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April 8 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pmAtlanta Global Studies Symposium: Sustaining and Advancing Global Studies in Times of Crisis
April 9 at 11:00 am - 7:30 pmOn Character: Choices that Define a Life with General Stanley McChrystal
April 13 at 12:00 pm - 1:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
May 26 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The next Annual Atlanta Global Studies Symposium will be held virtually from April 20 to 23, 2021. The annual symposium addresses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and brings together educators, researchers, corporate, civic, and community partners, as well as graduate and undergraduate students, to discuss topics of global and local significance and to […]
As the world gets smaller, companies of all sizes share a key concern: Finding, attracting, and retaining the talent they need to compete in a global economy, regardless of where it resides. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, this constantly shifting landscape became even more varied: Remote work instantly became the norm. […]
A new administration in Washington always brings change, and new leaders at the CFPB and other agencies have placed a focus on financial services. Join experts in Fintech, Government Relations, and Legal as they dissect the implications for firms in Georgia and beyond, and how industry leaders are responding.
Elizabeth F. Cohen, the keynote speaker on the opening day of the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium, will discuss her recent book, "Illegal: How America’s Lawless Immigration Regime Threatens Us All." Cohen will narrate the country’s descent into anti-immigrant panic, tracing the origins of our obsession with illegality to the country’s first comprehensive immigration restriction law. […]
The big hacker challenge promises a $ 100,000 prize for anyone who manages to hack its system. Every cyber company in the world claims that its system is the best. How many are willing to put their claim to the test of all the hackers in the world? Cyber 2.0 has been doing this for […]
Attend this 2-hour Internet of Things (IoT) class for business professionals around best practices involving IoT. Successfully completing the course and passing an online assessment will result in the attendee earning a micro-credential and social media badge. The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a wide range of benefits for industry and consumers. Data can be […]
Join World Trade Center Savannah and Regions Bank Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias for a webinar on trade finance tools for U.S. importers and exporters. Topics will include: - Accessing working capital - Letters of credit - Mitigating repayment risks - Documentary collections - Supply chain financing Additional speakers include […]
With the incoming Biden administration, questions loom regarding trade relationships for German-owned automotive suppliers with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. How will you adjust your strategy to navigate the changing landscape in 2021 and beyond? Join Cherry Bekaert as they dive into the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) implications from both a tax and tariff […]
What does Dorsey's first-ever tweet, Nayans Cat, a burned Banksy painting, Grime's music videos have in common? What do Mark Cuban, Snoop Dog and Chamath Palihapitiya have in common? What does Dorsey's first-ever tweet, a burned Banksy painting, and Bitcoin have in common? As the world of Non-fungible Tokens exploded in the last few months, it has left people amazed, excited and confused. NFTs provide creators and investors the […]
Burr & Forman, ProColombia, and Posse Herrera Ruiz are hosting a webinar, "Investing in Colombia: Nearshoring & Economic Incentives in Manufacturing, Technology, Infrastructure, and Energy Industries", on Wednesday, April 21 at 12:30 PM. MODERATOR: Erich N. Durlacher President and Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Partner, Burr & Forman PRESENTERS: Francisco Santos Calderón Ambassador of Colombia […]
Burr & Forman, ProColombia, and Posse Herrera Ruiz are hosting a webinar, “Investing in Colombia: Nearshoring & Economic Incentives in Manufacturing, Technology, Infrastructure, and Energy Industries“, on Wednesday, April 21 at 12:30 PM. MODERATOR: Erich N. Durlacher President and Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Partner, Burr & Forman PRESENTERS: Francisco Santos Calderón Ambassador of Colombia to the […]
Join UIBS and GT CIBER for their Executives Series Webinar. During this event you will learn about and discuss: The impact of the pandemic – Recovery and Predictions for Fall 21 Immigration Policy Impacts on Higher Education New Trends on Higher Ed Transformation The key vision of the overall transformation plan Agenda: First Session: Speaker […]
On Thursday the 22nd Partners in Action for Healthy Living (PAHL) is partnering with the consulate generals that represent The European Union in the Southeast for Earth Day 2021. Dignitaries representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Greece, France, and Germany will join to commemorate this occasion. They will plant a tree for Earth […]
Tired of your old T-shirts taking up drawer space? How about turning them into a shopping bag! In accordance with this year's theme "Restore Our Earth" the German Consulate General in Atlanta and the DIY Academy in Cologne have partnered up and are organizing a virtual Upcycling Workshop on Earth Day, April 22, 11:30 AM […]
At this featured event of the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium, participants will learn about the crisis in Myanmar/Burma from trusted experts and hear from activists about the reality of human rights violations against the Karen and Rohingya and the challenges of refugees. How do we put pressure on international and U.S. leaders and policymakers to […]
Learn how digital twins help movers and producers expertly navigate the complexities of new robotic and automated systems. You should attend if your market includes consumer products, logistics & warehousing, food & beverage, automotive, and e-commerce. Where companies in the past have died on the bleeding edge, digit twins help identify and avoid costly errors […]
On April 22nd, join the Museum of Design Atlanta as they speak with the illustration and design studio co-founded by Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee, Methane Studios, about their work designing gig posters, visual expressions of music that spark conversation, and evoke feelings. About Methane Studios Methane Studios is an illustration and design studio co-founded […]
At this featured event of the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium, dignitaries contextualize U.S. diplomacy and recent events in their respective regions of the world, share insights about the U.S. relationship with their countries specifically, and give audiences a glimpse of what to expect from the Biden administration in the next four years. Panelists: Consul of […]
In the closing keynote address of the Atlanta Global Studies Symposium, co-sponsored by Race Beyond Borders, Sheila S. Walker, a cultural anthropologist and documentary filmmaker, will describe the fascinating and sometimes surprising connections between people and cultures of the Global African Diaspora. Walker's most recent documentary, "Familiar Faces/Unexpected Places: A Global African Diaspora," was shown […]
Join the Ghanaian Women’s Association of Georgia for their 6th annual maternity fundraiser in support of maternity care in underserved communities in Ghana. Highlights: DJ Ekow Fisho (My Star Radio) Andrew Kwasi Asare - Ghana Kente Artisan Cultural dance performances by Dancing with Delight Raffle draw with fun prizes Beneficiary Hospitals Eastern Regional Hospital - […]
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