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SUMMARY:Transformational CMO Virtual Assembly - September 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Millennium Alliance is thrilled that you’re interested in the Transformational CMO Virtual Assembly. \nIn the midst of a global crisis\, innovation and leadership are more important than ever\, and The Millennium Alliance is here to facilitate collaboration among industry leaders. We are hosting our Transformational CMO Virtual Assembly to promote Executive Education and Digital Transformation through peer-to-peer connection\, thought leadership\, and more. We’re excited to open up the lines of communication among industry executives and thought leaders so that we come out of the pandemic smarter\, stronger\, and more united than ever. \nThe Transformational CMO Virtual Assembly provides a platform for data leaders to debate and strategize. With high-level content\, disruptive solution providers\, and enhanced networking opportunities\, this two-day\, intimate virtual assembly promises to provide you with the latest data strategies\, technologies\, and real-life experiences to take your business to the next level.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/transformational-cmo-virtual-assembly-september-2020/
CATEGORIES:Conventions
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SUMMARY:2020 France-Atlanta Event Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology this October and November for the 11th edition of France-Atlanta. \nOn October 1\, this edition will kick off with a virtual ceremony featuring the President of Georgia Tech Ángel Cabrera and Jonathan Gilad\, Counselor for Ecology\, Sustainable Development\, Energy\, and Transport at the Embassy of France in the United States. During a conversation moderated by Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Rickey Bevington\, these two special guests will discuss how the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals have encouraged French-American cooperation. \n  \nThis edition – which features artists\, researchers\, business leaders\, and other experts from France and the United States – boasts a multidisciplinary program of over a dozen virtual events including:  \n  \n\nA French-American dialogue on the ethical management of artificial intelligence\nTransformative “French Tech” communities in the U.S. Southeast\nGlobal vaccine disruption: Ensuring equitable access in the era of COVID-19 \nTransatlantic business trends webinar series organized by the French Foreign Trade Advisors for the U.S. Southeast\nCreation and creativity between humans and machines\nBusiness opportunities in the game and film industries in France & Georgia\nNew MississippiS: Some situated stories on contemporary ecologies\nImpacting the future healthcare landscape: A discussion with Dr. Bruce Lavin\, Chief Medical Officer at BioSerenity\nAn exchange between the executive directors of contemporary art museums in Atlanta and Toulouse\nEducation series: Teaching students about humanitarian work in the Francophone world\n\n  \nLearn about all the events on our website: http://france-atlanta.org/ \n  \nÀ bientôt ! \n\nCreated in 2010 by the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology\, France-Atlanta is an annual series of events centered on innovation and designed to foster French-American cooperation in the fields of culture\, science\, business\, and humanitarian affairs. 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2020-france-atlanta-event-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Culture,Humanitarian,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:FACC Networking Café
DESCRIPTION:From your office or from the comfort of your couch\, join the French-American Chamber of Commerce to engage with FACC Board Members\, Members\, and staff. \nCome and share openly your plans for the future\, the challenges you’ve encountered or are still going through as well as your expectations with the Chamber. This is also a great way to expand your network and visibility.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/facc-networking-cafe/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T033609Z
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SUMMARY:International Business Webinar Series: Conversations with Global Business Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Featuring:\nSteve Voorhees\, President and CEO\, WestRock Company\n\nModerated by:\nRichard. D. Phillips\, Dean\, J. Mack Robinson College of Business\nGeorgia State University\n\nIn this new webinar series\, Georgia State University CIBER features conversations with senior business executives on the current business climate and the role of transformative leadership in times of rapid change.\n\nThis event’s distinguished guest on October 1 will be Steven C. Voorhees\, who has served as chief executive officer and president of WestRock Company since July 2015. WestRock is a multinational provider of paper and packaging solutions for consumer and corrugated packaging markets. It provides differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help customers win in the marketplace. WestRock serves its customers around the world from its operating and business locations in North America\, South America\, Europe\, Asia\, and Australia.\n\nSteve Voorhees will be interviewed by Professor Richard Phillips\, Dean of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. The conversation will address issues including WestRock’s response to the global pandemic\, impact on supply chain operations\, implementation of key initiatives such as sustainable operations and enhancing diversity and inclusivity\, and management of an organization with a global footprint.\n\nKey learnings and takeaways from this webinar include:\n\nHow companies are proactively responding to global disruptions.\nRole of senior leadership in advancing corporate priorities.\nImplementing major initiatives in sustainability and diversity.\nThoughts on the future economic outlook.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-business-webinar-series-conversations-with-global-business-leaders/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Supply Chain
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SUMMARY:Eighth Annual TAG Data Center Summit: The Great 2020 Data Center Shootout
DESCRIPTION:2020 has had a remarkable impact on IT strategy and Data Centers\, as businesses shift to remote work\, OpEx cost models. \nJoin us for TAG’s Great Data Center 2020 Shootout virtual event where nationally recognized data center executives and experts will have a spirited discourse about the direction of data centers\, cloud\, remote work\, and IT Security in an unprecedented year.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/eighth-annual-tag-data-center-summit-the-great-2020-data-center-shootout/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Data
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SUMMARY:Building on the Success of The Carter Center
DESCRIPTION:Paige Alexander became CEO of the Carter Center in June of this year. \nAlexander has over two decades of experience spanning the government and non-profit sectors. She has held senior leadership positions at two regional bureaus of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)\, covering missions and development programs in 25 countries. \nWith President and Mrs. Carter retiring earlier this year to Plains\, the Carter Center is at a turning point in its efforts to wage peace\, fight diseases and build hope around the world. \nJoin the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in welcoming Paige Alexander to the Carter Center as her plans are discussed to build upon the Carter Center’s 38 years of work around the world on behalf of those in need\, eradicating diseases\, fighting for human rights\, and strengthening democratic institutions.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/building-on-the-success-of-the-carter-center/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Humanitarian
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SUMMARY:Disruptive Technology: Drones
DESCRIPTION:Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — “drones” to most of us — are the ultimate in disruptive technology. They can deliver vital medical supplies to remote locations and disaster areas\, improve the crop maintenance process and increase food production\, and inspect infrastructure that’s hundreds of feet off the ground\, all while our workers remain safely on the ground.\n\nJoin Paul New\, Executive Director of The Institute for Drone Technology in Queensland\, Australia\, as he provides information on how to start and build a drone program\, best practices\, and why drones are the next big thing in the market.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/disruptive-technology-drones/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:Data Security/Data Privacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:This premier event will provide expert guidance on Data Security/Data Privacy. The evening format will be a collaborative panel discussion focused on knowledge sharing/experiences/approaches\, with the goal of providing the audience with tangible takeaways.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/data-security-data-privacy-summit/
CATEGORIES:Data
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T000000
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Oktoberfest Fun Run and Oktoberfest of Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:The Oktoberfest in Munich is canceled\, but the spirit of Oktoberfest continues whether you’re in München or Manhattan\, Miami\, Milan\, or Macau! \nAnyone can participate in this family-friendly event celebrating German culture and heritage: \nGACF Oktoberfest Fun Run and Oktoberfest at Der Biergarten Atlanta\n  \nThis year’s fun run will be mostly virtual: \nGermans and Germany-fans\, competitive and leisure runners\, in jerseys\, Lederhosen or Dirndl\, Oktoberfestlers\, families\, corporate teams\, and small business owners come together to celebrate the famous German Oktoberfest tradition – together and across the world – because in 2020\, we physically separate and yet find unity in virtual events because the distance between people is now measured in arms-lengths to a mobile device. Celebrate German culture and heritage with a virtual fun run and an in-person or virtual ceremony: \n\nRun or walk your 1k\, 5k\, or 10k between October 3 – October 15\, 2020\nPost your video or photo on your social media account and tag us to enter for prizes. \n#GlobalOktoberfestRun \n#GlobalOktoberfest2020 \n\nFollow your local guidelines on social distancing\, wearing a mask\, etc.\nUpload your time and share on your social media accounts to qualify for prizes.\nOrder take-out at a German restaurant or Brewery or make your own potato salad and Brats. Prost!\n\n\nLIVE EVENT – Facebook Live\nAnnouncement and recognition of the winning runners and social media entries. \nSaturday\, October 17\, 2020 \nO’zapft is @ 12:30-1:30 pm EDT \nDer Biergarten Atlanta \nhttps://derbiergarten.com/ \nOktoberfest menu\, complementary Spanferkel roast\, ceremonial keg\, Oktoberfest Bier\, and more specialty beer and a whole lot of Oktoberfest Gaudi! \n  \nAll entries include: \n\nActive race participation qualifies for prizes such as ON running shoes\, Bauerfeind compression technology accessories\, various German fare\n\n\nAccess to the special Oktoberfest Run playlist on Spotify\n\n\nAccess to special menus & special meal combos\, beer specials etc.with the growing list of participating outlets\, Take-out or delivery options vary depending on the participating location\, local laws\, etc. Example: In Atlanta\, Der Biergarten is offering the annual favorite “Brat n’ Bun” again for $5.00\n\n\nFor participants in Atlanta\, Der Biergarten at Centennial Olympic Park is the annual Oktoberfest event location. As every year\, Der Biergarten is offering Oktoberfest food and beverages\, on-location (limited seating and reservations only) and for take-out throughout the entire race period.\n\n\nWear your 2020 Oktoberfest Fun Run event shirt for the .5l beer special (Paulaner or Warsteiner)!\n\n\nPriority reservations at the Atlanta Live Event including the complementary Spanferkel roast\n\n\n(and with participating restaurants and breweries; varying specials apply based on location)\n\n\nVIP OPTION – Includes shirt and FILLED commemorative 2020 Oktoberfest beer stein! (note: must pick up shirt/stein at Der Biergarten at the designated pickup times/dates. See below for swag pickup options)
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/8th-annual-oktoberfest-fun-run-and-oktoberfest-of-atlanta/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Culture
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SUMMARY:Red'ma Bairisch!
DESCRIPTION:Red’ma Bairisch! \nHard to understand? 🧐 Let’s try again auf Hochdeutsch… Lass uns Bairisch reden! \nYou know Oktoberfest and Schloss Neuschwanstein\, but what about the dialect spoken in the southern-most German state? Or the incredible impact Germany’s largest state has on the country’s economy? Dive into these linguistic and economic wonders with our hosts\, Herr Wild aus München und Herr Höferle aus Oberbayern at the next installment of our Germanic Language and Dialect Series! 🇩🇪🗣 \nJoin us Sunday\, October 4 from 4pm – 5:30 pm via Zoom to learn about one of Germany’s most popular regions and dialects: BAIRISCH! \nThe virtual event is free to attend\, but attendees must register in advance to receive the Zoom login information. \nAiso dann\, af Widaschaung! 👋🏻
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/redma-bairisch/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T235959
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SUMMARY:Fintech South 2020
DESCRIPTION:Fintech South 2020 is a world-class virtual summit with its nexus in Atlanta\, a fintech hub generating $72B+ in revenues and attracting $1.1B+ in venture capital in 2019 alone. Join us as we host 2\,500+ fintech leaders from around the world for a full week of content and experiences designed to help you drive business success and thrive in the next normal. \n\n\n\n\nThis is fintech’s moment\, and they’ll provide the virtual venue – no airplanes\, hotels or convention centers required. \n250+ Founders\, CEOs & Senior Leaders on a Global Stage \nFull speaker line up \n\n\nMain Stage Keynotes\, Virtual Expo Hall\, 1-on-1 Networking and More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlanta Stage Keynotes\nWorld Stage Keynotes\nVirtual Expo\n1-on-1 Networking\nC-Suite Roundtables\nCareer Fair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12 Deep Dive Content Tracks\, Each Packed with Fintech Insights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI & Machine Learning\nBanking Revolution\nCrypto & Blockchain\nFinancial Health\nGrowing & Protecting Wealth\nIdentity & Privacy\nPayments Innovation\nRegulating Fintech\nRetail & Commerce\nTalent & Diversity\nTech Platforms & Transformation\nThe Small Business Economy\n\nFull event schedule
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/fintech-south-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T120000
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SUMMARY:Global Climate Action Symposium
DESCRIPTION:About\n\n\nThe second-annual Global Climate Action Symposium will bring together a wide range of experts to showcase climate change engagement by local student activists\, scientists and engineers\, business and policy experts\, and artists. Jointly sponsored by Georgia Tech and European consulates during European Climate Diplomacy Week\, the event will be held virtually in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\nRegistration is free and open to the public. Register for the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt a glance\n\n\n\n\nDate/Time \n\n\nLive events will take place on October 6\, 7\, and 8th\, 2020 from 9 am – 12 pm (EST) \n\n\n\n\nWhere \n\n\nThe 2020 symposium will be a free\, virtual event. \n\n\n\n\nThemes \n\n\n\nOctober 6 – Climate & Ecosystems\nOctober 7 – Environmental Justice & Climate Justice\nOctober 8 – COVID-19 & Green Recovery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\nOctober 6\, 2020\nClimate and Ecosystems \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15am (EST) \n\n\nOpening Remarks\n\nPresident Cabrera\, Introduced by Kim Cobb\n\n\n\n\n\n9:15 – 10:15am (EST) \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nModerated by Jenny McGuire\, Georgia Institute of Technology \n\nJerome Gaillardet\, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris\nJennifer Marlon\, Yale University\nShyla Raghav\, Conservation International\nJoel Kostka\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 – 10:30am (EST) \n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15am (EST) \n\n\nKeynote\n\nJackie Mohan\, University of Georgia\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30am (EST) \n\n\nStudent Lightning Talks\n\n\n\n\n11:30am – 12:00pm (EST) \n\n\nVirtual Tours\nKendeda Eco-Commons Tour \n\nShan Aurora\, Georgia Institute of Technology and Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe (ZKM) Exhibit\nBarbara Kiolbassa\, ZKM\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 7\, 2020\nEnvironmental Justice \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15am (EST) \n\n\nOpening Remarks\n\nJennifer Hirsch\, Georgia Tech Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain\nAndreas Bachmann\, Federal Office for the Environment FOEN\n\n\n\n\n\n9:15 – 10:15am (EST) \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nModerated by Bernie Burgener\, Greenhouse Accelerator \n\nMarta Torre-Schaub\, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne\nRebecca Hull\, Georgia Tech Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain\nJalonne White-Newsome\, Kresge Foundation\nEboni Preston\, Greening Youth Foundation\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 – 10:30am (EST) \n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15am (EST) \n\n\nKeynote\n\nNa’Taki Osborne-Jelks\, West-Atlanta Watershed Alliance\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30am (EST) \n\n\nStudent Lightning Talks\n\n\n\n\n11:30am – 12:00pm (EST) \n\n\nVirtual Tour\n\nWest-Atlanta Watershed Project\nBarbara Dombrowski\, Art & Climate Justice Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00pm (EST) \n\n\n“Envisioning our Future” Workshop\n\nSoheil Hajmirbaba\, Société d’Objets Cartographiques\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 8\, 2020\nCOVID19 and Green Recovery \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15am (EST) \n\n\nOpening Remarks\n\nSebnem Ozkan\, Atlanta Global Studies Center\nHeike Fuller\, German Consulate General in Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n9:15 – 10:15am (EST) \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nModerated by Marcel Beukeboom\, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy\, the Netherlands \n\nShelby Buso\, City of Atlanta\nLaura Taylor\, Georgia Institute of Technology\nMirjana Spoljaric Egger\, United Nations & UNDP\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 – 10:30am (EST) \n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:15am (EST) \n\n\nKeynote\nModerated by Vicki Arroyo\, Georgetown Law \n\nDagmara Koska\, EU Delegation to the United States\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:30am (EST) \n\n\nStudent Lightning Talks\n\n\n\n\n11:45am – 12:00pm (EST) \n\n\nStudent Photography Awards\n\n\n\n\n12:00pm (EST) \n\n\nClosing Remarks\n\nKim Cobb\, Georgia Tech Global Change Program\n\n\n\n\n\nAsynchronous (EST) \n\n\nK-18 Photography Workshop\n\nBarbara Dombrowski\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThemes\n\n\nClimate & Ecosystems\n\n\nThe Climate and Ecosystems topic explores the ways Earth’s climate and ecosystems are linked. Our changing climate impacts our ecosystems\, with ramifications for biodiversity and the ecology of Earth’s critical zones. However\, ecosystems also play an essential role in mitigating climate change through ecosystem services\, including carbon sequestration through effective forestry. This topic discusses the ways ecosystems can be a tool for effective climate action and the ways in which we protect them. \n\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Justice & Climate Justice\n\n\nClimate change is a human and civil rights issue. Environmental injustice\, including climate change\, disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income communities. The Environmental Justice and Climate Justice topic incorporates anti-racism as an essential component of effective climate action while discussing the Black Lives Matter movement and global equality issues through the lens of climate change. \n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 & Green Recovery\n\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered life on a global scale\, underscoring inequality and illustrating vulnerability to climate change. The COVID-19 and Green Recovery topic explores how equity and climate action can be incorporated into economic and societal COVID-19 recovery plans\, with emphasis on plans currently being enacted in Europe.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-climate-action-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Exporter Roundtable: From Disruption to Recovery: How Georgia Exporters Can Navigate the New Normal
DESCRIPTION:We all have felt the impacts of COVID-19\, and many exporters are facing unprecedented disruptions to their supply chains. What are Georgia companies doing to mitigate disruptions? During this virtual roundtable\, we will explore what exporters can do to build more resilient and responsive supply chains. \nGeorgia Ports Authority (GPA) Senior Director Trade Development Chris Logan will provide an update on GPA and how they are working with companies to keep freight moving. \nGeorgia Center of Innovation for Logistics Senior Project Manager Emily Butler will share how Georgia companies have been impacted by the pandemic\, current trends in logistics\, and what companies in the state are doing to mitigate the effects. \nThis group is exclusive to exporters\, and there are a limited number of “seats” at the table. This program is free to attend\, but registration is required in advance. Contact lmikell@wtcsavannah.org for more information.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/exporter-roundtable-from-disruption-to-recovery-how-georgia-exporters-can-navigate-the-new-normal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T235959
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SUMMARY:Discover Global Markets: Growth Opportunities in Intelligent Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss Out on this Unique Virtual\nDiscover Global Markets Business Forum Series Event!\nEarly Bird Registration Ends September 22!!\nSeize the opportunity to virtually connect with foreign buyers\, U.S. and foreign government trade officials\, and fellow exporters at our flagship event series. \nLearn more about:\n• The procurement process for new deals\n• Trade barriers and market access issues\n• The impact of optimizing automation and supply chain sustainability  on your business \nMeet Virtually with U.S. Commercial Diplomats\, Specialists\, and Buyers from 40 Key Markets Around the World\nWhether you’re looking for your next international deal\, finding a new partner\, seeking advice in overcoming challenges\, or want the latest market intelligence\, this forum provides the unique opportunity to pre-schedule meetings with representatives from: \n\n\n\n\n\nAlgeria\nAustria\nBrazil\nBulgaria\nCanada\nChile\nCroatia\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEgypt\n\n\n\n\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIndia\nIreland\nItaly\nKazakhstan\nKuwait\n\n\n\n\nMalaysia\nMexico\nMorocco\nNorway\nPeru\nPoland\nPortugal\nQatar\nRomania\nRussia\n\n\n\n\nSaudi Arabia\nSingapore\nSlovakia\nSpain\nSweden\nTaiwan\nTunisia\nTurkey\nUAE\nUkraine\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nInnovative companies in the following sectors with a focus on manufacturing machinery\, composites\, electric and autonomous vehicles\, next-generation batteries\, energy storage solutions\, automation products\, supply and security solutions\, sensors\, wearables\, digital services\, and more. \n \n\nREGISTER NOW\nRegister before September 22 for an early registration discount offer! \nWHEN: October 7-9\, 2020 \nWHERE: Virtual \nFEE:  $125 through 9/22/2020\n$175 beginning 9/23/2020 \nSTEP Grant Funding: STEP Grant funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA) may be available to cover the registration fee. For more information\, contact your state trade/economic development office.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/discover-global-markets-growth-opportunities-in-intelligent-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20201002T042058Z
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SUMMARY:How to Engage Our Youth and Educators in International Education and Collaboration in a COVID-19 World
DESCRIPTION:The world has been turned upside down by the global pandemic and we have been asked to stay home and safe plus focus on local efforts to minimize the effects of COVID-19. At the same time\, the global nature of the pandemic has shown us that we must work together to develop and launch a vaccine and learn from each other about the prevention and management of a pandemic. Furthermore\, we are experiencing protests calling for racial equality while others are pushing for putting nationalistic needs first. With a global pandemic plus social and economic unrest around us\, what will we teach the students in Georgia about history\, biology\, social justice\, and globalization? \nHow do we ensure that educational institutions have access to faculty and students from all over the world and global collaboration and engagement continue? What are the challenges and opportunities of global understanding and learning under the current travel\, visa\, and political restrictions? \nWhat are the current challenges and opportunities in international education in Georgia’s school system? Is education the answer to world peace and a pandemic-free world? These questions and much more will be answered during this webinar.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/how-to-engage-our-youth-and-educators-in-international-education-and-collaboration-in-a-covid-19-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Health
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ORGANIZER;CN="IUGB Foundation":MAILTO:gross3@iugbfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20200929T172339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T172339Z
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SUMMARY:Taiwan's 109th National Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta in celebrating the Republic of China (Taiwan)’s 109th National Birthday! \n\nThe “Double Tenth Day” celebration will be held virtually this year\, on Wednesday\, October 7\, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT (11:30am-12:30pm CDT). Join the event by tuning into TECO’s YouTube or Facebook page at that time!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/taiwans-109th-national-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T111500
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20200914T184854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T184854Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Series: Torey Rose\, President\, YSS Athletics & COO\, FAM USA\,Virtual Plant Tour & Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for this series of short webinars featuring a diverse and dynamic group of female manufacturing leaders. They’ll provide a look inside their manufacturing facility and discuss their company\, what’s next\, and lessons learned today that will build long term resilience for tomorrow and beyond. \n  \nThis conversation includes a virtual tour of FAM USA & YSS Athletics\, located in Snellville\, GA\, and Q&A with President\, Torey Rose. \n  \nAlyssa Rumsey\, Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing joins to facilitate the discussion.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-leadership-series-torey-rose-president-yss-athletics-coo-fam-usavirtual-plant-tour-qa/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20200922T040108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T040108Z
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SUMMARY:International Business Webinar Series: Global Cities Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Featuring:\nDavid A. Balos\, Chase\nJorge Fernandez\, Pendleton Group Atlanta\nMarek Gootman\, Brookings Institute\n\nModerated by:\nJacobus F. Boers\, Georgia State University\n\nABOUT THE GLOBAL CITIES INITIATIVE\nwww.brookings.edu\n\nLaunched in 2011\, the Global Cities Initiative (GCI)\, a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase\, aimed to strengthen the international economic connections and competitiveness of city-regions through research\, demonstration projects\, advisory support\, and peer networking.\n\nGCI activities included more than 25 original research products and tools for practitioners\, more than 50 summits and working sessions in 16 U.S. states and 12 countries\, and direct work with cross-sector coalitions in roughly 45 U.S. and international metropolitan areas to create and implement locally tailored strategies.\n\nMelding think tank insights with real-world action\, GCI helped metropolitan areas assess their position and assets in the global marketplace\, develop comprehensive approaches to boost trade and investment\, share promising practices\, forge partnerships within their regions\, and with international counterparts\, and advance supportive program and policy changes.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-business-webinar-series-global-cities-initiative/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20200929T184100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T184100Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility of the Future
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the FACC-DFW & FACC-ATL in partnership with Advancial\nfor a webinar on The Future of Mobility.  \nWhat challenges and opportunities are present for the future of corporate mobility? \nFor many organizations\, the pressure to compete effectively has led to an increase in the size and complexity of their global workforce\, making international talent strategy management an imperative for business leaders.  Global mobility is becoming more costly\, complex\, and risky\, yet few organizations are prepared to address the challenges.  This dynamic has accelerated due to the structural shift in where people work as a result of the 2020 pandemic. \nOur guest speaker Nathan Thompson\, Managing Director of Global Mobility\, KPMG will discuss why and how companies should develop strategies to proactively manage their globally mobile workforce\, including Work From Anywhere\, and achieving their business outcomes into the future. \n***As a courtesy\, this program is open and free for members and non-members\nbut registration is required.*** \n  \nMeet the Speaker  \n \nNathan is a Managing Director for Global Mobility Services in KPMG’s Atlanta office. He has over 20 years of experience in internal international mobility programs\, project and program management\, management consulting\, and customer relationship management. Nathan has significant experience in developing a vision for Future of Mobility\, leading transformative business strategy\, and developing product offerings. He also is a thought leader in providing actionable insights that have direct and measurable impacts on key business outcomes. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mobility-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="French American Chamber of Commerce - Atlanta Chapter":MAILTO:events@facc-atlanta.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20201001T181728Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Law: What Multinational Employers Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:Join Baker Donelson for an interactive session with a brief overview of the current status of immigration laws concerning employee mobility\, and answer your questions related to ongoing challenges. \nBaker Donelson will discuss the current suspensions of non-immigrant and immigrant visas under Presidential Proclamations 10052 and 10014\, the exceptions and the most recent guidance on what qualifies as “national interest” exceptions to these suspensions\, as well as the interplay with COVID-19 health-related travel bans and consular closures to better prepare for the movement of your global workforce. \n  \nRegistration Info\nGACC South Members and Non-Members: Free \nRegistration is required. \nThis event is in Eastern Standard Time. \n  \nMeet the Speakers:\n\n\n\nMichael H. Johnson \nShareholder\nBaker Donelson\nRobert N. Johnson \nShareholder\nBaker Donelson\n\n\nSebastian Meis \nShareholder\nBaker Donelson\nMelanie C. Walker \nShareholder\nBaker Donelson
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/immigration-law-what-multinational-employers-need-to-know-now/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Immigration,Law
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20200928T221901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T221901Z
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SUMMARY:COVID Consular Conversations: Belgium\, the Netherlands and Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The coronavirus pandemic has added a new dimension to international competition even as it has underscored global connectivity in a new and challenging way. \nDiplomats working around the world to knit together a coordinated response are doing without their customary personal touch and with the added responsibility of shepherding their compatriots through an unprecedented health and economic crisis. \nJoin Global Atlanta October 8 for the fourth virtual edition of Consular Conversations\, our ongoing series of interviews with consuls general working in the Southeast United States\, sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC. This time\, we focus on Europe\, welcoming two new faces in the consuls general of Ireland and Belgium\, as well as the Netherlands\, the most recently opened consulate in the city. \nOur monthly luncheons may be on indefinite hiatus\, but these discussions are as important as ever at a time when cross-border collaboration is at a premium. \nFor this edition\, we’re welcoming as our guests: \n\nBelgian Consul General Michel Gerebtzoff \nDutch Consul General Ard van der Vorst\nIrish Consul General Ciara O’Floinn\n\nRegistration Details\nRegistration is limited to the first 100 attendees. Global Atlanta email newsletter subscribers and Consular Conversations annual pass holders will be prioritized. \nThis event is free\, but the $40 Consular Conversations annual pass is available. While we’re unable to meet in person or offer luncheons for the foreseeable pandemic future\, we’re providing the following benefits to those who buy/renew the pass through the end of 2020: \n\n\nEarly notification and priority registration for limited virtual event slots\n\n\nExtension of annual pass validity to all in-person luncheons through the end of 2021\n\n\nAccess to digital recordings of live online events\, even without attending\n\n\nAccess to e-book with Consular Conversations summaries\n\n\nYou can buy the pass here.\n\nOr register free here.\nAbout our speakers:\n\nMichel Gerebtzoff was born in Geneva on March 3\, 1972\, into a family with Russian and French roots. He graduated as a Water and Forestry Engineer from the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences in Gembloux\, Belgium. \nHe first started a career in the private sector\, as a specialist in geographic databases and earth observation systems.  \nAt the age of 30\, he passed the diplomatic competition and joined Foreign Affairs\, becoming Embassy Secretary in Geneva (WTO and WIPO\, from 2005 to 2008) and then in Beijing (2008-2012). After a year at the Directorate General of European Affairs (trade policy department)\, he returned to China\, to Guangzhou\, to head the office for the promotion of exports and investments of the Walloon Region (2013-2016). During that time he was also appointed to the Governing Board of the American International School of Guangzhou. \nUpon his return to Brussels\, he became an advisor at the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the European Union\, in charge of trade\, research\, and space (2016-2017)\, after which he became Chief of Staff to the Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union (2017-2019). \nIn 2019 he joined the cabinet of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders before becoming Deputy Chief of Staff to Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Goffin (2019-2020). In that capacity\, he sat on one of the main pandemic management bodies. \nMichel Gerebtzoff took office as Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta on August 1\, 2020. He is married and the father of two daughters.  \n\n  \n\n\nArd van der Vorst took up his appointment in Atlanta as Consul General for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in January 2019. Ard is the senior Netherlands government representative in the Southeast United States responsible for relations with the states of Georgia\, Tennessee\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Alabama. He leads a team\, which works to promote NL-US trade and investment\, support Dutch nationals\, conduct public diplomacy on key issues\, and build scientific and research co-operation. \nBefore taking up his posting in Atlanta\, Ard served as Head of the Spokesman Office and Newsroom at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague. He was also Dutch Consul in San Francisco from 2012 to 2015. Throughout both of these postings\, Ard’s main focus was on communication\, economic\, and foreign policy ties between the Netherlands and the US. \nPrior to his posting in San Francisco\, he was Head of Development Cooperation at the Netherlands Representative Office in Ramallah\, Political coordinator on Western Balkan Affairs in The Hague\, and working on a range of issues linked to development cooperation\, security policy\, trade\, and European Union. Ard joined the NL’s diplomatic service in 1997. He has also served overseas in Nigeria and Albania. \nArd was born in Breda\, the Netherlands. He has a master’s degree in Public Administration at the University of Leiden. His husband\, Pieter\, accompanies him in Atlanta. \nFollow Ard on twitter @NLinAtlanta \n  \n \nCiara O’Floinn took up duty as Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta\, in August 2020. The Consulate General covers the Southeast states of Georgia\, Alabama\, Florida\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Tennessee. A career diplomat\, Ciara has a strong background and experience in EU affairs and EU foreign policy\, including EU-US relations and security and defense issues. \nOriginally from Dalkey in Co. Dublin\, Ciara was educated at Loreto Abbey Dalkey primary and secondary schools. She graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2004 with a First Class Honours Degree in European Studies\, having spent a year of her degree studying in Strasbourg\, France. She holds an M.A. in European Political Studies from the College of Europe’s Natolin campus in Warsaw. \nCiara worked as a political staffer at the European Parliament in Brussels for 2 years before joining the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2007. Her assignments have included a posting to Ireland’s representation to the EU in Brussels\, where she worked on Ireland’s EU Presidency in 2013. She has also served in the Department’s Protocol Division and spent a year at the Department of the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) working on EU affairs.  From 2014 – 2018 she was seconded as a national expert to the EU Institutions\, working at the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels where she served as an advisor to the Deputy Secretary-General for Security and Defence and Crisis Management\, covering EU-US and EU-NATO relations. \nHer most recent assignment prior to Atlanta was as Deputy Director of the Strategy\, Governance and Change Unit in Dublin\, working on the implementation of Department-wide thematic strategies and overseeing reviews of the Department’s network of missions abroad. \nCiara is married to Caoimhín Ó Coigligh\, also an Irish diplomat. They have two young children\, Senan and Éabha. \nFrom her base in Atlanta\, Ciara will work alongside the Consulate team to strengthen Ireland’s links with the southeast region\, to promote Irish culture\, heritage\, and interests\, and to support Irish citizens in the region. \n\nSponsored By:\n \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/covid-consular-conversations-approaches-from-belgium-the-netherlands-and-ireland/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Health,Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T140000
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SUMMARY:ELEVATE 2020: A Conversation Between Sister Cities - Atlanta Contemporary and Les Abattoirs
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta Contemporary and Les Abattoirs in Toulouse\, France will partner for a dynamic conversation between their respective executive directors\, Veronica Kessenich and Annabelle Ténèze. The conversation will center on how the two directors steward their organizations through these unprecedented times\, with a focus on the relevance of promoting contemporary art and artists during COVID-19. In addition\, the two women will speak to how their organizations navigate the importance of gender equity and addressing racism and inequality. This event will also provide an opportunity to further promote friendship and cultural understanding between Atlanta and Toulouse\, which have been sister cities since 1974. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/elevate-2020-a-conversation-between-sister-cities-atlanta-contemporary-and-les-abattoirs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Communities,Culture,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20201007T023706Z
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SUMMARY:US-China Relations: "The Quarreling Couple That Still Needs to Dance Together"
DESCRIPTION:The Chinese Globalization Association and SFU’s Jack Austin Center for Asia Pacific Business Studies are pleased to present a keynote speech by a distinguished Professor of Management and Global Business\, Farok J. Contractor. In this keynote speech\, Farok J. Contractor will explore the potential for economic collaboration between China and the United States. \nThe talk will examine the future of the US-China relationship and policy dilemmas between these two global powers. \nThe webinar will also feature Eric Werker\, William Saywell Professor at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University\, as the discussant. \nThe webinar will be co-moderated by Jing Li\, the Co-Director of the Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies of SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and by John R. McIntyre\, founding Director of the Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). \n  \nPresentation Abstract\nDespite enormous economic complementarities and synergies between the US and China\, the current relationship is akin to a quarreling couple that still needs each other because of the 639 billion in bilateral trade in goods and services\, and the “Direct Investment Position” of the two countries combined exceeding $ 130 billion\, in 2019. \nPutting aside nationalism and ambitions – whether political or corporate – there is no structural or fundamental reason why the two economies should not cooperate on a broad range of issues and sectors\, ranging from healthcare to green energy to vehicles\, for mutual benefit. \nHowever\, because of psychosomatic anti-globalization reactions in the US after 2016\, and in China an exaggerated sense of nationalism and nursing 178-year-old grievances that bear little relevance to the present day\, the two largest economies are now in an artificial state of tension. \nThis presentation will focus on the potential future relationship and policy dilemmas. Here are just two examples: China’s portraying itself as the new champion of globalization which then also requires its grudging acceptance of universally accepted rules. For the US\, one policy dilemma is how to maintain an open-innovation environment while dealing with the real and imagined ghosts of intellectual asset theft. But there remain the vast majority of areas\, sectors\, and subjects on which the two biggest economies can cooperate\, for mutual benefit. \n  \nSpeaker Bio \nFarok J. Contractor (Ph.D.) is a Distinguished Professor of Management and Global Business at Rutgers Business School\, a Fellow of the Academy of International Business (AIB)\, and author of ten books and over 150 scholarly articles. He is the President; Elect of AIB and will serve a three-year term on the Board\, assuming the presidency in 2021. He has taught courses and seminars in China over 20 times. He holds a Ph.D. (Managerial Science and Applied Economics) and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School\, as well as two engineering degrees M.S. (Michigan)\, and B.S. (Bombay). Farok Contractor’s research focuses on key issues in International Business\, such as corporate alliances\, outsourcing and offshoring\, valuation of intangible assets\, the technology transfer process\, licensing\, and foreign direct investment. His papers and books have been cited more than 12\,000 times and is among the top-ranked contributors of scholarly papers in the field. Farok has chaired or been on the supervisory committees of 19 doctoral dissertations. He has taught at the Wharton School\, Copenhagen Business School\, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy\, Tufts University\, Nanyang Technological University\, Indian Institutes of Management (IIM; Ahmedabad and Calcutta)\, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade\, XLRI (India)\, Rutgers business programs in Beijing and Shanghai\, Lubin School of Business\, and EDHEC in France\, and conducted executive seminars on four continents. He served Rutgers as Department Chair\, CIBER (Center for International Business Education and Research) Research Director\, Ph.D. program coordinator\, and other key school and university initiatives. Farok’s blog for managers\, students\, policymakers\, and educated laypeople covering International Business issues at https://globalbusiness.blog has been read by viewers in 171 countries.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/us-china-relations-the-quarreling-couple-that-still-needs-to-dance-together/
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Institute of Technology CIBER":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T071727Z
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SUMMARY:US-Japan Virtual Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Japan-America Society members and supporters for a casual networking event. This is a chance to meet and mingle with people interested in Japanese culture and the U.S.-Japan relationship. This program will have a unique connection with participants in the Grassroots Exchange Network Japan (GEN-J) Program\, who recently returned to Japan after two years of sharing Japanese language and traditions to Americans in Atlanta\, Chicago\, Cincinnati\, Dallas/Fort Worth\, Detroit\, Frankfort/Lexington\, Houston\, and Indianapolis.  Make new friends with other Japan-America Society members while enjoying your favorite beverage from home!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/us-japan-virtual-networking-night/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20201003T002258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201003T002258Z
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SUMMARY:Growing International Virtual Exchange: The Case for Virtual Exchange
DESCRIPTION:While international travel and study abroad programs will be limited for the foreseeable future\, Virtual Exchange provides meaningful global experiences here and now. \nThere is a fundamental need for students of all backgrounds and abilities to access global experiences at home\, whether they can study abroad or not. All students deserve to practice 21st-century digital literacy skills\, to build career skills like collaboration and teamwork\, to communicate with diverse international groups\, to be part of this vastly interconnected world\, and to be empowered to participate in the evolution of technology and communication that we are experiencing at this very moment. \nThe University System of Georgia\, Atlanta Global Studies Center\, and Clemson’s Office of Global Engagement invite leaders in higher education to a workshop about Growing International Virtual Experiences. Join and learn how to sustain global education in an accessible and inclusive way\, both now and in the future. Discover how academia can invest in virtual experiences for the 21st century. \n  \n10:00 – 11:30 a.m. \nPresentation by Jon Rubin followed by a moderated panel discussion with \n\nDr. Wolfgang Schör\, Associate Provost for International Initiatives\, Georgia State University\nDr. Sharon Nagy\, Associate Provost for Global Engagement\, Clemson University\nDr. Stephen Harmon\, Assoc. Dean of Research\, Georgia Tech Professional Education; Interim Executive Director\, Center for 21st Century Universities\, Georgia Institute of Technology\nModerated by Dr. Anthony Lemieux\, Founding Co-Director of Atlanta Global Studies Center\, Georgia State University\n\n12:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nA Comparative Look at IVE Models in the Region \n\nDr. Nannette Commander\, Virtual Exchange Coordinator\, Georgia State University\nDr. Kyle David Anderson\, Senior Director of Global Engagement\, Clemson University
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/growing-international-virtual-exchange-the-case-for-virtual-exchange/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Travel,Virtual Exchange
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110259
CREATED:20201001T185600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T185600Z
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SUMMARY:DHIT + Quebec : Mental Health in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Join the Government of Québec\, DHIT\, and CHUM in a discussion with a panel of mental health experts as they discuss the challenges and opportunities to deploy mental health services and promote mental wellness in the digital age. Our expert panel will consist of: \nCo-Moderator: Michael Levy\, President\, Digital Health Institute for Transformation (DHIT)\nCo-Moderator: Kathy Malas\, Associate CEO – Innovation & AI\, University of Montreal Health Center (CHUM)\n-Marina Massingham\, CEO\, Aifred Health (Canada)\n-Jeffrey Cary\, CEO\, LifeSpan Digital Health (United States)\n-Dr. Isabelle Desjardins\, Medical Director\, Seneca Center\, University of Vermont Medical Center (United States) \nJoin for a new season of the DHIT Frequency Webinar Series\, beginning on October 9th\, 2020. This bi-weekly webinar series will host executives and thought leaders from across healthcare\, life sciences\, social sciences\, technology\, and innovation to discuss the advances\, opportunities\, challenges\, and barriers to digital health across the United States and Canada. \nRegistration is now OPEN for Episode 1\, to be held on October 9th with a focus on mental health in the digital age.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/dhit-quebec-mental-health-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health
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SUMMARY:Nobel Peace Prize Announcement & Commentary: Part of Atlanta Peace Education Talks series
DESCRIPTION:Join for the second installment of the Atlanta Peace Education Talks on Oct. 9\, 11 am -12:30 pm for a conversation on the history and significance of the Nobel Peace Prize and to hear experts reflect on this year’s winner\, who will be announced early in the morning the same day. \nThe Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC)\, in partnership with the Atlanta Peace Initiative (API)\, coordinates the Atlanta Peace Education project and offers the “Atlanta Peace Education Talks” series.\nFor more information and additional events: AtlantaGlobalStudies.gatech.edu/Peace \n  \nCommentators: \nJulia Irwin\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of History\, University of South Florida\nAuthor of “Making the World Safe: The American Red Cross and a Nation’s Humanitarian Awakening” \nMarc-William Palen\, Ph.D.\, Senior Lecturer\, University of Exeter\nAuthor of “The ‘Conspiracy’ of Free Trade: The Anglo-American Struggle over Empire and Economic Globalisation\, 1846–1896″  \nAnne R. Richards\, Ph.D.\, Professor of English and Interdisciplinary Studies; Director of Religious Studies\, Kennesaw State University\nEditor\, with Iraj Omidvar\, of “Historic Engagements with Occidental Cultures\, Religions\, Powers” (Palgrave\, 2014) \nModerator: David J. Snyder\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Associate Professor of History and Global Studies\, University of South Carolina\nCo-editor of “The Legacy of J. William Fulbright”
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/nobel-peace-prize-announcement-commentary-part-of-atlanta-peace-education-talks-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Humanitarian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000
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SUMMARY:3-Day History Symposium: The End of World War II and the Start of the Cold War in Europe
DESCRIPTION:A 3-day virtual symposium between October 12-14\, 12-2 pm each day. \nWorld War II\, the deadliest conflict in human history\, left unimaginable destruction in its wake. Europe needed to rebuild shattered lives and economies – all the while a new menace\, the USSR\, surfaced in the East. In this three day symposium\, experts will explore the end of the war on both the Eastern and Western fronts\, the complicated rebuild process for Europe\, the rise of the USSR\, and the creation of NATO as the world plunged into the Cold War. \nOfficial event page\n_______________________________________________________________________\nSYMPOSIUM PROGRAM \nOctober 12\, 12:00-2:00pm: \n*The State of World War II in Europe as of Early June 1944\nDr. John Morrow\, Franklin Professor of History\nDepartment of History\, University of Georgia \n*The Western Fronts\, June 1944 to May 1945\nCol. William Woodcock\, USAF (ret.)\nHistory Department\, Auburn University \n*The Eastern Front from Operation Bagration to Potsdam\nDr. Seymour Goodman\, Regents Professor\nSam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology \nPanel Moderator:\nDr. Seymour Goodman\n_______________________________________________________________________\nOctober 13\, 12:00-2:00pm: \n*Europe in Chaos\, 1945 – 1947\nDr. Vicki Birchfield\, Professor\nSam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology &\nGeorgia Tech Lorraine\nDr. Claire Greenstein\, Assistant Professor\nDepartment of Political Science and Public Administration\, University of Alabama-Birmingham \n*The New Political/Institutional Geography\, 1945 – 1950\nDr. Katja Weber\, Professor\nSam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology \n*Early Cold War Operational Modes\, 1947 – 1950\nGen. Philip Breedlove\, USAF (ret.)\, Distinguished Professor\nSam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology \nPanel Moderator:\nDr. Alasdair Young\, Professor and Neal Family Chair\nSam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n_______________________________________________________________________\nOctober 14\, 12:00-2:00pm: \n*The Evolution of Deployed Technologies\, 1944-1950\nGen. Philip Breedlove\, USAF (ret.)\nDr. Seymour Goodman\nDr. John Morrow \nPanel Moderator:\nDr. Seymour Goodman
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/3-day-history-symposium-the-end-of-world-war-ii-and-the-start-of-the-cold-war-in-europe/
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,History,Policy,Politics
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SUMMARY:Online Japanese Classes – Fall 2020
DESCRIPTION:These ONLINE Japanese language courses emphasize communication skills needed for business\, virtual meetings\, and social interaction.  The courses also integrate values of the Japanese market so that students will not only develop competence in the language but also acknowledge the business and cultural environments of Japan. For new students with prior experience with the Japanese language\, a telephone interview will be held\, if necessary\, to determine a student’s appropriate class level. \n  \nAll classes begin the week of October 12\, 2020\, and continue for 8 weeks. Classes are held for 2 hours ONLINE via the Zoom web conference system. Please note\, meeting time is subject to change. The cost for the course is $200 for JASG members and $245 for non-members (please include the amount in check). All non-members who enroll will be given full one-year membership into The Society ($45 value). After the first class\, no refunds will be issued and no fee credit for enrollment into future classes will be allowed.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/online-japanese-classes-fall-2020/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T110000
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SUMMARY:France-Atlanta: Invest in France and Georgia: Opportunities in the Game and Film Industries
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the movies Avengers: Endgame and Black Panther\, as well as the Walking Dead TV-Show and many more were filmed in Georgia and supported by local staff? \nYou all know about the Cannes Film Festival\, the French film director\, screenwriter\, and producer Luc Besson and the French black&white silent movie The Artist (2011 Oscar for Best Actor for Jean Dujardin)\, amongst many others.  But did you know that Assassin’s Creed\, Raving Rabbids\, Just Dance\, Game of Thrones… These adventures\, so familiar to fans of PlayStation\, Xbox\, and other game consoles\, were all created in France. France remains one of the largest producers of video games in the world. \nBoth regions offer unique expertise and talent pools\, combined with an advantageous tax environment\, to develop your business and help you grow. \nIf you are planning to expand your business in France or Georgia in the film/game industry and are wondering about opportunities offered by both regions that could benefit your business\, this webinar is for you! \nOr maybe you just want to learn more about what France and Georgia have to offer. \n  \nDuring this event\, economic and business experts from both regions will help you understand the exponential growth opportunities of the game and film industries on both sides of the Atlantic. \nThe topics to be covered include government grant and tax incentive programs in both regions\, export and investment opportunities\, talent pool\, incubator\, and more. \n  \nWe will give you the toolkit to succeed in the film and game industries on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond! \n  \nPROGRAM: \nWelcome Remarks – 9:00am to 9:10am \nVincent Hommeril\, Consul General of France in Atlanta \nJacques Marcotte\, FACC President \n  \nPart 1 – 9:10am to 9:40am –Attractiveness of France and Georgia \nGeneral overview of the ecosystem in France and Georgia: key figures\, tax incentives\, opportunities for investments\, export\, … followed by a Q&A session \nSpeakers: \n\nPatrick Imbert\, Executive VP\, Business France\, North America\nNico Wijnberg\, Director\, International Relations | Chief of Protocol\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\nVanessa Ibarra\, Director\, Mayor’s Affairs of International Affairs\, City of Atlanta\nModerator: Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta\n\n  \nPart 2 – 9:40am to 10:10am –Focus on Creative Industries \nOverview of the Game and Film industries ecosystem in France and Georgia with a focus on the following topics: talent pool\, tax incentives\, incubators\, key players\, ongoing and future projects\, … followed by a Q&A session. \nSpeakers: \n\nValérie Mouroux – Head Film\, TV and New Media Department\, Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the US\nGrant Wainscott\, Vice President\, Ecosystem Expansion\, MAC\nModerator: Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta\n\n  \nThis event is co-organized by Business France\, the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs of the City of Atlanta\, and the French-American Chamber of Commerce-Atlanta \nand is part of the 2020 France-Atlanta program. Created in 2010 by the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and Georgia Tech\, France-Atlanta is a series of events centered on innovation and designed to foster cooperation between France and the U.S. Southeast. More info about this year’s events on https://france-atlanta.org.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/business-opportunities-in-the-game-and-film-industries/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Film
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