FEATURED EVENTS

  • Tackling Hunger at Home and Abroad

    On October 5, the World Affairs Council is hosting an evening program at the Atlanta Community Food Bank where Richard Leach, the President, and CEO of World Food Program USA, Ed Martinez, President of the UPS Foundation and Kyle Waide, President, and CEO of Atlanta Community Food Bank will discuss the global and local food crises […]

  • Fundamentals of Fragrances: Home Essentials Workshop by Diptyque Paris

    Come learn about the therapeutic properties of fragrances as well as how to use them to create the perfect ambiance and balance throughout your home. This interactive workshop will also explore Diptyque’s latest line of candles and its Fall 2017 collection. Guests will enjoy bubbly, dessert, and a special gift. $10 for members, $15 for […]

  • Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre’s “Extasis”

    Westside Cultural Arts Center 760 10th Street, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre makes its company debut with a modern ballet inspired by the search for ecstatic moments. With music that ranges from classical to R&B and jazz, the theatrical dance work explores the human desire to be superhuman.

  • Street Art in ATL: Mural Installation by Jo Di Bona

    57 Peachtree St SW 57 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Renowned French street artist Jo Di Bona will create a 140-foot mural over two weeks in downtown Atlanta in his trademark melange of stenciling, spray paint and collage, which he refers to as “Pop Graffiti.” The installation is being carried out in conjunction with ELEVATE, Atlanta’s annual public art festival. Di Bona’s previous collaborations include […]

  • Screening and Discussion: ‘In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America’

    Join the Consulate General of Ireland in Atlanta at the Plaza Theatre for a special screening of this feature documentary which tells the compelling story of Nobel Laureate John Hume's successful pursuit of peace in Northern Ireland through his cooperation with senior government leaders in the United States. Narrated by Liam Neeson, the film includes […]

  • Czech ‘Schmitke’ Film Screening and Screenwriter Talk

    Join the Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic in Atlanta, The Czech School of Atlanta Honoring Karel Velan and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta for the screening of the award winning Czech Film "Schmitke." The evening will include a presentation from the movie's screen writer, Tomáš Končinský, an extremely successful script writer of Czech Television programs […]

  • 29th Annual Latin Fever Ball

    Latin Fever Ball is one of Atlanta’s most festive and anticipated black-tie galas. Celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month, the one-of-a-kind ball, now in its 29th year, is the Latin American Association's largest annual fundraiser. This year's theme is Carnavales. Funds raised directly support programs and services that carry out the LAA's mission to empower Latinos […]

  • Order of Saint George Polo Match

    Chukkar Farm Polo Club & Event Facility 1140 Liberty Grove Road , Alpharetta, GA, United States

    The Order of St. George will be hosting a Polo Match on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 1:00 – 5:00, at the Chukkar Farm Polo Club & Event Facility, 1140 Liberty Grove Road in Alpharetta, Georgia. Former Gov. Roy Barnes has been invited to open the Polo Match. This fun event will include music, lunch, […]

  • Atlanta Pride 2017

    TWELVE Centennial Park 400 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    2017 Atlanta Pride marks the fourth year the British Consulate-General Atlanta will participate in the festivities. In fact, it’s the only foreign mission in Atlanta to take part. On Sunday, 15 October, join the British Consulate General for breakfast, the parade march, and a post-parade reception.

  • Japanese Classes – Fall Session

    The Japan-America Society of Georgia 3121 Maple Drive, Suite 224, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) will host the Fall Session of Japanese Classes. These Japanese classes will focus on communication skills needed in business environments as well as everyday conversation. The courses will also center on inter-cultural communication and integrating important Japanese business and cultural etiquette. For new students with prior experience studying Japanese, […]

  • Netherlands Chamber Breakfast With Interface CEO Jay Gould

    Join the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast meeting with Jay Gould, the President, and CEO of Interface, Inc. Interface is the world's leader in the design and production of environmentally-responsible modular carpet and Luxury Vinyl Planks and has been blazing a trail for decades in the drive to reach zero waste, carbon […]

  • International Charter Academy of Georgia Informational Town Hall Meeting

    International Charter Academy of Georgia 5505 Winters Chapel Rd, Atlanta, GA, United States

    International Charter Academy of Georgia, new statewide charter school opening in Fall 2018, is the first and only Japanese/English Dual Language charter elementary school in Georgia which will provide not only second language skills and cultural competency, but also high performance on standardized tests in English and guide students to develop greater cognitive flexibility, increased […]

  • Introduction to International Logistics and Compliance Course

    Georgia Tech Savannah Campus 210 Technology Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the complexities of global trade, its impact on logistics, and key areas of concern for international logistics managers. Key topics are investigated such as: Incoterms, global trade compliance, harmonized tariff schedules, US import and export regulations, US Free Trade Agreements, and supply chain security. […]

  • 13th Crystal Peach Awards

    Georgia Tech Wardlaw Center 177 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Crystal Peach Awards have historically recognized in Atlanta, GA, the most significant inbound and outbound investments to and from France and the Southeast USA. 5 Reasons not to miss this event It is one of the major annual events of the FACC Atlanta-Southeast The Crystal Peach Awards gather about 100 business leaders and International […]

  • Sweden and U.S – Blending the Best of 2 Cultures

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

    Join the World Trade Center Atlanta to learn about the business-friendly environment of Sweden, how they have invested and brought opportunities to Georgia, and how they have combined both Swedish and American business practices in order to build a thriving international relationship.

  • Sweden and U.S – Blending the Best of 2 Cultures

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

    The business world, large and small, is increasingly becoming more global. Join the World Trade Center Atlanta  as they discuss about the business-friendly environment of Sweden, how they have invested and brought opportunities to Georgia, and how they have combined both Swedish and American business practices in order to build a thriving international relationship.

  • Breakfast: 2017, Europe’s Year of Destiny: the Surge of Populism

    Join the American Council on Germany Warburg Chapter and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta for a breakfast lecture entitled: “2017, Europe’s Year of Destiny: the Surge of Populism.” We’ll welcome Klaus-Dieter Frankenberger, the Foreign Editor of the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung who will speak on the subject. Mr. Frankenberger is one of the most influential analysts […]

  • Consul General of Israel in Atlanta: ‘Recent Developments in the Middle East’

    The Atlanta Council on International Relations presents a luncheon and discussion with Her Excellency Judith Varnai Shorer, Consul General of Israel in Atlanta. She will be speaking on recent developments in the Middle East. About the speaker: Ambassador Varnai Shorer is a nearly 40-year veteran of the Israeli diplomatic corps. She is a former ambassador to both Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina as well as […]

  • New Research on Contemporary China

    Bill Moore Student Success Center, President's Suite D, Georgia Tech 225 North Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the China Research Center as they bring three authors for a discussion of their recent books Dr. Maria Repnikova, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Georgia State University. Media Politics in China: Improvising Power under Authoritarianism, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Dr. Bin Xu, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Emory University. The Politics of Compassion: The […]

  • Monetizing Innovation: Meet & Greet with World’s Leading Expert in Pricing

    Meet & Greet with pricing expert and Simon-Kucher & Partners CEO Dr. Georg Tacke Innovation. It’s a key pillar for every business… in every industry… in every corner of the world. It’s the most important driver for growth and critical to survival. Companies invest billions of dollars in designing and building new products. Yet, more […]