The US is Mexico’s largest supplier of consumer oriented agricultural products, accounting for 50% of total imports within that respective category. The business climate has improved in the Mexican market as consumers are spending more on food and beverage. As more women continue to enter the workforce and double income households becoming the norm, in […]
Atlanta soccer fans, get ready to hit the fairways this fall for the first annual Gresselmania Golf Classic, hosted by Atlanta's own professional soccer player, midfielder Julian Gressel. The Gresselmania Golf Classic, created by Gressel and his wife, Casey, will raise funds for Soccer in the Streets to build a new StationSoccer in downtown Atlanta for […]
Join GDEcD and SUSTA for pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with key buyers, importers, distributors, and/or brokers from Mexico. The inbound mission offers the unique opportunity to meet one-on-one with pre-qualified Mexican retail and food service buyers in an inexpensive way. Both established exporters and new to export companies can get a glimpse of the Mexican market in a […]
Peaceful protests in Syria against Bashar Assad's regime in March, 2011 brought brutal retaliation then exploded into civil war. That concerned and involved Russia, Turkey, Iran, radical Muslim factions, Israel, and America. Syria continues to be a killing field that has left millions dead, displaced, or refugees in neighboring countries. Vetoed UN Security Council resolutions […]
Join the Bahamas Consulate General in Atlanta for an emergency relief item drive and prayer vigil in support of victims of Hurricane Dorian, which ravaged the Bahamas this week. Dropoff time for relief items is between 5 and 8 p.m. with special guest speakers slated to address the assembled audience at 7 p.m. Partners with […]
The French-American Chamber of Commerce invites you to its Annual Networking Reception at Roche Bobois. They will be welcoming their new 2019 Members as well as Mr. Vincent Hommeril, new Consul of France in Atlanta. Don't miss this opportunity to build new connections within the French-American business community and to learn more about the services and resources offered […]
Come join for a Breakfast Discussion featuring Kirsty Williams, Welsh Minister for Education and Skills & Mark Becker, President of Georgia State University. Forget the iPad and Oregon Trail: education has changed. According to McKinsey, by 2030, a decade from now, more than half of all jobs will be automated and machines will do these […]
Malta has temples that pre-date the pyramids at Giza and Stonehenge, some of the clearest waters in the world, and boasts a capital city that is a baroque masterpiece. Like Croatia of 20 years ago, Malta has just now become a newly discovered travel destination for the cultural enthusiast and not as a second thought. […]
Join the Atlanta International Arbitration Society's Eighth Annual Conference taking place Sep. 8-10 at and near the Georgia's State University College of Law in Atlanta. The theme for this year's conference is "Points of View - Whose Arbitration Is This Anyway?" Hosted by: AtlAS, Global Arbitration Review, Georgia State University College of Law, Metro Atlanta […]
Ei gude! Horschemool! Kumm, mer lerne (mit de Susanne) Hessisch babbele! German leaners across the globe have had the experience of traveling abroad and realizing the German they learned in the classroom is not necessarily the German they hear among native speakers. Why is that? There are numerous dialects throughout all of the German-speaking countries, […]
The Scandinavian American Foundation of Georgia in partnership with the Nordic bilateral Chambers of Commerce will host the 4th Annual Nordic U.S. Business Roundtable on September 9, 2019. These organizations promote international trade, investment, and culture and connect leaders to facilitate business investment, job creation, and cultural exchange. The Nordic region is the 11th largest […]
With over 800 clients, Drummond Advisors specializes in cross-border transactions between the US and Brazil markets. Companies need to know the right questions to ask when entering the Brazil market and understand the financial and legal regulations to be successful. This webinar will give you an overview of entering the Brazil market and an update […]
Smart City Expo Atlanta is the first, and only, U.S. edition of Smart City Expo World Congress, the world’s leading conference and expo on smart cities and smart urban solutions. Hosted annually in Barcelona since 2011, Smart City Expo World Congress has globally expanded to Brazil, Turkey, Japan, Mexico and Argentina, and now to the […]
Planning for your future? Please join for a lighthearted, informative after-work seminar on the probate process in Georgia with Walker Estate Planning. Expert Kent Walker will educate on how to properly plan for your estate to pass through probate in the State of Georgia. His presentation will cover: How identify the life events that trigger […]
APSIA fairs can help you take the next step in your career Meet admissions officers from APSIA member schools Discuss admissions requirements, curricula, financial aid packages, joint degree programs, and career opportunities Collect application information Exhibitors: Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy George Washington University Elliott […]
The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge is one of the most acclaimed adult choirs in the world, and Friends of Cathedral Music are delighted to welcome them back to Atlanta following their performances to capacity audiences here in 2012 and 2015. In addition to singing several choral services each week during university term, the choir […]
Alif Institute is pleased to announce the 14th annual Atlanta Arab Festival on September 14th and 15th ! Experience the best of Arab cultures with food, music, art and more… a great event for kids and adults! Having drawn over 5,000 attendees in one weekend, the Atlanta Arab Festival is fast becoming an Atlanta tradition. […]
Speaker: David Kaye, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression. David Kaye is an international expert on human rights and freedom of expression and a leading voice on digital security, free speech, and the internet. Launched in 2016, the Global Leaders Lecture brings national and international leaders to Emory […]
This event brings the Cyber and FinTech industries together for a two-day event of panel discussions, networking events, challenges and an opportunity to discover all the products and services offered in the industry. This interactive workshop gives participants a deep dive into AI, machine learning, and related emerging technologies, through the lens of Design Thinking. […]
When Fidel Castro first publically met Ambassador Vicki Huddleston in 1991, in an attempt to embarrass her, he asked if she was someone’s wife. After introducing herself as the Department Director of Cuban Affairs, he responded, “Oh! I thought I was!” This theatrical display laid the foundation for U.S.-Cuba diplomatic discourse: one of the tensest […]
Export compliance regulations don’t just apply to large companies. Even the smallest U.S. businesses that send their products to customers outside the country are subject to a variety of export regulations. Documentation errors can lead to heavy penalties and adversely affect your business. Pat Fosberry, the Director of Export Compliance for John. S. James, will […]
Have you ever tried to pair chocolate and beer? Come join for this exclusive testing night of 2 Belgian wonders! Space is strictly limited, so don't wait to book your spot. Three Atlantans chocolatiers will prepare some exquisite chocolates with Callebaut chocolate and you will pair them with St Bernadus ABT 12 and St Bernadus Tripelfrom the St […]
Come join for a complimentary breakfast discussion! Artificial Intelligence Where industry leading experts discuss current and coming developments in technology and the impact they have on key industries. This breakfast discussion will cover the development, implementation and financing of Artificial Intelligence projects and the impact it will have in the future. Agenda: 7:30 a.m. - […]
Come join for a dynamic panel discussion to examine the North American Free Trade Agreement's (NAFTA) impact in the United States and neighboring countries over the last few decades as well as the transition to the USMCA. A panel of experts will share their perspectives on how current events, trade policies and restrictions effect our […]
Pre-Premiere Documentary Screening & Discussion with KIRK BOWMAN Co-Producer of Women of Earth Co-founder and director of the International NGO Rise Up & Care Jon R. Wilcox Term Professor in Soccer and Global Politics, International Affairs, Georgia Tech Reception to follow Mulheres da Terra is a project that aims to increase the visibility of the […]
Our politics are increasingly driven by emotions, so it would seem. We are living in an age of permanent agitation. Facts are being called into question by perceived truths. Radicals of every description are attracting more and more attention with simple answers to complex questions. The political center often does not know how to deal […]
Join the Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books, in partnership with the KSU School of Art and Design, the Division of Global Affairs, and Western Kentucky University, for the opening reception of The Island of My Love, or Cuba Amor. This exhibit aims to illustrate the stories, images, and transcultural synergy between the peoples of the […]
‘Le Poulain’ (2018) directed by Mathieu Sapin 25-year-old Arnaud is young and inexperienced in politics when he joins the communication team of a presidential candidate. As he discovers the tactics of the campaign, and the twists and rivalries inside the team, he develops an attraction and fascination for this world, and for his powerful manager Agnès… […]
Former Ambassador Bisa Williams is The Carter Center's Special Advisor for Mali and Team Leader of The Carter Center's Mission as Independent Observer of the Implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, a first-of-its kind model for post-conflict accountability in Africa. In 2016, she co-founded Williams Strategy Advisors, LLC, a problem-solving consulting firm […]
This year, JapanFest Weekend will take place on September 21-22, from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday. The theme for 2019 is “Get Ready to Travel to Japan – Olympics 2020” and offers an array of performances, workshops, and other opportunities for festival-goers to become more […]
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art will once again participate in Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day, an annual national celebration of ‘boundless curiosity’! Museum visitors will receive free admission at the museum on Saturday, September 21, 2019 with a Museum Day ticket, available online. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people and may […]
The 42nd Annual International Student and Scholar Welcome Concert and Reception will be held from 2-4pm on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Spelman College, Sister's Chapel. You will enjoy a beautiful concert featuring the acclaimed Morehouse Glee Club, meet friends and international students from Metro Atlanta, and enjoy a delicious reception. For the past 42 […]
Come join l'Alliance Française for their September Boocklub. The book: Napoléon le petit by Victor Hugo. The book is an influential political pamphlet by Victor Hugo, published in 1852. It criticized the rule of Napoleon III and the politics of the Second French Empire.
German leaners across the globe have had the experience of traveling abroad and realizing the German they learned in the classroom is not the German they heard in Europe. Why is that? There are numerous dialects throughout all of the German-speaking countries, and even within a variety there can be several other subcategories. This Germanic […]
Craving a French Crêpe with Nutella or French lavender jam? Come to the first annual Fundraiser-Crêpes Week of the Alliance Française in Roswell. It will be a great opportunity to visit your Alliance Française in Roswell while enjoying a typical French treat. You will also be able to purchase gifts for yourself, friends and family […]
The Atlanta Blockchain Week is back and celebrating its 2nd year of events that will get your blockchain and community interest. About this Event Atlanta Blockchain Week is a collaboration of blockchain community organizations, enterprise and startups. They are providing a variety of events, games and topics that will get you connected and opportunities to […]
No need to book a trip to Berlin to experience the best that Germany has to offer: from Tuesday, Sep. 24th to Saturday, Sep. 28th, Wunderbar Together PopUp Tour will come to Midtown with a multi-day experiential pop-up event. A large tent with cultural exhibitions and programming will be surrounded by shipping containers, each transformed […]
GT CIBER Partner Event - InterCultural Business Managment Luncheon - Effective Dialogue: How to Listen & Talk in a Divided Society How to Listen & Talk in a Divided Society Among today’s political, economic, and cultural storms, having effective dialogue across differences can seem impossible. Contrary to popular belief, it is realistic to have civil conversations […]
Join for the third presentation of the U.S.-Brazil Trade Facilitation Webinar Series. They will cover disputes with customs in Brazil. Exporters should do diligence work to avoid any potential problems at customs, the risk still exists. Learn what you should do in case you find yourself in a dispute with customs in Brazil. The featured […]
Join Atlanta's French connection for their Fall session Open House! Come learn about their classes and meet the amazing team of teachers and staff! - Take a tour of the Alliance Française Midtown office - Learn about French classes and cultural programming - Meet the New Director - Attend a demo class - Enjoy a […]
The International Skills Conference brings together champions in apprenticeship programs, modeled after the German system, with businesses, regional and state leaders who are interested in solutions for small and middle-sized employers in order to grow a globally competitive high skilled workforce. There will be guests from the US and German governments who will outline the German […]
Expand your cultural territory and network with international professionals: what it takes to be culturally savvy in global business. A global mindset is a key business skill. It is just as relevant to your bottom line as the so-called “hard skills.” Let’s make the business case for cultural competence: When companies embrace a global mindset they […]
The International Skills Conference brings together champions in apprenticeship programs, modeled after the German system, with businesses, regional and state leaders who are interested in solutions for small and middle-sized employers in order to grow a globally competitive high skilled workforce. There will be guests from the US and German governments who will outline the […]
2019 Theme – “Expanding the frontiers of U.S. – Africa Trade And Investment.” The U.S.-Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (USATIGS 2019) is a trade summit and multi-sector expo that will provide African countries a strong platform and excellent opportunity to exhibit and promote their products and services in the United States. The summit will […]
Come join for the Ninth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on September 26, 2019 at SunTrust Park. Early Registration - $99, includes all speakers & panels and breakfast & lunch / Tables of 10 $900. Featuring speakers and panelists from the most highly innovative companies, including: Patrick McHugh, CEO, Scientific Games Carl Riccadonna, Chief […]
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the SE and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Americas Center invite to a round-table discussion on: Global FinTech Adoption: A Tale of Three Trajectories - A discussion focused on the growth of Fintech in China, Brazil, and the U.S. - What factors have played a key role in […]
The Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce invites you to come join for a breakfast with Rabobank's Senior Market Strategist Christian Lawrence. What will China's impact on currency markets be in 2020? What interest rate changes should we expect in an election year? Get the answers to these and other critical trade questions on Thursday, September 26th, […]
Italy's Roberta Setzu (Singer / Composer) leads the September showcase of Atlanta's first ever monthly cultural exchange event featuring Top International Artists based in Georgia, presented by Cultural Ambassador and America's Songbird of the South Myrna Clayton along with CedarTree Worldwide Productions. Italian-American Jazz singer and composer Roberta Setzu was born in Cagliari, Sardinia, an […]
The Aga Khan Foundation Walk|Run is returning to Stone Mountain Park to show its support for ending global poverty. The AKF Walk|Run offers lively entertainment, music, food, and activities for all ages in celebration of the diversity of world cultures. Participants can enjoy interactive exhibits spotlighting some of the foundation's programs for alleviating poverty from […]
Join the GACC South and the Consulate General of Canada for a breakfast presentation that will explain how German and American companies can leverage the new Canada-EU free trade agreement to grow trade between the countries. Hear from: David Weiner, Canada’s Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner Detlef Engler, Senior Investment Officer at the Canadian Embassy […]
Please mark your calendars, The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce-Georgia and the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce invite companies, Chamber members and friends to join their second Annual Golf Tournament at Rivermont Golf Club on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019! The golf tournament will be played in a scramble format, allowing players of all levels to compete and have a good […]
If you’ve been thinking about attending next week’s Global Culinary Initiative Event, a hands-on workshop to make momos, Nepal’s favorite comfort food, there’s only 10 spots left to attend! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience, where our culinary guest, Hire Chettri, will share her expertise in creating momos – little vegetarian and meat-filled dumplings […]
Indonesia Ambassador Mahendra Siregar Join the Embassy of Indonesia in Washington, the Consulate General of Indonesia in Houston and representatives of the Indonesian-American Chamber of Commerce for a half-day forum in Atlanta focused on business, trade and investment opportunities with Southeast Asia's most populous nation and the world's third-largest democracy. His Excellency Ambassador Mahendra Siregar […]
Editor's Note: A previous version of this event listed His Excellency Mahendar Siregar, Ambassador of Indonesia to the United States, as an interviewee. However, due to an unforeseen schedule change, Mr. Siregar will have to leave before the luncheon, and the interview will only be conducted with Consul General Nana Yuliana, who covers Georgia from […]
Celebrate German Reunification Day with some Goethe-Zentrum staff members and German beer! There will be 10 out of Tap & Six's 40 beer taps with authentic German beer, as well as German food items like Bretzel and Bratwurst.
Join us at ATL at the Core, an outdoor photo exhibit celebrating Atlanta's vibrant culture! Emory Point, in partnership with Atlanta Celebrates Photography, is hosting this outdoor photography exhibition featuring curated photographs from local Atlanta photographers that capture the spirit of the community. Enjoy light bites and conversations with photographers as you celebrate the launch. […]
Are you ready to taste the world? The fourth-ever Atlanta International Night Market event will be this fall at North Point Mall! Come join for the largest & most diverse night market in the South. With more than 60,000 attendees, 150 vendors & 70 nationalities coming together, this landmark event showcases one of the greatest […]
Are you in high school and in love with the German language and culture? Are you preparing for a trip abroad? Do you want to experience German in a more natural environment? If you said YES to any of these questions, the High School Immersion Day is right for you! Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta is offering 5 […]