"Magnetic Fields" - Movie & Mingle
2023-03-12 16:15 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Plaza Theater, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
Join the Atlanta Greek Film Expo for the only screening and Atlanta Premiere of “Magnetic Fields.” Ticket includes wine and cheese reception at theater after the film.
In Greek, with English subtitles.
2021/ 78 mins. Filmed on the beautiful Greek island of Kefalonia.
Winner of 2022 Hellenic Academy awards for Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Debut Director, Best Actress, Best Film Score.
Film overview:
While traveling alone in her car, Elena decides to change course on a whim and finds herself on a ferry to an island. Antonis is on that same ferry, on his way to the island cemetery where he hopes to bury a metallic box. When his car breaks down, Elena offers him a ride to a hotel and then again, the next day to the cemetery, where they are told the box can’t be left there for bureaucratic reasons. The eccentric strangers decide to wander around together in search of a good place to bury the mysterious box.

GCIV Member's Only Reception with an International Women of Courage Awardee
2023-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Join the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) for an exclusive member’s only reception with an International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awardee.
The U.S. Secretary of State’s annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards recognizes extraordinary women from around the world for demonstrating exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, often at great personal risk and sacrifice.
Individuals are nominated by U.S. Embassies abroad and awardees participate in a U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Awardees will meet both the U.S. Secretary of State and the First Lady, then visit other communities in the U.S., like Atlanta, Georgia, to connect with their professional American counterparts.
One of the many benefits of GCIV membership is the opportunity to connect with emerging world leaders traveling to our state. Please take advantage of this unique experience and join in demonstrating Atlanta’s famous southern hospitality!
GCIV is honored to host Bakhytzhan Toregozhina (ba-hit-ZHAN to-re-GO-zhi-na), a civil society activist from Kazakhstan.
Toregozhina has campaigned for the protection of fundamental human rights in Kazakhstan for nearly 25 years. Since January 2022, she has been the head of “Qantar 2022” a coalition of civil society organizations working to assist victims and document human rights violations associated with the widespread unrest that occurred in Kazakhstan last January.
Throughout her career, Toregozhina has been a leading voice representing victims of torture, abuse and politicized repression. She defended people persecuted for the peaceful expression of their beliefs and successfully campaigned for the release of many political prisoners. As a result of her work, she repeatedly faces threats and harassment.
Her decades-long commitment to this arduous work stands as testament to the vital role human rights defenders can play in holding governments accountable and encouraging respect for basic rights and freedoms. She continues these efforts today through Qantar 2022 as well as her public foundation “Ar.Rukh.Khak” (Dignity.Spirit.Truth).
The GCIV member’s only reception will be at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights next Monday evening. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
This is a free event, but you must be a current GCIV member and RSVP to attend. Space is limited. RSVPs are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Not a member or unsure about your membership status? Please contact Emily Shaw at emily@gciv.org or 404-832-5560 to RSVP and to join or to renew an expired membership.

Irish Chamber's 19th Annual St. Patrick's Breakfast
2023-03-14 07:30 - 22:00 | Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Enjoy speakers from the Irish and Atlanta diplomatic and business community, a delicious Irish Breakfast, traditional music, and great networking over tea and coffee. Doors open at 7:30am. Program 8am-9am, with networking available until 10:00am.
Speakers at the Chamber Breakfast will include:

Darragh O’Brien, Irish Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage
Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir, Consul General of Ireland to the Southeast United States
Mark Leonard, Vice President International Financial Services, IDA Ireland
Korie Jackson, Vice President Consulting Services, Fineos, a Global Market Leader in Insurance Technology

Table Sponsor: $500 ($500 includes 8 Tickets at a Table, Table Signage, & Sponsor Recognition).
Individual Ticket: $60
Valet Parking at the Capital City Club is included in all ticket sales.
Please email us if you would like to sit together.
Tickets are limited and will sell out quickly!

The Power and Potential of Social Impact Investing in Black Communities: A Virtual Conversation
2023-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual event
Join Tim Smith (Senior Policy Advisor at Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility) as he moderates a timely roundtable discussion with leading experts to discuss opportunities to promote racial justice through social impact investments. Dr. Grant Warner (Bank of America Endowed Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director at Center for Black Entrepreneurship) will join the conversation and discuss opportunities to bolster the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. Also joining the conversation are Pearl Wicks (Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Hope Credit Union), Justin Conway (Vice President, Investment Partnerships at Calvert Impact) and Ann McMikel (Executive Director, Shared Interest) to discuss the landscape of social impact investments and community development finance institutions that are driving economic development in Black communities in the US and Southern Africa.

During this event the panel will discuss the opportunities for social impact investments in black communities the US and Southern Africa. As part of this discussion, a new Nasdaq Foundation grant that Shared Interest recently received to empower HBCU students with information on social impact/ESG investing in disenfranchised communities will be shared. Students at Spelman, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta will be the cornerstone of this exciting pilot project.

Conexx Networking Event
2023-03-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Parker Poe, 1180 Peachtree Street NE Suite 2610, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Join Conexx for a night of food, drinks, and networking!
Visitors can access the parking garage from 11th or 12th Street. The designated Visitor spaces are located on levels P4 to P8. Keep your parking ticket for validation.

A Call For Universal Freedom In Iran
2023-03-16 11:30 - 13:30 | Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The February, 1979 Islamic Revolution introduced a form of government rarely encountered in the 20th or 21st century. Radical theocrats began a reign of terror within and beyond the nation of Iran. Seeking to bring a whole population under its control, the regime has not retreated from wholesale arrests of Iranian citizens, torture, and public hangings to subdue all who disagreed with its totalitarian tactics, and in many instances, it has worked.
There are exceptions, and on occasion, there is a citizen so assured of his or her faith, that regime intimidation, arrest, and emotional distress fails to meet its objective. On March 16th, the ACIR will host a survivor of the regime’s notorious Evin Prison who resisted all efforts to break her and her religious faith. Today, many others in Iran are risking their lives, resisting similar human rights violations and choosing freedom. Come listen to Marziyeh Amirizadeh discuss the call for freedom in today’s Iran.

About Marziyeh Amirizadeh

Marziyeh Amirizadeh – or Marzi – is an Iranian immigrant who was born just a few months before the 1979 Iranian Revolution toppled the Shah of Iran and swept a radical Islamic regime into power. More than twenty years ago through the grace of God, Marzi became a Christian despite growing up under the authoritarian, socialistic, Islamic regime where children were indoctrinated by the government.
After becoming a Christian, Marzi shared her Christian faith with fellow Iranians by distributing thousands of bibles and participating in the underground Iranian church. In 2009, she was arrested in Tehran for promoting Christianity and was thrown into the notorious Evin prison – one of the most brutal prisons in the world. While incarcerated, she endured months of mental and physical hardships, including intense interrogation. She was sentenced to death by hanging simply for being a Christian. Finally, under pressure from human rights and Christian organizations, the Iranian government released Marzi. She emigrated to the United States where she became an American citizen and earned a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in International Affairs.
Marzi is a published author, public speaker, activist for religious freedom, and a former candidate for Georgia House District 67. Her first book, Captive in Iran, which recounts her capture and imprisonment, was published in April 2013. She has shared her inspiring story in the United States and around the world, in order to bring awareness to people and policy makers about the ongoing human rights violations and persecution of religious minorities in Iran.

Women's Series: Embracing Equity, an Intercultural Perspective
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Smith, Gambrell, and Russell LLP, 1105 West Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Is Equity in the workplace possible? Join for an evening of dialogue and networking among women leaders & allies from the international community to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. While women account for 47.7% of the global workforce and much as been done to challenge bias and discrimination, decision makers still need to truly understand the journey required to achieve equity in the workplace. Featuring insights from experts with vast intercultural experience, learn how to effectively navigate work-life balance and leverage new professional opportunities.
The Women Series is a collaboration between the Belgian, French, German, Irish, Korean Netherlands, Swedish, Swiss American Chambers of Commerce as well as the Atlanta Chinese Entrepreneur Club, British-American Business Council, and The Japan-America Society of Georgia. Started in January 2014, the Women’s Series holds quarterly business events for professional women of the Atlanta international community. The goal of the Women’s Series is to bring educational and stimulating content to our attendees, while facilitating professional opportunities and networking among peers.

2023 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – Iran at a Crossroads
2023-03-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
The annual 2023 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 2 – March 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series, and registration is required to receive the event link.
March 16, 2023, Topic: Iran at a Crossroads
By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions remain high between Iran, Israel, and Arab states. Many Iranians have lost hope of a better future, and the country seems at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it?
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Jones, Associate Professor of History, University of Georgia
Please note, topics and speakers are subject to change dates.
Great Decisions, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2023 topics or learn more about Great Decisions, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd.

Alliance Française Atlanta: French Immersion in Martinique
2023-03-18 00:00 - 2023-03-25 23:59 | Georgia
Join Alliance Française Atlanta director, Dr. Richard Keatley and other Alliance Française Atlanta members for a week of fun — and français — in the sun. The French-immersion trip combines culture and fun this coming March on the beautiful island of Martinique.
Excursions include:

Fort-de-France Differently
Flowery Escapade
Distillery Saint James
Historical Outing

A part of the lesser Antilles, in the Caribbean sea, Martinique is also an integral part of the French Republic and the ideal location for the Alliance Française Atlanta 2022 Trip. This all-inclusive trip at the Buccaneers Resort will allow you to discover the charm and heritage of this Caribbean gem with trips to Fort-de-France, the Madinina, “Island of Flowers,” as well as historical tours of the island, sports, recreation, afternoon French conversation and more.
Alliance Française Atlanta Membership Required.

Goethe Frühlingsfest
2023-03-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Avondale Estates, Franklin Street, Avondale Estates, GA, 30002, United States
Join Goethe-Zentrum for “Frülingsfest”, an annual family-friendly celebration of the spring season which takes place in cities all over Germany, such as München and Stuttgart. With over 1.2 million participants each year, Frühlingsfest makes its name as the largest spring festival in Europe.
The Goethe Frühlingsfest is located in the arts district of downtown Avondale Estates, Georgia, where a sparkling art scene is at home, and where three breweries provide some of the finest German-inspired beer this side of the Atlantic.
At the Avondale Estates Frühlingsfest, expect to enjoy more than 80 artist vendors, 20+ food vendors selling German and American items, 3 (resident) micro-breweries featuring German-style draft beers, live music, children’s activities, classic and new German automobiles, a Rattenfänger / Pied Piper parade and much more.
Car show participants and volunteers receive free entry and more.
Details are available on the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta website.
#goethefruehlingsfest

Trends in Electrical Vehicles and What it Means for You and Your Business
2023-03-21 07:30 - 09:00 | 7000 Central Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA-30328, 7000 Central Parkway, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328, United States
In this interactive presentation Matt Dyer, President of Wheels Donlen LeasePlan and Dawn McAleer National Account Vice President will talk about the effects of traditional vehicles on climate change and the growing solution with electrical vehicles. You will learn about global and US trends, popular electrical vehicles as well as charging options and tax incentives.
Matt and Dawn will also explain how Wheels Donlen LeasePlan assists companies reaching their carbon emission goals through fleet electrification. You will walk away with a clear picture on what EV’s can do for you, your company, and the planet.
All are welcome and the event is free to attend.
Hosted by the BABC-GA and member sponsors.

8th Annual Nordic Business Exchange
2023-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Georgia
To support U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (“TTC”) initiative, and to drive transatlantic cooperation, economy, and resilience, the SMART Community Council (SCC) USA is hosting Innovation Exchanges and Trade Missions within the United States, U.S. Territories, and her Allies.
Join for the 8th Annual NORDIC Business Exchange USA on “Transatlantic Trade, Technology, and Security Partnerships”, taking place on Tuesday March 21, 2023, in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with welcome message from the Mayor Russell K. Paul of Sandy Springs, Georgia, and Keynote by Ambassador Jarmo Sareva, Consul General of Finland in New York.
The Forum is taking place within the framework of USA-NORDIC cooperation in the field of Trade, Technology, and Security and between enterprises, organizations, and governments across the United States, U.S Territories, and NORDIC Region. The Forum is being organized in close cooperation with SMART Community Exchange USA and NORDIC Business Council USA partner network.
The program will give insights of bilateral B2B and B2G cooperation. The forum will offer the participants a dynamic discussion with business, industry, and government Leaders.
The speakers and panelists will address the need of Trade, Technology, and Security cooperation and access to funding. The Forum will give a unique opportunity for exchanges between the participants. The forum language will be in English.

Airport Art Exhibition Ribbon-Cutting for Czech Artist Josef Achrer: 'The Quest for Tranquil Space'
2023-03-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Ste 4000, Atlanta, GA, 30320, United States
Join the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, H.E. Miloslav Stašek and Michael Smith, Senior Deputy General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport invite for a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 22, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
The event will feature Czech contemporary artist Josef Achrer as he presents almost a dozen large-scale photograms from his exhibition, “The Quest for Tranquil Space” at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Concourse T. Please meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Domestic atrium in front of the clock tower. Bring ID.
RSVP by March 17 to both atlanta@czechconsulate.com and Mar.Anderson@atl.com.
This event is co-organized by the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Atlanta and the Office of Public and International Affairs at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
About Jose Achrer:
Contemporary artist Josef Achrer studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague (AVU) from 2004-2010, the San Francisco Art Institute (2008), the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Painting Studio (2007), Technical College of Applied Arts, Painting Studio in Prague (2002- 2004) and the Technical School of Applied Arts, Studio of Stage Set Scenery (1998-2002). He has held residencies at AIR – Artist in Residence/ Krems, Austria, and Studio Galerie Zdeněk Sklenář, CCC / Beijing. Furthermore, he has held solo and group exhibitions in the Czech Republic, Spain, Denmark, Germany, and China. In 2014, he received the Jan Světlík Award and the Art Critics Award for Young Painting in 2012. His work is in a number of collections, including at the Times Art Museum in Beijing, China; Faupel Collection in Berlin, Germany; Henri and Claude de Saint Pierre Collection in Paris, France; Galleries Zdeněk Sklenář, 8Smička, and GASK in the Czech Republic; among others. For more information about the artist, please visit https://achrer.net/.

Consular Conversations: Argentina
2023-03-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Miller and Martin, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Join Global Atlanta on Thursday, March 23, for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC, featuring Juan Manuel Navarro, Consul General of Argentina in Atlanta.
The discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta editorial team, followed by a moderated audience Q&A.
A follow-up of the event will be published in an article following the discussion. Consular Conversations Annual Pass holders will have exclusive access to a post-event discussion recording.
Discussion Topics Include:

The consulate’s recent move to Dunwoody and its 2023 agenda
Argentina’s economic priorities and the country’s role in the fight against climate change
Software/tech/crypto connections, Argentine unicorns, and Argentina’s push to become a preferred near-shoring provider
Argentina’s World Cup win, Atlanta United links and opportunities for “soccer diplomacy” in Atlanta leading up to 2026
Tourism and educational ties with Georgia, including Antarctica excursions and study-abroad partnerships
Consul General Navarro’s time in China during COVID and Argentina’s views on growing China-US competition

About the speaker:
Juan Manuel Navarro, Consul General of the Consulate General of Argentina in Atlanta, was born in Puerto Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
DIPLOMATIC EXPERIENCE:

Consul General. Consulate General of Argentina in Atlanta. June 2021.
Charge d’Affaires. Embassy of Argentina in the People’s Republic of China.
December 2019-August 2020. January 2021-March 2021.
Deputy Head of Mission. Embassy of Argentina in the People’s Republic of
China. 2018-2019.
Vice-Chancellor ́s Cabinet. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and
Worship. 2016-2018.
Head of the Political and Press Section. Embassy of Argentina in the Federative
Republic of Brazil. 2013-2016.
Head of the Press Section. Embassy of Argentina in the Federative Republic of
Brazil. 2009-2012.
Desk Brazil. Department of Border Countries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
International Trade and Worship. 2006-2009.

EDUCATION:

Law degree, Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 1999.
Master in Strategic Management, School of Naval Warfare, Buenos Aires,
Argentina, 2003.
National Foreign Service Institute ISEN, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2005.
Certificate in Political Communication, Universidad Austral, 2022

Lunch & Learn - The impact of cultural differences in international business
2023-03-23 12:00 - 13:30 | NACCSE @ JLL, 3344 Peachtree Road NE, suite 1100, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
Join the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce for an interesting Lunch & Learn where Peter van der Lende will walk us through the dimensions of cultural differences to help you bridge the cultural gap.

Working with people of different nationalities is very common nowadays. In addition to overseas offices, companies are expected to embrace employees to work remotely in an international environment. No matter the size of companies, their providers
as well as their clients tend to come from beyond their
geographical borders. Cultural differences are an
undeniable part of international business.

Each country, each nationality, has a culture of its own. However, these differences are not always recognized as a driver of lacking results or friction within teams.

About the Speaker:
Peter van der Lende is Dutch and lived and worked in nine countries in Europe, Latin America, and North America. He currently resides in Atlanta. Peter started in the airline industry and worked as an independent since 2013 and with Culture Matters since 2019. In 2017 Peter started Expand360 with a partner. Expand360 aims at assisting companies expanding internationally by providing business development services. Peter has a master’s degree in Business Economics and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Dutch.

Selling to Canada: Insights & Resources for Women-Owned Small Businesses
2023-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Come celebrate Women’s History Month with the SBA’s Office of International Trade in partnership with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration’s Office of Western Hemisphere and the Foreign Commercial Service in Canada! Join a discussion on March 23 at 1pm EST for woman-owned U.S. small business looking to grow exports to Canada.
Whether you are preparing your market entry strategy or looking to expand, register to hear insights on opportunities in the Canadian market, considerations for U.S. women-owned businesses on doing business in Canada, and information on programs and services available from both SBA and Commerce to support you.
Speakers:

Tracey Ford | Senior Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy in Ottawa | U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
Tracey Ford is a Senior Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa. She began her career at Newbridge Networks Corporation doing statistical analysis on the performance of their Information Technology Department. After several years at Newbridge, she transferred into their global help desk, helping 5600 clients on Mac and PC platforms with their computer related problems, and then to the Remedy Support Team supporting UNIX based developers. When the opportunity arose, Tracey made the move to Nortel Networks Corporation to purchase strategic software.
Tracey joined CS Canada in March 2007 as a Commercial Specialist after 5 years serving the Department of State as a procurement agent. As a Commercial Specialist, Tracey counsels U.S. businesses that wish to begin exporting or increase their exports to Canada as well as Canadian businesses that are looking for U.S partners. Tracey covers the IT sector on a national basis, Atlantic Canada and is the lead on Canada’s Commercial Diplomacy team. Tracey is a graduate of Carleton University in Ottawa, BA Economics.
Shweta Nagpal | Commercial Specialist, U.S. Consulate General Toronto | U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
Shweta Nagpal is a Commercial Specialist working out of U.S. Commercial Service Toronto offices in Canada. Her role includes developing strategies and implementing trade promotion programs to help U.S. businesses in the critical minerals & mining, infrastructure, ITC, and advanced manufacturing sectors. She also works on the bilateral programs under the U.S.-Canada Action Plan for Critical Minerals Cooperation. Prior to this, she worked with the UK Department for International Trade in Canada and India. In India, Shweta also worked extensively with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) focusing on policy, advocacy, and diplomatic relations. Shweta holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance. A nature lover, she enjoys hiking and camping.
Claire Ehmann | Deputy Associate Administrator | Office of International Trade | SBA
Claire Ehmann is the Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade where she is responsible for helping U.S. small businesses grow by reaching new customers in the global marketplace.  Working with U.S. Export Assistance Centers, SBA district offices, and public and private-sector partners, the Office of International Trade directs Export Loan Programs, the State Trade Expansion Program, and other trade assistance to encourage and assist U.S. small business exports.
Claire Ehmann is a member of the Senior Executive Service with over 20 years of experience working on international issues.  Before joining SBA, she served as the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Deputy Director for Management Services, where she oversaw the Agency’s operational readiness, workforce safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a wide range of management services including the Agency’s real estate portfolio and planning efforts for the post-pandemic Future of Work.  From 2015-16, she was selected as a White House Leadership Development Fellow and spent a year at the Office of Management and Budget, working on federal IT, open data, and data-driven decision making for the Federal Chief Information Officer.  She has extensive experience working on international development policy and programs, research and evaluation, and developing public-private partnerships.
Ms. Ehmann has a Master’s Degree in International Public Affairs from the School for Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, was a Fulbright Scholar in Burkina Faso, and has a BA from the College of William & Mary.

Legal Seminar on New Biden Administration Laws
2023-03-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Barnes & Thornburg, 3475 Piedmont Road NE, 12th Floor, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join the Japan America Society of Georgia for a Legal Seminar on New Biden Administration Laws. With the ever-changing business environment in the U.S., the discussion will focus on issues Japanese companies are facing. Points will include the latest information such as the Antitrust Law, export regulation, the foreign investment regulation (CFIUS) under the Biden administration for Japanese companies in the US.

2023 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – Climate Migration
2023-03-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
The annual 2023 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 2 – March 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series, and registration is required to receive the event link.
March 23, 2023, Topic: Climate Migration
As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how might the United States aid them, and be affected by the migration?
Speaker: Dr. Cassandra White, Georgia State University
Please note, topics and speakers are subject to change dates.
Great Decisions, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2023 topics or learn more about Great Decisions, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd.

International Anime Music Festival
2023-03-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Fox Theatre, 660 West Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
The 2023 International Anime Music Festival is an immersive live concert experience starring the world’s leading anime pop stars, together on stage for the first time.
A live DJ-led multimedia concert rave, featuring state-of-the-art LED and high-definition digital projections, combined with lighting, lasers, and other visual effects to create a spectacular visual environment in which the anime pop stars will perform their biggest hit songs.

Ramadan Iftar and Lent Dinner
2023-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
Each year, the Alif community and friends gather together for a cultural celebration of the holy month of Ramadan. Over delicious food, enjoy the company of each other to hear stories and enjoy a performance. This year, the overlap between Ramadan and Lent provide an opportunity to share common traditions of fasting, introspection, good food, and good company.

More details to come about the menu, which will include favorites for those fasting in both traditions!

Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show
2023-03-25 10:00 - 2023-03-26 17:00 | Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339
Looking to make your travel plans for 2023 but don’t know where to start?
Make the first stop on your next trip the Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show! You’ll discover the hottest destinations and travel options for 2023, meet directly with the representatives who can plan your trip, and stretch your travel dollar with tens of thousands of dollars in show-only deals and specials.
The top travel personalities from around the world are all ready to meet you, and give you the insider information you need to travel in 2023 and beyond.
You’ll meet Andrew McCarthy, Peter Greenberg, and Pauline Frommer as they provide the most up-to-date travel advice that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
Plus, with dozens of educational and informational seminars taking place on 3 other on-floor theaters, you’ll learn actionable advice from the brightest minds from around the globe.

Documentary Screening: It’s Complicated! Asians in Black & White America
2023-03-25 14:00 - 17:00 | The Carter Center, 453 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
NACA in partnership with The Carter Center is pleased to present It’s Complicated! Asians in Black & White America on Saturday, March 25th, 2:00 – 5:30pm.
The event includes an exclusive screening of the documentary followed by an expert panel doing a deep dive not only into the issues raised by the film but also how the past must inform our actions (and interactions) with African Americans and all marginalized groups, in the present.
There will be light refreshments and live entertainment to round out the afternoon. Tickets are free but you must register to attend.

Ramadan Iftar Dinner with Families 2023
2023-03-26 00:00 - 2023-04-10 23:59 | Georgia
The volunteer families of the Atlantic Institute cordially invite the friends of the Atlantic institute to their homes for a fast-breaking dinner during the upcoming Ramadan.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast by abstaining from consuming water or food while the sun is out. Iftar – or fast breaking – dinners occur each night once the sun sets. This is an important time not only for those who participate in Ramadan because of their faith, but also it is an important time for gathering with friends and neighbors over delicious food and through lively conversation. It is truly a special time when people of all backgrounds come together and share in the Iftar experience, learning about different cultures and faiths.
This year Ramadan begins on March 22nd depending on the moon sighting. Host families will begin offering the Iftar dinners between March 26th – April 10th. If you have attended Iftar dinners in previous years, you are more than welcome to attend again, as many guests do so.
Please contact ga@theatlanticinstitute.org for any questions or concerns.
Note: Fasting is not required for guests. Information about the host family, their address, phone number, and professional affiliation will be shared with you as soon as we finalize the family matching process

Irish Whiskey Tasting with Northern Ireland Startups
2023-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | AGG Office, Atlanta, Wells Fargo Tower 171 17th Street NW, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30363, United States
Join Invest Northern Ireland in welcoming six of Northern Ireland’s most innovative tech companies to Atlanta. Invest Northern Ireland is leading a Trade Mission of software innovators in FinTech, SportsTech, and Digital Transformation.
Hinch Distillery in Co. Down will provide Irish whiskey and tasting notes and local brews will be provided by Reformation Brewery.
Come along for an evening of networking, food, drinks, and plenty of craic!

Global Trade Finance: What It Is, How It Works, and the Benefits
2023-03-28 09:00 - 10:30 | World Trade Center Savannah, 906 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
International trade is the driving force of the world economy, providing goods and services across borders to foster wealth and prosperity throughout the globe. Trade finance helps importers and exporters mitigate financial risks by providing exporters with receivables or payments according to the agreement while extending credit to importers to fulfill trade orders. Mitigating supply chain disruption, ensuring business continuity, and assurance of price and service are vital to safeguarding long-term business viability and remaining competitive and profitable. Learn how to do so from Regions Bank Senior Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Export Finance Manager David Leonard, and U.S. Export-Import Bank Regional Director Susan Kintanar.
Topics to include:
– Supply chain financing
– Identifying payment methods
-Accessing working capital
– Strategies to safeguard your supply chain
– Building resilient supply chain models

Atlanta Stammtisch at Halfway Crooks
2023-03-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Halfway Crooks Beer, 60 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
The German American Chamber of Commerce will host their Atlanta Stammtisch at Halfway Crooks this March! Join for a beer and networking with the local German American business community. Light appetizers and a free drink along with your registration will be provided.

Secure Act 2.0 Seminar - Rethinking Retirement Tax Planning for 2023 and Beyond
2023-03-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Georgia
Join the Japan America Society of Georgia for Secure Act 2.0 Seminar – Rethinking Retirement Tax Planning for 2023 and Beyond.
SECURE ACT 2.0 was signed into law in December 2022 changing the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) age to 73 (in 2023), then to 75 (in 2033) which affects people born 1951 and after. There are many small changes in this law and therefore, you need to plan at least 10 years before your retirement. By attending this workshop, you will learn how the new law affects your retirement picture and what you can do now to take advantage of tax planning for the future.

Diplomatic Dialogue: A meeting with Urs Brönnimann, Consul General of Switzerland
2023-03-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Offices of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, Atlanta
Join ACIR for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Urs Brönnimann, Consul General of Switzerland in Atlanta. After an hour of networking, Consul General Brönnimann will discuss the work of the Swiss Consulate, his experiences during his career postings and his observations on global affairs with Mark Pierson, ACIR’s Director of Diplomatic Outreach and Strategic Development. The reception attendees (limited to 30) will then have the opportunity to ask the Consul General questions. Remarks are strictly off-the-record and not recorded.
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
171 17th Street, NW
Suite 2100
Atlanta, GA 30363
About Consul General Urs Brönnimann:
Consul General Urs Brönnimann arrived in Atlanta in July 2022. His jurisdiction as the Consul General in Atlanta includes the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and the Cayman Islands.
Prior to joining the Swiss Federal Government, he worked in the Cantonal Administration of Berne. He joined the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in 1982 and worked as a Consular Officer in France and Peru. He later held positions as Head of Chancery at the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago, IL and at the Embassies of Switzerland in Cuba, Ireland and Bolivia.
He was then appointed Head of the Commercial Service at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington D.C. and subsequently as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in Costa Rica and Hungary, before being appointed Consul General of Switzerland in São Paulo, Brazil.
Urs Brönnimann speaks German, French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. He is married to Katrin Brönnimann-von Grünigen and has two sons.
Bilateral Economic Relations
Switzerland is a member of the European Free Trade Association, whose countries are significant markets for U.S. exporters and investors. The two countries have a long history of cooperation both bilaterally and within the World Trade Organization. The United States is one of the top destinations for Swiss investment and is the largest foreign investor in Switzerland. The United States and Switzerland have signed an agreement creating a trade and investment forum to assess areas where the two governments could facilitate greater trade and investment flows.
U.S. exports to Switzerland include gold, pharmaceutical products, art and antiques, optic and medical instruments, and aircraft. U.S. imports from Switzerland include pharmaceutical products, organic chemicals, optic and medical instruments, machinery, and agricultural products. Per capita, Switzerland is among the countries with the most visitors to the United States every year. Switzerland participates in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for certain business or tourism purposes for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.
U.S. Switzerland International Relations
The United States and Switzerland have signed a number of agreements creating mechanisms that deepen cooperation and improve the relationship: the Enhanced Political Cooperation Framework, the Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum, a Memorandum of Understanding on Apprenticeships and Workforce Development, and the revised Operative Working Arrangement on Law Enforcement Cooperation on Counterterrorism. The centerpiece of the Enhanced Political Cooperation Framework is an annual senior-level meeting, the Strategic Partnership Dialogue, which lays the foundation for bilateral cooperation through our annual political dialogue, the Joint Working Group, and the U.S.-Swiss Joint Economic Commission, which covers anti-money laundering efforts, counterterrorism, regulatory cooperation, and intellectual property rights, among other topics.

Soccer Con I: The Atlanta Conference on Soccer & Social Innovation
2023-03-29 17:30 - 2023-03-30 17:15 | Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Join the Georgia Institute of Technology for their inaugural Soccer Con which examines a wide range of innovation in soccer, including social innovation. Soccer Con is a biennial conference, with new themes every two years. This will be like no other conference, incorporating scholars, journalists, coaches, activists, fans, youth leaders, players, alumni, emerging scholars and Georgia Tech students. Students from the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, the Global Development program, the Ivan Allen College, the Honors Program, the Minor in Sports, Technology, and Society, and the Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) on Soccer, Community, Innovation & Politics (SCIP) will participate in all aspects of the conference.

Current list of participants:

Felipe Arocena, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay

Kirk Bowman, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Tech

Dan Breznitz, University of Toronto, Canada (author of Innovation in Real Places: Strategies for Prosperity in an Unforgiving World)

Brenda Elsey, Hofstra University (Author of Citizens and Sportsmen: Fútbol and Politics in Twentieth-Century Chile and co-author of Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America

Alberto Fuentes, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and the School of City and Regional Planning, Georgia Tech

Jasmin Jalali-Yazdi, Eastside Program Manager at Soccer in the Streets

Matt Lawrey, Academy Director, Atlanta United

Cas Mudde, host of podcast Radikaal, Stanley Wade Shelton Professor, University of Georgia

Sanjay Patel, Soccer in the Streets, Atlanta, Georgia (Developer of Station Soccer)

Luísa Turbino Torres, Florida Atlantic University (Author of The Politics of Being a Soccer Fan: An Ethnographic Perspective on Feminist Action Around Soccer in Brazil)

Author Talk: Mona Tajali's 'Women’s Political Representation in Iran and Turkey: Demanding a Seat at the Table'
2023-03-30 14:30 - 15:15 | Zoom
Women’s history month comes at a fraught time in Iran and Turkey, two pivotal nations straddling the Middle East and Asia.
In Iran, the death of a young woman in police custody has thrown the oppression of women into stark relief, sparking widespread protests led by women over the forced wearing of headscarves that have pressured the hardline regime.
In Turkey, meanwhile, women have been asked to carry much of the trauma from an earthquake that has killed nearly 50,000 people in the southeastern part of the country.
These acute issues comes on top of the chronic lack of representation in both countries. Women in Turkey occupy just 17 percent of available parliamentary seats. In Iran, it’s just 3 percent.
The event. To explore and compare the factors limiting female participation in politics in both countries, join Global Atlanta for the season kickoff of Authors Amplified, a series of virtual book talks in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center spotlighting Georgia voices on international issues.
We’ll be chatting with Agnes Scott College Professor Dr. Mona Tajali, author of Women’s Political Representation in Iran and Turkey: Demanding a Seat at the Table, in a podcast-style interview that will be broadcast live from Constellations in downtown Atlanta.
About the book (text from the publisher):

How have women in many Muslim-majority countries been able to achieve surprising success despite the significant constraints imposed by conservative gender ideology and authoritarian political parties and systems? Through a comparative focus on Iran and Turkey, Mona Tajili examines the activities and strategies of women’s rights groups across the ideological spectrum. She explores how various groups have negotiated with political elites in order to bolster female political representation and identifies the conditions that stimulate greater support to ease women’s path to political office. Studying how women’s groups manoeuvre within these structures is important to help our understanding of the gendered politics of autocratic regimes.

About the author:
Mona Tajali is associate professor of international relations and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia. She has authored (with Homa Hoodfar) Electoral Politics: Making Quotas Work for Women (WLUML 2011), and several scholarly articles on gender and politics in the Middle East. Since 2007 she has been collaborating with the research wing of Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML) transnational solidarity network and since 2019 serves as a member of its executive board.
About the series and sponsor:
Georgia’s deep pool of international expertise is sometimes hidden in the ivory towers of academia or overshadowed by looming national figures. Sought-after thought leaders sometimes shine globally while being ignored in their own backyard.
With Authors Amplified, a series of book talks open to subscribers and the public, Global Atlanta showcases authoritative local voices in foreign affairs and international business while highlighting the state’s intellectual contributions to important global conversations.
The Authors Amplified series is presented by the Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC), a partnership of Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University, funded in part by a US Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center grant, with a mission to empower the metro region’s global agenda.
