Global Atlanta

IWF International Women’s Day Celebration with Focus on Happiness
2024-03-01 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Georgia Pacific Building, 133 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The International Women’s Forum of Georgia will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 1 with a half-day program on happiness.

The chapter’s 5th annual IWD event, “Together we Thrive: The Impact and Effects of Happiness on Women’s Leadership and Equity,” will be hosted by Georgia-Pacific.

“The program will take a global look at what it means to be happy through different cultural lenses; to the ways happiness and life satisfaction — and the challenges to achieve them — tie to policy, leadership and your definition of success,” said Susan O’Farrell, 2024 IWD chair. “We’ll explore it all and might just spread a little joy while we’re at it!”

IWD Co-chair Amy Glennon said she’s glad that IWF is delving into the topic of happiness, and its impact on woman and leadership. “The notion of happiness can get pushed aside — we’re too busy … It’s not important right now … the world is too messy,” said Glennon. “But I’m eager to hear what that could cost us and what we might want to do about it.”

Featured speakers will include:

Robert Waldinger, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Massachusetts General Hospital and Cofounder, Lifespan Research Foundation

Dr. Kathleen Hall, the founder and CEO of Mindful Living Network and The Stress Institute

Janet Wells, Professional Actress and Comedian in Film, Television, Radio, and Stage; and Comedy Improv Instructor

Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Director, Chief of Staff;

Dr. Helene Gayle, President of Spelman College

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Night of Ideas: Outside the Lines, Behold the Land
2024-03-01 17:00 - 23:00 | Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Atlanta’s popular Night of Ideas event returns Friday, March 1, 2024 to explore the theme of urban mutations through the lenses of the environment, Afro-futurism, and artistic expression. How are cities preparing for the environmental challenges to come? Will Atlanta become the model for an ecological and equitable city? As a major city in the South, how Atlanta steps into the future will have a significant impact on the entire region both socially and ecologically.

Taking its inspiration from “Behold the Land,” a speech by W. E. B. Du Bois (1946), and a series of photographs by Atlanta-based artist Sheila Pree Bright (2022), the event will feature conversations, an Equitable Dinners experience, garden tours, screenings, workshops, and performances, inviting attendees to embrace our collective connection to land and imagine new patterns for urban life.

With the participation of Chandra Farley, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta, photographic artist Sheila Pree Bright, environmental scientist Na’Taki Osborne Jelks, writer Hannah Palmer, urban planner Mark Chambers, Muskogee scholar and author Laura Harjo, French historian in architecture and environment Sebastien Marot, Senegalese singer and performer Ngnima Sarr, aka T.I.E, and many more.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. A special RSVP is also required to register for certain events with limited space (Garden Tours and Equitable Dinners).

The Atlanta History Center’s exhibitions and bookshop will be open to the public during Night of Ideas.

Presented by Villa Albertine, the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Atlanta History Center.

Associate curators: Clint Fluker & Nasim Fluker (Thrd Space)

“Here is the magnificent climate; here is the fruitful earth under the beauty of the Southern sun; and here if anywhere on earth, is the need of the thinker, the worker and the dreamer.” (W.E.B. Du Bois, “Behold the Land”, 1946).

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The Atlanta Opera presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
2024-03-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
Lovers, Lunatics, and Magic! Mismatched lovers, magic gone askew, immortals toying with the lives of the mortals, and the pompous asses are not always who you think they are. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an opera by Benjamin Britten, invites you in for a fantastical comedy of a glam-rock ethereal fairy world intersecting with the locals while the hilarious rustics bumble through a play-within-a-play at their Duke’s wedding. The ultimate blitz of musical joy!

21st-century technology wraps around the simplicity of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater to stage a world hovering between fantasy and reality. This brand-new production will light up your imagination.

THE ATLANTA OPERA’s production of Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream features the company debut of Grammy-winning countertenor Iestyn Davies as Oberon, King of the Fairies. Sir Davies is also honored with a Critics Circle Award and an MBE for services to music in the Queen’s New Years Honours List 2017. His counterpart, Tytania, Queen of the Fairies, will be sung by soprano Liv Redpath who is described as “radiant” and “breathtaking.” A trio of Atlanta Opera favorites are also featured: mezzo-soprano Megan Marino and bass Kevin Burdette, both of whom performed as members of The Atlanta Opera’s Company Players at the height of the pandemic, perform the roles of Puck and Bottom, respectively, and soprano Susanne Burgess, most recently seen as Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, sings Helena. Tomer Zvulun directs, and rising young conductor Louis Lohraseb will be on the podium.

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Author Talk with Steve Coll: The Achilles Trap
2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | McElreath Hall, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305
From bestselling and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Steve Coll, the definitive story of the decades-long relationship between the United States and Saddam Hussein, and a deeply researched and news-breaking investigation into how human error, cultural miscommunication, and hubris led to one of the costliest geopolitical conflicts of our time.

Bundle Tickets:

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!)

General Admission Tickets (book not included):

Not Yet Members: $10

Members: $5

Insiders: Free

Tickets can also be purchased at the door via credit or debit card only.

Steve Coll, Author The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq
Steve Coll is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Ghost Wars and a professor and dean emeritus of the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, and from 2007 to 2013 was president of the New America Foundation, a public policy institute in Washington, D.C. He is a staff writer for The New Yorker, and previously worked for twenty years at The Washington Post, where he received a Pulitzer Prize for explanatory journalism in 1990. He is the author of eight books, including On the Grand Trunk Road, The Bin Ladens, Private Empire, and Directorate S.

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India Clean EDGE Business Development Mission
2024-03-04 12:00 - 2024-03-11 12:00 | GA
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an executive-led Clean EDGE and EnviroTech trade mission to grow clean energy and EnviroTech markets in India. The mission includes stops in Delhi and Mumbai, with an optional addition of Hyderabad or Chennai, participants will be able to showcase their energy and environmental technology products or services, solidify business strategies to increase clean energy and environmental technology exports and discuss policy and regulation with Indian national and state governmental officials.

Ambassador Talk: Estonia -- Startup Unicorns and Transatlantic Partnerships
2024-03-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Often referred to as the “land of unicorns” due to its high density of startups, Estonia is seen as a unique blend of tradition and cutting-edge innovation, a country where medieval castles stand shoulder-to-shoulder with digital hubs.

But Estonia is more than just its history and beauty it’s a pillar of democracy in a region rife with turmoil. After 104 years of independence, the war in Ukraine triggered social, economic and political challenges; long-standing ethnic divisions are seen as possible cultural and security concerns.

Estonia remains committed to democratic national governance which has lead to becoming a global leader in e-governance and digital solutions, consistently ranking among the most technologically advanced countries in the world.

As transatlantic partners, Estonia and the United States share a commitment to democracy, security, and innovation. This strong partnership benefits both nations, fostering growth, stability, and mutual understanding.

Kristjan Prikk, Estonian Ambassador
Kristjan Prikk is the Estonian Ambassador to the United States since May 2021. Before assuming his current duties, Prikk served as the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense.

Prior to becoming the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Prikk worked as Undersecretary for Defense Policy in the Ministry of Defense from July 2017 to August 2018. From 2015 to 2017 Mr. Prikk was the Director of National Security and the Defense Coordination Unit of the Estonian Government Office.

He also served as Deputy Director of the same office for two years prior to becoming the Director in 2015. His previous Ministry of Defense assignments include serving as Defense Counsellor at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C. (2010-2013) and as Director of International Cooperation Department in Tallinn (2007-2010). Mr. Prikk holds a Master’s degree from the United States Army War College and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tartu, Estonia. Mr. Prikk is married to Liis, with whom he has two daughters and a son.

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International Francophone Career Fair
2024-03-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta, 233 Peachtree Street Northeast, #suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The International Francophone Career Fair is a must-attend event for job seekers and employers alike! This exciting in-person event will be held at 233 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA, USA. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or simply looking for new opportunities, this fair offers a unique platform to connect with top companies and explore a wide range of career options.

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First Ever BABC of Georgia Gin O'Clock Event
2024-03-07 17:30 - 19:30 | GA
At the first ever BABC of Georgia Gin O’Clock, attendees will sample a variety of British gins and gin cocktails in a fabulous venue while you network with your friends at the British American Business Council. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and plenty of banter will make the evening memorable.

$10 for BABC-Georgia Members

$15 for BABC Member Guests

$25 for non-BABCGA Members

Location: Consul General Residence (address will be emailed 24 hours before the event)

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The Dayton Literary Peace Prize presents Robert Samuels & Toluse Olorunnipa: His Name Is George Floyd
2024-03-07 19:00 | The Carter Center, 453 Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
A landmark biography by two prize-winning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd’s life and legacy—from his family’s roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to ongoing inequality in housing, education, health care, criminal justice, and policing—telling the story of how one man’s tragic experience brought about a global movement for change. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and A Cappella Books are honored to welcome the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation, along with the 2023 Dayton Literary Peace Prize winners in nonfiction Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, to The Carter Center to discuss their groundbreaking book, “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.” The authors will appear in conversation with Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ernie Suggs on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00 pm in the Carter Center’s Cecil B. Day Chapel.

This event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the venue. Masks are optional.

Presented in association with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Press Club and The James Weldon Johnson Institute at Emory University.

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2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – Understanding Indonesia
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 | GA
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.

March 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?

Speaker: Dr. Bibek Chand, University of North Georgia

Please note, topics and speakers are subject to change dates.

Great Decisions, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2024 topics or learn more about Great Decisions, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd.

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International Women's Day Breakfast Featuring Judy Smith
2024-03-08 07:00 - 10:00 | St. Regis Atlanta, 88 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
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.

Smith, 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.

Members receive a $50 discount.

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International Women's Day Luncheon
2024-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Atlanta International School, 2890 N. Fulton Drive NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
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.

Featuring 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!

Confirmed Speakers & Participants:

Meaghan Blight, President of Wesleyan College

Lydia Pierre, CEO of Corporate Socialite

​Dr. Roberta Attanasio, Professor of Biology & Immunology at Georgia State University

Alicia Scott, CEO at Coalitico & Georgia State Director at Energy Foundation

Dana Xavier Dojnik, CEO at The Lola

Shanna Morning, Certified Business Performance Advisor at Insperity

Sharline Green, Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney at Sharline Green P.C. Law

​International Rescue Committee

Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce

Technology Association of Georgia

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2024 Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show
2024-03-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339
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.

Learn 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!

All sales final. No refunds of ticket costs or service fees. Solicitation of show exhibitors is strictly prohibited.

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Ramadan & Easter Artist & Artisan Bazaar at Alif Institute
2024-03-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
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.

● 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…

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2024 Atlanta Ballet Black & White Ball
2024-03-09 18:30 | St. Regis Atlanta, 88 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
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.

Don’t miss Atlanta Ballet’s signature event of the season!

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Opportunities for Women-Led Businesses in the Americas Conference
2024-03-10 00:00 - 2024-03-11 23:59 | Panama City, Panama
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.

Ideal 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.

Participants will engage in regional market briefings; two networking receptions; four plenary session presentations; two networking lunches, and five export related workshops.

Plenary Session topics:

Regional Economic and Political Outlook

Empowering Women-Owned Small Businesses through Global Trade

How Digitalization is Driving Opportunities Across Sectors

Using Panama and the Region as an Export Hub

Workshops topics:

Supplier Diversity and Inclusive Procurement

Export Finance Solutions

Intro to International Shipping and Incoterms

Choose Your Channel: Options for International Sales

Protecting Your Intellectual Property Abroad

One-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.

Kendee Yamaguchi
Kendee 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.

Mari Carmen Aponte
Mari 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.

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International Women’s Day Atlanta Luncheon
2024-03-10 03:30 - 15:00 | The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, 181 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
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.

Fani T. Willis, the Elected District Attorney of Fulton County
leads 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.

A 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.

Beyond 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.

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Nunn School Symposium IV: The Political Vulnerability of Economic Interdependence
2024-03-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Georgia Tech Alumni House, 190 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
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.

Confirmed Speakers:

Amb. Louise Blais, Diplomat-in-Residence and former Canadian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Consul General of Canada in Atlanta

Amb. Rachel Galloway, British Consul General in Atlanta

Peter 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

Dalton Lin, Assistant Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology

Alasdair Young, Professor and Neal Family Chair, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology

Kazuto Suzuki, Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo, and Director, Institute of Geoeconomics at International House of Japan

Funded by the Neal Family Endowment.

This event is affiliated with the Nunn School’s Diplomats in Residence Program.

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Lincoln's Political Career Through the Lens of Immigration: Author Talk on 'Brought Forth on This Continent'
2024-03-11 19:00 | McElreath Hall, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305
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.

Bundle Tickets:

–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!)

General Admission Tickets (book not included):

–Not Yet Members: $10–Members: $5–Insiders: Free

Online 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.

Harold Holzer, Author Brought Forth on This Continent
Harold 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.

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2024 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series – High Seas Treaty
2024-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | GA
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.

March 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?

Please note, topics and speakers are subject to change dates.

Great Decisions, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2024 topics or learn more about Great Decisions, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd.

Dr. Patricia Yager, University of Georgia
Patricia 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.

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Expat Expectations: Building Your Global Workforce in Atlanta
2024-03-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Atlanta Tech Village, 3423 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
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.

New 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.

On 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.

Areas covered in the seminar include: family law, immigration, education, tax, real estate, banking and cross-cultural training.

More speakers to be announced.

Confirmed Speakers & Organizations:

Atlanta International School

Shivam Malhotra, Partner, Global Mobility, Aprio
As 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.

Paula Henao, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty
Combining 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.

Michael Manely, The Manely Firm
Michael 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!

Matthias Ohm, LL.M.Attorney at Law, Arnall Golden Gregory
Matt 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.

Matt focuses his legal services on supporting foreign-owned business entities and individuals investing in the U.S. in the areas of immigration, corporate, and employment law. He supports companies’ global immigration needs through both U.S. immigration and non-immigration visa processing for businesses and families (temporary work visas and green cards).

He has established himself as an esteemed member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has become a welcome speaker at various conferences.

Soumaya Khalifa, Khalifa Consulting
Soumaya 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.

As 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.

Since 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.

Her 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.

Who Should Come?

* Leaders of international subsidiaries in tech or beyond* HR managers for large ATL companies with global operations* Startups looking to go global or recruit internationally* Service providers seeking better insight into their clients’ challenges* Economic development leaders looking to improve their community’s outreach around the world

London Stock Exchange - Intermittent Trading Venue Presentation & Reception
2024-03-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, 171 17th St NW, 21st Floor, Atlanta, Georgia, 30363
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.

The 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.

This venue is expected to launch before the end of 2024.

This 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.

Representatives 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.

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Meet the Author & Book Presentation: Reiner Lomb "Aspire"
2024-03-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / German Cultural Center, 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Meet the author Reiner Lomb, transformational change leader and executive coach:

In 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.”

How 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.

Included 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.

The program is in English.The discussion is lead by our executive director Oliver Gorf and occasionally highlight German vocabulary for additional, deep insights.

Doors open at 6:30PM – come mingle.The official program begins at 7:00PM.

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Women in Manufacturing South Conference
2024-03-14 00:00 - 23:59 | W Atlanta- Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, MI, 30308, United States
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:

Unique and interactive opportunities, allowing participants to gain access to key industry content shared by regional thought leaders

Opportunity to engage in professional and personal-based sessions which include timely topics presented by knowledge experts

Develop meaningful connections with peers based in southern states, including Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and more!

The 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!

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AI in the Evolving Global Security Environment with Amb. Bonnie Jenkins
2024-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Georgia Tech, Klaus Advanced Computing Building, RM 1116, 266 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30332
Ambassador Bonnie Denise Jenkins, PhD
Ambassador 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.

From 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.

For 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.

From 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.

Ambassador 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.

From 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.

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Across the Americas Reception: Meet Young Entrepreneurs From Nine Latin American and Caribbean Countries
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Constellations, 135 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
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.

Join 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.

The 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.

Here, 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.

These high-impact entrepreneurs are active in the following sectors:

Education

Poverty Reduction

Life Coaching

Marketing & Design

Media Production

Travel & Hospitality

Mental Health Services

Advocacy

Health IT

Waste Management & Recycling

Youth Empowerment

Environmental Advocacy

Financial Empowerment

2024 YLAI Fellow Bios

Francophonie Atlanta Beltline Westside Bike Tour
2024-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Lee + White, 1020 White St SW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30310
Join the Francophone community for a fun bike tour of the Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail!

Discover 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.

Join 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.

The 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.

Bike 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.

Stay 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.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 11, 2024

Please contact atlanta@diplobel.fed.be with any questions about this event.

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The 140th Annual Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Returns to Midtown
2024-03-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Peachtree & 15th street, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
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.

Started 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.

The 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.

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Captain Planet Foundation to Host Annual Gala Celebrating Environmental Heroes
2024-03-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Flourish Atlanta, 3143 Maple Drive, Atlants, GA, 30305, United States
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.

Oluwaseyi 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.

The 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/

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