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European Film Festival of Atlanta
May 13 at 8:00 am - May 16 at 5:00 pmIn Honor of Dr. John R. McIntyre: Commemorative Symposium at Georgia Tech
May 13 at 5:00 pm - 7:30 pmKorea-Georgia Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties in a Global Partnership
May 20 at 8:00 am - 3:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
July 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A Delicious Taste of the Organic Foods Market If you were born and raised in Belgium, you will have had at least one person in your family that grew their own vegetables. Besides being overly delicious, they al-so were the cleanest and freshest foods you could eat. Especially in the last couple of decades here […]
Internationally acclaimed pianist and music composer Malek Jandali joins local filmmaker Ameer Muhammad in a musical event to explain the mission of Pianos for Peace and how it works to build peace through music, art, and education. Jandali’s hit album “Echoes from Ugarit” was recorded in Moscow with The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra and released in […]
Make plans to join Atlanta's Irish Chamber for their Autumn networking event. Their special guest will be Mr. Larry Byrne of Club Choice Ireland (see www.clubchoiceireland.com) who will make a few remarks regarding golf, tourism, and commercial links with the Southeast part of Ireland. See you there! Info: kevinpatrickconboy@gmail.com
LESSONS LEARNED FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS The event will include an hour of networking, four 10-15 minute presentations, followed by audience Q&A. Presentations will offer expert perspectives on tall building issues relating to real estate design and development, wind engineering and vertical transportation: Jack Portman, FAIA, Architect/Developer, Vice Chairman, John Portman & Associates and Portman […]
Atlanta’s strength is in its economic diversity, but the lack of a signature industry cluster can give the impression that it doesn’t lead any one area. The city’s Payments Processing industry shows that’s a myth. “Transaction Alley,” a newly labeled corridor of companies that move 70 percent of electronic payments in the U.S., is worth […]
Join GACC for a luncheon & discussion about “Germany's Energy & Climate Policies - Insight From A European Industry Perspective”, presented by Wolfgang Niedermark, former Vice President and Head of BASF in Berlin, and incoming Chairman and CEO of German Industry & Commerce Ltd in Hong Kong. Topic Wolfgang Niedermark will take a look at […]
A 90-delegates mission from Fukuoka, Japan led by Mayor Takashima will visit Atlanta from November 17-18, 2015. This “Doing business in Fukuoka” seminar will offer participants the opportunity to learn more about Fukuoka’s business environment and meet with over 50 Japanese entrepreneurs traveling to Atlanta to foster new and existing business relationships. Please join the […]
Poetic Voices of the Muslim World Event: Poet, essayist, fiction writer and translator Kazim Ali talks about what it means to be a Muslim in post-9/11 America along with expressive observations about Islam and Muslim spiritual rituals. His forceful and entertaining poetry describes his experiences negotiating the different aspects of his culturally and linguistically rich […]
Kennesaw State University students will be hosting Jessica Colotl on campus, for a conversation on her 2010 arrest that made national headlines and sparked the immigration debate. She will be joined by Dr. Marie Marquardt, of Emory University. Following the arrest of Ms. Colotl, in 2011 the Georgia Board of Regents’ implemented Policy 4.1.6 and […]
The World Affairs Council in cooperation with CARE USA is pleased to invite you to the evening briefing CARE: Reaching the Last 10%: Innovations in Global Education. *Complimentary on-site parking* CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) is one of the largest international humanitarian agencies. With the goal of fighting global poverty CARE has a special focus […]
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta Young Leaders, in cooperation with CARE USA are hosting an evening briefing on the innovations in global education and how we can reach the last 10%.
The Georgia Manufacturing Alliance is proud to sponsor the 2015 Georgia Manufacturing Summit. Their mission is to help create a more vibrant manufacturing environment in our state by highlighting the People, Plants and Products that make Georgia GREAT! Breakfast and lunch is included with your registration. Admission: $50
Join Hon. Shane Stephens, Consul General of Ireland for the Southeastern United States, to learn about investment opportunities in Ireland. Stephens will highlight how his office, the Atlanta based Consulate of Ireland, facilitates doing business with Ireland and in Ireland. The fastest growing economy in the European Union (EU), Ireland is exceptionally business friendly, offering […]
While fighting against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) at the border of Syria, Turkey has also been dealing with another enemy: the Islamic State (ISIS). Despite the Turkish government saying it is ready to fight all enemies of its national interest, many observers believe it is more interested in one enemy than the other. Which […]
Their community partner roundtables were a huge success last year & they're bringing it back just for you, so that TiE Atlanta can connect you to the entire start-up & entrepreneurial community all in one place. The 2014 orgs involved included: Metro Atlanta Chamber, TAG, ATDC, Startup Atlanta, EO, Venture Lab, Ohub and ATV, among […]
The World Trade Center Atlanta invites you to their upcoming networking event, WTC Atlanta Connection. Members and guests will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, open wine and beer bar, and great networking. Each month, WTC-ATL invites an international organization or diplomat to partner with us to foster business relationships in the international community. This month, they will be […]
Speaker: Mr. Hrair Balian, Director, Conflict Resolution Program, The Carter Center Lunch & Program for non-members $40.
Seminar Description: This presentation is a high-level program designed for CXO’s of India based companies with overseas subsidiaries and branches to bring them up to date on the myriad of changes in the accounting, tax and risk advisory service areas. This presentation will feature experienced speakers from US/Indian accounting and tax and include industry representatives. […]
CLE Credit Opportunity! The Double Deontology Problem - Whose Professional Ethics Rules Apply? In today's market, attorneys have to understand cross border transactions to thrive. According to a study by Grant Thornton IBR, the global average for respondents expecting their acquisitive growth to be cross border was 39%, a significant number that includes not only developed […]
GCIV is hosting 4 visitors from Iran. Their program focuses on Sports and Disability. The price is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. This includes a delicious Mexican dinner, a non-alcoholic beverage, tax, and gratuity. Get to know other GCIV members and share your questions, experiences and insights about hosting international visitors. Don’t forget […]
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