Global Atlanta

2018 St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
2018-03-16 07:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Please join the Irish Chamber for a traditional Irish breakfast buffet to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! As they welcome Minister of Financial Services & Insurance Michael D’Arcy from the Department of Finance in Ireland as the featured speaker.
About the speaker:
Michael D’Arcy is Fine Gael TD for Wexford and in June 2017 was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for Financial Services and Insurance.
Michael D’Arcy previously served as a Senator on the Administrative Panel from 2011 to 2016 where he was appointed Government Spokesperson on Finance in the Seanad and served on the Oireachtas Banking Enquiry. He also served on the Oireachtas Committees on Finance and Agriculture, Food and the Marine

136th Annual Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade
2018-03-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Georgia
Produced by Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, Inc., the Parade features representatives from the various Irish groups that are an integral part of Atlanta’s Irish community. Members of the Hibernian Benevolent Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), Clan Na NGael, Fire Emerald Society of Metro Atlanta (FESMA), the Irish Information Center and the Metro Atlanta Police Emerald Society (MAPES) are all active members and participants.
Among the goals of the group are the education of the public about the significant contributions made by the Irish to Atlanta, the South and the United States. Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Participation in the parade is not just an “Irish thing”. The parade attracts individuals and groups from around the city and the South including clowns, floats, bands, Bagpipe & Drum Corps, children, dancers, drill teams, and more. All groups are encouraged to participate as long as their unit is appropriate for a “family” event. The emphasis is on children and families in celebration of all of Atlanta’s diverse backgrounds on a day when “everybody is Irish.”
The parade will begin at the intersection of Peachtree Street and 15th Street, and continues down Peachtree to 5th Street. Both Arts Center and Midtown MARTA stops provide easy access to the parade route.

Zakir Hussain- Tabla Maestro
2018-03-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Bailey Performance Center, 488 Prillaman Drive, Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States
This very special performance features Zakir Hussain, tabla virtuoso and internationally acclaimed percussionist and world musician, with bansuri player Rakesh Chaurasia. Presented as part of KSU’s Year of India, this event is a collaboration between the KSU School of Music and KSU’s Division of Global Affairs.

Maestrina Da Favela
2018-03-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Auburn Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave.NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Join the Links Incorporated for the film screening of “Maestrina Da Favela”, directed by Falani Spivey, intimately films the coming-of-age of Brazilian percussionist, Elisete “Elem” De Jesus and her mission to liberate children from a life of drugs and violence in her favela community. Filmed in Brazil’s capital of African culture, Salvador, Bahia the documentary explores the culture of Afro-Brazilians living in the rocinha favela, located in the Pelourinho historic center, which was once the largest slave market in the New World. The Pelo as it is affectionally is called, resonates with the spirits, culture and music of Africa.

Global Women in Science & Technology Leadership Summit
2018-03-19 08:00 - 2018-03-20 17:00 | Georgia
This is the only one of its kind 2-day summit held in the world that is dedicated to giving women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math access to powerful tools, strategies and connections to advance their careers and their lives. Three hundred entrepreneur, academic, and business women in technological and scientific fields from around the globe will participate.
Summit Partners: The University of Georgia, AT&T, ABB and Northrup Grumman, in partnership with a number of corporations, women and professional organizations, and higher education institutions.
Summit Program: Over 30 plenary and break out speeches, panels, fireside chats, round table discussions, and mentoring and networking sessions with powerful takeaways such as:
Tools to navigate our increasingly fast, competitive and challenging business world
Innovative ideas and strategies to achieve breakthroughs
Action plans to accelerate personal and professional growth
Summit Speakers: University of Georgia, AT&T, and ABB have called on influential movers and shakers and thought leaders from academia, industry, nonprofit, and entrepreneurship spheres, who are predominantly women, to share their rich and enriching stories and experiences and how they shattered the glass ceiling everywhere and in so many ways. The speakers and facilitators have written books, led major fortune companies, won big awards, founded companies and nonprofit organizations, worked across the globe, and appeared on major TV networks.

Thailand: Shifting Ground between the US and a Rising China
2018-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Larry Walker Room of Dean Rusk Hall, 225 Herty Drive, Athens, GA, 30602, United States
Benjamin Zawacki, a Bangkok-based human rights researcher and advocate, will present his recently-published book on Thailand’s evolving foreign relations and their geo-political implications in Southeast Asia. After many post-World War II years as a key strategic ally of the United States, Thailand has begun a sharp pivot toward China. Consistent with US policy drift since the turn of the century and Thailand’s deepening adoption of China’s model of “authoritarian capitalism”, the country is increasingly within the orbit of Beijing. Zawacki will describe the factors and forces behind this shift, and what it means for a Trump administration finding its way in Asia. Joining Zawacki in discussion is Ari Levine, University of Georgia History Professor and expert in China. Co-sponsored by the Department of History and the International Law Society.

Go Global Reception & 5th Annual GLOBE Awards
2018-03-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Georgia
Join the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) for the 2018 Go Global Reception and 5th Annual GLOBE Awards. This highly anticipated event will showcase Georgia’s international economic development efforts and attendees will have the opportunity to network with Georgia’s international representatives from Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Europe, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The reception will include recognition of this year’s Georgia Launching Opportunities by Exporting (GLOBE) Award winners. This state-led award program highlights companies that entered into a new international market during the previous calendar year. For more information about how to apply for a GLOBE Award please visit Georgia.org/Trade or contact mbier@georgia.org.

NAFTA 2.0 - Forging Ahead?
2018-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Georgia
NAFTA negotiations are set to end this spring 2018. There is talk that they’ll be delayed into 2019 and now, with the advent of the tariffs on steel and aluminum, there are greater concerns as to what are the likely outcomes, and their implications for business.
The event brings together a very qualified and informed set of experts on trade in general, and the North America Free Trade Association (NAFTA) in particular. The Consul Generals of Canada and Mexico, and Ambassador Gordon Giffin, Partner- Dentons, who was involved in the negotiations for NAFTA from the beginning, will offer their insights on the behind-the-scenes negotiations of NAFTA, and what it may mean for our businesses and as individual consumers. We want to hear the stories whether as an individual or company – about the impact of NAFTA on your lives and corporate growth strategies.

Israel Speaker Series
2018-03-21 18:30 - 20:00 | B’nai Torah, 700 Mount Vernon Hwy, Atlanta, GA, 30328, United States
Join the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Southeast Region for a Complimentary Program open to Pro-Israel community discussing Avi Jorisch’s book, Thou Shalt Innovate.
Registration is required. Walk- ins will not be permitted.
Business Casual Attire is required and dietary laws will be observed.

ACIR Presents Professor Peter Swire: ﻿ The Clash of the U.S. and the E.U. on Privacy and National Security
2018-03-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Concerns have arisen in Europe that US efforts to gather personal data for security reasons jeopardize the privacy rights of European Union citizens. As a result, we are in the midst of two historic areas of tension between the European Union and the United States in the area of data privacy. The first is the entry into effect of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May, 2018. The GDPR updates and expands the EU Data Protection Directive that entered into effect in 1998. It provides strong new individual privacy rights, places many new compliance obligations on organizations, and sets fines up to four percent of a company’s global revenue. The second is the continuing litigation that activist Max Schrems is bringing against Facebook, challenging the lawfulness of flows of personal data to the United States. Schrems won the first round in the European Court of Justice, which struck down the EU/US “Safe Harbor” in 2015. Recently the Irish High Court found in favor of Schrems in his complaint against the widely used Standard Contract Clauses for transferring data from the E.U. to the U.S. and elsewhere. That case is now scheduled to be referred to he European Court of Justice once again, posing the possibility of a massive blockade of personal data from the E.U. to the U.S., with potentially huge fines for U.S. companies who don’t comply.

The speaker will draw on his two decades of experience in the privacy debates between the E.U. and the U.S. His Brookings book on the topic was published in 1998. He served in the White House as the Clinton Administration’s lead privacy official during negotiation of the Safe Harbor in 2000. When Schrems won the 2015 case, Swire was the only U.S. person not in the government asked to testify for European privacy regulators about the effect of the decision. In the Irish trial, Swire submitted testimony of over 300 pages explaining relevant U.S. privacy and surveillance law to the court.

Chocolate Tasting
2018-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP, 1230 Peachtree St NE, Suite 3100, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Join the French American Chamber of Commerce for an evening of wine and chocolate pairings with expert French chocolatier Carl Vivier from A Cacao Affair.

Conexx Gala - Celebrating 70 Years Of Israeli Innovation
2018-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Georgia
Join the Celebration of 70 Years of Israeli Innovation! Gear up for our best Conexx Gala yet– an evening you won’t want to miss! The Conexx Gala has always provided unique opportunities for business and connection, and this year kicking off the Atlanta area celebrations of 70 years of Israeli statehood.
We hope you take time to join us on March 22, 2018 at the Atlanta History Center for an exciting night honoring all that is great with Israel. Learn more at www.conexxgala.com.

Francophone “Conversation”
2018-03-22 18:30 - 20:30 | St Martin's Episcopal School, 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30319, United States
The French language in diplomacy, sport, entertainment, education panel:

Mrs Nadia Theodore, general consul of Canada and her husband, Eric Lusamba, Congolese
Mr. William De Baets, general consul of Belgium
Mrs Mamido Souchu, singer, and her husband Karim Souchu, former professional basketballer
Mrs Svetoslava Dimova, PhD, NBCT, Foreign Language Department Chair, French Language Teacher
Mrs Sarah-Elizabeth Reed, former first lady of Atlanta

Movie for children and parents : 'Ma vie de courgette' (My life as a zucchini)
2018-03-24 12:30 - 16:00 | Atlanta International School, 2890 N. Fulton Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Join Francophonie Atlanta for a Saturday full of children’s programs
Throughout the day there will be an award ceremony for the Francophonie Drawing Contest 2018 and a movie showing of the Swiss Movie “Ma vie de Courgette”
Admission is free with Registraition
– 12:30pm: Light lunch offered
– 1:15pm: Award ceremony
– 2pm: Movie

Francophonie Brunch
2018-03-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Mandarin Oriental Hotel Atlanta, 3376 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
Join Francophonie Atlanta and the Honorary Chair Person: Mrs Sarah-Elizabeth Langford Reed, former Atlanta First Lady for Sunday brunch!

Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra: A Journey from Spain to Mexico
2018-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 725 Pleasant Hill Street , Roswell, GA, 30075, United States
The Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra, led by Juan R. Ramírez, Artistic Director and Conductor, proudly presents: A Journey from Spain to Mexico.
Featuring:
FALLA: Dances from the Three-Cornered Hat
PONCE: Concierto del Sur – José Daniel Salceda Valasco, guitar
RAMÍREZ: Concierto “Estampas Latinas” – Javier Arias, cello
GALINDO: Sones de Mariachi – Mariachi Pepe Lopez

International Manufacturing Lunch & Learn
2018-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | EWISE communications, 190 Bluegrass Valley Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Wondering how to start planning and tapping into international opportunities? Coordinating an international product launch or outreach effort? Ready to jump start in-country distributors and/or maximize existing global activity? Join the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance at their second international manufacturing group lunch & learn to discuss best practices, common pitfalls, and local resources to help you open doors and/or expand your global efforts. Lead by Joanne Sanders, our International Manufacturing Liaison & Market Leader, this will be an interactive session that will provide practical advice to help you EXPLORE GLOBAL both conceptually and operationally.

German for Travelers
2018-03-27 18:15 - 20:15 | Georgia
Are you planning to travel to a German speaking country and would like to converse with the locals?
Learn how to make small-talk, order your food and drinks in restaurants and other basics you need to know.
Join for a special class at the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta and register online!

Ultimately Human - Featuring Andrew Young and Ross Rossin
2018-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Emory’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts., 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
Former ambassador and civil rights icon Andrew Young and renowned portrait artist Ross Rossin, the Schwartz Artist-in-Residence at Emory University, will meet for a public conversation, titled “Ultimately Human,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Emory’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.
Admission is free, but attendees are asked to register in advance.
Rossin will display onstage many of his extraordinary portraits, while he and Young use them to reflect on questions of identity, how it informs our view about others, the creative process, artistic meaning and the beauty in diversity.
Young served as director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. He was elected to three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, was appointed by President Jimmy Carter as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and served two terms as mayor of Atlanta. Rossin’s photorealistic portrait of Young debuted in 2009.
The March 27 program also will feature poet and spoken word performer Tavares Stephens, and cellist/filmmaker Okorie Johnson, who performs under the name OkCello.
Rossin’s residency at Emory coincides with FACE, the Frankenstein Anniversary Celebration at Emory, a year-long university-wide celebration of the 200th anniversary of the novel, and is part of the Ethics and the Arts Program at Emory’s Center for Ethics.
Last fall, Rossin began his residency and helped launch the Frankenstein bicentennial on campus by unveiling a compelling portrait of a new interpretation of Dr. Frankenstein’s creation, described by Mary Shelley in her 1818 novel.
The event is the first of the newly renamed Rosemary Magee Creativity Conversations, a series of public conversations on campus highlighting creativity and imagination as essential to every discipline and enterprise. By putting distinguished visiting thinkers and creators in conversation with one another and members of the Emory community, Rosemary Magee Creativity Conversations give audiences access into the innovative minds and creative processes of leaders in a wide range of fields.

Metro Export Challenge: Hear 5 Companies Pitch for $35K
2018-03-28 16:30 - 18:00 | 191 Peachtree St NE Suite 3400, Atlanta, GA, United States
See companies claim $35,000 towards their export strategies at the Atlanta Export Challenge
Top 5 Companies:

Dustex LLC
GF Health Products, Inc.
IronCAD
Triatek Holdings
Winton Machine Company

The Atlanta Metro Export Challenge is a dynamic grant program designed to spur the development of proactive international sales plans and drive local companies to act on them.

Round one: 28 businesses received grants of up to $5,000 to grow their exports.
Round two: Pitch Day competition with grant prizes of $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000.

Join the top 5 exporters as they battle it out “shark tank” style for $35,000 in grant prizes. Hear their export stories and learn how you may claim your grant funds through the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge in 2018.

Celebrating Women in Business with Liberia
2018-03-28 17:30 - 20:30 | The Commerce Club, 191 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
What happens when women stand together in faith and unity? Violence ceases and the course of a nation changes! Come be inspired by pioneering women and learn more about business opportunities in today’s Liberia. The Going Global Forum of The Commerce Club invites you to a free screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary Pray The Devil Back To Hell. The Honorary Consul General of Liberia Cynthia Blandford will lead in a discussion of the current state of Liberia, the peaceful transition of power and emerging business opportunities in Liberia.

Concert and Theatrical Performance by French artist Philippe Mallet
2018-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | The Lovett School, 4075 Paces Ferry Road, N.W. , Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Concert and theatrical performance featuring a magical blend of music, songs, and comedy exclusively created for Francophonie 2018 by Philippe Mallet.
Mr. Mallet is a performing artist, playwright and composer with the company Aux Arts…etc, and the Théâtre Job in France.

2018 Annual Movers & Makers Awards
2018-03-29 08:00 - 10:30 | Georgia
The Movers & Makers Awards is Gwinnett County’s annual recognition of exceptional Gwinnett-based companies involved in the manufacturing, processing or distribution of tangible products. This event is the largest of its kind in the state of Georgia and is attended by over 350 nominees, past award winners, industry experts and community leaders.
Nominate your company, or another deserving company for a Movers & Makers Award. A total of seven awards will be given out in four categories:
Manufacturer of the Year
Most Valuable Provider
Supply Chain Pioneer
Corporate Citizen

The Protecting Intellectual Property Overseas Workshop
2018-03-29 08:00 - 13:30 | Georgia
Presented by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s Global Intellectual Property Academy, this workshop will address protecting intellectual property (IP) for those who are exporting, thinking of exporting or those simply wanting to protect themselves from
IP theft abroad. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact directly with the experts from the U.S. Patent and Trade Office. A panel of local entrepreneurs will also share their experiences.
KEY ELEMENTS OF TRAINING:
• Patents
• Trademarks
• Copyright
• Panel/Roundtable Discussion

Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre's "NEXT DOOR"
2018-03-30 20:00 - 2018-03-31 21:00 | Georgia
A world premiere by choreography’s IT girl, Danielle Agami, “NEXT DOOR” touches what is familiar, known, and dreamt by all of us. Celebrating the explosive yet sensitive physicality of the talented cast, the viewer enjoys the juxtaposition between the complexity of pedestrian experience and the dancers’ profoundly trained bodies.
Join Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre for an evening-length creation at Kennesaw State University Dance Theater, a state-of-the-art auditorium specifically designed to serve the production and performance elements of dance.

June 2018 Cyprus Tour 2018 With the Honorary Consulate - NEW SIGNUP DEADLINE MARCH 31
2018-03-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Georgia
Αμαθούς. Πόλις Κύπρου αρχαιοτάτη. Ancient Amathus, Cyprus
The Honorary Consulate of Cyprus, Atlanta, invites you to Cyprus Tour 2018:

Sign up now for a life-changing Mediterranean adventure. This tour is for those who seek a cultural experience and lifelong connections. Tread the sites of 12,000 years of history and taste authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Mix with people in towns and villages while you explore art and culture at museums and monuments.
BOOK NOW – SIGNUP DEADLINE IS March 31!
For best rates, a 20-person group is planned
Airline tickets must be booked ASAP for one-stop travel
Atlanta-Amsterdam-Larnaca with minimal layover
Tour cost ~€3,600*
* Includes airfare, 11 nights at the Crowne Plaza Limassol, most meals, 8 tours, and 2 free days
Click here to see the full itinerary.

Latina Empowerment Conference
2018-03-31 08:00 - 15:00 | Georgia
The 3rd annual Latina Empowerment Conference is a one-of-a-kind experience drawing over a 1,000 attendees from across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas for an experience designed to inspire, empower and equip attendees with the tools they need to become a change agent in their own lives, their households and their communities. Motivational speakers and workshops lead by Latina thought leaders, trailblazers and professionals provide insight and offer poignant, relevant and impactful discussion on prominent topics affecting Latinas. In addition, the conference will offer a a job fair and Expo that will feature more than 100 exhibitors providing services and resources to empower Latinas to achieve their dreams.
The conference will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Infinite Energy Center in Gwinnett.
ADMISSION IS FREE! Registration is required.Participants MUST register by March 28, 2018 to secure a spot.

Cyber Security Challenges Need a Global Approach
2018-04-02 00:00 - 13:30 | Georgia
Knowledge is power. This old saying determines the current digital paradigm shift. Digital business models and information technology drive innovation and global growth: Around 20,000 new jobs in Germany every year. Access to data and competitive software coding has become key to market success. Nevertheless, the overall societal relevance of the digitization predominates its economic potential. Resilient digital architectures and sustainable privacy standards are a fundamental challenge to protect citizens from technology and technology from citizens and itself. Cyber-attacks, data infringements and mass surveillance challenge these pillars and boosts national security policies around the globe. Particularly, the internet of things requires higher security standards and innovative regulation to maintain trust within this new technological environment. But how do global policy makers in Europe, China and USA react? What are their approaches to strengthen security, privacy and safety while leveraging existing market potentials?

Disruptive Technologies: Implications for Global Workforce and Markets Seminar
2018-04-04 10:00 - 15:30 | Georgia
Presenting Partners: UIBS, GT CIBER, Metro Atlanta Chamber, IIIrd Millennium Technologies, Inc.
Join Georgia Tech’s CIBER and UIBS for a seminar focusing on

Mobile Technologies
Robotics and Automation
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Internet of Things

Confirmed and Invited Speakers
Dr. Alain Louchez, Managing Director, Georgia Tech Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT) & Principle Research Associate, GTRI, Information and Communications Lab
Supreet Singh Manchanda, Managing Director, Quantum Ventures
CB Velayuthan, Sr. Vice President – Global Sales, IP & Optical Networks, Nokia Networks
Mr. Craig Ganssle, Founder & CEO, CAMP3
Dr. Dave Chatterjee, Asso. Prof., MIS, Sr. Editor, Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, Terry College of Business, UGA
Girish Modgil, Sr. Director of Data & Analytics, GE EVP & Director, Hitachi America, Ltd.
Pritesh Patel, Director of Product Management, Data & Analytics, GE
Arvind (Benny) Benegal, VP & Head, Security Practice, Next Level Business Services, Inc.
Robby Gulri, Head of Marketing, Chief Evangelist, Engage Talent
Aiyana Thompson Jackson, Senior Corporate Counsel, Privacy, The Home Depot
Head of Global Trade Management, Thomson Reuters
Director, Architecture and Application Development, Verizon
Virtual & Augmented Reality Leader & Partner, Foundry 45, GaTech
Robotics and Automation Expert, Kryon Systems
To register or for sponsorship contact: Ani Agnihotri at ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com

Study Space XI: Singapore
2018-04-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Georgia
Study Space Applications Due Friday, April 6
International Workshop
City Redevelopment, Infrastructure and Heritage in the Era of Climate Change
June 17-22
Singapore
Join a diverse group of professionals from around the world for the eleventh annual Study Space workshop, City Redevelopment, Infrastructure and Heritage in the Era of Climate Change.
Throughout the week, participants will gain an international perspective on topics such as:

Balancing economic goals with natural resource and land limitations
Land-use law, urban planning, housing and equitable and sustainable development
Smart city movement, infrastructure finance, and taxation
Cultural heritage and historic preservation
Land reclamation, environmental law, greenspace preservation and climate change

Discussions with leading experts, guided site visits to places such as the Urban Redevelopment Authority and Marina Barage, as well as informal conversations with other participants make Study Space an unparalleled professional development and networking experience. Participants are also invited to publish a related research article in the Journal of Comparative Urban Law & Policy, an open access online journal with readership in 112 countries.
The cost of the program is $1,200. Hotel (estimated at $1,200 for the week with breakfast daily), airfare, and airport transportation must be purchased separately.
Space is limited, and only a few spots remain. Apply by Friday, April 6.
