experts on these communities, including Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center, Elan Ezrachi, a Fellow at the Center for Jewish Peoplehood and the former Executive Director of Masa, Rabbi Joshua Lesser, Rabbi Emeritus at Atlanta’s Congregation Bet Haverim, as well as Jim Gerstein, Founding Partner and Principal at GBAO Research and Strategy.

Climate Crisis & Contemporary Culture Kick-Off
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:30 | GA
Alliance Française and Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta invite you to the Climate Crisis & Contemporary Culture Kick-Off on June 17th at 12 pm.
About this event
How do words affect our planet? Where do science, the arts, and social sciences converge, diverge, and respond to one another, supplement or disagree, when it comes to communicating on our world’s most imposing problem? How do we explain the unthinkable? And where do the limits of research and divulgation meet the beginnings of speculative thought and the representative arts?
The 2021 joint cultural programming series “Climate Crisis & Contemporary Culture” by the Alliance Française and Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta seeks to explore the diverse means by which we communicate on our current climate crisis.
The Climate Crisis & Contemporary Culture panel discussion kick-off event will bring different voices to a common table, inviting researchers, experts, artists, and performers from internationally renowned universities, industries, and cultural organizations to discuss, debate, and explore the communicative challenges relating to our planet’s climate challenges.
Panelists:
Emmanuel Tibloux, director of the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (National Academy of the Decorative Arts) in Paris
Emmanuel Tibloux has been head of EnsAD since July 2018 which is a widely recognized international artistic, cultural, and economic school. Emmanuel plans to deploy an ambitious strategy in the areas of school education, international policy, and research development. He pays particular attention to issues of equality and diversity and continues the important work undertaken by his predecessor in the area of governance of the establishment and development of staff statutes.
Frédérique Aït-Touati, historian of literature and modern science, a seventeenth-century specialist, and a theatre director.
Frédérique Aït-Touati is a historian of literature and modern science, a seventeenth-century specialist, and a theatre director. She is currently a research fellow at CNRS and a member of the Centre de Recherches sur les Arts et le Langage at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales. She works on the uses of fiction and narrative in astronomy in the seventeenth century, as well as the history of images and scientific instruments.
Paige Swift, Director of Nature Now Film Festival
Paige Swift wears all the hats for Nature Now, a small but nimble environmental nonprofit, freshly minted in early 2021, to inspire appreciation and understanding of our environment. She arranges a multi-day festival that primarily focuses on environmental documentaries & films, but includes strong visual arts & live music components as well. The films that Paige curates, and the filmmakers & other guests she invites, for the festival address important environmental issues that our communities face today, from a local to a global level.
Max Gruenig, climate and energy economist, President of Ecologic Institute US from 2015 until 2020, co-founder pocacito
Max Gruenig is a climate and energy economist with expertise and experience in the US and Europe. Max has conducted research on European and US energy and climate policy, the economics of emissions trading, urban sustainability, transport economics, and Arctic sustainability. He is a founding member of the European Institute for Sustainable Transport (EURIST) and co-founder and principal of Post-Carbon Cities of Tomorrow, POCACITO.
Barbara Dombrowski, photographer, and artist, Tropic Ice, Pastorale, Climate Victims in Five Continents
Barbara Dombrowski is a photographer and artist. She studied visual communications at the University of Applied Science in Dortmund and has been working as a photographer since 1992 focusing mainly on socially and globally relevant topics. Her worldwide photo-art project “Tropic Ice” gives climate change a face. She has visited people on five continents at climate-relevant places and portrayed them and the landscapes surrounding them, making them ambassadors of their continents and climate zones.
Moderated by:

Rickey Bevington
Rickey Bevington has hosted live audience fireside chats with figures including former US President Jimmy Carter, and former Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark. She regularly moderates live, televised candidate debates for Congressional, Legislative and Mayoral elections.
Bevington’s journalism has garnered honors including the Edward R. Murrow Awards, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Southeast (EMMYS), the Society of Professional Journalists and Public Radio News Directors, Inc. Her 2017 TEDx talk is “The Future Of News Is In Our Hands.” In 2020, she was selected as one of 21 prestigious Young Leaders of the French-American Foundation.
This is the kickoff of the Climate Crisis & Contemporary Culture event series with more events to come in the fall of 2021.
The event is free to attend, but registration is required in advance to receive the Zoom ID & password. Donations are also accepted and greatly appreciated. Both the Alliance Française and Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta are 501c3 nonprofits and your support allows us to continue offering premiere French and German language courses and cultural experiences.
Register today and don’t miss out on this exciting conversation on climate crisis communications!
Funded by the Franco-German Cultural Fund, a grant administered by the German Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Institut Français in consultation with the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Goethe-Institut, and produced in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French and German Consulates in Atlanta.

UEFA EURO 2020 - Netherlands vs Austria
2021-06-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Dunwoody Tavern, 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA, United States
Cheer on your NL team outside on the patio at Dunwoody Tavern for the Netherlands vs Austria game! Come reconnect and mingle with old friends while supporting the Dutch squad!
Cost: We are “going Dutch”
Dresscode: Orange preferred
PLEASE register so that they can tell the owner how many supporters they can expect!

A Kitchen Party to Celebrate Québec National Day (Boston & New York)
2021-06-21 18:00 | GA
On June 21, join Québec Delegate General in New York, Mme Catherine Loubier and Québec Delegate in Boston, Mme Marie-Claude Francoeur, & Québec Chef Dominic Sylvain for a cooking show featuring *the* traditional Québec cottage pie recipe!
Active participation is *not* mandatory at all! If you choose to follow along, you will need (total for 3 steps):
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 4 Tbsp flour
• 1 1/2 pound frozen corn
• 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and quartered)
• 8 garlic cloves
• 2 cups onions, finely diced
• 1 cup carrots, finely diced
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• Fresh poultry mix herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary)
• 1 cup Vegetable stock or chicken stock (powder or tetra pack)
• 2 sticks butter
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup of milk
• 4 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
• Salt, black pepper, white pepper
• 1 Tbsp chili flakes or hot sauce of your choice
• 2 pinches of nutmeg
Le 21 juin, joignez-vous à la déléguée générale du Québec à New York, Mme Catherine Loubier, à la déléguée du Québec à Boston, Mme Marie-Claude Francoeur, et au Chef Dominic Sylvain pour découvrir *la* recette du pâté chinois traditionnel!
Si vous souhaitez tenter une participation active, vous aurez besoin de:
• 2 livres de bœuf haché
• 4 c. à soupe de farine
• 1.5 livre de maïs congelé
• 3 libres de pommes de terre Yukon gold
• 8 gousses d’ail, hachées
• 1 tasse d’oignons, en dés
• 1 tasse de carottes, en dés
• 1 tasse de céleris, en dés
• Herbes fraîches (sauge, thym, romarin) (« poultry mix »)
• 1 tasse de bouillon de légumes ou de poulet (tetra ou en poudre)
• 2 bâtons de beurre (1/2 livre)
• 3 c. soupe d’huile olive
• 1.5 tasse de crème 35%
• 1 tasse de lait
• 4 c. soupe de pâte de tomates
• 2 c. soupe de worcestershire sauce
• 3 c. soupe de levure nutritionnelle
• 1 c. soupe de Paprika fumé
• Sel, poivre noir, poivre blanc
• Flocon de chili ou sauce piquante
• 2 pincées de muscade

Access to Capital: Finance, Foreign Sales, and Foreseen Risks
2021-06-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to attend their upcoming seminar, “Access to Capital: Finance, Foreign Sales, and Foreseen Risks.”
Is your business capitalizing on available resources and financing options to access capital?
This insightful seminar will focus on navigating business owners through the funding landscape while connecting you with resources to help obtain the capital you need to expand your business.
Featured experts will offer essential advice on how to finance and increase foreign sales while mitigating risks.
This webinar will discuss how your business can:

Access financing programs for your export sales
Extend credit to foreign buyers
Reduce the risk of nonpayment from foreign buyers
Use vital information from an experienced exporter

Learn more from the presenting experts:
David Leonard, Export Finance Manager, SBA Office of Int’l Trade

Susan Kintanar, Regional Director, Eastern Region, Export-Import Bank

Zaheer Faruqi, CEO, Aventure Aviation

Darrel Hulsey, Director, UGA SBDC International Trade Center

A live Q&A session will follow the presentations
RSVP by Thursday, June 17th

Managing Export Sales and Business Development Post-Pandemic
2021-06-22 11:00 | Virtual
Hosted in partnership with Blue Tiger International
$25 | WTCSav partners receive a 25 percent discount.
This webinar will review the opportunities, challenges, and processes companies need to have a robust export operation in 2021. Blue Tiger International CEO and Managing Director Thomas Cook will lead this program.
Topics will include:

Areas for U.S. export
Export supply chain, logistics and trade compliance
Growth areas for export by region and country
Case study
Resource development
Government programs
Utilizing technology

Participants receive one National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) Educational Institute (NEI) credit. Please contact Antwone Smoak for the discount code and/or registration questions.
About the Presenter:
Thomas Cook is CEO and Managing Director of Blue Tiger International, (BTI) a premier international business and management consulting/training company on leadership, general management, supply chain, freight operations, port and terminal services, risk management, trade compliance, purchasing/sourcing, global trade, E-Commerce, logistics and business development/sales.
In May of 2019, Blue Tiger International won the President’s “E” Award for Export Service, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
Blue Tiger International is the parent company of National Institute of World Trade (NIWT), a nonprofit, 30+ year corporate training school on global trade and supply chain management based on Long Island. Tom serves as the director of NIWT.
Tom was former CEO of American River International in New York and Apex Global Logistics Supply Chain Operation in Los Angeles. He has over 30 years’ experience in assisting companies all over the world to manage their business models, supply chain risk and spend and import/export operations.
Tom has authored over 19 books on business management, global trade and business development. He has written an eight-book series, “The Global Warrior; Advancing on the Necessary Skill Sets to Compete Effectively in Global Trade.” Tom is also a veteran advisor, developer and instructor at AMA, American Management Association.
Tom is a frequent lecturer and keynote speaker at various management, leadership, transportation, supply chain, insurance and business development conferences and symposiums in the United States and abroad. He is also a professor, teacher and course developer at State University of New York at Stony Brook on Long Island, Baruch College and the Fashion Institute of Technology both in New York City.

Korea-US: Presidents Moon & Biden Strengthen Ties
2021-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | GA
On May 21, President Biden hosted South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the White House. The following day President Moon visited the new SK Battery America factory in Commerce, GA. Cooperation and collaboration on a wide range of political, trade, and security issues is strategically important for both nations as we work to defuse the nuclear threat from North Korea and face heightened geopolitical competition with China.
On June 23 Kathleen Stephens and Mark Lippert, both former U.S. Ambassadors to South Korea, return to the World Affairs Council to discuss the US-Korea alliance under Presidents Moon and Biden.
Please welcome Yoonjoo Park to Atlanta. Mr. Park will make his first public remarks as Consul General of the Republic of Korea to the Southeastern U.S.
Open & Complimentary to all.

Meet Your Consulate Team
2021-06-23 12:00 - 14:00 | GA
The Consulate General of Canada in the Southeast U.S. invites you to virtually “Meet Your Consulat Team.”
They will discuss their roles and services for Canadians living and visiting in the SEUSA.
Followed by a Q&A session.
They will do their best to answer your questions and/or advise you with resources.
Special Guest:
Justin Curtis
CBSA Liason Officer
RSVP Required: ATNTARSVP@INTERNATIONAL.GC.CA

Doing Business in Suriname
2021-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Suriname’s government is looking to increase commercial ties between U.S. and Surinamese companies and has begun to make more infrastructure projects available to outside bidders. Learn about business opportunities in various sectors, reasons to consider doing business in Suriname, and the U.S. Government resources available to support your company in the market.
Event Information

Suriname has undergone a goldrush in recent years and is on the cusp of a potential offshore oil boom with four strikes in the past year, involving U.S. energy
The United States is already Suriname’s top import partner. Some 31% of Suriname’s imports come from U.S. companies.
Suriname imports poultry, chemicals, petroleum products, electronics supplies, excavating machinery, materials handling equipment, and industrial machines.
Suriname is among the most diverse countries in the hemisphere, with a long tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance.

Cybersecurity: Threats, Breaches & Data Protection
2021-06-23 15:00 | GA
With cybersecurity breaches at an all-time high, it is more important than ever to have best practices in place to protect your data systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. However, implementing effective cybersecurity measures is particularly challenging with more devices than people and attackers becoming more innovative.
Join the Japan-America Society of Georgia for this webinar to learn the secrets to cybersecurity preparation and prevention tips from experts to stop the attackers from accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.
Panelists will discuss:
What cyber hackers are looking for
How hackers attempt to breach operations
How your organization can prepare for and prevent attacks
What to do if your company has experienced a breach
Moderator & Panelists
Tori Silas, Partner – Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Tim Callahan, SVP – Global Chief Information Security Officer, Aflac
Graeme Payne, Practice Leader – Strategy, Risk & Compliance / Cybersecurity Executive Advisor & Professional Speaker, Kudelski Security
Bob Zukis, Founder & CEO of Digital Directors Network, Adjunct Professor at USC Marshall School of Business, Retired PwC Senior Advisory Partner.

¡Una fiesta de cocina para celebrar la Fiesta nacional de Québec!
2021-06-23 17:00 | GA
En el marco de las celebraciones de la Fiesta Nacional de Québec, ¡los delegados de Québec en Estados Unidos y en México, les invitan a su cocina para una serie de demostraciones culinarias virtuales en vivo!
¡Únanse a nuestra Delegada general de Québec en México, Stéphanie Allard-Gomez, para descubrir una receta inspirada en nuestra región anfitriona de México, acompañada de un toque quebequense: Tostadas mexiquenses con pato de Québec! Bon appétit!
Ingredientes para 4 personas (entradas/bocadillos)
1 pechuga de pato quebequense de tipo ‘’magret’’ (peso de 450-550 gr)
Sal y pimienta al gusto
1 cucharada (15 mil) de miel de maple quebequense
4 tortillas de maíz
1 taza de aceite vegetal (para freír)
Jugo exprimido de 1/2 naranja
Jugo exprimido de 1/2 limón
4 cebollitas cambray chicas, cortadas en rodajas finas
1 zanahoria chica cortada en juliana
4 rábanos cortados en juliana
1 cucharada de aceite de oliva Extra Virgen
Sal y pimienta al gusto
1/2 taza de queso crema o mascarpone
2 cucharadas de crema
Salsa macha de semillas al gusto
1 taza (500 mil) de lechuga romana cortada en ‘’chiffonnade’’
Hojas de 2 ramos de cilantro
Flores comestibles (opcional)

Belfast - Atlanta Connect
2021-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 | GA
Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Atlanta, Georgia, USA have a lot in common regarding their respective dominance in CyberSecurity and Healthcare Technology growth industries. You have a chance to explore and understand the relative business dynamics of the two regions, learning a little bit about each economy, the world-class research, and academic institutes, and you will hear directly from business leaders that have helped to drive growth in CyberSecurity and Healthcare Technology.
For this webinar event, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce has brought together experts and leaders from Atlanta and Belfast to provide an overview of each region and to allow you to connect with like-minded businesses and research institutes if you have plans to grow. Speakers include:
– UK Consul General for the Southeast USA, Andrew Staunton
– US Consul General for Northern Ireland, Elizabeth Trudeau
– Vice President, Global Commerce, Metro Atlanta Chamber, John Woodward
– Executive Vice President, Americas, Invest Northern Ireland, Peta Conn
– Head of Queens University Belfast Centre for Secure IT, Godfrey Gaston
– Vice President, Strategy & Growth, Telliant Systems, Chris Karabinos
– CEO Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland, Joann Rhodes
– Principal Technical Director, Microsoft, Michael Farrell
– Chair, School of Cybersecurity and Privacy, Georgia Tech, Richard DeMillo
The event will last 90 minutes to include short presentations plus an opportunity for Q&A.

The Role of Protocol in the Field of Diplomacy in Georgia
2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join the Georgia Council for International Visitors for a virtual discussion about the Role of Protocol in the Field of Diplomacy in Georgia with GCIV Trustee, Coryn Marsik, International Relations Manager at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Don’t miss this fun and informative conversation. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the event.
Speaker
Coryn Marsik
International Relations Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development

Consular Conversations: Spain, Trade Edition
2021-06-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Metro Atlanta Chamber, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast, ##3400, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations customarily feature diplomats covering the Southeast U.S., providing a platform to discuss bilateral relations.
While not diplomats, per se, trade commissioners similarly represent their countries in the region, crafting strategies and launching trade missions to connect companies and deepen engagement.
We’re now tapping into their deep expertise, using one-on-one virtual interviews to examine plans to better link up with Atlanta and Georgia.
Next up: Spain.
Join us at the Metro Atlanta Chamber for an exclusive luncheon interview with Francisco Javier Garzón Morales, trade commissioner for the Trade Commission of Spain in Miami.
Note: Due to COVID-19, space for the in-person luncheon is limited to the first 20 guests. Tickets are $15, including food, or free for the first 10 annual pass holders with a coupon code. Lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the in-person conversation starting at 1 p.m.

Can’t make it? This event will also be broadcasted and viewable free of charge via Zoom. Please select your preferred option when registering.
In-person Lunch – 12:30 p.m.
Discussion – 1 p.m.
Speaker Bio
Francisco J. Garzón
Francisco Javier Garzon Morales has a degree in Economics from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and is the Economist and Trade Expert for the Government of Spain.
He has held different positions of responsibility in competition regulation and internationalization.
Mr. Garzon has also been appointed to different posts such as Assistant Director and Presidency Advisor in the National Commission on Markets and Competition, mainly focused on the telecommunication and audiovisual sectors.
Regarding international trade and business internationalization, between 2014 and 2018, he was the Managing Director of ICEX Espana Exportacion e Inversiones, the Spanish agency for trade promotion and investment attraction, and has held the position of Trade Commissioner in the Embassies of Spain in Brazil and Mexico.
He is now the Trade Commissioner for the Trade Commission of Spain in Miami.
For more information or questions please contact Leah Shedrow, Global Atlanta’s Events Coordinator, at lshedrow@globalatlanta.com

How can crises bring resilience to the global economy?
2021-06-24 16:30 - 18:00 | GA
FACC-ATL is excited to launch a new Networking and Business Group which aims to assist its members in business networking and create community groups that can share and develop deeper relationships.
During this virtual event, you will be able to briefly introduce yourself / your business. Then, welcome members and guests and discuss the new skills you have acquired, strengthened, or let go of during the pandemic. We want to keep this fun and social, so be prepared for an amusing icebreaker. This is an event that you do not want to miss!
Moderator
Chi Chi Okezie, is owner at SIMPLEnetworking. She provides exceptional training, consultations and events for business networking, diversity and inclusion and cultural awareness. Her clients learn how to polish their professional approach, improve their communication, sharpen their networking skills and build their network.

Pride Month Screening of the Swiss Film BEYTO
2021-06-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Plaza Drive-in Theatre, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Join the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta, the Office of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Out on Film and Wussy Magazine for a very special screening of the Swiss film BEYTO. BEYTO tells the story of a talented swimmer with a bright future ahead of him. But, when the only son of a Turkish migrant family falls in love with his coach Mike, an ideal world falls to pieces.
June 24, 2021, 9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. (Gate Opens at 8:30 P.M.)
$25 Per Car
100% of the ticket proceeds benefit Out On Film, a 501c3 non-profit that serves as Atlanta’s LGBTQ film festival.
Languages: Swiss-German and Turkish w/ English Subtitles

Cyprus in the Greek War of Independence Commemoration Event
2021-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta, GA, 30066 United States, 3431 Trickum Road, Marietta, GA, 30066, United States
During this event, there will be a concert commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of Cyprus in the Greek War of Independence, which will be performed by New York-based artists Demetris Michael (tenor) & Phyto Stratis (Artistic and Musical Director) with special guests.
The program includes a premiere of a song composed by Stratis to mark the occasion, with text from the prologue of the dramatic poem “July 9th” by celebrated Cypriot poet, Vassilis Michaelides.
Keynote Speaker: Honorary Consul of Cyprus in Atlanta, Mrs. Polyxeni Potter.

African Union Ambassador to Keynote BFA Warehouse Grand Opening
2021-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Books For Africa – Atlanta, 1491 Cobb Industrial Drive, Bldg B, Marietta, GA, 30066, United States
Books For Africa’s Georgia Warehouse Party is June 26th!
Join Books For Africa during the grand opening of Books For Africa’s new warehouse on June 26th!
In addition to refreshments and music by the BFA Warehouse Band, the event will feature keynote speaker Her Excellency Hilda Suka-Mafudze, the African Union’s Ambassador to the U.S., along with remarks by BFA Founder Tom Warth, BFA Board President Joni Sussman, and other dignitaries.
They look forward to seeing you there!
About Books For Africa
Books For Africa was founded upon a singular mission: to end the book famine in Africa. BFA collects, sorts, and ships books, computers, tablets, and library enhancement materials to every country in Africa. In collaboration with worldwide donors, publishers, and African partners, we provide the tools of empowerment to children and students across Africa. Our vision is an Africa rich in readers- in classrooms, during leisure time in libraries, and throughout university and prosperous careers. We supply varied, relevant books in English, French, and national languages, computers and tablets with digital content, specialty post-secondary materials, and supplies to create vibrant learning spaces.
Books For Africa remains the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent, shipping over 51 million books and serving all 55 countries on the African continent since 1988. Last year alone, Books For Africa shipped 3.7 million books valued at over $38 million, and 167 computers and e-readers containing nearly 300,000 digital books, to 20 African countries. More than $3.2 million was raised last year to ship these books to the students of Africa.

June Chai and Just Chat: Life Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: Crisis to Opportunity
2021-06-27 10:30 - 12:30 | GA
Panelists will discuss how the waves of disruption have transformed the dashboard of daily life, economy, healthcare, civil liberties, digital transformation, mental health and intergenerational relationships.
Panelists will engage in a discussion on the global lessons that Covid-19 continues to teach us. What is the new normal? The New Opportunities. Humanity. Living life. Resilience. How has the pandemic shifted attitudes and behavior? Positivity. Healing. Preparedness. This Chai & just Chat is designed to encourage a wider community dialogue.
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Japanese Business Speaker Series Program
2021-06-28 19:00 | GA
The Japan-America Society of Georgia in cooperation with the Keizai Koho Center (KKC), the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), and Georgia Tech CIBER presents a unique program on the impact of Japanese investment in the U.S. and how one particular company is developing innovative global strategies in midst of today’s business climate. As companies adapt to the ongoing global pandemic and a new normal after COVID-19, implementing a successful marketing and strategic plan has become more important than ever. Join JASG for this interactive webinar to explore how having a proactive approach to the continuous improvement of your business operations can help sustain a company’s impact globally and in the community in which it operates. The JASG thanks KKC, Keidanren, KKC’s parent organization, NAJAS, Georgia Tech CIBER, and especially Mitsubishi Electric for making this event possible.

DE&I Series #6 : LGBTQIA+ PRIDE
2021-06-29 12:00 | GA
Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce for their last episode of the DE&I Series on June 29. They have the pleasure to welcome Nichole Gladney Vice President, Inclusion & Engagement- Keolis North America, and Joydeep Sengupta Global Investigations, Compliance, Regulatory – Mayer Brown.
More information to come!
Speakers
Nichole Gladney
Vice President, Inclusion & Engagement- Keolis North America

Joydeep Sengupta
Global Investigations, Compliance, Regulatory – Mayer Brown

SCADFILM Storytellers with Michael Waldron
2021-06-29 17:00 - 18:00 | SCAD Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, 30309, United States
Go inside Marvel writers’ rooms with ‘Loki’ EP Michael Waldron on SCADFILM Storytellers, Tuesday, June 29 at 5:00pm est
Marvel fans, unite! This exclusive SCADFILM Storytellers episode swoops in for an inside look at the writers’ rooms behind the latest Marvel Studios’ installments: the highly anticipated Loki series and forthcoming film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, streaming soon on Disney+.
Michael Waldron, executive producer and head writer for both the Loki series and upcoming Doctor Strange film, joins Geek Girl and FanBolt.com Editor-in-Chief Emma Loggins for a deep-dive into the latest time- and reality-bending installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and offers a blueprint for the building of the writers’ room.
Atlanta-based writer Michael Waldron began his career on Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty, where he won an Emmy Award for his writing and production work in season four. In addition to Marvel’s Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Waldron adds the Kevin Feige-produced Star Wars to his noteworthy portfolio as the film’s head writer. He is also the creator and executive producer for the upcoming Starz wrestling drama Heels, the story of two small town brothers (and rivals) who resurrect the legacy of their late father.
Emma Loggins is the founder and editor-in-chief of FanBolt.com, a haven for geek culture that spans film, television, fan conventions, and travel. Since the site’s inception in 2002, Loggins’ star-studded list of interviews includes Jennifer Lawrence, Ryan Reynolds, Harrison Ford, Betty White, and more, and she has served as a contributing writer for CNN. In 2016, Loggins launched Women’s Business Daily to cater to millennial entrepreneurs and career-driven women unapologetically pursuing their dreams. Capitalizing on her own entrepreneurial expertise, Loggins also founded Excite Creative Studios, a digital marketing and design agency with clients across multiple industries, from startup brands to large entertainment studios.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information please visit: https://www.scad.edu/scadfilm/events

Speaker Series: A Japanese Company's Approach to the U.S. and Global Market
2021-06-29 19:00 | GA
The Japan-America Society of Georgia in cooperation with the Keizai Koho Center (KKC), the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) and Georgia Tech CIBER presents a unique program on the impact of Japanese investment in the U.S. and how one particular company is developing innovative global strategies in midst of today’s business climate. As companies adapt to the ongoing global pandemic and a new normal after COVID-19, implementing a successful marketing and strategic plan has become more important than ever. Join us for this interactive webinar to explore how having a proactive approach to the continuous improvement of your business operations can help sustain a company’s impact globally and in the community in which it operates. The JASG thanks KKC, Keidanren, KKC’s parent organization, NAJAS, Georgia Tech CIBER, and especially Mitsubishi Electric for making this event possible.

2nd Liberia Business & Investment Forum
2021-06-30 08:00 - 15:25 | Virtual
2nd Liberia Business & Investment Forum:
“Business Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Growth”
The Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in Washington, D.C, in collaboration with the Consulate General in New York, Consulates in Minnesota, Georgia, and the National Investment Commission of Liberia, officially announce the holding of the 2nd Liberia Business & Investment Forum under the theme: “Business Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Growth,” scheduled for Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:25 pm. This event will be held virtually.
The Forum will focus on the following sectors: Health, Agriculture, and Tourism, and will provide a platform and opportunity for the private sector, investors, and Government representatives to engage on these sectors for investment. The goal of the Forum is to encourage U.S. private sector investment in Liberia and to increase trade and commerce between Liberia and the United States in support of the Liberian Government’s Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD). The Structure of the Forum will include an Opening Ceremony, Presentations, Panel Discussions, and Networking lounges/sections on Business to Business (B2B), Business to Government (B2G) and Government to Government (G2G) and a Virtual Deal Room.
Several high-ranking government officials from Liberia and the United States will be in attendance to provide relevant information on the priority sectors for investment.
Speakers from Liberia will include Hon. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemeyah, Sr., Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Samuel D. Tweah, Minister of Finance & Development Planning; Hon. Mawine Diggs, Minister of Commerce; Hon. Jeanine Milly Cooper, Minister of Agriculture; Hon. Wilhemina Jallah, Minister of Health, Hon. Ledgerhood Rennie, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism; Hon. Molewuleh B. Gray, Esq. Chairman, National Investment Commission and the Liberia Chamber of Commerce among others.
The private sector in Liberia and the Liberia Business Association in the Americas will also be represented at the Forum. Other invited guests are Senior US Government Officials, including the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, the United States Chamber of Commerce, among others. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Prosper Africa, are providing support to the business forum.

Georgia Exports to India
2021-06-30 09:30 - 11:30 | Craft Bank, 1575 Northside Dr NW Building 100, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
Join the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC) for a discussion on Georgia Exports to India.
The discussion will include:

Major commodities being exported to India from Georgia, USA.
Getting an edge on your Georgian imports – tips from exporters, manufactures, and Georgia government agencies.
Join 1,700 like-minded members of IACC (Indo American Chamber of Commerce) and learn what they are importing and or exporting between the USA and India.

This hybrid event will be in-person at the Craft Bank in Atlanta and will also be live-streamed to audiences virtually.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Swati Kulkarni, Consul General, Consulate General of India, Atlanta, GA

Featured Panelist:
Stefan Harrigan, Assc. International Trade Manager, Georgia Economic Development office

R.G. Lamar, Chairman of USA Pecan Growers Association

Judd Bare, Regional Sales Manager, Georgia Ports Authority

Scott Gabler, Director of International Accounts, UPS (United Parcel Service)
Paul Thompson, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division
Purnachandra Rao Surapaneni, National President, IACC (Indo American Chamber of Commerce)

GIACC
The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce has been connecting Georgia and India since 2000. Since the liberalization of the Indian economy and the opening of the Indian Consulate in Atlanta, the GIACC is playing an important role in promoting business between India and Georgia.
Cancellation Policy
Due to pre-registration costs and guarantees, refunds or credits are not extended for this event. However, registrations are transferable. On the day of the event, t

Nigeria Update: Human Rights & Freedom of Speech Under Siege
2021-06-30 12:00 - 12:45 | GA
The Nigerian government’s recent ban on Twitter is the latest infringement on citizens’ ability to freely express dissent. The announcement also comes in the wake of citizen protests against excessive force by the police against the Nigerian people, including violence perpetrated by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
At the same time, insecurity persists as attacks by Boko Haram insurgents continue to terrorize parts of the country. In spite of the onslaught, Nigerian civil society remains vibrant and continues its attempts to hold the government accountable.
What can human rights organizations and the international community do to defend human rights in Nigeria? What is the role of civil society to protect freedoms of speech and expression in the country?
Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in a discussion about Nigeria with Kehinde Togun, Senior Director for Policy and Government Relations at Humanity United. Mr. Togun has led global democracy and governance programs in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa for much of the last 15 years. He will give us an update on the current situation in Nigeria and recent attacks on human rights, civil liberties, and free speech.
Open & Complimentary to all.

American Perspectives on Transatlantic Data Flows
2021-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 | GA
ORGANIZED BY SCHELLER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, LAW AND ETHICS AREA
Cost: Free
The EU and the United States are at an impasse when it comes to transatlantic data transfers. After the invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield negotiators on both sides of the Atlantic are trying to find a way forward to guarantee privacy rights and enable transatlantic data flows.
This session featuring Peter Swire, a leading U.S. scholar and former government official on these issues, follows the Wilson Center’s June 24 discussion with Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems. Having heard perspectives from Europe, the focus this time will be on U.S. perspectives.
How do U.S. views on privacy rights and data flows compare with European understandings? What might a “comprehensive deal” look like between the U.S. and the EU? What are the fundamental roadblocks and how can they be overcome? Has the appetite for stricter regulations increased in the U.S.?
Join Georgia Tech CIBER and Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business for a transatlantic conversation on July 1st at 10 AM ET/4 PM CET to discuss the broader implications of the EU-U.S. impasse on data privacy.
Keynote Speaker
Peter Swire
Professor of Law & Ethics, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

Panelists
Ashley Gorski
Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU

Theodore Christakis
Professor of European and International Law, University Grenoble-Alpes
