Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025
2025-05-24 11:00 - 2025-05-26 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Navigating US Immigration with David Lunel
2025-05-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Regions Plaza, 1180 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Join the French-Amercian Chamber of Commerce for an insightful event on U.S. immigration, presented by David Lunel of Lunel Law, where attendees will gain valuable knowledge on the latest immigration policies, visa options, and practical guidance for navigating the U.S. immigration system. Whether you’re an international professional, employer, or simply looking to better understand your options, this session will provide clear, expert advice and answer your key questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from immigration law specialists and connect with others exploring similar paths.

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MayDay Trade Summit
2025-05-31 16:30 | Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, 504 Fair St SW, Atlanta, 30313, United States
This is a dynamic in-person event designed for business professions in international trade, supply chain, and entrepreneurs facing the current challenges in trade, tariffs, and customs. This global trade event is also designed to expand entrepreneurs into international markets. Whether you’re looking to enter the import/export space, optimize your current supply chain, or better understand global regulations, this workshop offers practical insights and powerful networking opportunities.

Hosted by Agate Solutions in partnership with International Supply Partners (ISP), this event will bring together experienced voices from across the global trade sector and the supply chain ecosystem to share strategies, resources, and opportunities to thrive in the ever-changing world of international trade.

Please use this special code: AGATEMAYDAYACCESS to enjoy a 50% discount, exclusive for the Global Atlanta audience.

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A Fashion Affair Presents Enchanted
2025-05-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, Georgia, 30034
The Caribbean Association Of Georgia along with A Fashion Affair invites you to a magical evening of fashion and wonder!

Enchanted is an International Fashion Show featuring local and international designers.

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Once Upon My Mother (Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan) Screening
2025-06-04 19:00 | Tara Theater, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30324
The Québec Government Office in Atlanta and French Premiere teamed up to present a Québec/France film, Once Upon My Mother (Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan), which will be screening on Wednesday, June 4th at the Tara Theatre.

This evening marks a proud celebration of Québec cinema.

Synopsis: In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, a boy with a clubfoot. Defying all odds, she promised he’d walk and live a full life. This film is a powerful tale of a mother’s relentless love, overcoming impossible challenges for her son.

This screening will be in French with English subtitles.

$5 Dollar Discount Code: ONCE-QUEBEC-DISCOUNT

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Mind the Gap: Bridging Franco-American Cultural Differences at Work
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
Despite the long-standing friendship between the U.S. and France, the cultural gaps between French and Americans are as different as Coca-Cola and a fine Bordeaux. In today’s fast-paced and complex global environment, increasing understanding of the impact culture has on communication and work practices is the key to driving harmonious working relationships between the two cultures. This interactive presentation will highlight some of the historical and cultural factors that have shaped the beliefs and values in each country and how they impact behaviors at work. FACC Atlanta members will gain new insights into the main barriers that impede communication and collaboration and learn tips to optimize engagement with their French or American colleagues and clients.

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Julia Gaspar-Bates, M.A., is President of Intercultural Alliances, LLC (www.interculturalalliances.com) a cross-cultural training and consulting firm based in Washington DC. A British-American, Julia started her career in Paris, where she lived and worked for nearly eight years. She has trained thousands of leaders and teams on five continents to help them increase their intercultural sensitivity, knowledge, and skills to successfully navigate the complexities and opportunities of working across cultural and geographic borders. Julia is currently co-writing a book with a colleague in Paris on cultural differences between the French and Americans at work, a journey that has only deepened her awareness of the cultural differences between the two countries and how to best resolve them. Julia holds a Master’s of Arts in Intercultural Relations and spent 10 years teaching at George Washington University. She is also an active member of the FACC Washington DC for whom she has given frequent presentations over the years.

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Portraits of Belonging: A Diasporic Dialogue on Memory, Sport & Art
2025-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | ADAMA Gallery at Pittsburgh Yards, 352 University Ave SW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30310
Join the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA) for an unforgettable evening of conversation, reflection, and cultural resonance at Portraits of Belonging: A Diasporic Dialogue on Memory, Sport, & Art. This special event brings together two visionary forces whose work transcends disciplines and borders—uniting art, heritage, and the enduring power of memory.

This experience promises a powerful conversation with acclaimed artist Nelson Makamo, moderated by curator, Esohe Galbreath.⁠ Together, they will explore how art becomes a vessel for belonging, how memory shapes legacy, and how cultural stewardship can transform both institutions and imaginations. This is more than a conversation—it is a call to witness, to remember, and to reimagine.⁠

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2025 SEUS-CP Conference
2025-06-08 00:00 - 2025-06-10 23:59 | Saint John, Saint John, NB, Canada
Connect with businesses located in the Southeastern United States and Canadian Provinces at SEUS-CP in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada from June 8-10. The annual forum promotes two-way trade and investment opportunities through a robust B2B matchmaking program.

The 2025 conference will focus on value-added food, manufacturing, and energy, bringing together small and medium-sized manufacturers, distributors, tech providers, and procurement leaders from top global companies.

You will have the opportunity to meet with potential partners across the alliance to build relationships, expand markets, and develop supply chain opportunities, including anchors.

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Steps into German Language Course
2025-06-09 18:00 - 2025-06-23 19:30 | Peachtree Center Office, 233 Peachtree St NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Course description:

Acquire German essentials in three sessions! Suitable for all who are planning a trip to Germany, recently have made friends with native German speakers, have started a job with a German or Austrian company, or have any other reason to get a taste of the German language.The course will cover essentials such as:Greetings including cultural customs, exchanging basic information about oneself, numbers and phone numbers, food facts and common foods, German pronunciation. The course is also great for all who want to find out what it takes to learn the German language without committing to a full course right away. The sessions are held in-person in our Peachtree Center office at 233 Peachtree St NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303. Students outside the Atlanta area or those who don’t want to fight Atlanta traffic can join via Zoom and our conference system. Please indicate at registration if you are an in-person or online student. We validate parking in the attached International Garage at 192 Peachtree Center Ave NE (bring your parking ticket) for in-person participants. No textbook needed, all materials will be provided by the instructor.

Level A1:

A1 is the first year of learning with usually 60 to 150 hours of instruction, depending on environment parameters and learning style. Students who meet the requirements to take the A1 exam have taken a qualified A1 level course sequence at either a Goethe institution or at another CEFR based institution. Students who wish to take the A1 exam and have learned the language at a university or non-CEFR based institution can check their readiness for all aspects of A1 completion by taking a qualified placement test.

Frequency and duration

4.5 hour(s) – 3 session(s)

1 session(s) per week for a total of 1.5 hour(s)

From 06/09/2025 to 06/23/2025

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Kinoabend: Zwei zu Eins - Movie Night
2025-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / German Cultural Center, 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
ZWEI ZU EINS is a larger-than-life comedy about love and friendship, about money and justice with the Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller and Max Riemelt and Ronald Zehrfeld.

The film is an ode to a time in German history when anything and everything seemed possible.Halberstadt in East Germany during the summer of 1990. Maren (Sandra Hüller), Robert (Max Riemelt) und Volker (Ronald Zehrfeld) have known and loved each other since their childhood days. Pure chance lets them come across a storage facility with Billions of now outdated East German currency – left there to rot. The three friends smuggle backpacks full of money out, and together with friends and neighbors they develop a plan – a system – to turn the worthless money into household items and other valuables which they use to trick the encroaching capitalism and West-Germans that come with it.Director Natja Brunckhorst based her summer comedy on true events: After the fall of the Berlin Wall and shortly before the German reunification, millions of East German marks were stored in underground bunkers near Halberstadt, a small city in the former GDR. In total, nearly 400 tons of paper money were hidden away during the transition to a unified German currency. It is a fact that some of this money was stolen, though to this day, no one knows how much.

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Art of Diplomacy Tour of Cuba with Ambassador Charles Shapiro
2025-06-12 00:00 - 2025-06-16 23:59 | Georgia
Curious about Cuba? Ambassador (ret.) Charles Shapiro and Amanda Mattingly are leading a trip to Havana June 12-16, 2025 to meet with a wide range of Cuban academics, artists, small business owners and others to figure out what is going on and how the United States should respond. We will meet with the Acting U.S. Ambassador to Cuba as well as the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (requested). The Cuban economy has been crushed by Covid, U.S. sanctions and bad governance. In 2021 and 2024, protests broke out and were repressed by the Cuban government. One thing is sure: the sound bites from the U.S. right and left miss the complexity of Cuba. We will meet in the Havana airport the late morning of Thursday, June 12 and depart on flights the late afternoon on Monday, June 16. We will stay in privately owned, comfortable boutique hotels.

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US Trade Policy & Supply Chain Uncertainty Panel
2025-06-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Baker Donelson Atlanta, Monarch Plaza, 3414 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 1500, Atlanta, Georgia
Join GACC South & Baker Donelson, Georgia State Sponsor for GACC South, for an event on “Supply Chain Uncertainty in 2025” and its impact on cross-border business—focusing on economic flows, contracts, and sourcing. Panelists will explore how companies navigate tariffs and trade policy, and share strategies—including AI use—for reducing risk in commercial transactions. Stay after the panel for networking and light bites as the conversation continues.

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DISCOVER GERMANY - Hansestadt Hamburg
2025-06-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / German Cultural Center, 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Atlanta’s City of Hamburg Ambassador Sabrina Tams and Goethe-Zentrum Executive Director Oliver Gorf invite you to a stroll through their favorite German city: Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, the city with more bridges than Venice, the port city with a heart for the arts, the trading center with a gate to the world, the Hanse city with a type of Low-German dialect called “Missingsch”, with street food named “Fishroll” and a 4am market called “Fischmarkt”.

Enjoy an interactive presentation covering history, economy, culture, and language, and sample typical food and beer.

This workshop is held in English with “Missingsch” and German tidbits, presented by two Hamburg natives and Language Program Coordinator Stefan Bauer.

For the full experience attend in-person. Virtual participation is possible, too.Purchase tickets from $20 to $40 via links below.

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French American Chamber Blood Drive
2025-06-14 11:30 - 16:30 | Curiosity Lab Peachtree Corners, 147 Technology Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
Join the French-American Chamber in making a difference in the world. Your act of kindness could be the reason someone gets a second chance at life.

Sign up to donate blood with the American Red Cross at Curiosity Lab.

Other sign up times:– March 4– Tues. Sept 16

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Bloomsday & Beyond : Live Reading Event
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | A Cappella Books, 208 Haralson Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, 30307
Join the Consulate General of Ireland and A Cappella Books on Sunday, June 15 at 11am for a special Bloomsday event marking both Father’s Day and Ireland’s extraordinary literary heritage. While rooted in the world of James Joyce’s Ulysses, this year’s theme ‘Fathers’ extends to a broader celebration of Irish writers past and present.

Enjoy live readings by members of Arís Theatre and the Consulate, and an open invitation for audience members to share an excerpt from their favorite Irish writing.

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BABC Chelsea Game Watch Party & FIFA Club World Cup Sports Update
2025-06-16 15:00 - 18:30 | The Commons, Terminus Building Suite 187, 3280 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia
Join the British-American Business Council (BABC) for an unforgettable afternoon of football, insights, and celebration.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PMFIFA Club World Cup Watch Party – The Chelsea match will be live-streamed during the FIFA World Cup. Enjoy a vibrant networking environment with fellow professionals and football fans.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PMSports Update & After Party“Game Changer: The FIFA Club World Cup’s Impact on Atlanta’s Future”Featuring:

Tom Woodley, Senior Capital Investment Officer for Sports, UK Department for Business & Trade

Moderator: Dr. Luke Mashburn, Department Chair of Kinesiology & Wellness and Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Georgia Highlands College

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Expats & Experts 2025: People, Policy and the Global Talent Puzzle
2025-06-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Uptown Atlanta, 575 Main St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30324, United States
With a new administration enacting abrupt and unpredictable policy changes, moving and managing people has never been more challenging.

For Atlanta companies — whether foreign investors bringing in their execs or local firms pursuing growth abroad — adding the international element brings even more complexity.

On June 17, Global Atlanta’s fourth annual Expats and Experts luncheon will bring together leading voices across relevant disciplines with up-to-the-minute insights on how to tackle the global talent puzzle at a moment of uncertainty.

Accessible yet actionable presentations will be interspersed with personal stories from Expatriates who have successfully made the jump to Atlanta, making for a productive blend of knowledge and networking throughout the two-hour seminar.

Experts will cover disciplines relevant to Human Resources managers, including:

Immigration and Visas

Compliance and Payroll

International education — K-12 and University levels

Family law

Real estate

Banking

Cross-cultural training

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Who should come:

Leaders of international subsidiaries in tech or beyond

HR managers for large ATL companies with global operations

Startups looking to go global or recruit internationally

Service providers seeking better insight into their clients’ challenges

Economic development leaders looking to improve their community’s outreach around the world

Featured Experts

Cuneyt Evirgen, Faculty Director, GSU CIBER (Center for International Business Education & Research)
Dr. T. Cuneyt Evirgen serves as Senior Academic Professional at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University. Cuneyt is also a faculty member at the Institute of International Business and the Faculty Director for GSU-CIBER. Cuneyt is a seasoned executive, educator, scholar, mentor in international business and executive education. He is an independent board member with experience and expertise in marketing and retailing strategy.

Cuneyt holds BSc degrees both in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics and MBA degree from Bosphorous University in Istanbul, and PhD degree in Marketing and International Business from Michigan State University. In 2010, he was the recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award given by the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.

Matthias “Matt” Ohm, Associate, Arnall Golden Gregory
Matt is a German and U.S. lawyer, holding a U.S. Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Georgia School of Law. He obtained both his German and his U.S. law license (NY) in 2015. In 2019, Matt was also sworn into the Georgia Bar.

Matt focuses his legal services on supporting foreign-owned business entities and individuals investing in the U.S. in the areas of immigration, corporate, and employment law. He supports companies’ global immigration needs through both U.S. immigration and non-immigration visa processing for businesses and families (temporary work visas and green cards). He has established himself as an esteemed member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has become a welcome speaker at various conferences.

Matt served as a board member of the Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia, Inc. (“Stonewall”) for many years and supports the organization. Stonewall is a professional association of attorneys, judges, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals who support the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and who oppose discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Matt also serves as the co-chair supporting the LGBTQ Professionals Subcommittee of AGG’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee.

Matt is also the chair of the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission after serving as the Atlanta-Nuremberg Sister Cities Commission chair for many years. The City of Atlanta fosters 17 sister-city relationships with communities across the globe. The Atlanta Sister Cities Commission has continued to expand its programming by promoting mutually beneficial cultural, educational, economic, and community development exchanges. Under Mayor Andre Dickens’ leadership, the Commission has positioned itself to enhance its efforts through increased marketing, a charitable foundation, and increased staff support from the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs.

Maia Samb,Founder, RealtorPuttogo Global Group, Keller Williams
Maia is the founder of the Puttogo Global Group, a real estate firm based in Dunwoody, GA and offering full-service, creative real estate solutions in the metro-Atlanta area. The Puttogo Global Group brings a fresh perspective when working with real estate clients from all over the world and services clients in English, French and Spanish.

She considers herself a multilingual global citizen having lived in 3 continents (Africa, Europe and now America). Because of her background, she has a keen understanding of how to mitigate stress when it comes to relocation, and her clients greatly benefit from her unique global perspective in real estate.She has 15 years’ experience in corporate marketing and communications, a Master’s in Strategic Public Relations and two undergraduate degrees. Before launching Puttogo Global Group in 2021, she was a top producing single agent in the North Metro Atlanta office, under Keller Williams Atlanta Perimeter. She moved from France to Atlanta in 2008, where she has lived ever since with her husband and two daughters. When she is not working, you can find her reading, traveling or enjoying exotic food somewhere around the globe.

Dina Khismatulina, Esq,Partner, Managing Attorney The Manely Firm
A native of Siberia, Russia, Dina Khismatulina is an LLM graduate of Emory University School of Law. She earned her first law degree in 1999 from Tomsk State University, one of the top law schools in Russia. After graduation, Dina worked as an in-house counsel for an Internet mass media company in Siberia. From 1999 to 2002 she worked as in-house counsel for one of the subsidiaries of Gazprom JSC, the top natural gas producer in Russia and one of the largest companies in the world, where she focused on contract, corporate, and antitrust matters.

Prior to moving to the U.S., Dina also worked in Moscow, handling civil litigation and bankruptcy cases. After moving to Atlanta in 2003, she worked as a paralegal concentrating on personal injury, immigration, civil litigation, and family law. Dina became a U.S. Citizen in 2008, and in 2013 she graduated from Emory University School of Law with an LLM degree. While at Emory, Dina was an active member of both the Student Body Association and International Law Society. She joined The Manely Firm, P.C. in November 2014 after successfully passing the Bar.

Dina is fluent in English and Russian, and she is a member of the American Society of International Law as well as its Women in International Law section.

Dina lives in Sandy Springs with her husband and children. She is an avid tennis player and a member of ALTA and USTA. Dina is admitted to practice law in Russia as well as here in Georgia where she has been admitted to Georgia State and Superior Courts, as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals.

Dina and the Lawrenceville team were proudly recognized by Gwinnett Magazine as 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023’s Best of Gwinnett’s “Best Family Law Attorney.”

Dina is active in her professional community and served as Co-President of the Gwinnett County Bar Family Law Section for three years. She continues to actively help lead and support Gwinnett Bar events. Dina is currently serving as VP of the Atlanta Bar Association’s International Family Law Section and is an active partner with Global Atlanta in support and service of Georgia’s consulate community. She has also been a featured speaker with the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce on International Family Law matters. She has been selected as one of the 2020-2025 Super Lawyers and was highlighted nationally in Super Lawyers Magazine’s article ‘Catching the American Dream,’ which features her professionalism and international experiences. Dina was also proudly recognized by Georgia Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Women Georgia Super Lawyers for 2024-2025 and one of the Top 100 Georgia Super Lawyers for 2025.

Dina now acts as a Partner Managing Attorney for The Manely Firm, P.C. in Atlanta.

Kevin Glass, Head of School, Atlanta International School
Committed to creating globally-minded students poised to shape the 21st century, Kevin’s vocation and calling is international education. His career in education includes leadership and teaching positions in South and West Africa, Central and North America, and Central Asia. Prior to joining Atlanta International School, Kevin was Director of Tashkent International School in Uzbekistan for five years.Kevin serves on various local, national and international Boards, including the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE), the Academy for International School Heads (AISH), the Center for the Advancement and Study of International Education (CASIE), Horizons Atlanta, the Atlanta Area Association in Independent Schools (AAAIS) and the Buckhead Coalition.Kevin has a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Framingham State College (USA), a Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Biology and Chemistry from Cambridge University (UK), and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Degree in Bacteriology and Virology from Manchester University (UK). Kevin is married to Stefani, a career diplomat currently on family leave from the German Foreign Service. They have three children all of whom attend AIS, in the German language program.

Elyse Blitzer,Senior Technology ConsultantTriNet

Michael Todd Shinholster,Founder, Principal ConsultantCulture Bridge, LLC
Michael Todd Shinholster is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Culture Bridge, LLC, specializing in executive coaching, global leadership, international teams, and intercultural communication. Born in Macon, Georgia to an American mother and Austrian father, Todd blends Southern and European influences in both life and work. He holds an M.B.A. in International Business from Kennesaw State University and a B.A. in German from Georgia State University. A certified ICQ Global DISC Master Trainer and Intercultural Development Inventory Administrator, Todd has supported clients across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including Audi, BMW, Coca-Cola, and Siemens. He has worked with Delta Air Lines, the 1996 Olympic Games, and the 2004 G-8 Summit. As an Instructor of Management at Kennesaw State University, he teaches international business and leadership. A past President of IACET, he is also a member of Phi Beta Delta, SIETAR, and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.

Kerry Anne Eales,Chief Human Resources OfficerSmith + Howard
With 20 years of experience in human resources, Kerry leads Smith + Howard’s talent and recruiting strategy, supporting the firm’s long-term development and growth.

Kerry joined Smith + Howard in 2021 as the firm’s Chief Human Resources Officer. She is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the firm, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation.

Kerry is a strategic human resource leader with almost 20 years of experience leading human resource organizations and efforts in large global companies. She is specifically skilled in recruiting, training, labor relations, compliance and performance management.

Kerry and her husband moved to the United States from Johannesburg, South Africa in 2009. They live in Vinings with their two highly energetic Labrador Retrievers.

Expat Testimonials

Anamaria (Encean) HannaTechnologist from Romania

Giovanni Candela ToroBanker from Colombia

The Future of Warfare: Is the U.S. Military Ready? Webinar with General Philip Breedlove
2025-06-17 12:00 | Zoom
This virtual program will take place Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET via Zoom. Expert speakers will be General Philip Breedlove, former commander of all US and NATO forces in Europe and former U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff. The program will be moderated by Amb. (ret.) Charles Shapiro. It will conclude with a moderated Q&A session with the audience. It will be streamed live via Zoom.

Topic Summary:

The nature of warfare is evolving rapidly as nations integrate cutting-edge technologies into their military arsenals. Ukraine’s drone strike against Russian bomber bases demonstrates that a smaller, more innovative force can effectively challenge a larger and better-equipped adversary. Similarly, during the brief India-Pakistan conflict in May, Pakistan’s Chinese-built JF-17 fighter jets reportedly performed well against India’s French-made Dassault Rafale aircraft. These developments raise critical questions about how the United States allocates its defense budget. How can we ensure that our military is equipped for the conflicts of tomorrow rather than those of the past? Are drones more strategically valuable than fighter jets? Do main battle tanks and aircraft carriers still have a place on the future battlefield? And just as importantly, how do we recruit and train the personnel needed to operate increasingly sophisticated systems?

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Celebrate Québec's National Day
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta, 233 Peachtree Street Northeast, #suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Celebrate Québec’s National Day at Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta with Ms. Nathalie Rivard, Chief Representative for the Southeastern United States, on June 17th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm!

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Strategies for Peak Team Performance with Clint Capela
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Arnall Golden Gregory, 171 17th Street NW, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30363, United States
Join the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce for an inspiring conversation as Clint Capela shares insights from his journey to the NBA, the principles behind high-performing teams, and the mindset it takes to lead under pressure. Alongside distinguished business and sports leaders, we’ll explore what it means to unlock potential—on the court and in the boardroom.

This event is open to both members and non-members, and will be followed by a networking reception.

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Global Music Festival at Spivey Hall
2025-06-19 10:30 - 2025-06-21 14:30 | Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton State Blvd. , Morrow, GA, 30260
Enjoy a musical journey around the globe at Spivey Hall’s summer Global Music Festival featuring seven ensembles representing different world regions and cultures. The journey includes musical visits to The Andes, Africa, India, Caribbean, China, Eastern Europe and Ireland, and the festival experience also includes arts and crafts and an instrument petting zoo. Individual tickets, festival passes and group discounts are available.

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“Made in Doraville” Documentary Sneak Preview
2025-06-21 12:30 - 15:00 | Tara Theatre, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia
Made in Doraville, a documentary about transformation, resilience, and identity in the most ethnically diverse square mile in the American South, will offer a sneak peek hometown screening on Saturday, June 21 at Atlanta’s historic Tara Theatre. The documentary is the creation of Doraville natives Caroline Camick, Lisa Edmondson, and Karen Ketchum. Watch the trailer HERE. Co-Directed by Caroline (Walker) Camick, a Doraville native and former educator, the film explores the city’s shift from a General Motors factory town to a vibrant, multicultural hub for creativity and community. Through deeply personal stories from longtime residents, artists, immigrants, entrepreneurs, and faith leaders, Made in Doraville paints a powerful portrait of place and possibility.

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Ficep Corporation Groundbreaking Event
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Skaltek Building, 5510 EcoPark Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia
The Ficep Corporation and Foundry Commercial invite you to a landmark event celebrating the start of a new chapter in innovation and growth. Be a part of this exciting moment as we break ground and celebrate the future of steel fabrication. Enjoy light bites and a free gift for attending.

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Swedish Midsummer Networking Event 2025
2025-06-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Axis Communications Rooftop, 3455 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326
Join the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce (SACC) for a special evening of cultural celebration and professional networking as we honor the traditions of Swedish Midsummer. Celebrated as the brightest day of the year, Midsummer is a beloved part of Swedish heritage, filled with joy, community, and festivity. SACC Georgia is proud to bring this tradition to life here, creating a unique opportunity to connect with fellow members and grow your professional network in a vibrant, Swedish-inspired atmosphere.

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Atlanta Black Chambers GOC Power Hour on Rwanda
2025-06-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Zoom
A weekly discussion with the Global Opportunities Committee of the Atlanta Black Chambers regarding trade, investment and partnerships around the globe.

Rwanda, the “Singapore of Africa,” is one of the fastest-growing economies on the continent; a beacon of stability, innovation, and opportunity.

From tech startups to green energy, infrastructure to tourism, the country is leading Africa’s business transformation.

This upcoming GOC Power Hour features some of Rwanda’s top business minds and entrepreneurs.

Meet the Speakers:

Regina Mukamusiga, Founder/CEO, Triple G Consultancy

Eugene Manzi, Corporate Lawyer/Managing Partner, 3E Consultancy Group

Why Attend?

Discover investment-ready opportunities in East Africa’s most innovative economy

Connect with top-tier Rwandan entrepreneurs and professionals

Learn about trade, legal, and partnership possibilities

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Navigating a Dynamic Asian Market Breakfast Event
2025-06-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Metro Atlanta Chamber, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast, ##3400, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Please join the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta and the Metro Atlanta Chamber for an exclusive and timely program featuring 10 distinguished speakers and experts sharing their latest insights on tariff policies with a focus on ASEAN and North Asia.

This is the first time such a dynamic lineup of industry leaders and trade experts will convene in Atlanta to address the complexities and prospects of the Asian market. The program also includes an interactive Q&A session ( 30 – 40 minutes ) to engage directly with the speakers.

Space is limited to 135 attendees. RSVP now to secure your spot—registration will close once capacity is reached.

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