FEATURED EVENTS

  • Oglethorpe Gala

    W Hotel Downtown Atlanta 45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Please join the BABC of Georgia for the 2016 Oglethorpe May Ball.  The event will take place at The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta. This is the BABCGA’s Black Tie showcase event which will bring together Trans-Atlantic businesses for cocktails, dinner and dance. Please contact Bruce and Kate Cotterman at: bcotterman@theBASgroup.com or TEL. 404.580.2918 to become a sponsor, volunteer to assist […]

  • Europe Day 2016

    Join the Consulate General of France in Atlanta, the US World War I Centennial Commission, the Georgia Tech Center for European and Transatlantic Studies, the Alliance Française d'Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta as we celebrate Europe Day. Monique Seefried, Ph.D, Commissioner at the World War I Centennial Commission will speak about "Why is the Centennial of […]

  • A Note on Opera: Richard Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde”

    Join Goethe for their latest lecture in their "A Note on Opera" series as they look at Richard Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde.” Based on various Celtic legends, including the tales of King Arthur, Wagner’s opera is a radical departure from all previous operas, both his and anyone else’s. Its sound is so modern than it […]

  • Lunch & Learn – Cyber Security

    Jones, Lang & La Salle 3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Cyber risks are everywhere... Every day seems to bring news of breaches at banks, health care providers and even government agencies. These risks now extend far beyond large institutions and may affect any business. As one former government official said: "There are two types of companies-those that have been hacked and those that will be." Join NACCSE […]

  • United States and World War I

    Luncheon Speaker: Monique Seefried, commissioner of the World War One Centennial Commission (June 2014 to the present). A French citizen born in Tunisia, she spent many years in Italy, France, Austria – where she met her husband – and then Germany. From her many experiences abroad, she developed an incredible open-mindedness and, above all, a […]

  • Breakfast Briefing

    Andrew Jones of 22nd Squared will be speaking at an informative breakfast filled with education and networking at the City Club of Buckhead Friday, May 13. The breakfast will center on becoming a "Welcome Intruder" by using story telling, data science, and tiered content to connect with consumers in marketing. Costs: Member: $25 Non-member: $30 […]

  • Southeast Asia: Economics, Politics and Opportunities

    You are invited by Arnall Golden Gregory for the international perspective breakfast briefing, “Southeast Asia: Economics, Politics and Opportunities," featuring Professor Rick Doner of Emory University. Professor Doner is a Goodrich C. White Professor in the Department of Political Science at Emory University, Georgia where he has taught since 1985. He is focused on the […]

  • International Young Professionals Social

    Come join the Young Leaders for a night of international mixing and mingling. In partnership with the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta Young Leaders would like to invite you to a Young Professional's Spring Social hosted at the One Eared Stag.  The Social will take place on Friday, May 13, from […]

  • Spring Mix + Mingle: Joint Social for Young Professionals Under 40

    Come join the Young Leaders for a night of international mixing and mingling. In partnership with the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta Young Leaders would like to invite you to a Young Professional's Spring Social hosted at the One Eared Stag. The Social will take place on Friday, May 13, from […]

  • French for Travelers

    Are you preparing for an upcoming trip to France or a Francophone Country? Do you need to know the basics to maneuver while abroad in a short amount of time? This functional, situationally relevant class is for you. The interactive workshop for beginners will give you the tools to communicate in simple French in everyday […]

  • Taiwanese Heritage Performance

    Kennesaw State University, Student Center Theater 1100 South Marietta Pkwy, Marietta, GA, United States

    The Atlanta Taiwanese Association of America is hosting a program at Kennesaw State University that will feature Taiwanese folk songs with the themes of flora. It will incorporate elements of glove puppetry and Taiwanese opera. This will be an excellent combination of music and dance!

  • Luncheon and Discussion with Dr. Daniel Klingenfeld

    “A New Era? Global Climate Protection Efforts After the Paris Climate Summit” The conclusion of the climate negotiations in Paris in November 2015 constitutes a landmark for international climate policy: The Paris Agreement defines an ambitious target for climate stabilization, along with a global response strategy for mitigating emissions and for adapting to climatic changes. […]

  • Flamenco Bulerías Festeras Tour USA 2016

    Flamenco dance for the people! No experience required. Come dance in the casual, silky side of Flamenco with Sevillano dancer Juan Paredes. His classes focus on rythm and simple steps that being out smiles and laughter. Here is a taste of his work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdZwAbacapw. Kids class 6-7 pm. Adult class 7-9 pm Tuition: Adults: $90/ […]

  • Turkish Ambassador Breakfast

    A breakfast program featuring with Ambassador Serdar Kiliç, Ambassador of Turkey to the United States in discussion with Ambassador Charles Shapiro, President of the World Affairs Council.   Costs: Members: $15 Non-members:  $25

  • Zika: What You Need to Know

    Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for an evening briefing centered  on the Zika Virus. Speakers: José F. Cordero, MD, MPH, Patel Distinguished Professor of Public Health, College of Public Health, University of Georgia Jessica K. Fairley, MD, director, Emory Hansen’s Disease Program; assistant professor of medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Ted M. Ross, […]

  • Pope High School Globalization Academy Museum Night

    The sophomore class has created a museum presentation in conjunction with Kennesaw State University. The project consists of 8 museum style panels that depict the influence of the Jewish community in Georgia from the first Jewish congregation in Savannah to present day. Afterwards these panels will be housed at Pope High School and be available […]

  • Cooking Class with Chef Shular – Certified Master Chef

    Le Cordon Bleu - College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta 1927 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA, United States

    “A modern approach to the great Auguste Escoffier” Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce for this unique culinary experience with Chef Daryl L. Shular, certified Master Chef. Chef Shular will guide you through the realization of a 3-course meal in order to provide you with one-on-one guidance as you explore new cuisine and techniques in […]

  • World Trade Center Atlanta Connection featuring China

    World Trade Center Atlanta Connection in Collaboration with Chinese High-Tech Delegates and TAG FEATURING China Sponsored by: Woodruff & Luo, LLC Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join fellow World Trade Center Atlanta members and guests at our newest networking event, World Trade Center Atlanta Connection. Each month WTC Atlanta will invite an international […]

  • 4th Annual Trans Atlantic Education Leadership Exchange (TELE) 2016 Summit

    Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    International business community will gather in this unique event, focused on sharing best practice in preK-12 Teacher Training and Development and Educational Technology. The primary goal is to share information to implementation, and build professional partnerships to expand Education and Educational Technology exports/imports between the US and Finland. There will be a delegation of School Leadership and […]

  • Georgia-China Innovation and Investment Conference

    The half-day seminar is co-organized by the International Technology Transfer Network and the Georgia Department of Economic Development and hosted by China US Technology Innovation Center. This event will take place on Thursday, May 19th, 2016 from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM (lunch will be included). To RSVP, please send an email with the following […]