FEATURED EVENTS

  • 2016 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series – Climate Change

    Climate Change Speaker: Dr. Nate Nibbelink In the past few years, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the wast, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the United States. Now, itโ€™s expected that the presidential […]

  • BIS Seminar: Complying with US Export Controls

    The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods, such as: What items and activities are subject to EAR Steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item How to determine your export control classification number (ECN) When you can export […]

  • Global Atlanta Consular Conversations: Luncheon and Interview with Peru Consul General

    In the twelfth event inย Global Atlantaโ€™s Consular Conversations Seriesย on August 24th, 2017, the editorial team will be interviewing the Peruvian Consul General in Atlanta,ย Miguel Alemรกn Urteaga. Topics of discussion are to include: Outcome of recent presidential elections Trade and investment ties with Georgia Educational exchanges with Kennesaw State, other schools Peruโ€™s culinary outreach and an […]

  • Latin American Crossroads Series: Beyond the Border: Mexico on Its Own Terms

    Thanks to President Donald Trump, Mexico is back in the national dialogue like no time in the past two decades, but his newfound focus on our neighbor to the south has once again failed to get past the context of competition. What if we went beyond the border, past the wrangling over NAFTA, the Wall […]

  • The Ramayana in Art

    In the 17th and 18th centuries, artists produced gloriously illustrated Ramayanas for both Hindu and Muslim rulers. In a lecture titled Beyond Hindu and Muslim: The Courtly Ramayanas of North India, Debra Diamond, curator of South and Southeast Asian art at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, compares four illustrated Ramayanas […]

  • Luncheon Dialogue with Taiwanese Diplomat Vincent Liu

    In the 21st event inย Global Atlantaโ€™s Consular Conversations Series,ย the editorial team will be interviewing the newly arrived Diplomat,Vincent J.Y. Liu. Topics of discussion: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office's objectives in the Southeast State of cross-strait relations under DPP government Taiwan's shifting diplomatic alliances Changes in US-Taiwan relations under Trump Taiwanese investment in Georgiaโ€”energy, electronics, manufacturing, […]

  • Economic Forecasting Conference

    Gain insight and more on these pressing issues - among others - facing the economy at the November conference! How many times will the Fed hike rates in 2019? Stop in 2020? What are the long-run implications of tariffs on the US and for Georgia? Will oil breach $80 a barrel soon? Is Georgia job […]

  • Exclusive Cognac Tasting: One of the Oldest Drinks of Mankind

    Tasting Classic Cognacs, One of the Oldest Drinks in the History of Mankind Julia Nourney is one of only 35 โ€œCognac Educatorsโ€ worldwide authorized by the French Cognac Office (BNIC). This seminar will open the world of cognac to you. Understand the specific of this classic and very diverse liquor deeply rooted in French and […]

  • Smart City Expo Atlanta

    Smart City Expo Atlanta is North Americaโ€™s most important smart city event. Redefining Smart They are redefining what it means for a city to be โ€œsmartโ€ with equity, prosperity, humanity, inclusion, and justice serving on par with blockchain, A.I., IoT, big data, and automation. This is the only U.S. edition of Fira Barcelonaโ€™s Smart City […]

  • ECMSA Beethoven 2020 Piano Master Class

    As part of the 2020 celebration of Beethoven, ECMSA welcomes you to observe piano master classes led by Alec Chien, David Deveau, Michael Gurt, and Norman Krieger. Registration is not required. Recommended parking: Fishburne Parking Deck, Lowergate South Parking Deck

  • Personal Leadership: The Role of Mindfulness in a Time of Crisis

    Leaders are facing many challenges right now and it is important to not overlook the need for personal leadershipโ€”making sure they are focusing on themselves as much as their teams. Let them help you focus on what โ€œyouโ€ can impact. Hosted By:       About Insperity: Since 1986, Insperity has been showing companies how […]

  • COVID Consular Conversations: Asia Edition

    The coronavirus pandemic has added a new dimension to international competition even as it has underscored global connectivity in a new and challenging way. Diplomats working around the world to knit together a coordinated response are doing without their customary personal touch and with the added responsibility of shepherding their compatriots through an unprecedented health […]

  • Puttogo Global Ribbon Cutting – Maia Samb, Keller Williams ATL Perimeter

    Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber 1000 Abernathy Road Northeast, #Suite L-10, Sandy Springs, GA, United States

    Celebrating the ribbon cutting & launch of Puttogo Global Group, top real estate agent Maia Samb's KW team. Food, beverages & raffle prizes! Please join us at the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber as we celebrate the launch of our team! WHEN: February 2, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM WHERE: 1000 Abernathy Rd., Suite L-10, Sandy […]

  • Third Annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium

    Taylor Hall Amphitheatre of Wesleyan College 4760 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, United States

    Interested in understanding how the world comes to Georgia? Join the law offices of Christopher N. Smith and Global Atlanta for the Third Annual Statewide International Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon, where weโ€™ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. The evening event at Wesleyan College will feature leading voices […]

  • 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Russia and the U.S.

    Zoom

    Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 โ€“ March 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture […]

  • Ballet Folklรณrico de Amalia Hernรกndez 70th Anniversary Tour

    UGA Performing Arts Center 230 River Rd, Athens, GA, United States

    The wonderful Ballet Folklรณrico de Amalia Hernรกndez will perform at the UGA Performing Arts Center on February 4th, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Pre-performance talk in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 pm (free admission). Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernรกndez, Ballet Folklรณrico brings together the vibrant music, dance, and costumes of Mexican folklore […]

  • Export Awareness for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

    Virtual

    Join World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar to learn how the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) helps minority and women-owned businesses grow internationally. EXIM is an independent federal agency that fills gaps in private export finance to bolster U.S. job growth at no cost to American taxpayers. EXIM has a dedicated group […]

  • Forsyth County โ€“ A Future Forward for Domestic and Global Businesses

    Zoom

    In this free webinar, distinguished speakers will present their views on some industries of interest for Forsyth County like Advanced Manufacturing, Health Technologies, Information, and Data Center Technologies followed by Q & A. The seminar will highlight the impactful ingredients of a successful economic development strategy for one of Georgia's major counties. Session 1: Forsyth […]

  • Reflecting America in the U.S. Foreign Service

    Zoom

    The U.S Department of State is struggling to reflect the country it represents.ย In 2020, onlyย 57 percentย of Americans identified as โ€œwhite only.โ€ That same year, a Government Accountability Office report found that women and racial minorities working in the State Department wereย nearly 30 percent less likely to be promoted than their white counterparts. โ€œThereโ€™s no one […]

  • New Challenges & New Way Forward: Chinese New Year Business Forum 2022

    Buckhead Club 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 2600, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the Office of International Initiatives, World Trade Center-Atlanta, and the Chinese Business Association of Atlanta to learn more about today's challenges and the new way forward for US-China business relationships. Attend in-person or virtually. In-person tickets include parking, and hors d'oeuvres and a drink during the reception from 5:30-6:30 pm. Virtual tickets include only […]