FEATURED EVENTS

  • Consular Conversations: Luncheon and Interview With France’s New Consul General in Atlanta

    Louis de Corail In the fifth event in Global Atlanta's monthly Consular Conversations Series on November 15, the editorial team will be interviewing France's new Consul General in Atlanta, Louis de Corail. Topics of discussion will likely include: French investment and manufacturing in the South How terrorism affects tourism in Paris and other French cities Outcomes of […]

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  • Georgia State University International Education Week: Chinese Tai Chi, Martial Arts, & Dance Workshop

    Dahlberg Hall 30 Courtland St SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Georgia State University community is welcome to join the Confucius Institute in learning some basic moves of traditional Chinese tai chi, martial arts, and dance. In celebration of International Education Week 2016 at Georgia State University. Learn more at http://international.gsu.edu/IEW.

  • Inside North Korea

    Tate Grand Hall 45 Baxter St, Athens, GA, United States

    Shining Light on the Darkest Place in the World: Inside North Korea Twenty-one year old human rights activist and North Korean defector Yeonmi Park is fast becoming a leading voice of oppressed people around the world. Currently a student at Columbia University, Yeonmi has published an op-ed about North Korea's "Black Market Generation" in the […]

  • Georgia State University International Education Week: Faculty Book Discussion with Dr. Anne Shlay

    Student Center, Georgia State University 55 Gilmer Street SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Multicultural Center hosts book discussions featuring Georgia State University faculty discussing their published works that focus on a diversity-related topic. This book discussion will feature Dr. Anne Shlay’s book, Jerusalem: The Spatial Politics of a Divided Metropolis. Dr. Shlay is a professor in the Department of Sociology. In celebration of International Education Week 2016 […]

  • Success Stories: Trade and Investment between Mexico and Georgia

    World Trade Center Atlanta 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1850, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Hidden behind politics is the reality that U.S. businesses are actively expanding into Mexico (and Mexican companies are expanding into U.S.) like never before.  Atlanta’s own Consul General of Mexico, Javier Díaz de Léo, will be joined by Georgian - Mexican corporations to discuss their winning formula for expansion across the border. Don't miss this opportunity to […]

  • The American Schindler: Varian Fry and the Flight Portfolio

    Elizabeth Peterson, Museum Director and adjunct professor of Art & Culture and Museum Studies at Oglethorpe University, gives a backdrop to the IRC Flight Portfolio which includes the work of such artists as Marc Chagall, Robert Motherwell, and Joan Miro. This portfolio was created for the International Rescue Committee at the behest of Varian Fry, […]

  • Georgia State University International Education Week: A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Confucius and his English Translators

    Dahlberg Hall 30 Courtland St SE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Georgia State University community is welcome to join Professor Liam Madden of Perimeter College and the Confucius Institute as we explore Confucius and the importance of his English translators in Chinese literature, along with discussing some classic Chinese texts. In celebration of International Education Week 2016 at Georgia State University. Learn more at http://international.gsu.edu/IEW.

  • Lunch & Learn Series: French for Travelers

    Are you preparing for an upcoming trip to France or a Francophone country? Learn to communicate in simple French for travel situations. This class focuses on greetings, asking for directions, time, money exchange, and ordering food. Bon voyage!

  • Georgia State University International Education Week: Graphic Novel Discussion of Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection

    Can graphic novels help us imagine new possibilities for our world? Join us every Thursday in November for a discussion of multiculturalism, diversity and social justice in Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection edited by Hope Nicholson. All are welcome (regardless if you have read the graphic novel), but pre-reading is encouraged. Organized by the Multicultural […]

  • Breakfast and Discussion with Oliver Owcza

    “Transatlantic Challenges – A European Perspective” Today´s world faces a growing number of challenges: unsettled political and humanitarian crises in the Middle East, North Africa and Afghanistan; a corresponding increase of migrants challenging established immigration systems of receiving countries; an increasingly negative perception of globalization and even a growing skepticism about the merits of international […]

  • Huff Harrington Home : Trade Show

    TRUNK SHOW: Join in on Thursday, November 17th, through Saturday, November 19th. To take a peak at these hand crafted, painted decorative bowls by Helen Bolin Designs along with Sennod Jewelry, that has been called traditional, but with a stylish modern twist. Bring your friends, we'll be popping the bubbly!

  • Company Tour at Swedish Company Regal Lager

    Atlanta Cuban Club 5797 New Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Learn more about our Swedish corporate member Regal Lager through a tour of their facilities followed by a presentation of their mission and vision, ending with a luncheon opening up for Q&A. More information about the event can be found at SACC-Georgia's website: http://www.sacc-georgia.org/th_event/company-tour-regal-lager/ Read more about Swedish company Regal Lager here: http://www.regallager.com/

  • Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals with Steve Koonin

    Atlanta Tech Village 3423 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Conexx Young Professionals cordially invites the next generation of business leaders - that's you - to an evening with Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin. Hear the inspiring story of how this lifelong Atlantan ascended from UGA student into a professional sports CEO by way of marketing positions at Coca-Cola and a 14-year tenure as president of Turner […]

  • Fernbank Museum Winter Wonderland

    Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Prepare to ooh and aah over two floors of twinkling, beautifully decorated trees showcasing celebrations around the world in this enchanting exhibit. Twinkling with lights, glimmering with color and shining with a variety of cultural objects, more than 25 trees and displays recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events from around the world.

  • 30th Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival in Atlanta

    This prestigious celebration remains the largest event in the Southeastern United States dedicated to the tasting of the new Harvest of the Beaujolais Nouveau. It is the perfect opportunity to toast to the strength of the transatlantic connection between France and the U.S. For this 30th edition, the French American Chamber of Commerce is inviting […]

  • Nobel Peace Prize 2016 Gala Atlanta

    Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Nobel Peace Prize Gala in Atlanta gathers talented artists and hosts from around the world to pay tribute to the year’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The 23rd annual Nobel Peace Prize Gala will be held on November 19, 2016 at 4-7:00PM at Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University in Atlanta. This […]

  • Japan America Society of Georgia Night at the Symphony

    Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E. , Atlanta, GA, United States

    Toru Takemitsu’s  “A Flock Descends  into the Pentagonal Garden” & Gustav Mahler’s “Das Lied von Erde” Join the JASG for a performance of “A Flock Descends into the Pentagonal Gardens” composed by Toru Takemitsu, one of Japan’s most renowned and first internationally recognized composers, along with Mahler’s “Song of the Earth.” Admission includes a post-concert meet […]

  • Smart Cities and Energy Breakfast

    The Garage 848 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Conexx invites you to a breakfast focusing on smart cities and energy innovation. Michael Britt, vice president of the Southern Company Energy Innovation Center will lead as the keynote speaker. Come hear other Israel innovators present their cutting edge smart city innovations as well on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:30 a.m. Conexx members have a […]

  • Lunch & Learn: An Introduction to German – Food & Drink

    Learn German in your lunch hour! With Germany now one of the largest investors in the South East, learning the language could give you a big boost in the business world. Join us for this 1 hour class that will give you an introduction to the German language. During this class we'll focus on vocabulary […]

  • Hungary – Your Bridge to Business

    In 2016, Hungary entered a fourth year of dynamic growth, the number of employed people reached a 23-year high while the debt level decreased steadily with the budget level well below 3%. Join the Honorable László Szabó, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade; H.E. Réka Szemerkényi, Ambassador of Hungary; and Dorottya Mártonffy-Nagy, Economic and […]