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 […]
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 […]
About this Event Come join on October 6th, at Live Your Love's book launch event of The Book of Love. They promise you an evening of Love and music for the soul, with Shaykh Dr. Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Ninowy and Al-Firdaus Ensemble in concert. Be prepared to be moved, as Dr. Al-Ninowy reads his personal […]
Join Arnall Golden Gregory's Global Commerce Practice, Tula Executive Search and the Austrian Trade Commission for a complimentary symposium on how international companies are managing workforce issues in a tight labor marketplace. Register now to hear panel discussions about talent acquisition, ever-changing business environments, and how to assimilate into a new community. This event will […]
Thuringia, Germany is known as an attractive economic and technological center for its expertise in the fields of automotive and mechanical engineering, as well optics/optoelectronics and life sciences. The economy of the Free State of Thuringia embraces other growth sectors, for example renewable energy, green technology, measurement and control technology or logistics. The U.S. is […]
University communities understand the responsibility and value of social responsibility. Human Trafficking is a human rights violation that calls us to seek justice by social change. The International Human Trafficking Institute & CIFAL Atlanta are offering a free ADVOCATE WORKSHOP that will provide attendees with an overview of: • Definitions labor and sexual exploitation • Social […]
The 2019 Georgia Manufacturing Summit is Georgia’s manufacturing event of the year and allows attendees to make face-to-face connections with other manufacturers, customers, and suppliers. It is expected to attract over 1,000 industry professionals from across the Southeast who want to learn best business practices, find new suppliers, and network with others in the manufacturing community. […]
Hosted by the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR), a U.S. Department of Education Title VI NFLRC, World Languages Day is a global career expo connecting over 1,000 high school and college students to businesses and professions that value global skills. World Languages Day is organized in a rotating schedule in which the […]
What You'll Learn Hosted by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology, this panel discussion will focus on the US’s trade relations with its four largest trade partners and the interactions among those relationships. Presenter Moderator: Dr. Diane Alleva Cáceres, President, World Trade Center Atlanta & Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs […]
The “Arvato Smart Logistics Platform” (ASLP) is a digital cloud-based platform that takes your logistical processes to the next level. From Goods In to Goods Out, pick pre-configured apps from the ASLP App Store that meet your specific process needs and run them on a broad selection of smart devices like smartwatches, smartphones or dash […]
Let's raise awareness about the many issues girls are facing around the globe on the International Day of the Girl. The World Affairs Council of Atlanta can't think of anyone better in Atlanta to talk about it than a true champion for women and girls everywhere: Michelle Nunn, President & CEO, CARE USA. Michelle built an illustrious career of civic and public service […]
Magnificat! Presented by the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and the Cathedral of St. Philip Schola Julie Andrijeski, artistic director & concertmaster Cathedral of St. Philip Schola Dale Adelmann, conductor Presented by the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra and Friends of Cathedral Music The Atlanta Baroque Orchestra once again teams up with the Cathedral Schola to present one of J.S. […]
Your Taste Decides! This seminar is designed to understand the differences and styles of Scottish and Irish whiskey. This event is all about winning! Test your favorite region, learn about the unique history of Irish and Scottish whiskey. Julia will take you back in history to the earliest known whiskey distilleries explaining in detail the […]
Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived and led by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and […]
Can You Differ the International Whiskey Specifics? Learn the Essentials! This seminar is designed to get an overview of the whiskeys of the world. Challenge your knowledge and learn how to differentiate six main global regions from each other. Learn about the distilling history of each country and its fabulous producers and be surprised: you […]
The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta (ISB) is pleased to announce their 2019 ISB Gala when they will honor “Women of Influence” on October 12, 2019. The nominees for the Women of Influence are remarkable leaders in every part of our society, from healthcare to human rights, from law enforcement to the arts. Each woman […]
Tasting Classic Cognacs, One of the Oldest Drinks in the History of Mankind Julia Nourney is one of only 35 “Cognac Educators” worldwide authorized by the French Cognac Office (BNIC). This seminar will open the world of cognac to you. Understand the specific of this classic and very diverse liquor deeply rooted in French and […]
New Bojaira Concert – Jazz and flamenco music fusion Veteran musicians from Spain and New York create a new sound that combines the essence flamenco and the structure of jazz. Featuring Alfonso Cid, vocals, flute Tim Ferguson, base Mark Holen, drums Jesús Hernández, piano Gallery 992 992 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310 6:30 […]
For the first time in history, more than half the people in low- and middle-income countries now live in cities. As urbanization continues to accelerate, particularly in poorer nations, it is time for a global commitment to make those cities livable and healthy for their inhabitants. In its 8th edition, the Atlanta Global Health Summit […]
Whiskeys From Asia, Learn about their Historical and Distilling Specifics This seminar is designed to get an overview of Asian whiskeys. Challenge your knowledge and learn how to differentiate six main Asian regions from each other. Learn about the distilling history of each country and its fabulous producers and be surprised: you may like something […]
Join Rory O'Neill and special guests for a screening of award-winning documentary "The Queen of Ireland". The film traces Rory O’Neill’s journey from small town Ireland, through the creation of Panti Bliss, to his recognition as a powerful campaigning voice. Rory O'Neill is a writer, performer, "gender discombobulist" and "accidental activist". Panti played a central […]
The U.S.-Japan relationship has become global in scope. This alliance is the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and is fundamental to regional stability and prosperity. Not to mention the strong and mutually beneficial economic relationship. An evening of foreign policy, sushi and sake. Join the Council and the Consulate General of Japan in […]
Are you looking to expand to Europe? Consider France! Estefania Echeverri from Business France and Daphne Lora from Choose Paris Region are in town for Venture Atlanta, and they are stopping by ATDC to answer your questions about expanding into Europe and what resources are available for you in France JUMP-START YOUR EUROPEAN EXPANSION PLANS: Explore the business opportunities in […]
European Whiskey Tasting – Is There more than Ireland and Scotland? Come and Experience the Distilling Diversity and Amazing Variety of European Whiskeys This seminar is designed to experience the uniqueness of every EUROPEAN Whisky Region. The overall goal of this event is to find one’s favorite region, to learn about the unique regional distilling […]
Wallonia is the French-Speaking Region of Belgium, which lies just to the south of Brussels - the Capital of Europe. Wallonia offers foreign companies a strategic location in the heart of the Europe. And Brussels is the seat of the European Commission, the European Parliament, NATO, and many other international organizations and NGO’s, as well […]
The fifth annual Latin American Film Festival is co-sponsored by the Consul Generals of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru. There will be a Q&A session after each film screening. Every film has English subtitles and will be introduced by a representative from the consulate. Please see the full film line […]
The Georgia Tech School of Music will collaborate with École polytechnique and the Cultural and Scientific Services of the Embassy of France in the United States to showcase the connections between arts and sciences via Water Drums, an experimental performance that visualizes acoustic waves and enables a new form of artistic creation through workshops and […]
The Georgia Latino Film Festival (#GALFF2019) is a four-day event dedicated to bringing awareness of films and content made by latino/as or international to a worldwide audience. Held annually in the Hollywood of the South during Hispanic Heritage Month, the GALFF is committed to the belief that Latino actors, directors and industry professionals deserve the […]
Register now to attend the largest MBA Tour in Atlanta on Thurs., Oct. 17th and meet with several top business schools, all under one roof! Receive all the information you need to explore your MBA options; learn about local schools, explore MBA programs from schools around the US or even the possibility of studying abroad […]
The Crystal Peach Awards have historically recognized the most significant investments outbound from France to the Southeast US as well as inbound from the Southeast US to France. This recognition luncheon is one of the FACC Atlanta-Southeast major annual events. Most importantly, it attracts business leaders and public figures from France, the Southeast and beyond. […]
Clark Atlanta University Art Museum (CAUAM) artist-in-residence Guy Gabon will present a series of events that provide insight into her artistic production and conceptual practice. Gabon will perform an experimental work inspired by Alain Foix’s play Pas de Prison Pour le Vent (No Prison for the Wind). It will be followed by talks with Alain Foix, […]
Oglethorpe Theatre presents "Spring Awakening" Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Directed by Richard Garner The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about adolescent love, the trials of puberty, and the friendships that young people build in the face of an uncomprehending […]
Join the China Research Center, the Georgia State University Confucius Institute, the Chinese Business Association of Atlanta at the Metro Atlanta Chamber for the 2019 China Breakfast Briefing! 7:15am: Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00am: Program Begins Moderated by: Dr. Penelope Prime, Clinical Professor of International Business, Institute of International Business, Robinson College of Business, Georgia State […]
Speakers: Dolika Banda, CEO, African Risk Capacity Insurance Ltd. Dolika Banda is CEO of African Risk Capacity Insurance Ltd and has held Non-Executive Director positions at Ecobank Transnational and the UK Department for International Development’s Financial Sector Deepening Africa programme. Brian Molambo, Founder, Longhorn Associates Limited Brian is an entrepreneur and founder of Longhorn Associates […]
Empowering African Diaspora in Economic Development. . . Celebrating 55 Years of Peace. This year’s Black Tie Event will celebrate 55 years of independence and peace and share Zambia’s untold story. Goals are to promote investment, entrepreneurial and exchange opportunities between Atlanta and Zambia, while building and strengthening social, cultural and economic ties between Zambians and […]
This event is the united nations of futbol (soccer). It brings together all the nations of the world for one day of fun including music, food and the love of the game. Teams from each nation will compete for the coveted trophy and purse along with bragging rights for a year. Admission is FREE for […]
On Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Emory Point is hosting a community event to raise awareness for World Food Day on the lawn by General Muir. Members of the community are invited to enjoy light bites from General Muir, plant their own herb garden with supplies and assistance from Pike Nurseries, […]
42nd Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association This prestigious gathering of global business leaders celebrates longstanding economic and cultural ties and offers delegates from Japan and seven southeastern U.S. member states unparalleled opportunities to meet key contacts and leverage international opportunities. Registration is now open for the 42nd Annual Joint Meeting of […]
ACIR President Bob Kennedy will speak at the President's breakfast on "The Demands of Smart Power." Seating is limited to 20 attendees. Smart Power has been defined as the use of both hard power (often military force) and soft power (non-military) to achieve objectives in the international arena. Often missing from such formulations is an […]
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. The Germanic […]
Growth Companies take AIM and Raise Capital in the UK - Hear an Atlanta-based CFO's Perspective on Different Capital Markets IPOs for companies with equity valuations less than $500m are increasingly rare in the U.S. However, London's growth market AIM is a viable alternative for companies below this threshold to access the capital markets and […]
Global Atlanta’s monthly Consular Conversations series sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC continues as the editorial team interviews Dr. Swati Vijay Kulkarni, consul general of India. Potential Topics of Discussion: Recap of CG's first year in Atlanta Indian investment developments Fintech opportunities in the world's largest democracy Modi's mandate: Recent elections in India Make […]
Series sponsored by: As Atlanta’s “Transaction Alley” evolves, companies located in the undisputed payments center of the U.S. are finding new market niches and looking further afield for growth. Latin America, with its close proximity, growing middle class and greater focus on financial inclusion, presents a major opportunity. With its […]
Logistics and supply chain management remains an often overlooked but crucial aspect of our daily lives. In emergencies, programs and service delivery are only possible if the right product gets to the right people at the right place and at the right time. Due to natural disasters, famine, disease and other ongoing problems across the […]
Atlanta cinema lovers and anyone with an interest in contemporary Greek culture will have the special opportunity to view the best new films from Greece at the sixth annual “Atlanta Greek Film Expo.” Over the course of the weekend, four Greek films representing the best films produced and recently released in Greece will be screened. […]
Fall 2019 Cocktails & Conversations Urging Young Professionals to feel their power! Unwind at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for an evening of Cocktails & Conversations. Young professionals will have the opportunity to explore The Center’s signature galleries and exhibitions, while being entertained by live music and enjoying refreshments and heavy hors […]
For over 45 years, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Anyone who sees an Ailey II performance leaves understanding why The New York Times declares, “there’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II.” Ailey II embodies […]
You are invited to an Admission Session for both Primary and Secondary school followed by Worldfest, an event featuring food tasting, family fun and cultural events organized by the multicultural and diverse Atlanta International School community. Atlanta International School (AIS) offers all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to 1,300 U.S. and international students from three-year-old […]
This forum will discuss current US-China relations from the perspectives of politics and economics. Yawei Liu and Penelope Prime both have earned broad international renown and are widely published in their fields, politics and economics, respectively. Dr. Yawei Liu is Director of the China Program at The Carter Center. He organizes excellent programs on China […]
Join the AIS community for Worldfest 2019, on Sunday 27th October 2019, from 12:30 p.m. onwards. Enjoy samples of delicious food & beverages from various countries. Experience cultural performances, games, & crafts.
Rosalie Silberman Abella This year's Bederman lecture will be delivered by Honorable Rosalie Silberman Abella, who was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2004. She is the first Jewish woman and first refugee appointed to the Court, having come to Canada with her family in 1950 after being born in a displaced persons […]
Terry McAuliffe is the former governor of Virginia, an entrepreneur and businessman, and the former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). As Chairman of the DNC, McAuliffe raised more than $1 billion for the Democratic Party. In the wake of the tragic events in Charlottesville in 2017, Governor McAuliffe has written a book reflecting on what could have been done differently […]
This conference takes a stakeholder approach to emerging questions of outer space governance. It seeks to understand the perspective and concerns of classic space powers, new entrants, non-space faring nations, and international organizations like the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, as well as civilian space agencies, national militaries, and commercial actors. It […]
Argentina is a major regional power in the Southern Cone and Latin America. It is the 8th largest country in the world, the 4th largest in the Americas, and the largest Spanish-speaking nation. Argentina has a highly literate population, rich natural resources, a diversified industrial base, and relatively high GDP per capita. It has the 2nd largest economy in South America and the 3rd largest in […]
United States has reached an agreement with Mexico and Canada in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). When finalized and implemented, the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will create more balanced, reciprocal trade that supports high-paying jobs for Americans and grows the North American economy. Find out the impact to the […]
#FranceAtlanta2019 Join us for a music-mind-movement experience with Diemo Schwarz (IRCAM researcher and musician) and Grace Leslie (electronic musician and Georgia Tech researcher). During this free concert, brain waves will steer the musical voyage through a landscape of sounds, articulating and reshaping the musical material. This event is free and open to the public. __ […]
While the media focus on the Korean Peninsula has slowed since the 2019 Hanoi Summit, the tension still remains. Despite initial optimism and relationship building between President Trump and Chairman Kim Jung-un, the two summits have not yielded significant result in the way of securing North Korean denuclearization, and Kim Jong-un has not yet given up the […]
The Oglethorpe Music Department presents the University Singers Fall Concert! Recently returned from a tour in China where the choir joined two other American choirs at the Xi’an International Music Festival, the University Singers are joined by several orchestral ensembles from the music department under the direction of Dr. Timothy Powell.
The Alliance Française d’Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta are celebrating their 21st Annual European Wine Tasting on November 2nd from 7pm to 10pm. Each ticket includes entrance to the event; wines and food pairings from France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; and a decorative wine glass to be used at the event and kept as a […]
Concert – live flamenco music and dance of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain Featuring Maria Del Mar Moreno, dance Pepe del Morao, guitar Luis de la Tota, percussion More artists! Tickets $30 – $60 admission VIP fiesta following the concert Tickets and more info: http://www.atlantaflamencofestival.com