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SUMMARY:2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – Understanding Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 1 – March 21\, 2024 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nMarch 7\, 2024\, Topic: Understanding IndonesiaDespite its large size\, Indonesia remains virtually invisible to most Americans. But as one of the world’s largest democracies\, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation\, and as an economic driver of ASEAN\, why does it fly below the radar? What are current issues in U.S.-Indonesian relations\, and what rolecan the country play in Asia? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Bibek Chand\, University of North Georgia \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat 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 2024 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-understanding-indonesia/
CATEGORIES:Asia,international relations
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day Breakfast Featuring Judy Smith
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the annual International Women’s Day breakfast featuring Judy Smith\, one of the most sought-after crisis management experts in the world\, are selling quickly. Attendees are invited to join her for this unique opportunity for reflection\, engagement\, and inspiration. \n\n\n\nSmith\, the first Black woman to give a White House press briefing\, serves as the real-life inspiration for the hit television show Scandal starring Kerry Washington. The founder of the global crisis communications firm Smith and Company\, she has represented clients such as Monica Lewinsky\, Angelina Jolie\, and Micheal Vick. With a career spanning over 25 years\, Ms. Smith has provided counsel to presidents and world leaders during global crises\, advised Fortune 50 CEOs through complex challenges\, and managed the reputations of the world’s highest-profile individuals. \n\n\n\nMembers receive a $50 discount. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-womens-day-breakfast-featuring-judy-smith/
LOCATION:St. Regis Atlanta\, 88 West Paces Ferry Rd.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crisis Management,Women
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:On March 8th 2024\, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce will host a daylong program of solutions-focused workshops at the Atlanta International School. If you are unable to commit to the full day\, then we invite you to join us for lunch from 11:30am-1:00pm. \n\n\n\nFeaturing dynamic speakers\, B2B and networking opportunities and a keynote luncheon\, the inaugural event is aimed at supporting the advancement of gender equality and the power of women. Need tips on building smart\, innovating for change and striving for balance? Register now! \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers & Participants: \n\n\n\n\nMeaghan Blight\, President of Wesleyan College\n\n\n\nLydia Pierre\, CEO of Corporate Socialite\n\n\n\n​Dr. Roberta Attanasio\, Professor of Biology & Immunology at Georgia State University\n\n\n\nAlicia Scott\, CEO at Coalitico & Georgia State Director at Energy Foundation\n\n\n\nDana Xavier Dojnik\, CEO at The Lola\n\n\n\nShanna Morning\, Certified Business Performance Advisor at Insperity\n\n\n\nSharline Green\, Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney at Sharline Green P.C. Law\n\n\n\n​International Rescue Committee\n\n\n\nGreater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\nTechnology Association of Georgia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-womens-day-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Atlanta International School\, 2890 N. Fulton Drive NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Women
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SUMMARY:2024 Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to pack your bags and make the first stop on your next vacation the Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show! Discover thousands of the newest vacation options from the top destinations from around the globe and meet the experts who are on-hand to help you personalize and book your trip. \n\n\n\nLearn the latest travel tips\, trends and advice on 4 theaters located right on the show floor\, and get the chance to meet your favorite travel celebrities including Peter Greenberg and Andrew McCarthy. Plus\, all attendees will have access to over ten-of-thousands of dollars in travel savings\, trip giveaways and exclusive show-only deals\, all included with your ticket. Click below to learn more and participate in the Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show! \n\n\n\nAll sales final.  No refunds of ticket costs or service fees. Solicitation of show exhibitors is strictly prohibited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-atlanta-travel-adventure-show/2024-03-09/
LOCATION:Cobb Galleria Centre\,  2 Galleria Pkwy SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339
CATEGORIES:Travel
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SUMMARY:Ramadan & Easter Artist & Artisan Bazaar at Alif Institute
DESCRIPTION:Start off the blessed seasons of Ramadan and Easter by coming together for a day of community\, culture\, support for local artist and artisan community\, and fundraising for humanitarian relief efforts. \n\n\n\n● Enjoy a fun day filled with delicious food\, art\, shopping\, and music!● Over 35 vendors selling their art\, books\, culinary creations\, fashions…● Special treats\, such as authentic Arabic Ice Cream!● Shop for unique\, handmade gifts for Easter and Ramadan!● Fun activities for the whole family: live music\, face painting\, henna tattoos for adults and kids\, a community art project\, and more… \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ramadan-bazaar-alif-institute/
LOCATION:Alif Institute\, 3288 Marjan Drive\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Middle East / North Africa
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SUMMARY:2024 Atlanta Ballet Black & White Ball
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a dazzling evening with an ode to haute couture and Hollywood glamour! Experience an unforgettable night of luxurious cuisine\, beautiful performances\, and an exciting drawing and live auction. Then dance the night away at the after party with live music by The New Royals and DJ Quasi. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss Atlanta Ballet’s signature event of the season! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-atlanta-ballet-black-white-ball/
LOCATION:St. Regis Atlanta\, 88 West Paces Ferry Rd.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Food,Music
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Women-Led Businesses in the Americas Conference
DESCRIPTION:The United States Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service invites you to the Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Opportunities for Women-Led Businesses in the Americas Conference in Panama City\, Panama on March 10-11\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nIdeal for any company seeking opportunities in the Americas\, this unique business conference  – held in Panama City\, Panama – offers you the opportunity to meet and network with U.S. Commercial and Economic Officers from 17 Western Hemisphere countries as well as key trade related service providers.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will engage in regional market briefings; two networking receptions; four plenary session presentations; two networking lunches\, and five export related workshops. \n\n\n\nPlenary Session topics:  \n\n\n\n\nRegional Economic and Political Outlook\n\n\n\nEmpowering Women-Owned Small Businesses through Global Trade\n\n\n\nHow Digitalization is Driving Opportunities Across Sectors\n\n\n\nUsing Panama and the Region as an Export Hub\n\n\n\n\nWorkshops topics:  \n\n\n\n\nSupplier Diversity and Inclusive Procurement\n\n\n\nExport Finance Solutions\n\n\n\nIntro to International Shipping and Incoterms\n\n\n\nChoose Your Channel: Options for International Sales\n\n\n\nProtecting Your Intellectual Property Abroad\n\n\n\n\nOne-on-one meetings will be pre-scheduled with U.S. diplomats and/or industry specialists from U.S. Embassies in Argentina\, Brazil\, Canada\, Chile\, Colombia\, Costa Rica\, Dominican Republic\, Ecuador\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Guyana\, Honduras\, Mexico\, Panama\, Peru\, The Bahamas\, and Uruguay. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKendee Yamaguchi\nKendee Yamaguchi was appointed by President Biden to serve as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Field at the International Trade Administration. In this role\, she oversees nearly 300 trade professionals in more than 100 U.S. cities. She helps U.S. businesses export their goods and services\, and attracts foreign direct investment to grow jobs within the United States.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMari Carmen Aponte\nMari Carmen Aponte is a distinguished lawyer\, civic leader\, and the first female Puerto Rican Ambassador. She served as U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador (2012-2016) and as Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs. She was confirmed as Ambassador to Panama by the U.S. Senate on September 29\, 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/opportunities-for-women-led-businesses-in-the-americas-conference/
LOCATION:Panama City\, Panama
CATEGORIES:Business,Latin America,Networking,Women
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day Atlanta Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Empowerment Workshop & Passport Moms Care\, Inc. will host the 2nd Annual International Women’s Day Atlanta Luncheon on March 10\, 2024. The luncheon will host and honor trailblazing international women from the fields of tech\, policy and business who have not only excelled in their professional lives\, but are also leaders and role models in their communities. It is time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done. Our keynote speaker and 2024 Revolutionary Award recipient will be the first female District Attorney of Fulton County\, the incomparable Fani Willis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFani T. Willis\, the Elected District Attorney of Fulton County\nleads Georgia’s most populous county\, home to 15 cities\, including Atlanta. With over 27 years of legal experience\, she has served as Chief Magistrate Judge for the City of South Fulton and managed the Law Offices of Fani T. Willis\, LLC. \n\n\n\nA licensed Georgia practitioner since graduating from Emory Law School in 1996\, Fani has an impressive track record overseeing 100+ jury trials and numerous bench trials. Her cases\, often media-covered\, have inspired books\, television movies\, and documentaries. \n\n\n\nBeyond the courtroom\, Fani is a skilled supervisor and educator. As Deputy District Attorney in the Office of the Fulton County District Attorney\, she led a team of 25 lawyers. She has shared her expertise in college classrooms and tailored classes for aspiring young prosecutors. Throughout her career\, Fani has successfully represented clients across diverse legal domains\, showcasing a versatile and comprehensive skill set. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-womens-day-atlanta-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta\, 181 Peachtree Street NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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SUMMARY:2024 Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to pack your bags and make the first stop on your next vacation the Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show! Discover thousands of the newest vacation options from the top destinations from around the globe and meet the experts who are on-hand to help you personalize and book your trip. \n\n\n\nLearn the latest travel tips\, trends and advice on 4 theaters located right on the show floor\, and get the chance to meet your favorite travel celebrities including Peter Greenberg and Andrew McCarthy. Plus\, all attendees will have access to over ten-of-thousands of dollars in travel savings\, trip giveaways and exclusive show-only deals\, all included with your ticket. Click below to learn more and participate in the Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show! \n\n\n\nAll sales final.  No refunds of ticket costs or service fees. Solicitation of show exhibitors is strictly prohibited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-atlanta-travel-adventure-show/2024-03-10/
LOCATION:Cobb Galleria Centre\,  2 Galleria Pkwy SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339
CATEGORIES:Travel
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SUMMARY:Nunn School Symposium IV: The Political Vulnerability of Economic Interdependence
DESCRIPTION:The past five or so years have seen a dramatic increase in the use of economic tools by governments to pursue foreign policy objectives. This increased use has also contributed to heightened concerns about vulnerabilities associated with economic interdependence.  This half-day seminar will consider how different jurisdictions use economic tools for geopolitical ends and seek to reduce their own economic vulnerability. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers:  \n\n\n\nAmb. Louise Blais\, Diplomat-in-Residence and former Canadian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Consul General of Canada in Atlanta \n\n\n\nAmb. Rachel Galloway\, British Consul General in Atlanta \n\n\n\nPeter Harrell\, nonresident fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former Senior Director for International Economics\, jointly appointed to the National Security Council and the National Economic Council \n\n\n\nDalton Lin\, Assistant Professor\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology \n\n\n\nAlasdair Young\, Professor and Neal Family Chair\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology \n\n\n\nKazuto Suzuki\, Professor\, Graduate School of Public Policy\, University of Tokyo\, and Director\, Institute of Geoeconomics at International House of Japan \n\n\n\nFunded by the Neal Family Endowment. \n\n\n\nThis event is affiliated with the Nunn School’s Diplomats in Residence Program. \n\n\n\nCo-sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/nunn-school-symposium-iv-the-political-vulnerability-of-economic-interdependence/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Alumni House\, 190 North Avenue NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economics,Geopolitics,Policy,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Lincoln's Political Career Through the Lens of Immigration: Author Talk on 'Brought Forth on This Continent' 
DESCRIPTION:From acclaimed Abraham Lincoln historian Harold Holzer\, a groundbreaking account of Lincoln’s grappling with the politics of immigration against the backdrop of the Civil War. \n\n\n\nBundle Tickets: \n\n\n\n–Not Yet Members: $35 (includes general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!)–Members: $30 (includes discounted general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!)–Insiders: $25 (includes free general admission ticket + book at 30% discount!) \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission Tickets (book not included): \n\n\n\n–Not Yet Members: $10–Members: $5–Insiders: Free \n\n\n\nOnline ticket sales will close at 5pm on the day of the event; however\, tickets can still be purchased at the door via credit or debit card only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHarold Holzer\, Author Brought Forth on This Continent\nHarold Holzer is the recipient of the 2015 Gilder-Lehrman Lincoln Prize. One of the country’s leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era\, Holzer was appointed chairman of the US Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission by President Bill Clinton and awarded the National Humanities Medal by President George W. Bush. He currently serves as the director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College\, City University of New York. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/author-talk-with-harold-holzer/
LOCATION:McElreath Hall\, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30305
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books,Author Talks
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SUMMARY:2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – High Seas Treaty
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 1 – March 21\, 2024 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nMarch 14\, 2024\, Topic: High Seas TreatyAreas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise the high seas\, which face a degradation of ecosystems due to climate change and the increase in human activities\, such as shipping\, overfishing\, pollution\, and deep-sea mining. The recently negotiated High Seas Treaty\, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty\, will attempt to address these issues. How difficult will it be to convince nations to participate? \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat 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 2024 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Patricia Yager\, University of Georgia\nPatricia Yager (Ph.D.\, University of Washington\, 1996) is a Professor of Marine Science at the University of Georgia. Her interdisciplinary research combines oceanography\, marine ecology\, and biogeochemistry\, and concentrates on the interactions between climate and marine ecosystems. Recent projects investigate the effects of melting ice sheets on Arctic and Antarctic coastal productivity\, but she has also examined carbon fluxes in the Amazon River plume. She recently served as co-chief scientist onboard the Research Icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer to the Amundsen Sea\, Antarctica. She currently serves as the Director of the Georgia Climate Project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-high-seas-treaty-2/
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Expat Expectations: Building Your Global Workforce in Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:As technology continues to shape the future of work\, companies are facing unprecedented challenges in managing their cross-border workforce. Changes in immigration policy\, blurred lines between home and office\, and fluctuations in real estate markets can all complicate the process. Local firms are finding success by blending cultural consideration with policy preparedness\, while international firms breaking into the U.S. for the first time through Atlanta are encountering new challenges\, such as disparate hiring rules\, byzantine benefits practices and hidden relocation costs. \n\n\n\nNew hires themselves\, meanwhile\, have to adapt to a new work life while struggling to get a driver’s license\, finance a home or find school for the kids in an unfamiliar landscape. \n\n\n\nOn March 12\, Global Atlanta will bring together a slate of experts to provide the latest insights on running a global team from our global city\, interspersed with personal stories from expatriates who have made the jump to Atlanta. The resulting discussion will help you manage Expat Expectations as you onboard and integrate new team members across borders. \n\n\n\nAreas covered in the seminar include: family law\, immigration\, education\, tax\, real estate\, banking and cross-cultural training. \n\n\n\nMore speakers to be announced. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers & Organizations:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlanta International School\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShivam Malhotra\, Partner\, Global Mobility\, Aprio\nAs Aprio’s Global Mobility Services (GMS) Leader\, Shivam oversees the growth and development of the firm’s GMS practice. He has a decade of experience in professional services\, assisting multinational companies with international business matters such as including navigating taxation and compensation\, transferring individuals and managing expatriate needs across all aspects of global mobility. He works closely with CEOs and CFOs of global organizations\, global mobility managers\, human resources leaders\, high-net- worth individuals and cross-border individuals.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula Henao\, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty\nCombining technical prowess with a servant’s heart\, Paula Henao is an architect as well as a REALTOR®. Born and raised in Bogota\, Colombia\, Paula pursued her education in architecture and came to the United States after being offered a position with a builder in Georgia. After working on residential communities in Augusta and Aiken\, she chose to settle in Atlanta\, a city she loves for its growth\, opportunities for families and diverse community. A resident of Johns Creek\, she has been in the business for over 12 years and has loved growing together with her clients as they move forward with their families and careers. Proud to offer the highest level of service through her partnership with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty\, she works with clients throughout the North Atlanta area. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish\, her unrivaled ability to be fully present and communicate the right information to the right person at the right time makes her a sought-after negotiator and confidante. Active in her community\, Paula has accepted various roles with the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association as their first executive director and former member of their board of directors. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Johns Creek North Fulton and Global Atlanta. She is also an engaged PTA member at State Bridge Crossing Elementary\, where her daughter attends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Manely\, The Manely Firm\nMichael has practiced divorce and family law for more than 30 years and has prevailed in thousands of family law cases. He has become one of the most sought-after international family law attorneys in Georgia\, representing clients in federal court throughout the United States and in select foreign jurisdictions. Michael has successfully resolved cases from every continent in the world\, except Antarctica\, and served as an expert witness on international child abduction in court proceedings in the United States and Scotland. On December 5\, 2012 he delivered oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States in Chafin v. Chafin\, securing a unanimous victory and establishing that parents who have a child removed from the United States have standing regarding their custodial interests. The decision has been cited over 950 times. Michael is the only all family law attorney to win unanimous decisions from both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Georgia! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthias Ohm\, LL.M.Attorney at Law\, Arnall Golden Gregory\nMatt is an Associate at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. He 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.  \n\n\n\nMatt 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).  \n\n\n\nHe has established himself as an esteemed member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has become a welcome speaker at various conferences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoumaya Khalifa\, Khalifa Consulting\nSoumaya is the President & CEO of Khalifa Consulting\, is a highly-regarded coach\, trainer and consultant\, specializing in intercultural communications\, diversity\, equity and inclusion\, and leadership development. Through her consulting firm\, Soumaya provides corporate\, non-profit\, and governmental institutions with wide-ranging expertise and practical solutions to cross-cultural operations.  Using resources she developed to examine the impact of religious diversity in the workplace and the marketplace\, Soumaya has seen her clients and their employees improve their work environments and increase productivity.   \n\n\n\nAs a committed believer in “building bridges of understanding\,” Soumaya is involved in a myriad of community activities\, including sitting on the boards of  the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta\, the Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center\, and The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and is a on The Carter Center’s Board of Councilors.   \n\n\n\nSince 2009\, Soumaya has been an adjunct faculty member at Emory University’s Center for Continuing Education\, offering courses on intercultural communication\, Women in Leadership and Human Resources Certification. She has published numerous articles\, reviews and blog posts on managing cultural differences\, including contributing a chapter to Religious Diversity at Work (2016). Soumaya is the founder of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta.  \n\n\n\nHer work has brought her much recognition. Recently\, Soumaya was listed in the 2023 Georgia 500: The State’s Most Influential Leaders by Georgia Trend magazine and she received the 2021 Honorable Mention Power the Future award from The Forum on Workplace Inclusion.  She is a 2019 YWCA Woman of Achievement\, was honored in Atlanta Magazine’s 2019 Women Making a Mark\, and was presented with the prestigious Phoenix Award by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed in 2017.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Come?\n\n\n\n* 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
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expat-expectations-2024/
LOCATION:Atlanta Tech Village\, 3423 Piedmont Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Banking,Business,Culture,Economic Development,Europe,Family law,Featured,Human Resources,Immigration,Latin America,Law,Market expansion,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,Seminar,Tax,Trade
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SUMMARY:London Stock Exchange - Intermittent Trading Venue Presentation & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The British American Business Council of Georgia and Arnall Golden Gregory LLP are pleased to host the first U.S. presentation of the planned Intermittent Trading Venue from the London Stock Exchange Group. \n\n\n\nThe London Stock Exchange is developing a new Intermittent Trading Venue market that offers private companies access to periodic liquidity.  Designed to fill the liquidity void in the market\, companies will periodically access public market liquidity infrastructure for their shareholders while remaining private\, developing a vibrant ecosystem and capital market that support scaling companies across their lifecycle and funding journey. Accredited investors gain access to Venture Capital and Private Equity companies they may not have been able to otherwise.  \n\n\n\nThis venue is expected to launch before the end of 2024.   \n\n\n\nThis presentation is appropriate for VC and PE backed companies and PE and VC firms seeking to provide shareholders with access to liquidity while remaining private.  All advisors including attorneys\, accountants and intermediaries are welcome and encouraged to attend. \n\n\n\nRepresentatives from Arnall Golden Gregory and the London Stock Exchange Group will be available for a limited number of individual meetings before and after the presentation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/london-stock-exchange-intermittent-trading-venue-presentation-reception/
LOCATION:Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\, 171 17th St NW\, 21st Floor\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30363
CATEGORIES:Finance,Investment,United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author & Book Presentation: Reiner Lomb "Aspire"
DESCRIPTION:Meet the author Reiner Lomb\, transformational change leader and executive coach: \n\n\n\nIn his new book\, Reiner Lomb writes\, “Many of my own experiences have inspired the creation of ASPIRE. Yet one stands out above all others as an illustration of the power of emotions in leading change…It’s November 9\, 1989\, and I am on vacation in Cuba. It is already late and I’m trying to sleep\, but the sound of cheering outside my hotel room keeps me awake. I get up and open the door to ask the noisemakers to be quiet\, but before I’m able to speak\, a man shouts at me\, “Die Mauer ist gefallen!” (“The Wall came down!”) I shake my head\, thinking\, “How drunk must he be that he believes the Wall has come down?” I go back to bed\, not believing what I have heard.” \n\n\n\nHow a small group of committed leaders peacefully brought down the Berlin Wall by mobilizing millions of people is one of many of the stories Reiner Lomb shares in Aspire to show the power of emotions in creating positive change. \n\n\n\nIncluded is the story of Anke Jahn\, who grew up behind the Iron Curtain in East Germany. At the age of 18\, just three months before the Berlin Wall came down\, she and her best friend escaped. Join us for an exciting evening with Reiner Lomb and Anke Jahn and learn the seven essential emotions for leading positive change\, no matter where you are. \n\n\n\nThe program is in English.The discussion is lead by our executive director Oliver Gorf and occasionally highlight German vocabulary for additional\, deep insights. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:30PM – come mingle.The official program begins at 7:00PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/meet-the-author-book-presentation-reiner-lomb-aspire-2/
LOCATION:Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / German Cultural Center\, 233 Peachtree Street NE\, Suite 100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books,Author Talks
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SUMMARY:Women in Manufacturing South Conference
DESCRIPTION:WiM South is a regional conference for manufacturing professionals who are navigating the way through their careers—whether it be in production\, the C-Suite\, or anywhere in between.  This conference\, produced by the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM)\, offers attendees based in the southern U.S. region: \n\n\n\n\nUnique and interactive opportunities\, allowing participants to gain access to key industry content shared by regional thought leaders\n\n\n\nOpportunity to engage in professional and personal-based sessions which include timely topics presented by knowledge experts\n\n\n\nDevelop meaningful connections with peers based in southern states\, including Georgia\, Alabama\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nThe WiM South Conference will be held in Atlanta\, GA (as well as virtually) at the W Atlanta – Downtown on March 14\, 2024. WiM South will offer opportunities to interact and engage\, network with peers and gain access to informative and inspiring sessions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/women-in-manufacturing-south-conference/
LOCATION:W Atlanta- Downtown\, 45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, MI\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,Manufacturing,Women
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SUMMARY:AI in the Evolving Global Security Environment with Amb. Bonnie Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins\, PhD\nAmbassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins\, PhD\, has served as the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security since July 22\, 2021. As Under Secretary\, she leads three bureaus: the Arms Control\, Compliance and Verification Bureau; the International Security and Nonproliferation Bureau; and the Political-Military Affairs Bureau. In addition\, as of May  2023\, Secretary of State Antony Blinken named Under Secretary Jenkins as the senior official to lead the Department’s efforts on AUKUS implementation.  U/S Jenkins previously served in the Obama Administration as Special Envoy and Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) from July 2009 until January 2017.  Ambassador Jenkins coordinated U.S. efforts on threat reduction globally and U.S. government programs in chemical\, biological\, nuclear\, and radiological (CBRN) security.  She was the State Department lead for all four of the Nuclear Security Summits held from 2010 to 2016\, as well as the U.S. Representative to the G7 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction.  Before serving as Coordinator\, she was a Legal Adviser to the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency where she provided advice to U.S. ambassadors and delegations negotiating arms control and nonproliferation treaties.  Ambassador Jenkins also provided legal advice to treaty implementation bodies including the Chemical Weapons Convention\, the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty\, the Open Skies Treaty\, the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty\, and the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).  She has worked with international institutions such as the International Atomic Energy Agency\, the World Health Organization\, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons\, the Office of Security and Cooperation in Europe\, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization\, Interpol\, and the BWC Implementation Support Unit. \n\n\n\nFrom 2014 to 2017\, Ambassador Jenkins led diplomatic efforts to promote the Global Health Security Agenda\, a group of 70 countries\, international organizations\, non-government organizations\, and private sector companies that builds countries’ capacity to prevent\, detect\, and respond to infectious disease threats like Ebola and Zika.  She also dedicated significant attention to the engagement with Africa to counter CBRN threats.  In partnership with the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency and U.S. Africa Command she developed the Threat Reduction in Africa program to help ensure that U.S. programs and activities in CBRN security were well coordinated and met the needs of African partners. \n\n\n\nFor her service as Coordinator of Threat Reduction Programs\, Ambassador Jenkins was the 2016 ISN Nominee for the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in International Security Affairs.  Prior to re-joining the government in 2009\, Jenkins worked at the Ford Foundation as the Program Officer for US Foreign and Security Policy\, and Conflicts.  She also served as Counsel on the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission).  She was the lead staff member conducting research\, interviews\, and preparing commission reports on counterterrorism policies in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and on U.S. military plans targeting al Qaeda before 9/11.  Ambassador Jenkins served as General Counsel to the U.S. Commission to Assess the Organization of the Federal Government to Combat the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and worked at Rand Corporation focusing on Middle East weapons of mass destruction issues. \n\n\n\nFrom its inception in 2017 until April 2021\, Ambassador Jenkins was the Founder\, Executive Director\, and Board Chair of Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS)\, a leading advocacy organization supporting women of color in the security and peace-building sector that believes global issues are best approached from a variety of perspectives.  In June 2020\, she also founded Organizations in Solidarity\, which supports a common vision of a world where all people are treated equally\, fairly\, and with respect. \n\n\n\nAmbassador Jenkins has been an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law School\, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and George Washington Elliott School of International Affairs.  She also assisted in designing and leading arms control and nonproliferation simulation courses at Stanford University and in designing a global health simulation at the University of Pennsylvania and Spelman College. \n\n\n\nFrom 2017 to 2020\, Ambassador Jenkins was a Nonresident Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution.  In 2017 she was a Senior Fellow at the Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania.  She was a pre-doctoral fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government\, Harvard University.  During her years at the Belfer Center she worked at Harvard Law School in the Bernard Koteen Office of Public Interest Advising as an advisor to law students on legal jobs in the public sector.  Ambassador Jenkins has a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Virginia; an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from the Georgetown University Law Center; an M.P.A. from the State University of New York at Albany; a J.D. from Albany Law School; and a B.A. from Amherst College. She also attended The Hague Academy for International Law.  Jenkins is a retired U.S. Naval Reserve Officer and received numerous awards for her military service. She is a member of the New York State Bar.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ai-in-the-evolving-global-security-environment-with-amb-bonnie-jenkins/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech\, Klaus Advanced Computing Building\, RM 1116\, 266 Ferst Dr. NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Security,Technology
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SUMMARY:Across the Americas Reception: Meet Young Entrepreneurs From Nine Latin American and Caribbean Countries
DESCRIPTION:As Atlanta hosts some of the brightest entrepreneurs from across the Americas this month\, Georgia Council for International Visitors and Global Atlanta are joining forces for an evening reception designed to help them expand their hemispheric networks in the city’s growing tech community. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a chance to meet and mingle with impressive young leaders from Colombia\, Guatemala\, Brazil\, the Bahamas\, Suriname\, Ecuador\, Antigua and Barbuda\, Mexico\, and the Dominican Republic at Constellations in downtown Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn District\, where we’ll share ideas and solutions over drinks and pan-Latin bites from Lottafrutta. \n\n\n\nThe 12 Atlanta participants were selected as part of the U.S. State Department’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative\, or YLAI\, a prestigious program bringing 280 under-35 social and business innovators to 19 cities across the U.S. \n\n\n\nHere\, they’ll be embedded in the innovation and nonprofit ecosystem for four weeks\, using the exchange to access training\, tools and networks that will bolster their organizations\, in turn strengthening social and economic development across the region. They’ll also garner feedback on pitches they’ve crafted to identify a solution to one of their enterprise’s most pressing problems. One will emerge as the “YLAI Ambassador” for Atlanta and will move on to represent the cohort nationally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese high-impact entrepreneurs are active in the following sectors: \n\n\n\n\nEducation\n\n\n\nPoverty Reduction\n\n\n\nLife Coaching\n\n\n\nMarketing & Design\n\n\n\nMedia Production\n\n\n\nTravel & Hospitality\n\n\n\nMental Health Services\n\n\n\nAdvocacy\n\n\n\nHealth IT\n\n\n\nWaste Management & Recycling\n\n\n\nYouth Empowerment\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Advocacy\n\n\n\nFinancial Empowerment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 YLAI Fellow Bios
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/across-the-americas-reception-2024/
LOCATION:Constellations\, 135 Auburn Avenue\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brazil,Caribbean,Colombia,Culture,Economic Development,Education,El Salvador,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneurship,Featured,Health,Humanitarian,Innovation,Investment,Investors,Latin America,Mexico,Networking,Trade
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SUMMARY:Francophonie Atlanta Beltline Westside Bike Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Francophone community for a fun bike tour of the Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail! \n\n\n\nDiscover the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail and learn about the past\, present\, and future of the Atlanta BeltLine project. Enjoy the trail’s charm and explore the surrounding historic neighborhoods alongside expert guides. \n\n\n\nJoin the group in the parking lot of Lee + White (1020 White St SW. Atlanta\, GA 30310) to begin our tour. Please arrive by 9:30AM.  \n\n\n\nThe 10-mile ride is mostly flat with a few moderate hills. Participants should be at least 13 years old\, have basic cycling skills\, and be in good enough shape to complete the tour as described. \n\n\n\nBike and helmet rentals are available through Clutch Bicycle Shop. For $35\, Clutch will drop off your bike and/or helmet at the trailhead and pick it up at the end of the ride. \n\n\n\nStay and enjoy a drink at a brewery after the tour! Consul General of Switzerland Urs Brönnimann\, Consul General of Belgium Michel Gerebtzoff\, and the Francophonie community will be attending. \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: Monday\, March 11\, 2024 \n\n\n\nPlease contact atlanta@diplobel.fed.be with any questions about this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/francophonie-beltline-bike-tour/
LOCATION:Lee + White\, 1020 White St SW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30310
CATEGORIES:Drink,Sports
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SUMMARY:The 140th Annual Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Returns to Midtown 
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 16\, residents and visitors will gather once again in Midtown for the 140th Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade\, presented by Irish Network Atlanta and presenting sponsor\, The Coca-Cola Company.  \n\n\n\nStarted in 1858 by the Hibernian Benevolent Society\, the parade holds the title as the longest running event in Atlanta history\, continuing the tradition of celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history.  \n\n\n\nThe parade will begin at noon sharp at the intersection of Peachtree Street and 15th Street and will continue down Peachtree to 5th Street\, concluding at 1:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipate
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-140th-annual-atlanta-st-patricks-parade-returns-to-midtown/
LOCATION:Peachtree & 15th street\, 1280 Peachtree Street NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Captain Planet Foundation to Host Annual Gala Celebrating Environmental Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Captain Planet Foundation will host their annual Gala celebration recognizing the outstanding work of real-life environmental heroes. For the 2024 event\, explorer\, educator\, and storyteller\, Josh Bernstein\, will be honored for his tireless work in the pursuit of knowledge and discovery of our planet.  \n\n\n\nOluwaseyi Moejoh\, Nigerian Environmentalist and National Geographic Young Explorer\, educating the next generation of young leaders about climate action and helping them build the skills and expertise they need to proffer innovative solutions to environmental issues\, will receive the Young Superhero for Earth Award. \n\n\n\nThe Gala will be emceed by Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s The Monica Pearson Show host\, Monica Kaufman Pearson\, who is also the first woman and first minority to anchor the WSB-TV daily evening news in Atlanta\, GA.The Live Auction will feature eco-luxury resorts owned by Louis Bacon\, Francis Ford Coppola\, and Ted Turner\, along with eco-adventures to the Arctic with Lindblad Expeditions and to Mongolia with Nomadic Expeditions. In addition to the in-person event\, there will be an opportunity for anyone to bid on silent auction items – including 18 of Atlanta’s best Chef’s offering four-course Chef’s Tables with wine pairings – by registering at the Gala landing page here: https://captainplanetfoundation.org/events/gala/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/captain-planet-foundation-gala-celebrating-environmental-heroes/
LOCATION:Flourish Atlanta\, 3143 Maple Drive\, Atlants\, GA\, 30305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Forum - Advance with Africa Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber’s U.S.-Africa Business Center in Atlanta on March 18 for a special convening of the Advance with Africa program in partnership with the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement to foster economic engagement through Diaspora business ties. Discover insights and connect with industry leaders at The Gathering Spot ATL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/special-forum-advance-with-africa-atlanta/
LOCATION:The Gathering Spot\, 384 Northyards Blvd NW Building 100\, Suite 190\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Diaspora
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SUMMARY:Ja-Ga Futures Forum: Celebrating 50 Years of Partnership & Creating the Next Era
DESCRIPTION:2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta. Tocommemorate this milestone\, The Japan-America Society of Georgia proudly partners with the NationalAssociation of National Japan-America Societies\, Sasakawa Peace Foundation\, and the Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education & Research to present the first annual “Ja-Ga Futures Forum\,” a symposium exploring the past\, present\, and future of the ever-more important bilateral partnership between Japan and the United States. This year’s inaugural Ja-Ga Futures Forum features 2 stimulating sessions and a Business & Career Expo where Japanese companies in Georgia will introduce their business operations and career opportunities. \n\n\n\nThe Forum begins with a luncheon and panel discussion with distinguished speakers from both countries whoshare insights on current U.S.-Japan GEOSTRATEGIC challenges and opportunities in a changing new world. As China\, North Korea and the re-emergence of Russia\, among others\, present new issues for leadership from both nations\, Professor Brian Woodall\, from the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of International Affairs\, moderates a discussion with Ms. Lisa Curtis\, Senior Fellow and Director from the Center for a New American Security\, and Professor Tomohiko Satake\, from Aoyama Gakuin University’s School of International Politics\, Economics and Communication\, on The QUAD\, the potential action in a contingency\, and how the U.S.-Japan alliance can shape the future of our world. \n\n\n\nDuring the second session of the Forum\, an overview of the history and current state of Georgia-Japan relationswill be followed by an interactive dialogue\, led by Ms. Nozomi Morgan\, President & CEO of Michiki MorganWorldwide. The discussion with the audience will focus on the importance of future partnerships and how wecan help shape the next era of the invaluable relationship between Georgia and Japan. \n\n\n\nAfter each session\, guest have the unique opportunity to network and meet with a select group of Japanesecompanies doing business in Georgia at the Business & Career Expo. With over 600 Japanese-affiliatedbusinesses employing nearly 40\,000 people in the state\, visiting these informational tables will expand yourknowledge about why Japanese investment in Georgia have been so successful while also gaining exclusiveaccess to business and career opportunities with these companies. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to join the celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta and learn more about the dynamic and evolving relationship between Japan and the U.S. and Georgia. Whether your passion is in business\, culture\, education\, public affairs or social networking\, we encourage you to join us at this one-of-a-kind event and look forward to seeing you at the first annual Ja-Ga Futures Forum! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Hoadley\, Associate Director of CIBER (Moderator)\nJames Hoadley brings extensive personal experience to the Georgia Tech CIBER. He lived in Japan for nearly eight years\, where he worked for Seiko Epson Corporation. He also worked as Human Resources manager for a Japanese-owned auto parts supplier in South Carolina before coming to Georgia Tech. He has an MBA from Georgia Tech and a graduate diploma in foreign language teaching and B.A. in international studies from the University of South Carolina. He is fluent in Japanese. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMio Maeda\, Consul General\,Consulate General of Japan in Atlatna\nMr. Mio Maeda received a law degree in 1990 from the University of Tokyo and furthered his studies atthe University of Oxford. He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA Japan) soon after\, and hasheld various positions throughout his three-decade career.In 2002\, he was appointed Deputy Director\, Research and Programming Division (EconomicCooperation Bureau) and later became Deputy Director of the Second Southeast Asia Division (Asianand Oceanian Affairs Bureau).His international appointments began in 2004 with a post as Counselor at the Embassy of Japan in Italy.Two years later\, he served as Counselor at Embassy of Japan in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam(2006).After returning to Japan in 2009\, Mr. Maeda led as Counselor for the National Policy Unit (CabinetSecretariat) and in 2011 was Senior Coordinator of the Global Issues Cooperation Division (InternationalCooperation Bureau).In 2013\, Mr. Maeda worked as Minister-Counselor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy ofJapan in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan\, and in 2014 returned to Japan to serve as Director of theSouthwest Asia Division (Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs Department\, MOFA\, Japan).He served in the Imperial Household Agency in 2015 and was appointed Chamberlain to HIH the CrownPrince of Japan\, and later as Chamberlain to HM the Emperor of Japan\, until 2019. Mr. Maeda thenbecame Minister\, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Switzerland.He now joins the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta as Consul General where he serves as the Headof Mission in the Southeast United States. Mr. Maeda is married and has one daughter. He resides inAtlanta with his wife. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTomohiko Satake\, Associate Professor\, School of International Politics\, Economics & Communication\, Aoyama Gakuin University\nTomohiko Satake is an associate professor at theSchool of International Politics\, Economics andCommunication (SIPEC) at Aoyama GakuinUniversity. Previously he was a senior researchfellow at the National Institute for Defense Studies(NIDS) located in Tokyo. He specializes ininternational relations\, Asia-Pacific security\, andJapanese and Australian security policies.Between 2013 and 2014\, he worked for theInternational Policy Division of the Defense PolicyBureau of the Japan Ministry of Defense as a deputy director for internationalsecurity. He earned B.A. and M.A. from Keio University\, and PhD in internationalrelations from the Australian National University.His recent publication includes: “’Kyori no Sensei’ wo Koete: Reisengo noNichigo Anzenhosyo Kyoryoku” [Beyond ‘Tyranny of Distance’: Japan-AustraliaSecurity Cooperation after the Cold War] (Keiso Publishers\, 2022). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Curtis\, Senior Fellow and Director\, Indo-Pacific Security Program The Center for a New American Security\nLisa Curtis is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at CNAS. She is a foreign policy and national security expert with over 20 years of service in the U.S. government\, including at the National Security Council (NSC)\, CIA\, State Department\, and Capitol Hill. Her work has centered on U.S. policy toward the Indo-Pacific and South Asia\, with a particular focus on U.S.-India strategic relations; Quad (United States\, Australia\, India\, and Japan) cooperation; counterterrorism strategy in South and Central Asia; and China’s role in the region. \n\n\n\nCurtis served as deputy assistant to the president and NSC senior director for South and Central Asia from 2017 to 2021 under three successive national security advisors. During her tenure at the NSC\, she coordinated U.S. policy development and implementation of the South Asia Strategy approved by the president in 2017 and was a key contributor to the Indo-Pacific Strategic Framework\, which included expanding Quad security cooperation. She coordinated policies designed to strengthen the U.S.-India defense\, diplomatic\, and trade partnership\, resulting in a widely recognized elevation of the relationship. Curtis also coordinated development of the U.S. strategy toward Central Asia\, to include facilitating new partnerships with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Curtis received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service in December 2020 in recognition of her work at the NSC. \n\n\n\nFrom 2006 to 2017\, Curtis was senior fellow on South Asia at the Heritage Foundation\, where her responsibilities included research\, writing\, regular media appearances\, and frequent Congressional testimony. She also served as a professional staff member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee\, handling the South Asia portfolio for former chairman of the committee\, Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN)\, from 2003 to 2006. Before that\, she worked as a senior advisor in the South Asia Bureau at the State Department\, where she developed and coordinated U.S. policy on India-Pakistan relations. In the late 1990s\, she worked as a senior analyst on South Asia at the CIA\, and from 1994 to 1998 served at the U.S. embassies in Pakistan and India. \n\n\n\nCurtis has published commentary in Foreign Affairs\, Foreign Policy\, The National Interest\, CNN.com\, NPR.org\, and other media outlets. She has made multiple appearances on CNN\, Fox News\, BBC\, PBS\, MSNBC\, and C-SPAN. \n\n\n\nCurtis is a member of the Board of Directors of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. She received a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Indiana University in December 1990. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNozomi Morgan\, President & CEO\, Michiki Morgan Worldwide\nNozomi leads a team of experts in developing global leaders. Her team helps organizations develop Co-created Culture which she believes is the foundation for individuals and organizations to fulfill their purpose in this world.  Her diverse international background — having lived in Asia\, Europe and North America — gives her a wealth of experience and knowledge as a strategic partner to leaders. Born and raised in Japan\, she values integrity\, professionalism\, and respect\, all of which are core tenets of her deeply ingrained heritage. \n\n\n\nFor more than 15 years\, Nozomi garnered expertise as a corporate marketer\, working for top companies such as Delta Air Lines\, Johnson & Johnson\, BBDO\, and working with industry-leading clients in the automotive\, consumer package goods\, fashion\, finance\, entertainment\, IT\, lifestyle\, and airline sectors. Nozomi currently lives in the Greater Atlanta Area and frequently travels to Tokyo to serve her clients. She enjoys giving back to the community by serving on boards such as Japan-America Society of Georgia\, National Association of Asian American Professionals. She is also passionate in empowering women to find their own voice and help them become leaders in their life\, work and society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMellissa Takeuchi\, Senior Project Manager\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\nMellissa Takeuchi is a Project Manager at the Georgia Department of Economic Development specializing in Japanese investment. She is tasked with bringing more Japanese companies to Georgia. In addition\, she travels the state to better understand the local communities\, including all of their unique characteristics and strengths and to assist them in attracting more Japanese businesses. She took over this role in February of 2021. Ms. Takeuchi is fluent in Japanese and has more than 18 years of experience working with Japanese companies and public entities. She earned her B.A. in International Affairs and Economics from George Washington University. Prior to joining the Georgia Department of Economic Development\, she held various roles at the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta for 8 years. Previously she worked as a Bilingual Executive Assistant at Toppan Interamerica in McDonough\, Georgia\, as well as serving 5 years as an Assistant Language Teacher on the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. She lived and worked just outside of Kobe\, Japan for 6 years and has remained connected to Japan and the local Japanese community in Atlanta ever since. Ms. Takeuchi is a member of the Japan-America Society of Georgia\, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia\, and the Georgia Economic Developers Association. Ms. Takeuchi is a native of Conyers\, Georgia. She now lives in Marietta with her husband and their two pugs and three cats. In her free time she likes to travel and (attempting) to cook Japanese food. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ja-ga-futures-forum-celebrating-50-years-of-partnership-creating-the-next-era/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech – Exhibition Hall – Midtown Ballroom\, 460 Fourth Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Business,Culture,Education,International affairs,international relations,Japan,Networking
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SUMMARY:Cobb International Company Celebration Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb cordially invite attendees to an evening of celebration\, uniting professionals and leaders from diverse industries to nurture connections and collaborations on a global scale. The event assures an enriching experience\, offering ample networking opportunities\, cultural exchange\, and engaging conversations. \n\n\n\nThe featured speaker for the evening will be the esteemed Dean of the Consular Corps\, Consul General Javier Diaz de Leon. Attendees can anticipate an insightful address from him\, adding a distinguished touch to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-company-celebration-reception/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Culture,Featured,Networking
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SUMMARY:Sports and Diplomacy: Four Francophone Leading Voices beyond the Field 
DESCRIPTION:With sports in the spotlight as we approach the 2024 Paris Games\, join the Consulates General of Belgium\, Canada and France in Atlanta for a panel on sports diplomacy between the US and the francophone world. \n\n\n\nIn this panel\, Dr. Lindsay Krasnoff\, sport diplomacy expert and author of Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a Global NBA and WNBA\, will be in conversation with three Francophone athletes from three different stages in their respective careers: French-American goalkeeper in Atlanta\, Quentin Westberg; Belgian football player Sylvain Yondjouen\, currently a defensive end at Georgia Tech; and Osvaldo Jeanty\, Canadian-Haitian basketball coach and former professional player.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public; please register with the ‘register’ button below. The conversation will be in English.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lindsay Krasnoff\nDr. Lindsay Krasnoff is a globally-recognized sports diplomacy expert pioneering work within the basketball diplomacy framework and a leading expert on French sport\, notably how France became one of the major basketball pipelines for NBA\, WNBA\, and NCAA talent. Author of Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a Global NBA and WNBA (Bloomsbury\, 2023) and The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France\, 1958-2010 (Lexington Books\, 2013)\, she has deep knowledge of the Fifth Republic’s youth development programs and French-American diplomatic and sports ties. She is also historian\, writer\, speaker\, and consultant who helps industry professionals be more effective communicators across the global sports arena by drawing on her deep expertise in global sports\, communications\, and diplomacy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuentin Westberg\nQuentin Westberg is a professional goalkeeper who began his career with the youth academy at French club ES Troyes AC. He is a former youth international\, having represented the United States at under-17\, under-20 and under-23 levels\, playing at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. Westberg played for 15 years in France before moving to North America in 2019. He is currently a professional soccer player in Atlanta. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSylvain Yondjouen\nSylvain Yondjouen is a talented football player who has made his mark as a defensive end for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Yondjouen’s journey to Georgia Tech was quite unique\, spanning from Belgium to Philadelphia\, Arizona\, and finally Atlanta. His hard work\, athletic gifts\, and perseverance have positioned him as a likely high-round draft pick for the NFL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOsvaldo Jeanty\nOsvaldo Jeanty was born in Haiti and immigrated to Canada at the age of 6. He played professional basketball for 7 years in several European and francophone countries such as Germany\, Romania and Morocco. He was a member of the Canadian national basketball team in 2006 and 2007. His experience in playing at a high level in various countries has been instrumental in shaping his leadership and inter-personal skills\, his understanding of people\, as well as his cultural awareness. Ten years ago\, Jeanty started his career in Wealth Management as Associate Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities. He is still actively involved with basketball through coaching and training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/sports-and-diplomacy-four-francophone-leading-voices-beyond-the-field/
LOCATION:Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta\, 233 Peachtree Street Northeast\, #suite 100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Sports
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Iftar Fellowship Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Attendees are invited to the Ramadan Iftar Fellowship dinner where they can come together to celebrate religious\, cultural\, and social diversity. This event is a remarkable opportunity to showcase unity among various faith organizations\, community leaders\, and residents of Fulton and Forsyth counties in Atlanta\, GA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ramadan-iftar-fellowship-dinner/
LOCATION:THE ATLANTIC INSTITUTE GEORGIA\, 591 North Main Street\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30009
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food
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SUMMARY:German Romantics Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to a celebration of German Romantic music in April 2024! Three concert weekends will take audiences on a star-studded journey through the Romantic movement in Germany\, from its beginnings with Ludwig van Beethoven through to its “Last Songs” with Richard Strauss. Free chamber concerts\, lectures\, and special events with community partners will round out this deep dive into the mysterious and the sublime. \n\n\n\nThe German Romantics Festival is presented with the generous support of The Halle Foundation and in partnership between the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/german-romantics-festival/
LOCATION:The Woodruff Arts Center\, 1280 Peachtree Street Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Germany,Music
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SUMMARY:Francophone Short Films Night
DESCRIPTION:As the 2024 Olympics in Paris draws near\, join Francophonie Atlanta\, Alliance Française\, Villa Albertine and the Consulates General of Belgium\, Switzerland\, and France for an evening of francophone short films on the subject of sport. We will be screening a selection of 3 short films from French-speaking countries: Un Bon Garçon (Belgium)\, Entre Chiens et Loups (Switzerland)\, and Les Roses et les bleus (France). \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/francophone-short-films-night/
LOCATION:Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta\, 233 Peachtree Street Northeast\, #suite 100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie/Film,Sports
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SUMMARY:2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – Pandemic Preparation
DESCRIPTION:The annual 2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 1 – March 21\, 2024 at 7:00 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \n\n\n\nMarch 21\, 2024\, Topic: Pandemic PreparationLooking back at the Covid-19 pandemic\, there are many lessons to take away in terms of domestic and international policies. Although this pandemic seems to have waned\, how can we apply these lessons to future pandemics? Will countries cooperate\, and will a consensus emerge on how to manage globalhealth challenges? \n\n\n\nSpeaker: TBA \n\n\n\nPlease note\, topics and speakers are subject to change dates. \n\n\n\nGreat 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 2024 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonica Schoch-Spana\, PhDSenior Scholar\, Research Professor\nDr. Schoch-Spana\, a medical anthropologist\, is a Senior Scholar with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and a Research Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Since 1998\, she has focused her public health career on generating and applying evidence to advise policymakers and practitioners on how to collaborate with private citizens\, businesses\, and faith- and community-based groups in efforts to manage catastrophic health events\, both effectively and equitably. Her areas of expertise include community resilience to disaster\, public engagement in policymaking\, crisis and emergency risk communication\, health equity\, and public health emergency management (readiness/response/recovery). \n\n\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic response\, Dr. Schoch-Spana has diligently translated social scientific insights into actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners\, including as co-Principal Investigator for CommuniVax—a national ethnographic research coalition whose expert advisory group and 6 local teams partnered with communities of color to tackle COVID-19 vaccine access and acceptance issues and to put equity at the center of the pandemic recovery process. She has also collaborated in generating an ethical framework for the allocation of COVID-19 vaccines\, advanced understanding of the pandemic’s mental health challenges\, contributed to decision-making guidance for governors on safe reopening strategies\, consulted on crisis standards of care and their communication to the public\, and spotlighted the need for a transformative pandemic recovery process focused on the whole person. \n\n\n\nDr. Schoch-Spana’s national advisory roles include formerly serving on the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Board of Scientific Counselors for the US Environmental Protection Agency and on the Resilient America Roundtable of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine (NASEM)\, which she also cochaired. She has held appointments to numerous other NASEM committees including\, most recently\, those focused on building public trust in public health emergency preparedness and response (PHEPR) science\, enhancing community capacity and resilience to floods in Southeast Texas\, and expanding medical countermeasure delivery and increasing uptake though public-private partnerships. She presently serves on the Executive Board to the CDC and NSF-sponsored Public Health Extreme Events Research Network (PHEER). \n\n\n\nOver the course of her scholarly career\, Dr. Schoch-Spana has helped guide the direction of policy and practice in public health emergency management such that planning and operations are more behaviorally realistic and contribute to health equity; public health communicators are better equipped to meet the population’s informational needs in an emergency; citizens have more venues to contribute their practical\, intellectual\, and ethical inputs to readiness and response endeavors; and national and local communities are striving to withstand and learn from disasters\, rather than merely respond to them. \n\n\n\nFrom 2003 to 2017\, Dr. Schoch-Spana worked at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Center for Health Security; prior to that she worked at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies\, starting in 1998. She received her PhD in cultural anthropology from Johns Hopkins University and a BA from Bryn Mawr College. She is Certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-pandemic-preparation/
CATEGORIES:COVID-19,Policy
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SUMMARY:Book event: Saving Ourselves by Dana R. Fisher at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
DESCRIPTION:Author Dana R. Fisher will discuss her new book SAVING OURSELVES: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action with local Atlanta climate activist Katharine K. Wilkinson (founder of The All We Can Save Project). They will discuss demographic trends and changing tactics in the climate protest movement\, how climate activists might impact the presidential election of 2024\, and the importance of creating community support for climate protest. Books will be sold by A Capella Books. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDana R. Fisher\nDana R. Fisher is one of the most widely respected researchers and experts on climate protest movements. She is director of the Center for Environment\, Community\, and Equity and a professor in the School of International Service at American University. Her books include Activism Inc. and American Resistance. Saving Ourselves published last month and has been widely covered in the Financial Times\, Washington Post\, Inside Climate News\, Forbes\, Rolling Stone\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatherine K. Wilkinson\nKatharine K. Wilkinson is a homegrown Atlantan where she leads The All We Can Save Project\, a nonprofit she co-founded with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Her books include the bestselling anthology All We Can Save and the New York Times bestseller Drawdown. She co-hosts the top 1% podcast A Matter of Degrees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/book-event-saving-ourselves-by-dana-r-fisher-at-the-jimmy-carter-presidential-library-and-museum/
LOCATION:Jimmy Carter Library and Museum\, 441 Freedom Parkway NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books,Author Talks
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