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Takeda Facility Tour
2025-05-07 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Takeda, 505 Shire Parkway, Social Circle, GA, 30025, United States
Takeda, located in Covington, GA, is recognized as one of the largest, newest, and most innovative pharmaceutical plants in the world. Spanning 1 million square feet of production space, the facility employs over 1,000 full-time employees and represents an investment of more than $1.2 billion in construction costs.

Next Generation Manufacturing invites attendees to experience a tour of this remarkable facility, which specializes in the production of plasma-derived therapies. These pharmaceuticals are designed to treat patients with primary immune deficiencies and various rare and complex diseases.

Takeda’s 160-acre integrated campus features three manufacturing buildings, multiple laboratories, a warehouse equipped with ambient, cold, and freezer storage, utilities production, office space, and an impressive two-story commons building. The commons area includes a full-service cafeteria, a coffee bar, a fitness center, and a patio.

Participants will also have the opportunity to tour the Georgia Quick Start BioScience Training Center, a $14 million, 40,000-square-foot facility. The Training Center serves as a cornerstone of Georgia’s long-term initiative to foster and expand the life sciences industry.

Registration – $35, includes lunch company overview, facility tour and Q&A with Takeda leadership. – And BONUS tour of the Georgia Quick Start Biomedical Training facility.

All registrations are required in advance.

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European Film Festival of Atlanta
2025-05-07 11:00 - 2025-05-10 21:30 | Tara Theater, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30324
Alliance Française, Goethe-Zentrum, and the Consulates of no less than 12 European countries – Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Ukraine – are proud to present the fourth edition of the European Film Festival of Atlanta.From May 7th through May 10th, 2025 the Plaza & Tara theaters will host four days of vibrant and engaging cinema, showcasing the colorful variety of European on-screen storytelling while exploring the many expressions of European Identity. All films will be screened in their native language(s) with English subtitles.

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Atlanta Baseball Stammtisch - Atlanta Braves v. Cincinnati Reds
2025-05-08 18:15 - 21:45 | Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
Experience the Thrill of Baseball Like Never Before!

Due to the incredible success of last year’s event, we are excited to host this special outing once again for an unforgettable evening at Truist Park!Join us in the exclusive Hank Aaron Terrace as the Atlanta Braves take on the Cincinnati Reds in a showdown you won’t want to miss!

Why Attend?

VIP ExperienceEnjoy premium seating with an unparalleled view of the action, ensuring you don’t miss a single pitch!

Gourmet TreatsYour ticket includes complimentary delicious food and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks to keep you energized throughout the game.

Private AmenitiesBenefit from access to a private bar and restrooms, offering you convenience and comfort like never before.

Networking & Camaraderie:Join fellow fans and make new friends as you share this electrifying experience together!

This is more than just a game; it’s a celebration of our business community and passion for (future?) baseball fans.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—join us for an incredible evening of baseball fun!

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EU Day Symposium: Europe’s Current and Future State of the Union
2025-05-09 08:00 - 13:00 | World Affairs Council of Atlanta, 3348 Peachtree Rd. Floor 12, Atlanta, GA, 30326
On EU Day 2025, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta will host a half-day symposium exploring the historic changes facing the European Union in the wake of Russia’s three-year war in Ukraine and the second Trump Administration’s growing hostility toward Europe. Two panels will feature world-class experts discussing European energy and defense policy, followed by a fireside chat with European diplomats discussing European identity, values, and global influence.

Registration Details

Registration includes breakfast and lunch, dessert, and refreshments.

Panel Sessions

Powering Europe’s Future: Policies, Public Attitudes, and Challenges

This panel discussion delves into Europe’s evolving energy landscape, featuring insights from leading academics. Despite sharing an energy grid, member states exhibit diverse policies and public attitudes towards renewables, nuclear energy, and international cooperation. The discussion highlights recent achievements in solar production by France, Germany, and Italy while also addressing potential disruptions from a looming trade war with the U.S. The panel explores the complexities of balancing energy prices, sustainability, and geopolitical challenges.

Arming Europe’s Defense: Adapting to New Threats and Shifting Alliances

In this panel, experts examine Europe’s strategic shift towards increased armament in response to emerging threats and changing alliances. The discussion reflects on Germany’s Zeitenwende in 2022, which marked a significant turning point in European defense policy. The panelists analyze the continent-wide efforts to bolster defense capabilities amidst uncertainties surrounding long-standing security alliances with the U.S. The conversation underscores the urgency of adapting to new geopolitical realities and safeguarding Europe from diverse threats.

EU Day 2025: Europe’s Vision for the Future

This panel features European Consuls General discussing contemporary perspectives on European identity, values, and norms. Considering the evolving cultural and political landscape, the conversation explores what it means to be European today. The panelists also address Europe’s role and influence on the global stage, reflecting on the continent’s contributions to international affairs and its vision for the future. The discussion provides a comprehensive overview of the changing dynamics within Europe and its aspirations moving forward.

Distinguished Speakers

Edward C. Chow, senior associate in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, is an international energy expert with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked in Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America, Europe, Russia, Black Sea and Caspian regions. He has developed government policy and business strategy, while advising governments, international financial institutions, major oil companies, and leading multinational corporations. He has negotiated successfully multibillion-dollar oil and gas agreements and specializes in investments in emerging economies. Chow spent 20 years with Chevron Corporation in headquarter and overseas assignments, including head of international external relations and country manager in China. Chow is a graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in international affairs. He has published articles in leading academic and foreign policy journals on global energy developments, spoken on energy at international conferences, universities, and think tanks in the United States, Europe, Asia and South America, and appeared on major international media. He currently teaches at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

Katja Weber (PhD, University of California, Los Angeles) is a Professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research interests center around institution-building in Europe and Asia Pacific, sovereignty-related and human rights norms, non-traditional security challenges, and German foreign policy. She is the author of Hierarchy Amidst Anarchy: Transaction Costs and Institutional Choice (SUNY Press, 2000), co-author (with Paul Kowert) of Cultures of Order: Leadership, Language, and Social Reconstruction in Germany and Japan, (SUNY Press, 2007), and co-editor (with Michael Baun and Michael Smith) of Governing Europe’s Neighborhood: Partners or Periphery? (Manchester University Press, 2007). She has also published a number of articles in the Journal of European Integration, Journal of European Public Policy, International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Politics, and International Affairs, to name but a few. During the fall of 2008, she was a Visiting Research Scholar at the Graduate School of Law & Politics at the University of Tokyo, and in fall 2010, she was a Visiting Fellow at the EU Center at the National University of Singapore/Nanyang Technological University. She also directs Georgia Tech’s Southeast Asia Summer Study Abroad Program.

Adam Stulberg is the Sam Nunn School Chair and Professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on international security, Russia/Eurasian politics and security affairs, nuclear (non)proliferation, and energy and international security, as well as interdisciplinary courses on science, technology, and international security policy. His current research focuses on the geopolitics of oil and gas networks, energy security dilemmas and statecraft in Eurasia, Russia, and “gray zone” conflicts, new approaches to strategic stability, internationalization of the nuclear fuel cycle, and implications of emerging technologies for strategic stability and international security. Dr. Stulberg earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), as well as holds an M.A. in International Affairs from Columbia University, an M.A. in Political Science from UCLA, and a B.A. in History from the University of Michigan. He served as a Political Consultant at RAND from 1987-1997 and as a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (1997-1998). He was appointed Chair of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs in July 2019.

Anne-Laure Desjonquères, Consul General of France in Atlanta, is a career diplomat who joined the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA) in 2006. Before her posting to Atlanta, she was the head of the division of European Union law and international economic law in the Legal Affairs Department of the MEFA since 2018. She served as head of the Press & Communication Office at the French Embassy in New Delhi (India) from 2015 to 2017 and as political advisor on domestic and African policy issues at the French Embassy in Pretoria (South Africa) from 2012 to 2015. She was also in charge of nuclear disarmament issues from 2010 to 2012 and a legal consultant in European Union law in the Legal Affairs Department from 2006 to 2009. A former student of the French National School of Administration (ENA) and of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (Ulm), she graduated from Sciences Po in Paris and from the University of Paris-IV Sorbonne (Master’s Degree in History of International Relations). The jurisdiction of the Consulate General of France in Atlanta covers six states: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.​

Melanie Moltmann, Consul General of Germany, arrived in Atlanta in September 2022. She came to the Southeast U.S. from Berlin, where she served as Deputy Head of Division, Division for Immigration Law, Visa, and Immigration Policy. Moltmann also has served as Deputy Head of Mission and Counselor for Cultural and Press Affairs in the German embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Desk Officer, Division for South East Asia and the Pacific in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Berlin; and Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy Yerevan, Armenia. A Russian speaker, Moltmann earned an LLM degree in Moscow between her legal studies and a three-year study program at the Court of Cassation in Schleswig, Germany. The German Consulate General in Atlanta is the official representation of the German government to the southeast of the United States. The consular district includes Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Katherine Raeymaekers, Consul-General at the Belgian General Consulate in Atlanta, serves 10 states in the South-East. After joining the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008, as a career diplomat, she has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria (2009-2013) and in Budapest, Hungary (2013-2017). Prior to the USA she served as Political and Economic Counsellor at the Belgian Embassy in Rabat (2020-2024). Between 2017 and 2020, she served as counsellor at the Department for European Coordination within the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responsible for matters related to transport, telecom/digital and energy/green deal. She holds a Master degree in Political Sciences – International Relations from the University of Ghent (2000), Belgium, and followed post-graduates courses in Regional cooperation – Mercosur at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina (2001-2003). She is fluent in 6 languages: Dutch, French, English, Spanish, Italian and German. She also has some notions of Bulgarian and Hungarian.

Jacob Veerman, Consul General of the Netherlands in Atlanta, is an internationally experienced diplomat specializing in economic diplomacy, business development, change, and project management. He has broad knowledge and experience in the field of water management, agriculture, horticulture, life sciences and health, infrastructure and logistics. Jaap completed his master’s degree in social economic history at Amsterdam University and has a bachelor’s degree in education. He started his career as a high school geography teacher in Hoorn, the Netherlands. For the past 30 years, he has held various positions at the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, most recently as the Dutch representative to the Asian Development Bank in Manila, Philippines. He worked as a senior policy advisor at the Dutch Embassy in Paramaribo (Surinam), was the Dutch Deputy Consul General in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Deputy Ambassador at the Dutch Embassy in Mexico City, and Director of the Documentary Information Systems Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is the senior Dutch government representative in Atlanta and is responsible for relations between the Netherlands and Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Konstantinos Adamopoulos, Consul General of Greece in Atlanta.

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Catch Tuplet Presented by Atlanta Ballet
2025-05-09 14:00 - 2025-05-11 20:00 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
Fresh, captivating, and unexpected, Atlanta Ballet presents an exciting mixed bill program for the season finale, featuring choreographic works that balance rhythm, movement, and consciousness.

CatchMusic by Philip GlassChoreography by Liam ScarlettCatch, by British choreographer Liam Scarlett with music by Philip Glass, mesmerizes audiences with its pure movement and athleticism.

TupletMusic and Sound by Mikael KarlssonChoreography by Alexander Ekman

Tuplet, from Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman, with music and sound by Mikael Karlsson, uses dancers’ bodies as percussion instruments, creating driving tempos with impeccably timed dance movements.

HypnagogiaA World PremiereMusic by Nils Frahm, Christen Lien, Meredith Monk & Robert Een, and Naná VasconcelosChoreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Hypnagogia, a world premiere by choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, takes us into the fascinating state of consciousness that bridges wakefulness and sleep. Join Atlanta Ballet as we open the door to a deeper understanding of our mind’s mysteries, enriching our journey into the realms of creativity and introspection. Discover the power of Hypnagogia, where dreams beckon and imagination flourishes.

The run time of Catch Tuplet is 1 hour and 50 minutes, inclusive of two intermissions.

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Mums in Bloom Brunch
2025-05-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Waters Edge Drive, Georgia, 30087
Join the United Barbadians in Georgia for an unforgettable afternoon of love, laughter, and elegance!

The countdown is ON and seats are filling fast for our annual Mums in Bloom Brunch — the ultimate Mother’s Day celebration for the powerful women in our lives. From delicious bites to dazzling vibes, this is the event of the season you do NOT want to miss.

NEW! Drink Specials Available Online Only!

Show your table some love and pre-purchase 5 drinks for the price of 4 — exclusively online. No drink specials will be available at the door!

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Edgewood Art Walk
2025-05-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Georgia
This Saturday, May 10, from 4 – 7 PM, the newly established Edgewood Arts District will host its inaugural Edgewood Art Walk, a shared effort among organizations demonstrating the spirit of openness and collaboration in our growing creative community. Works by Atlanta artist, Christie Harwell, and Senegalese artists Laye Thioune and Audrey d’Erneville will be featured.

Art Walk visitors are invited to explore local commercial and non-profit galleries and cultural hubs while enjoying local food and unique programs throughout the district. This event is free and open to the public.

The Edgewood Arts District aims to become a permanent fixture in the Atlanta arts community, with additional regularly scheduled Art Walks to be announced.

Edgewood Art Walk Partners include aKAZ!Atl, Atlanta Center for Photography, Atlanta Influences Everything, Ernie’s in the Cut, Fred Martin Welding Co., Haugabrooks Gallery, One Contemporary, The Sun ATL, and whitespace.

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Keynote Luncheon: Austin Scott, Republican congressman for Georgia’s 8th Congressional District
2025-05-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Georgia
Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for a keynote luncheon with Congressman Austin Scott as he shares insights on how U.S. foreign policy and global events impact key Georgia industries, from agriculture and manufacturing to defense and healthcare.

As Georgia’s longest-serving Republican congressman who sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, House Armed Services Committee, and House Committee on Agriculture, Congressman Scott has an insider’s view of U.S. foreign policy ranging from international trade and tariffs to USAID to military engagement in Ukraine, Yemen, and Gaza. He will discuss how decisions in Washington and events abroad impact American industries such as aerospace and defense, manufacturing and textiles, agricultural commodities such as pecans, cotton, and peanuts, timber production, and the 8th district’s growing medical services sector.

Distinguished Speaker

Congressman Austin Scott, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District
Congressman Austin Scott is in his eighth term as the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District, which covers central and south-central Georgia from just north of Macon to the Florida border. It includes the cities of Perry, Cordele, Tifton, Moultrie, Valdosta, and portions of Macon. Congressman Scott is the Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and the Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. He focuses his work on issues important to Georgia’s farmers and rural communities, including increasing export market access and free trade agreements, bolstering grant programs for rural communities, strengthening crop insurance and disaster assistance programs, bridging the digital divide in rural America, and modernizing agencies within the committee’s jurisdiction like USDA and the CFTC. As a leading member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Scott fights to ensure we have the best equipped and trained military in the world, including the capability to combat adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran. He works with military leaders to strengthen the missions at Robins and Moody Air Force

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Registration includes hot buffet lunch, dessert, refreshments, and validated parking. Location information will be provided upon registration.

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Tariffs, Supply Chain, and Transfer Pricing Strategies Seminar
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Grant Thornton LLP, 1100 Peachtree St NE Unit 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
In January 2025, the second Trump administration was inaugurated in the United States. The aggressive trade policies implemented during the previous administration had a significant impact on the global supply chain, and the repercussions are still being felt today. With tariff policies being reported daily under the new administration, setting and managing transfer prices has become an even more critical management issue for multinational companies. JASG has addressed the transfer pricing challenges faced by many companies during the first Trump administration, providing practical solutions through mutual agreements and advance pricing agreements. This seminar will feature a former IRS official to discuss the anticipated challenges and responses, incorporating specific case studies based on that experience.

Insights to be Gained from This Seminar

How IRS and NTA handle tariffs and their recent changes in structures and enforcement

Expected trade policies under the new administration and their impact on businesses

The interaction between tariffs and transfer pricing regulations

Practical approaches to setting and reviewing intercompany transaction prices

Prevention and solutions for double taxation risks

How to utilize mutual agreements and advance pricing agreements, along with practical points to consider

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Global Trade Compliance Seminars
2025-05-13 08:30 - 2025-05-16 16:00 | COURTYARD ATLANTA BUCKHEAD, 3332 Peachtree Road NE., Atlanta, Georgia, 30326
The Trade Compliance Seminars in Atlanta will leave you with essential insights and practical knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of international trade compliance.

These seminars offer a comprehensive understanding of key principles, regulations, and best practices, empowering you to mitigate risks associated with non-compliance and enhance operational efficiency in your organization.

You’ll also have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and a free reference book, serving as valuable resources long after the seminar concludes.

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Chamber Abroad | Czechia, Austria, and Hungary
2025-05-14 00:00 - 2025-05-24 23:59 | Georgia
The Chamber Abroad travel program returns in 2025 with an Imperial Cities trip featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest!

Highlights

Prague, Prague Castle, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, Classical Music Performance, Choice on Tour, Bratislava, Lunch with Locals, Budapest, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Visegrad, Renaissance Dinner

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US Immigration: Impact on You and Your Business Breakfast at Cobb Chamber
2025-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Cobb Chamber, Wellstar Community Room, 1100 Circle 75 Pkwy #1000, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
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Business Matchmaking Forum 2025
2025-05-14 14:00 - 2025-05-15 17:00 | Centro Empresarial Salitre CCB-Auditorium, Av. El Dorado #68d-35, Bogota, Colombia
AmCham Colombia and the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá will bring over 400 qualified suppliers from a variety of segments such as food and beverages, cosmetics and personal care, textiles and fashion, manufactures industry, services and so many others with a keen focus on strengthening business ties and connecting US demand with Colombian supply to generate and capitalize on lucrative business opportunities for companies like yours.

1. Explore Colombia’s Diverse and High-Quality Products: one of the biggest economies in Latin America, Colombia is renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship and very diverse range of products going from sustainably sourced crops to technological dermo-cosmetics, creative furniture, and innovative pet supplies. Discover new business prospects and delve into the potential of Colombian products.

2. Benefit from Favorable Exchange Rates and Free Trade Agreement: most of the Colombian products enjoy duty-free access to the North American market. Coupled with the favorable exchange rate, it’s the perfect combination to diversify your portfolio with competitive goods. Gain insights into the dynamics of Colombian suppliers and access to comprehensive information about Colombia’s diverse exports.

3. Engage with Industry Leaders and Innovators: Meet with leading Colombian suppliers who are at the forefront of innovation and technology in their respective industries, and discover how their sustainable practices, handcrafted excellence, and competitive pricing can add value to your business and expand your professional network.

To make your experience even more seamless, AmCham Colombia and the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá offer the following benefits for international buyers:

Round-trip economy class ticket for one delegate per company.

Hotel accommodation for two nights (May 14 and 15) for one delegate per company.

Assistance and support before and throughout the matchmaking event.

Transfers between the airport and hotel.

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GRPA Financial Wellness Summit
2025-05-15 08:30 - 12:30 | Arrow Creek Community Room, Chamblee Police Dept, 4445 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, Georgia
The Georgia Rotary Professional Alliance (GRPA) is proud to present its first Signature Event – the GRPA Financial Wellness Summit, a collaborative effort with our valued AAPI Community Co-Hosts. This special event is designed to strengthen financial preparedness, boost personal information security, and deepen connections across the AAPI community.

Open to professionals, community leaders, and members of all ages, the summit offers a practical and empowering program focused on financial wellness and digital safety—two essentials for personal and community resilience.

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2025 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
2025-05-15 11:30 | Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr, Savannah, GA, 31421, United States
Join World Trade Center Savannah for the sixth annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon on Thursday, May 15, 11:30 a.m. at the Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr. The regional event focused on international business will feature a author and journalist Peter S. Goodman and include the announcement of the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year.

Peter Goodman is the author of three books, including the recently released “How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain,” and the best-selling “Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World.” Over the course of three decades in journalism, he has covered some of the most momentous economic transformations and upheavals. He has reported from more than 50 countries, including stints in China and the UK, and in conflict zones such as Iraq, Cambodia, Sudan and East Timor. Goodman appears frequently on major broadcast outlets including CBS News, CNN, MSNBC and CNBC.

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BABC Speaker Series: Policy to Practice- Impact of President Trump’s Return
2025-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Mission + Market, Buckhead Private Room Three Alliance Center, 3550 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326
Join the BABC for a fireside chat with Clark Hill lawyers Anthony Campau, Alex Perez, Christina Moore, and Manori de Silva.

Anthony Campau, Member Principle Public Strategies
Anthony Campau served as the former chief of staff and counsellor for the first Trump White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), which oversees the U.S. Federal Government’s regulatory and information policy. He also served as a Core Member of the Regulatory Reform Team on the first Trump Presidential Transition Team. Anthony, now a Member at Clark Hill and a Principal of Clark Hill Public Strategies, will share his experience and thoughts on potential policy impacts of the second Trump Administration.

Alex Perez, Member in-Charge, Mexico City

Alex Perez serves as Member-In-Charge of Clark Hill’s Mexico City office and represents Latin American businesses and high-net-worth families with respect to their investments and expansion of operations into the United States. Alex will share his thoughts on the effect of Trump policies on U.S.-Latin American trade, including touching on the corporate and tax impacts of moving operations to the U.S.

Christina Moore, Member Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions
Christina Moore serves as Member-in-Charge of Clark Hill’s Atlanta office and advises corporate and real estate clients on all aspects of real estate transactions. She will share her thoughts on how the real estate market will be impacted by the current Trump administration.

The conversation will be moderated by Manori de Silva, Deputy Chair of Clark Hill’s Transatlantic Practice.

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Summer Champagne Networking Event
2025-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Veranda – Buckhead Village District, 217 Buckhead Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce for the annual Summer Champagne Event: 40th Anniversary Edition!

Mix and mingle with members of local and international business communities.

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
2025-05-15 20:00 - 2025-05-17 20:00 | Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes the extraordinary piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin from Québec, who brings volcanic energy together with aching lyricism for an unforgettable concert experience. He performs Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 3, a piece overflowing with dazzling pianism and boisterous good cheer. Guest conductor Marzena Diakun opens the evening with Weinberg’s raucous Rhapsody on Moldovan Themes and rounds it out with Tchaikovsky’s delightfully atmospheric Symphony No. 1, “Winter Daydreams.”

Marzena Diakun, Conductor
From September 2021, Marzena Diakun is Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Orquestra de la Comunidad de Madrid (ORCAM) and Chief Conductor of the Orchestre Symphonique de l’Opéra de Toulon. She came to international attention in 2016 following several concerts with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, and is a former recipient of both the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Tanglewood Conducting Fellowship and a Taki Concordia Fellowship.

Recent engagements have taken Marzena to the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Katowice, the Warsaw Philharmonic, Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias, Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla, Orchestre National de Lyon, Orquestra Sinfónica do Estado de São Paulo, Deutsche-Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, the National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Lubljana, the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne and the Gothenburg Opera.

Marzena is a dedicated exponent of contemporary music and has given the first performances of numerous works with both Smash Ensemble (Spain) and the Berg Orchestra (Czech Republic). In 2016, she gave the Polish premiere of Olga Neuwirth’s opera Lost Highway and has worked with both Ensemble Intercontemporain and the Amsterdam-based Asko-Schönberg. Among the soloists she has collaborated are Martin Grubinger, Peter Jablonski, Andreas Staier, Ewa Kupiec, Truls Mørk, Daniel Müller-Schott, Camilla Nylund, Klaus Florian Vogt, Catherine Wyn-Rogers and Nathalie Stutzmann.

Marzena studied conducting under Mieczysław Gawronski at the Karol Lipinski Academy of Music in Wrocław and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. She has been mentored by conductors including Kurt Masur, Andrey Boreyko and Pierre Boulez and has been a finalist in the Lutosławski Conducting Competition and a semi-finalist in both the Donatella Flick Conductors Competition in London and Quadaques Competition in Barcelona. She is currently a conducting professor at the Karol Lipinski Academy of Music in Wrocław.

Marzena has received the Kreatywni Wrocławia award and in 2015 was nominated for the Wrocław Music Award. She was named Artist of the Year in 2013 and was awarded the Koszalin Eagle award.

Marc-André Hamelin, Piano
“A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” (The New York Times), pianist Marc-André Hamelin is known worldwide for his unrivaled blend of consummate musicianship and brilliant technique in the great works of the established repertoire, as well as for his intrepid exploration of the rarities of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. He regularly performs around the globe with the leading orchestras and conductors of our time and gives recitals at major concert venues and festivals worldwide.

Highlights of Mr. Hamelin’s 2022–2023 season included a vast variety of repertoire performed with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Carnegie Hall (Piano Quintet’s by Florence Price and Brahms), Berlin Philharmonic and Marek Janowski (Reger’s Piano Concerto), San Diego Symphony and Rafael Payare (Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2), Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Gustavo Gimeno (Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie), Netherlands Philharmonic and Joshua Weilerstein (Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue), and Symphony Nova Scotia and Holly Mathieson (Grieg’s Piano Concerto). Recital appearances take Mr. Hamelin to Vienna, Chicago, Toronto, Montréal, Napa Valley, São Paulo, and Bogotá, among other venues across the world.

Mr. Hamelin is an exclusive recording artist for Hyperion Records, where his discography spans more than 70 albums, with notable recordings of a broad range of solo, orchestral, and chamber repertoire. In January 2022, the label released a two-disc set of C. P. E. Bach’s sonatas and rondos that received wide critical acclaim and in June 2022, Hyperion released the two-disc set of William Bolcom’s The Complete Rags.

Mr. Hamelin has composed music throughout his career, with over 30 compositions to his name. Most of those works—including the Etudes and Toccata on L’homme armé, commissioned by the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—are published by Edition Peters. His most recent work, his Piano Quintet, was premiered in August 2022 by himself and the celebrated Dover Quartet at La Jolla Music Society.

Mr. Hamelin makes his home in the Boston area with his wife, Cathy Fuller, a producer, and host at Classical WCRB. Born in Montreal, he is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the German Record Critics’ Association and has received seven Juno Awards and 11 Grammy nominations, and the 2018 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance from Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. In December 2020, he was awarded the Paul de Hueck and Norman Walford Career Achievement Award for Keyboard Artistry from the Ontario Arts Foundation. Mr. Hamelin is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec, and a member of the Royal Society of Canada.

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Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO) 2025
2025-05-16 09:00 - 17:30 | The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome, 1 Chrome-6-3 Higashishinbashi, Tokyo, Japan
Organized by KSU’s Asian Studies Program, the Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO) is the largest Asia business conference in the USA since 2011. You will be entertained with innovative ideas, exciting discussions, live Shamisen performance, food & drinks, and valuable networking with business leaders, government officials, community organizers and scholars from USA and ASIA.

Confirmed Speakers at SAUPO 2025:

Victor Osumi, President-Japan, Delta Air Lines; President, AmCham Japan

Makoto Hidai, Manager, Offshore Wind Power, Shimizu Corporation

Masahiro Indo, NOVARE, Shimizu Corporation

Alex Gregory, former President & CEO, YKK Corporation of America

Kiyo Kojima, Partner, Smith Gambrell Russell, President, JCCG

Hiroshi Sekiya, President, Maintech, Japan

Asahi Iwasawa, CEO, HATSU Japan

Toru Ichikawa, Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba, Japan

Shinji Matsuda, Chukyo University, Nagoya, Japan

Yuumi Mochizuki, State of Georgia – Japan

George Mui, Managing Partner, Global Consultants United

Jessica Cork, VP for Global Engagement, YKK Corporation

Michael Chen, Associate Dean, RCHSS, Kennesaw State University

Kazuhiro Chikayama, J. F. Oberlin University

Sweta Sneha, Executive Director, MSHMI, Kennesaw State University

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The 10th Annual Global Languages Leadership Meeting
2025-05-16 10:30 - 14:00 | Centennial Hall at Georgia Room #120 State University, 100 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, Gabon
The Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR) is very excited to announce the 10th Annual Global Languages Leadership Meeting is set for May 16, 2025. Save your spot today!

CULTR is delighted to have Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs of Georgia State University, as our guest! CULTR is also thrilled to feature Trevor Gillies, Director–Europeon Desk at YER USA, as this year’s keynote speaker. He has a great expertise in recruitment and operations.

This networking event brings together diverse industry leaders from business, non-profit, government, and education to discuss the importance of language learning and cultural competence as essential skills for an emerging global workforce. Seize this opportunity to expand your network across these industries and gain insight into local workforce readiness initiatives. Attend this event to develop new partnerships promoting access to language studies and cultural competence for all learners in the global economy.

Past participants for the event include representatives from Mercedes-Benz, City of Atlanta’s Office of International Affairs, Cox Automotive, the French Consulate in Atlanta, Marriott International, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Office of Congressman John Lewis, Peace Corps, and more.

RSVP today to increase your organization’s visibility and commitment to promoting languages for all. Space is limited.

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Discover the Netherlands: An Immersive Sustainable Business Tour
2025-05-17 00:00 - 2025-05-25 23:59 | Netherlands
Discover the future of sustainable innovation from May 17–25, 2025, with a week-long immersive business tour in the Netherlands. This exclusive experience offers professionals an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the country’s thriving sustainable fashion ecosystem.

Highlights Include:

Learn from industry leaders through workshops, panel discussions, and site visits.

Foster meaningful connections with Dutch businesses and stakeholders.

Explore avenues for partnerships and expansion within the Netherlands market.

Behind-the-scenes access to sustainability-focused brands and organizations.

Exclusive networking opportunities with local innovators, designers, and business professionals.

Experience Dutch culture and hospitality with curated cultural activities.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow in one of the world’s leading hubs for sustainability. Secure your spot today!

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The German Cultural Center Presents: Frühlingsfest
2025-05-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Westside Provisions District, 1198 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30318
The German term “Frühlingsfest” translates to “spring festival.” This annual family-friendly celebration marks the end of winter and welcomes the renewal of spring. Frühlingsfests are popular traditions throughout Germany and other German-speaking countries, attracting over one million visitors annually. These vibrant community gatherings serve to strengthen social bonds after the isolation of winter through shared celebration.

This family-friendly experience offers:

Exhibitions by 40 exceptional local artists

Authentic German and European beer, wine, and cuisine in our Biergarten and beer tent

Live DJ sets and musical performances throughout the day

Hourly cultural exhibitions in the “Goethe-Haus” tent

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Consular Conversations OTP: India
2025-05-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA, 30097, United States
Join Global Atlanta on May 20th for a special edition of our Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin and hosted by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and Partnership Gwinnett, featuring Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, Consul General of India in Atlanta.

The discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor, Trevor Williams, followed by a moderated audience Q&A.

Non-Member Ticket: $30Gwinnett Chamber Member Ticket: $20Georgia Indo-American Chamber Member Ticket: $20Global Atlanta Passport Holder: FREE

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Featured Speaker

Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, Consul General of India
Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan is a career diplomat and joined the Indian Foreign Service in the year 2005. Prior to joining as Consul General of India at Atlanta, he served in Ministry of External Affairs in various capacities. He has served as Joint Secretary (Summits) looking after the operation aspects of G20 Meetings during India’s G20 Presidency. While heading Rapid Response Cell Division, as an additional charge, he was in-charge of the Ministry of External Affairs’ control room during the Operation Ganga. He also served as Director in Administration & Human Resources, and Policy Planning Divisions.

During his previous overseas diplomatic assignments, he served in various positions at Indian Missions in Moscow, Dushanbe, Paris and Colombo handling Political, Commercial and Cultural aspects of relations. During his last tenure in New Delhi (2011 to 2013), he was a Desk Officer for the southern African countries in Africa Division.

He holds master’s degree in Science faculty.

He is married to S. Renuga Devi, who is Occupational Therapist by profession and has a daughter and a son.

Preventing the Unthinkable: India & Pakistan’s Nuclear Standoff - Virtual Program
2025-05-20 12:00 | Zoom
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is hosting a series of virtual dialogues focusing on the United States’ ongoing foreign policy re-directs under the Trump Administration. Amb. (ret.) Charles Shapiro, President Emeritus of the Council and former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, will lead each dialogue with world-class experts in their fields of study and practice.

Topic Summary

In May 2025, India and Pakistan narrowly avoided a full-scale war after a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir triggered a rapid military escalation. The crisis, which included airstrikes, missile exchanges, drone warfare, and cyber operations, was defused through a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on May 10. Despite the de-escalation, cross-border violations persist, and tensions remain high. Both nations signaled their nuclear capabilities during the standoff—Pakistan convened its National Command Authority, while India reaffirmed its stance against nuclear blackmail. Former Georgia U.S. Senator Sam Nunn has long warned that the most alarming nuclear threat lies in the volatile relationship between India and Pakistan. These two large, multiethnic, developing nations have a history of deep-seated animosity rooted in the 1947 partition of British India. Since then, they have fought four wars and engaged in numerous skirmishes, with Kashmir remaining the most contentious flashpoint.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Aparna Pande
Director of the Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia at the Hudson Institute, Washington D.C.

Charles Shapiro
Expert panelist and Ambassador

Rickey Bevington
President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta

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Business Speed Networking Event with the FACC, NACCSE, & BABC
2025-05-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Curiosity Lab Peachtree Corners, 147 Technology Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
Bring your curiosity and biggest ask to a fast-paced, structured session where the real questions matter. Designed for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs eager to gain real-time feedback, fresh ideas, and valuable connections. Social time at the end to chill or dive deeper.

Spots are limited to just 20 participants to ensure meaningful conversations, so don’t miss out and register today!

Co-hosted with the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce (NACCSE) and the British American Business Council (BABC).

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Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025
2025-05-24 11:00 - 2025-05-26 23:00 | Piedmont Park, 1320 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, 30306
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world.

The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to expose and entertain a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados, young Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to the rich heritage and variety of Jazz as an authentic form of American music.Atlanta Jazz Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

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Japanese Community Outing at ATL United Soccer Game
2025-05-25 19:00 | Mercedes Benz Stadium, 35 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Join JASG for an exciting Japanese Community Outing at the Atlanta United vs. FC Cincinnati soccer match on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Mercedes-Benz Stadium!

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month & Japanese culture and cheer on Atlanta United’s Togashi Kenshiro, and FC Cincinnati’s Kubo Yuya, as they take the field in one of the season’s most anticipated matches!

Special Highlights:

Pre-Game Japanese Performances at the stadium’s Front Porch stage (outside the stadium near the Falcon statue) – featuring Next Stage Dance Studio and others.

Exclusive discounted seating so you can enjoy the match with fellow Japan enthusiasts

A unique opportunity to connect, celebrate, and support the Japanese community in Georgia

Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or simply want to experience a fun night filled with Japanese spirit, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

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Agroalimentaria 2025 - Agribusiness in the Dominican Republic
2025-05-28 00:00 - 2025-05-31 23:59 | Dominican Fiesta Hotel, C. Cibao Oeste 101, Santo Domingo, 11108, Dominican Republic
The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New Orleans, with Jurisdiction over Georgia, is pleased to invite you to the 9th edition of Agroalimentaria 2025, the most important agribusiness event in the Dominican Republic, organized by the Dominican Agribusiness Board (JAD) and the Dominican Republic Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana).

The event will take place from May 28 to 31, 2025, at the Dominican Fiesta Hotel, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Agroalimentaria is the leading international business platform for the food, beverage, and tobacco sectors in the country. This edition will feature more than 250 Dominican exporters showcasing high-quality products, including tropical fruits (bananas, mangoes, pineapples, and avocados), coffee, cocoa, cigars, rum, beer, spices, pasta, and more.

This trade show offers an exclusive opportunity for international buyers to connect with Dominican producers and exporters through business matchmaking meetings, as well as access to conferences and presentations on key trends and opportunities in the agribusiness sector.

To encourage participation, Agroalimentaria 2025 offers an incentive program for international buyers, which includes:

Participation in one-on-one business matchmaking meetings with Dominican exporters.

Access to the exhibition featuring top-quality food, beverage, and tobacco products.

Panels and high-level conferences on industry trends and trade opportunities.

VIP invitation to the “Noche Dominicana” networking cocktail.

Three nights of complimentary accommodation (May 28, 29, and 30, subject to evaluation).

Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers included (Arrival: May 27-28 | Departure: May 31-June 1).

Ongoing guidance and support from ProDominicana staff throughout the event.

For further information, please feel free to contact us at misantana@mirex.gob.do or call us at678-427-0654.

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2025 Latino Power Hour
2025-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Crowne Plaza- Norcross, 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA, 30071
Join the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund as we celebrate the power of the Latinx electorate in Georgia for a night of dancing and community.

The Latinx electorate has become a force in Georgia, and the Latino Power Hour gives our community a platform to uplift the power of the Latino-Hispanic voices within our state.

Elizabeth Silva, Director for Leadership Development at GALEO
Elizabeth Silva, a proud Mexican-American born and raised in Atlanta, serves as GALEO’s Director for Leadership Development. With dual degrees in Managerial Sciences and Marketing from Georgia State University and over five years of experience in business and civic engagement, she is passionate about empowering her community to amplify its voice.

Paloma Valdovinos, GALEO Institute for Leadership 2024 Cohort
Paloma Valdovinos, the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants, is a passionate and resilient first-generation Mexican-American whose Southern upbringing sparked her commitment to community service and social equity. Her work focuses on challenging systemic injustice and encouraging individuals and organizations to reflect on how their actions may contribute to inequity.

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: An American in Paris
2025-05-29 20:00 - 22:30 | Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a French Culture Night concert featuring Gershwin’s An American in Paris, and enjoy a post-concert meet and greet reception with French conductor Stéphane Denève.

Audience favorite Kirill Gerstein returns to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. “A peerless performer with so much to express” (The Guardian), Gerstein plays Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, a piquant piece with jazzy underpinnings. The popular guest conductor Stéphane Denève keeps with the French theme throughout with Ibert’s lighthearted Escales, “Ports of Call,” a trio of musical postcards from a trip abroad. The ASO re-enacts The Creation of the World with an extra shot of French whimsy, courtesy of Darius Milhaud, and ends on a high with Gershwin’s irresistible love letter to the French capital, An American in Paris.

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