2016 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series - Middle East Alliances
2016-01-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
Middle East Alliances
Speaker: Mr. Christopher McNaboe
From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of ongoing conflicts have shaken the traditional alliances in the Middle East to their core. As alliances between state and non-state actors in the region are constantly shifting, the U.S. has found itself between a rock and a hard place. In a series of conflicts that are far from being black-and-white, what can the U.S. do to secure its interests in the region without causing further damage and disruption?

Opening of the Exhibition "Arte en Tortilla"
2016-01-10 13:00 - 17:00 | GA
As part of the celebration of the traditional “Dia de Reyes”, the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta and the Atlanta History Center invite you to the opening of the painting exhibit “Imaginacion Mexicana: Arte en Tortilla” by Gloria Hidrogo.
Paint your own tortilla! Workshops at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 PM.

German Language Courses - Winter Session 2016
2016-01-11 17:00 - 2016-03-21 19:45 | GA
Ready to learn a new language? Take German at the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta. They have 10-week German courses to suit all levels from beginner to the more advanced, all taught by high-quality instructors. Internationally recognized certificates can also be taken. Individual and corporate instruction is available upon request. Sign up before December 22, 2015 for a special early bird discount!

A Note on Opera: Beethoven's "Fidelio"
2016-01-11 17:30 - 19:00 | GA
Join Goethe for their latest lecture in their “A Note on Opera” series as they look at Beethoven’s “Fidelio.”
Composing drama for the stage caused Beethoven an enormous amount of difficulty. Because of that, he said of “Fidelio” that it was his most valued “child.” Its dramatic deficiencies notwithstanding, “Fidelio” retains a secure place in the opera canon.
Its tale of resistance against oppression has inspired generations, none more so than those living under National Socialist rule throughout occupied Europe. It also exemplifies a characteristic aspect of German opera, namely the redemptive nature of romantic, in this case married, love.
Course to be taught in English by David Kerr. No pre-existing knowledge of music required.

AIFBA January Meeting - Export Do's and Don't
2016-01-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Atlanta Airport Marriott, 4711 Best Road, Atlanta, GA, 30337, United States
Tentative Topics:

How to Handle an Investigation by BIS, OFAC, or DHS
Voluntary Self-Discloures to BIS, DDTC, and OFAC for export violations
Policies and Procedures to Successfully Resolving Penalty Cases with BIS
Do’s and Dont’s in Petitioning CBP’s Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures Office

Guest Speaker: Peter Quinter – Attorney in export law
Cost: $45 Members ; $65 Non-members

JFK, Nuclear Arms Control and Civil Rights: Kennedy’s Legacy Resonates Today
2016-01-12 17:30 - 19:30 | GA
Featuring:

Andrew Cohen, associate professor of journalism and international affairs, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada; award-winning journalist and author of Two Days in June: John F. Kennedy and the 48 Hours that Made History

Netherlands Chamber Breakfast on KLM Air Cargo
2016-01-13 06:30 - 08:00 | GA
Curious about what is hidden under your seat while flying Air France-KLM? What are the dynamics and trends in air cargo?
Why is air cargo so important for Air France KLM? And last but not least: what does Air France KLM carry in the bellies of passenger aircrafts?

Join the NACCSE for its first Breakfast Meeting in the new year with Ramon Delima, Vice President Americas for Air France KLM Cargo & Martinair Cargo who will give insights in the remarkable world of air freight.

Ramon Delima
Ramon Delima (Bio)

Vice President Americas
Air France KLM Cargo & Martinair Cargo

19th Annual Professional & Business Seminar
2016-01-13 12:00 - 13:30 | GA
Secret Synergy: Israeli Start-Ups, Acquisitions & High Profile Deals

Discover the secret synergy of Israeli businesses and learn how and why so many have had successful and profitable business dealings with U.S. companies.

The Professional & Business Seminar is a four part breakfast and lunch series. The seminar features exciting topics and speakers presented in four convenient sessions.

Live Via Video Conference from Israel. Luncheon Served
Member: $35
Non-Member: $50

Narratology: A Five From Five Visual Arts Exhibition
2016-01-14 10:00 - 2016-02-26 18:00 | Welch School Galleries, 10 Peachtree Center Ave. , Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
How do major international artists get their start? What catapults them to international stardom? These are
questions that are asked and considered in this exhibition. Narratology presents not only the artist’s trajectory
onto the international artistic stage but also the political events, international exhibitions, and curators who
contributed to the story.
Georgia State University spotlights five focus countries: Brazil, China, South Africa, South Korea, and Turkey.
Narratology focuses on the careers of an artist from each focus country: William Kentridge (born 1955, South
Africa), Do Ho Suh (born 1962, South Korea), Eli Sudbrack of the assume vivid astro focus art collective (born
1968, Brazil) and his sometime collaborator Christophe Hamaide-Pierson (born 1973, France), Cao Fei (born
1978, China), and Orhan Pamuk (born 1952, Turkey).
January 14 – February 26
Welch School Galleries, 10 Peachtree Center Ave.
Gallery hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
FREE and open to the public!
Please visit cencia.gsu.edu for more information.
For parking information, please visit parking.gsu.edu. The Welch Galleries is within walking distance of the
Georgia State, Five Points, and Peachtree Center MARTA stations! For MARTA schedules and information, visit
www.itsmarta.com.

2016 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series - The Koreas
2016-01-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
The Koreas
Speaker: Dr. Han Park
At the end of World War II, Korea was divided in two. The northern half of the Korean peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union, the southern by the United States. Today, North and South Korea couldn’t be further apart. The North is underdeveloped, impoverished and ruled by a corrupt, authoritarian government, while the South advanced rapidly to become one of the most developed countries in the world. With such a wide gap, some are asking if unification is possible, even desirable, anymore?

Lecture: Dr. Stefan Krause - The Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
2016-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | GA
As part of the collaboration between the High Musuem of Art, Atlanta and the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna for the Habsburg Splendor exhibition, they are delighted to welcome the curator of arms and armor at the museum, Stefan Krause, PhD to the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta.
Join them for a lecture by Dr. Krause entitled “The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna – Imperial treasures, Imperial Stories.”
Dr. Krause graduated from the University of Vienna in 2008 with a masters and doctorate in Art History. After working on a research project at Gerda Henkel Stiftung, he took up his post as the curator at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna in January, 2013 where he has worked on a series of projects including the renovation of the Gallery of Medieval and Renaissance Hunting weaponry.

38th Annual Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association Graduation Concert - Ft. Robert Henry
2016-01-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Spivey Hall, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, GA, 30260, United States
Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall (www.spiveyhall.org), the Southeast’s premier recital hall renowned internationally for its superior acoustics and the excellence of its classical, jazz and world music artists, will host the 38th Annual Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association Graduate Recital. The concert, scheduled forSunday, January 17, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., will feature performances by students of the AASPA graduate program, followed by a special appearance by pianist Robert Henry, Kennesaw State University artist-in-residence and assistant director of the Atlanta Boy Choir.
Twenty students from the AASPA graduate program, ages 7 to 15, will participate in the recital. After a brief intermission, Henry will take the stage to perform the first movement of Carl Vine’s Sonata No. 1, followed by two virtuosic pieces by Frédéric Chopin: the Etude, Op. 25 No. 1, “Aeolian Harp,” and Ballade No.1 in A-flat major, Op. 47 No. 3.
The program will close with an awards presentation. Following the concert, a reception to honor the graduates will be held in the Music Building Atrium; all attendees are welcome to attend.
Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $7.50 for children, and are available for purchase now at www.spiveyhall.org.

Israel Innovation Impact (I-3) - Intelligent Transportation
2016-01-19 08:00 - 10:00 | UPS Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328, United States
Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are advanced applications which aim to provide innovative services relating to different modes of transport and traffic management and enable various users to be better informed and make safer, more coordinated, and ‘smarter’ use of transport networks. Businesses often look to Israel for its constant stream of technology companies that bring state-of-the-art technologies to market.

This second in a three-program series brought to you by Conexx’s Hi-Tech Connector, introduces thought leadership from U.S. and Israeli companies and offers:

Strategic and timely Israeli technologies focusing on Intelligent Transportation
Technology alliances between Israeli and U.S. companies
Networking

$20 – Conexx and Supporting Organization Members
$35 – Non-Members

Movie Night: Not My Day [Night mein Tag]
2016-01-19 17:00 - 19:30 | GA
Join Goethe for their first movie of 2016 as they screen the film “Not My Day,” directed by Peter Thorwarth.
A banker named Till finds himself quite dissatisfied with his career and his domestic responsibilities as a husband and father, but his life changes forever when he is taken hostage by an ex-con.
The duration of the film is approximately 115 min. The film will be screened in German, with English subtitles.
Doors open at 6:00pm for a welcome reception with the film starting at 7:00pm.

Network Night: Knowledge Share Forum
2016-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | GA
Please join the British-American Business Council for their second Knowledge Share Forum! You will hear from two very engaging and interesting speakers, Mark Borelli and Jason Bernstein.
Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available.

Marc Borrelli
Vistage Chairman
Topic: “If It Is Tuesday, We are not in Brussels Anymore”
Summary: Times have changed and many of the old assumptions about international business no longer apply. Today many of executive overseas have studied in the US and/or worked there. For businesses looking to go international through establishing foreign subsidiaries, joint ventures and acquisitions this talk deals with what are the potential issues you can expect and how they can affect the venture’s success. Marc’s work across five continents and having done deal in over 30 countries, provides the background for this presentation. Internationally, you need to understand the countries’ history, culture and how their legal system can impact the deal. In addition, the key is understanding why you bought them and how that fits with their culture.

Jason Bernstein
Partner, Barnes & Thornburg
Topic: Avoiding the Blind Side: Data Security Preparedness and Minimizing Cyber Risk in Relationships for Small and Large Businesses
Summary: Data breaches have the potential to wreak havoc on not only your business reputation but in your customer and vendor relationships. Jason Bernstein will provide strategies for cyber risk management in your agreements and in your cyber hygiene. He will also provide tips on reducing the risk of your personal data being hacked.

Nighttime Networking at Pin Strikes
2016-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Pin Strikes, 3478 Mt. Zion Rd., Stockbridge, GA, 30281, United States
Come out and join AACA for an evening of networking and turkeys…if you’re a great bowler, that is! They will be at Pin Strikes in Stockbridge.
The event cost is $22/person. For that, you will receive:

Lane
Shoes
One soft drink
Two pieces of pizza
1 pitcher of beer per lane (per five people).

Start the bragging and the side bets…see you Tuesday!

World Trade Center Atlanta Connection Featuring Cyprus
2016-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | World Trade Center Atlanta, 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1850, Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
Join fellow WTC Atlanta members at their complimentary networking event, WTC Atlanta Connection. Members will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, open wine and beer bar, and great networking.
Each month, WTC Atlanta invites an international organization or diplomat to partner with them to foster business relationships in the international community. This month, they will be featuring the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cyprus, Polyxeni Potter.
Please RSVP to receive complimentary admission and a printed name tag. Complimentary for members, $15 for guests with an RSVP, $20 at the door. RSVP here.

Refugee Crisis in Europe
2016-01-21 11:30 - 13:30 | GA
Please join ACIR on Thursday, January 21 for a luncheon discussion on the European Refugee Crisis featuring the Deputy Head of the EU delegation to the US, the Deputy Consul General of Germany in Atlanta, and the Honorary Consul General of Hungary in Atlanta.
This event is co-sponsored with the Jean Monnet Center at Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.
Lunch & Program for non-members $40.
For members $30.
ACIR yearly membership $50.

Transatlantic Agenda 2016 Featuring Ambassador Caroline Vicini
2016-01-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Student Center Theater, 350 Ferst Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA, 30332, United States
Ambassador Caroline Vicini, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United States, will speak on the “Transatlantic Agenda 2016,” addressing the migration and refugee crisis, transatlantic trade negotiations, terrorism and more.
The event will be on Thurs 21 Jan from 3-4 pm in The Student Center Theater. The nearest parking is visitor lot 2 off Ferst Drive (http://map.gatech.edu/).
The event is co-sponsored by the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence and the Atlanta Council on International Relations.

Global Atlanta Presents: Export Stories - Navigating Murky Waters
2016-01-21 17:30 - 19:30 | GA
With a stubbornly strong dollar, China slowing, Brazil struggling and Europe still in the doldrums, 2016 is expected to be a tough year for U.S. exports, which rode five years of momentum to a record $2.35 trillion in 2014.
Despite the headwinds, though, many Georgia companies have maintained or strengthened international sales, finding pockets of growth out in the wide world that have helped take their businesses to new heights — or kept them from regressing.
Join Global Atlanta and the Atlanta Metro Export Plan to hear their stories at our second annual Export Stories special report release event. The reception including wine and light hors d’oeuvres and will feature:

A moderated discussion with testimonials from Georgia companies on export trials and triumphs
Announcement of the first round of $5,000 grant winners of the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge
Release of Global Atlanta’s Export Stories special report, featuring profiles of 15+ companies selling overseas
Release of HA&W’s Export Trends Survey: Working with Global Atlanta and Georgia State University CIBER, Habif Arogeti & Wynne LLP surveyed more than 120 Georgia exporters; a representative from the firm will provide an update on the findings
Recap of the policy environment for trade last year — new agreements and legislative changes — and a look toward 2016

Read Global Atlanta’s 2014 Export Stories report here.
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2016 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series - The Future of Kurdistan
2016-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
The Future of Kurdistan
Speaker: Mr. Benjamin Kweskin
Kurdistan, a mountainous area made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria, is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in region: the Kurds. Now, most in the West know them for their small, oil-rich autonomous region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan — one of the U.S.’ closer allies in the Middle East and a bulwark against the expansion of the so-called Islamic State. What does the success of Iraqi Kurdistan mean for Kurds in the surrounding region?

The Story of the HondaJet
2016-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Centergy Building – 3rd Floor – Hodges Room, 75 Fifth Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Samantha A. Magill, Ph.D. from the Honda Aircraft Company will be presenting:
The story of the HondaJet:

History of the program, company, and product
Technical innovations
Project status

Please RSVP: SAEAtlantaRSVP@gmail.com or 770-515-9127

Bundesliga Soccer Breakfast
2016-01-23 09:30 - 2016-05-14 11:30 | GA
Come and start your weekend with a “Soccer Breakfast” every Saturday during the Bundesliga soccer seaon at the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta and watch the LIVE broadcast of a Bundesliga games from Germany. Grab a coffee and a bagel and watch the game on our big screen whilst catching up with old friends and making some new ones!

Courage and Compassion: "A Lucky Child Survives Auschwitz"
2016-01-24 18:30 - 20:30 | The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel, 7 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328, United States
“A LUCKY CHILD SURVIVES AUSCHWITZ”
Keynote speaker: Thomas Buergenthal
Thomas Buergenthal was born in Lubochna, Czechoslovakia in 1934. He and his parents fled to Poland where they were forced into the Kielce ghetto. He survived the ghetto and a labor camp from where they were deported to Auschwitz. He is one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz – despite the fact that it was most unusual and unlikely for a child to survive Auschwitz. He also survived one of the infamous and treacherous death marches. He was liberated by the Soviets from the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in April 1945. He emigrated to the United States in 1951. He is a Human Rights Lawyer, a judge at the International Court of Justice in the Hague and a Law Professor at George Washington University.

Global Marketplace Networking
2016-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Guaco Joe’s in Vinings, 2950 New Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
Metro Atlanta is home to over 3,000 international facilities and employs over 160,000 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, companies in Georgia exported nearly $39.4 billion in goods and services to 211 countries and territories in 2014.

If you are looking for new global markets, products and services, finding potential leads, or would like to share your experiences about the growing global marketplace, then this is the right meeting for you to attend.

Meet new business contacts from across Metro Atlanta who have an interest in global business. They will represent some of these industry segments:
Business Development – Coaching – Chamber of Commerce – Consulting Distribution Management – Education – Entrepreneurship – Food – Import/Export Lighting Industry – Merchandising – Telecommunication – Trade Shows

Please join for light appetizers and global marketplace networking!
Please call (404) 735-5646 to R.S.V.P. by January 20, 2016 or
send an email to dirkebener@globalcif.com.

2016 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
2016-01-26 07:00 - 2016-02-17 16:00 | GA
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival will return to Atlanta for 23 days in 2016, screening some of the best international and independent cinema at multiple venues across the metro area. The festival will be held from Tuesday, January 26 through Wednesday, February 17, 2016.
“The 16th annual festival promises to be our best year,” says Executive Director Kenny Blank. “It will build off the historic 2015 AJFF, when we became the world’s largest Jewish film festival. We plan to maintain that incredible enthusiasm and standard of excellence as we move towards 2016.”
Each year, many French films are included in the AJFF’s official selection. In 2015, 10 French productions and co-productions were screened during the festival.

More information to come on the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival’s website.

67th Republic Day of India
2016-01-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Consulate General of India, 5549 Glenridge Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30342, United States
On the occasion of 67th Republic Day of India, a Flag hoisting ceremony will be held at the premises of the Consulate General of India (5549 Glenridge Drive NE, Atlanta GA 30342) on Tuesday, the 26th January 2016, at 0900hrs.
This will be followed by reading out the address of the President of India by the Consul General of India, singing of National Anthem and light refreshments.
All Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin, and Friends of India with their families are welcome to attend the ceremony.

Global Currency Exchange Program
2016-01-26 09:00 - 10:30 | GA
Join World Trade Center Savannah on January 26th to learn how to reduce the cost of your international transactions. World Trade Center Savannah brings you access to market leading foreign exchange services at preferred rates through the scale and power of their global WTCA Network.
In order to help reduce your cost of business, WTC Savannah is now providing access to foreign currency exchange services with NO transaction fees through the purchasing power of our global WTC network.
If you have foreign vendors, customers, subsidiaries or employees and send or receive funds in foreign currencies, WTC invite you to join them to learn how you can save up to 80% per transaction through better exchange rates.
Individual company appointments will follow the general information session as well on-site individual appointments as appropriate.
Topics to be covered:

What is Forex? WTC program overview.
How exchange rates are determined
Impacts of the strengthening US Dollar
Protecting your margins in volatile times
Paying in and accepting foreign currency or US Dollars?

This program is free of charge, registration is required.

How Current Global Issues are Shaped by International Media: Terrorism, Climate Change, Refugees
2016-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / Alliance Française d’Atlanta, 1197 Peachtree Street NE Colony Square, Plaza Level, Atlanta, 30361, United States
Join the Consulate General of France in Atlanta, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Atlanta, the Alliance Française d’Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta for our annual celebration of the signing of the Elysée Treaty.
In 2015, international terrorism, the UN Climate Change Conference, and the European refugee crisis have become the most discussed political topics. Politicians, business leaders, and journalists share their perspectives on these issues on a daily basis and by doing so draw our attention to the topics, shape our perception, and even raise an entire nation’s consciousness.
This year’s annual Elysée Treaty Celebration will look at how international media shapes global issues and our own perception. We’ll be joined by German journalist, Christoph von Marschall, “Gar nicht so gute Europäer”, Die Zeit and French journalist Gallagher Fenwick, France 24, who will both share their perspectives in reference to current discussions.

New Year's Reception 2016 - Atlanta Office
2016-01-28 16:30 - 18:30 | GACC South, 1170 Howell Mill Road, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
Welcome the New Year with GACC and take the opportunity to get involved with the German-American business community!
While guests toast to friendships and extend best wishes for future successes, the GACC South recognizes the accomplishments of the past year by our organization and sponsors.
As one of the prime events of the year, the GACC South’s Annual New Year’s Reception provides the perfect platform to establish new relationships and enhance those you have recently formed in a business networking ambience.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Kick off 2016 by gaining prominent exposure to 300+ elite representatives of the German-American Business Community! Don’t miss out on becoming the first sponsor of the year!
Find more information here.
