BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Global Atlanta - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Global Atlanta X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Global Atlanta REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224400 CREATED:20241218T214544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T132148Z UID:10040522-1744804800-1744810200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Ireland DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Wednesday\, April 16th for another interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC and GSU’s CIBER\, featuring Frank Groome\, Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a panel discussion featuring the Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta\, the newly relaunched Irish Chamber\, and Enterprise Ireland over lunch with Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nRead about his recent appointment on Global Atlanta. \n\n\n\nRead about the Irish Chamber’s Relaunch. \n\n\n\nRead about Enterprise Ireland’s new Midtown Office. \n\n\n\nWant to buy group tickets for your company? Buy a “row” of tickets and save>> \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank Groome\, Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFoster Finley\, Irish American Chamber Southeast\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnderson Graves\, Senior Vice President\, Consumer Retail & Retail Technologies at Enterprise Ireland — Head of Atlanta Office\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-ireland-2025/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Europe,Featured,Fintech,international relations,Ireland,Networking,Policy,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224400 CREATED:20241204T175710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T165117Z UID:10040506-1741780800-1741786200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Belgium DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Wednesday\, March 12 for another interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Katherine Raeymaekers\, Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatherine Raeymaekers\, Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta\nAs of August 1\, 2024\, Mrs. Katherine Raeymaekers has been appointed as Consul-General at the Belgian General Consulate in Atlanta\, Georgia\, USA\, covering 10 states in the South-East. \n\n\n\nAfter joining the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008\, as a career diplomat\, she has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Sofia\, Bulgaria (2009-2013) and in Budapest\, Hungary (2013-2017). Prior to the USA she served as Political and Economic Counsellor at the Belgian Embassy in Rabat (2020-2024). \n\n\n\nBetween 2017 and 2020\, she served as counsellor at the Department for EuropeanCoordination within the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, responsible for matters related to transport\, telecom/digital and energy/green deal. \n\n\n\nShe holds a Master degree in Political Sciences – International Relations from the University of Ghent (2000)\, Belgium\, and followed post-graduates courses in Regional cooperation – Mercosur at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina(2001-2003). \n\n\n\nShe is fluent in 6 languages: Dutch\, French\, English\, Spanish\, Italian and German. She also has some notions of Bulgarian and Hungarian. Beyond her professional pursuits\, Mme Raeymaekers likes to explore nature and the surroundings while hiking or biking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-belgium2025/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Belgium,Business,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Europe,Featured,international relations,Networking,Policy,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224400 CREATED:20250207T162504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T183226Z UID:10040554-1741712400-1741719600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Export Stories: Navigating Trade Turbulence 2025 DESCRIPTION:International trade is never boring — while some say “the world is flat\,” those crossing borders for business know that there are inevitable mountains to climb when it comes to overcoming regulation\, getting paid and adapting products to local conditions. \n\n\n\nBut with turbulence becoming the new normal\, why start exporting your products and services now\, with a trade war kicking into gear and the threat of retaliatory tariffs on the horizon in key markets? \n\n\n\nBecause for every firm whose anxiety or apathy keeps them from tapping the 95 percent of the world’s consumers who live outside the U.S.\, there’s another company finding lucrative customers around the world\, boosting resiliency in times of domestic uncertainty. Exporting firms\, studies show\, pay better\, hire more and are better shielded against shocks. \n\n\n\nFrom software royalties and franchise fees to manufactured inputs and consumer products\, sellers of both goods and services in Georgia have learned to overcome real risks to seize the innovative edge and brand cachet that can come with exporting done right. \n\n\n\nJoin Select Cobb and Global Atlanta for a panel discussion where tales of export success from local pioneers will help you take the first (or next) step toward crafting and implementing your international strategy. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWei Siong Tan\, Ph.D.\,Founder and Director of Business Operations\, AccuSentry Inc.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia T. Reichard\, President\, Arylessence\nArylessence is the largest solely U.S.-based private fragrance and flavor company.  The Company brings dynamic fragrance and flavor ingredient innovation to clients around the globe. These creative formulas are developed for an expansive variety of the world’s favorite consumer goods and industrial applications. \n\n\n\nSince 1998\, Cynthia Reichard has worked in many roles within Arylessence\, including leading the collaboration of teams in fragrance creation\, innovation\, marketing\, and client development. After 26 years of strategic leadership and dynamic growth as Arylessence’s EVP\, Cynthia assumed the role of President. \n\n\n\nCynthia is an active and respected leader in a variety of industry and business associations. Her involvement is instrumental in enhancing outcomes that are key to the future of the fragrance and flavor industry and Arylessence customers. \n\n\n\nCynthia’s collaborative and visionary work supports a prosperous future for industry stakeholders across the business spectrum and has included: \n\n\n\n\nFragrance Creators Association – Board Chair; Chair\, Government and Legislative Affairs Committee\n\n\n\nAmerican Cleaning Institute – Strategic Advisory Committee Chair and Communications & Outreach Committee Chair\n\n\n\nGeorgia Cobb County Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors\n\n\n\nHousehold and Commercial Products Association – Air Care Committee Chair and Board of Directors\n\n\n\nNational Candle Association – Board of Directors\n\n\n\nBlank Beauty – Board of Directors  \n\n\n\n\nArylessence is highly invested in the unified cooperation and support of fragrance & flavor industry alliances\, as well as the elevation of overall business synergies found in the greater Georgia commerce community and beyond.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-stories-navigating-trade-turbulence-2025/ LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Export,Featured,Policy,Technology,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/SelectCobb-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.8897467;-84.46537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cobb Chamber of Commerce 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000 Atlanta 30339 Georgia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000:geo:-84.46537,33.8897467 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224400 CREATED:20250219T173056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T143615Z UID:10040566-1740571200-1740576600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:South Africa and Atlanta: Partnership Beyond Politics DESCRIPTION:South Africa and Atlanta: Partnership Beyond PoliticsExploring a Grassroots Future for the Atlanta Phambili Initiative \n\n\n\nLast year’s Atlanta Phambili (“forward”) initiative\, driven by the outgoing U.S. ambassador\, promised a newly productive chapter in South Africa’s relationship with Atlanta\, one already grounded in longstanding commercial collaboration\, civil-rights linkages and university partnerships.  \n\n\n\nBut with a new administration in Washington\, the bilateral winds have shifted considerably\, and keeping forward momentum will require a bottom-up approach driven by sub-national players like the City of Atlanta\, as well as investment and trade interests on both sides of the Atlantic.  \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and Ethiopian Airlines at Miller & Martin PLLC to hear from city leaders\, South Africa trade experts and local investors who joined Mayor Andre Dickens’ December delegation to Johannesburg and Cape Town\, which was aimed at solidifying grassroots partnerships that will last beyond the politics of the moment.  \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, Global Atlanta will also release a special report based on Managing Editor Trevor Williams’ Dispatch from South Africa last June\, underwritten by Ethiopian Airlines.  \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaulina GuzmanDirector\,Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMourad DakhliAssociate Dean for International Student Engagement and Partnerships\, Georgia State University Robinson College of Business\nDr. Mourad Dakhli is a professor and practitioner of International Business whose research explores how human and social capital processes generate value across diverse cultural and institutional settings\, focusing on their implications for innovation and entrepreneurship—his active research agenda bridges practice-focused inquiry with the scholarship of teaching and learning. \n\n\n\nWith professional experience spanning four continents and engagement in over two dozen countries\, Dr. Dakhli has led capacity development initiatives\, directed operations for a binational chamber of commerce\, and designed\, implemented\, and assessed high-impact practices in international higher education. \n\n\n\nHe holds certifications in Business Analytics\, Six Sigma Black Belt\, and is recognized as a Master Teacher. His contributions to academia have been honored with the 2018 GSU Fellowship Award\, the 2020 GSU Instructional Innovation Award\, and the 2021 Robinson College of Business Teaching Excellence Award. \n\n\n\nDr. Dakhli is a Faculty Affiliate of the Atlanta Global Studies Center and the Middle East Studies Center\, where he continues to advance global engagement\, cross-cultural collaboration\, and transformative learning experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeil DiamondPresidentSouth African Chamber of Commerce in the USA(SACCUSA)\nNeil Diamond is widely recognized as a leader and authoritative voice in global trade\, particularly in advancing binational trade between the United States and Southern Africa. As an expert in international economic development\, he currently serves as the President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA)\, where he champions initiatives that promote bilateral trade\, drive international business development\, and facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) between the United States and Southern Africa.  Neil is also an active member of the New York South African Business Council (NYSABC) and the International South African Business Chambers (ISABC)\, further solidifying his role as a key advocate for trade and global economic collaboration. \n\n\n\nWith extensive experience in business and government\, Neil has consistently delivered strategic solutions to foster economic growth and innovation. His tenure as a trusted strategic advisor to the former Deputy President of South Africa on local government and economic development equipped him with a deep understanding of the intersection between governance and business. Neil’s ability to forge influential global partnerships has been pivotal in advancing trade relations and creating new investment opportunities for Southern African businesses in the United States. \n\n\n\nAs a highly sought-after speaker\, Neil addresses international conferences on pressing topics such as economic development\, trade relations\, and the digital transformation of global economies. His thought leadership extends to the publication of papers on strategies for economic growth in Africa and numerous articles on trade\, investment\, and tourism. These contributions underscore his commitment to empowering African businesses and sub-national governments with actionable insights to navigate the complexities of global trade. \n\n\n\nFluent in English and Afrikaans\, with proficiency in Dutch and Zulu\, Neil’s linguistic skills enhance his effectiveness in fostering cross-cultural communication and collaboration in international settings. His career reflects a resolute dedication to driving global trade\, strengthening the economic ties between the U.S. and Southern Africa\, and advancing sustainable economic growth through innovation and strategic partnerships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry YonCo-Founder & PresidentCyberAlliance\nLarry Yon II is a globally recognized expert with nearly two decades of experience driving U.S.-Africa economic engagement. He has advised governments\, multinational corporations\, high-net-worth individuals\, and high-growth startups ininternational market expansion\, investment\, trade\, and digital transformation. \n\n\n\nHe is the Co-Founder and President of CyberAlliance\, a 7x award-winning global cybersecurity firm\, ensuring that the promise of technology is realized. Cyber Allliance’s portfolio of clients that range from the United States largest businesses to startups in South Africa. He is also the Founder of B-Direct\, the firstAfrica-centric corporate board prep and placement company. \n\n\n\nLarry serves as Chairman of Africa Diaspora Invests (ADI)\, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing U.S. investment into Africa’s startup ecosystem. ADI has hosted African delegations in the U.S.\, organized global investment summits\, and curated immersive investor tours to South Africa. These initiatives have fostered strategic partnerships between African fund managers\, U.S. investors\, and international development institutions. \n\n\n\nFurthering his influence in venture capital\, Larry is a portfolio advisor with Africa’s most active VC\, Launch Africa\, and a Fund Advisor to Johannesburg-based Anza Capital. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards\, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joseph R. Bidenand the Cyber Newcomer of the Year Award from the Institute of Cyber Security Zimbabwe. \n\n\n\nHis deep-rooted connections in South African leadership circles include collaborations with the late Winnie Mandela and the late King Zwelithini of the Zulu nation\, reinforcing his commitment to cultural and economic empowerment. \n\n\n\nBeyond business\, Larry has led philanthropic efforts to open libraries in South African townships\, working alongside corporate and nonprofit partnersto expandeducation and literacy resources. \n\n\n\nA respected thought leader and speaker\, Larry’s insights have been featured in GQ South Africa\, Inc. Africa\, ShoppeBlack\, and other major media outlets. He has spoken at numerous global conferences and podcasts\, on conversations that support shared prosperity between the United States and Africa’s in a new global economy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLorna MasekoAward-Winning Celebrity Chef\, Cookbook Author & Television Host\nSouth African Chef Lorna Maseko is a ballet dancer turned award-winning celebrity TVchef. Her culinary adventures began when she participated in the first-ever Celebrity MasterChef on DSTV\, where she made it to the final top 6 contestants. This experienceinspired her to launch a series of cooking events titled “Cooking with Lorna and Friends\,” which has grown significantly\, attracting a large following of food lovers across the country.Chef Lorna was the host and executive producer of The Hostess with Lorna Maseko\, alifestyle reality series for food and entertainment enthusiasts. In 2018\, she released her first cookbook\, Celebrate with Lorna Maseko\, which won two Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2019. Additionally\, she received a Taste Award in 2021 for Lorna With a Pinch of Salt and The Hostess With Lorna Maseko. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, she hosts Homegrown Tastes South Africa\, now in its second season\, whereshe explores South Africa’s unique landscapes and local cuisines. The show airs onBBC Lifestyle. This year\, Chef Lorna has been nominated for two SAFTA awards: BestTV Presenter and Best Lifestyle Programme. Additionally\, she has appeared as a guestjudge on Top Chef All Stars season 20 and has a cookware line available on HSN. \n\n\n\nLorna has recently been appointed as executive chef for South African Airways for 2025\, you can enjoy her menu in business class. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/south-africa-and-atlanta-2025/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Diaspora,Economic Development,Featured,Market expansion,Networking,North America,Policy,Politics,Race Relations,South Africa,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/ethiopian-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224400 CREATED:20241125T181347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T180423Z UID:10040503-1740484800-1740490200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Consular Conversations: Norway DESCRIPTION:Please note this event has been postponed until a future date. Register for other Global Atlanta events here. \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta on Tuesday\, February 25 for another interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Heidi Olufsen\, Consul General of Norway in New York. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeidi Olufsen\, Royal Norwegian Consul General in New York\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-norway/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Europe,Global Affairs,Networking,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224400 CREATED:20250116T213610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T162949Z UID:10040542-1739295000-1739302200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Bollywood to Boardrooms: Hindi's Rise as a Global Language DESCRIPTION:Powering Bollywood dance numbers and board-room decisions of Indian corporations\, Hindi has emerged as a powerful cultural force and a vital global business tool. \n\n\n\nStill\, the mother tongue of 600 million Indians and thousands of investors and entrepreneurs from an expansive global diaspora is taught only at a handful of American schools. Why this disconnect?  \n\n\n\nJoin the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, a collaboration between Georgia Tech and Georgia State University; and the Consulate General of India in Atlanta to explore the cultural weight of Hindi in film and the arts\, how achieving proficiency can foster deeper connections with Indian interlocutors\, and Hindi’s role in a diverse continental country with 22 official languages.  \n\n\n\nOver delicious Indian food and delightful cultural performances at the consulate in Sandy Springs\, the event will also examine: \n\n\n\n\nHas Hindi become a victim of India’s post-colonial success instilling English to drive the tech and services sectors? \n\n\n\nWill the country’s rising geopolitical clout and economic power coincide with a push to spread Hindi around the world? \n\n\n\nHow are Georgia universities positioned to equip their students with this key skill?\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRamesh Babu Lakshmanan\, Consul General of India in Atlanta \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStuart Minson\, Associate Director\, Atlanta Global Studies Center \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshish Bisaria\, President/COO\, Trajector \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIrene Soteres\, Coordinator\, Heritage Language & Language Club\, Atlanta International School \nIrene Soteres is an educator and leader with over two decades of teaching experience in both local and international school settings.  She is native to Atlanta and is of Greek heritage.  She speaks English and Greek and believes that language is critical to keeping heritage alive. \n\n\n\nIrene has held various roles with the schools that she has worked.  Presently\, she is teaching 5th grade at the Atlanta International School. She is a reflective and progressive professional\, committed to providing a well balanced\, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.  In addition to this role\, she coordinates the after school language programs\, Heritage Language Program and Language Club.  Irene leads 12 teachers and over 90 students in these programs. \n\n\n\nAs the Coordinator of the Heritage Language Program\, Irene designs the curriculum using STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, Mathematics) to create authentic learning experiences.  Through this design students experience the joy of learning in their heritage languages. Through this educational engagement\, students develop their identity and culture through language. The Heritage Language Program has included the following languages: Arabic\, Dutch\, Farsi\, Greek\, Italian\, Hindi\, Korean\, Portuguese\, Russian\,Turkish. \n\n\n\nIrene received her BA in education from Oglethorpe University and her M.Ed from Georgia State University.  She is fluent in English and Greek.  Being of Greek heritage\, she understands the value of language and culture.  Irene is proud of her heritage and lived in Greece for a number of years where she met her husband Gerasimos.  They now reside in Atlanta with their two children\, Theodora\, a senior at North Atlanta High School and Spyros\, a junior at North Atlanta High School.  Both her children have received the Seal of Biliteracy in the Greek Language from the state of Georgia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVicki Flier Hudson\, Chief Collaboration Officer\, Executive Coach\, Speaker\, MediatorHigh Road Global Services \nVicki Flier Hudson is the Chief Collaboration Officer of Highroad Global Services\,Inc.\, a company that exists to release the power of diverse teams. She is also partner and executive coach for the People First Elevation Team where she helps clients transform company-wide events into meaningful\, inclusive\, values-centered experiences. \n\n\n\nVicki has a strong track record of helping leaders create an inclusive workplace and grow their business. She has brought India-focused training and consulting to companies like Procter & Gamble\, General Mills\, IHG\, UPS\, The Home Depot\, The Coca Cola Company\, NASA\, Martin Marietta\, and many more. \n\n\n\nShe is the author of the book Zen and the Art of Offshoring: How to Build a Collaborative and Profitable Team with Your Partners in India\, and a recipient of Kennesaw StateUniversity’s Instructor of the Year award for International Programs.She has traveled in several countries\, but India is her primary passion. Since 1997 she has traveled to many regions including Rajasthan\, West Bengal\, Karnataka\, Assam\, Meghalaya\, Sikkim\, Kerala\, Uttar Pradesh\, Bihar\, Maharashtra\, Tamil Nadu\, and many more. She has a strong track record in building collaborative\, cohesive teams between India and the West. \n\n\n\nShe served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and TAG’s International Business Society. In her spare time\, Vicki sings lead vocals in a Rush tribute band\, The Spirit of Rush. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/bollywood-to-boardrooms-2025/ LOCATION:Consulate General of India\, 5549 Glenridge Drive NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30342\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/AGSC-logo-passport.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.906008;-84.3677784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Consulate General of India 5549 Glenridge Drive NE Atlanta GA 30342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5549 Glenridge Drive NE:geo:-84.3677784,33.906008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20241218T220333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T193731Z UID:10040523-1738864800-1738872000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Sixth Annual Global Trade & Investment Symposium in Macon DESCRIPTION:Join Christopher N. Smith\, Attorney at Law and Global Atlanta on February 6th for the Sixth Annual Statewide Global Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon\, where we’ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. \n\n\n\nThe evening discussion and reception at Wesleyan College will feature leading voices from across the state representing the countries\, companies\, and industries underpinning job-creating investment and keeping Georgia undeniably connected beyond the U.S.’s borders. \n\n\n\nNow in its sixth year\, the symposium regularly attracts more than 100 registrants from all over the state to enjoy a night of networking and knowledge. \n\n\n\nSee video of last year’s event here: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeaghan Blight\, President\, Wesleyan College\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne-Laure Desjonquères\, Consul General of France in Atlanta\nAnne-Laure Desjonquères is a career diplomat who joined the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA) in 2006.Before being appointed Consul General of France in Atlanta\, she was the head of the division ofEuropean Union law and international economic law in the Legal Affairs Department of the MEFA since 2018.She served as head of the Press & Communication Office at the French Embassy in New Delhi (India) from 2015 to 2017\, and as political advisor on domestic and African policy issues at the French Embassy in Pretoria (South Africa) from 2012 to 2015.She was also a desk officer in the Strategic Affairs Department\, in charge of nuclear disarmamentissues from 2010 to 2012\, and a legal consultant in European Union law in the Legal AffairsDepartment from 2006 to 2009.A former student of the French National School of Administration (ENA) and of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (Ulm)\, she graduated from Sciences Po in Paris and from the University of Paris-IV Sorbonne (Master’s Degree in History of International Relations).Anne-Laure Desjonquères is 44 years old. She is married and has 3 children. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen Adams\, Executive Director\, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginie Durr\, Enterprise Sales Manager\, French Trade Advisor\, French American Chamber Board Member\, Delta Air Lines\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaymond Shelton\, Vice President\, Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer\, YKK AP America Inc.  \nRaymond Shelton is a global business leader with over two decades of experience in strategic communications\, sustainability\, finance and investor relations across the United States\, Japan\, and beyond. He currently serves as Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at YKK AP America\, headquartered in Atlanta with major manufacturing operations in Macon and Dublin\, Georgia. In this role he oversees corporate communications\, ESG strategy\, and civic engagement to support the company’s ambitious growth and environmental goals. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining YKK AP America\, Raymond held various executive roles with The Coca-Cola Company\, including as Executive Officer and Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications for Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan\, where he contributed to critical transformation efforts for one of the top five Coca-Cola bottlers globally by revenue. He has represented multinational organizations at the highest levels\, crafting compelling narratives and aligning stakeholders during periods of complexity and change. \n\n\n\nFluent in Japanese\, Raymond’s global perspective is also reflected in his academic background: an International MBA from the University of South Carolina\, Japanese language studies at Waseda University in Tokyo\, a BA in French from Vassar College\, and study abroad in Montpellier\, France. He is passionate about cross-cultural collaboration and mentorship\, serving as a mentor to international business students at the University of South Carolina. \n\n\n\nOutside of his professional life\, Raymond values giving back to his community. He resides in Marietta with his wife\, Krista\, and their three children\, including one at Georgia College and State University and two at North Cobb High School. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher N. Smith\, LLC\, Attorney at Law \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nHosted by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-trade-investment-symposium-macon-2025/ LOCATION:Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel\, 4760 Forsyth Rd\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:32.8742834;-83.7137178 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel 4760 Forsyth Rd Macon GA 31210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4760 Forsyth Rd:geo:-83.7137178,32.8742834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20250125T151150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T021820Z UID:10040548-1738323000-1738328400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Ambassador Briefing: Pakistan -- Reaching for Reform DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta and Miller & Martin for a timely discussion with Rizwan Saeed Sheikh\, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States since August 2024\, on investment opportunities as the country of 235 million people reaches for reform. \n\n\n\nDuring his first official visit to Atlanta to meet community leaders and students\, Mr. Saeed will outline the government’s efforts to boost financial inclusion and drive growth through its Uraan Pakistan plan\, which aims to seed 6 percent growth by 2028\, led by export-oriented sectors and in collaboration with the World Bank and other multilateral institutions\, as outlined by the finance minister at the recent World Economic Forum. \n\n\n\nEven amid stalled talks between the government and opposition\, Mr. Saeed will showcase how sectors like energy\, infrastructure\, technology\, mining\, and agriculture offer substantial growth potential\, and how foreign investors from some of the world’s most dynamic economies are seizing opportunities in this key South Asian market. \n\n\n\nViewing Atlanta as a hub for higher education\, he will also explore deeper university collaborations and opportunities for the mutual recognition of degrees and credentials to drive further exchange. A fintech hub\, Atlanta could also play a role in the country’s nascent digitization efforts\, bringing individuals and small businesses into the formal economy and reducing the unbanked population. \n\n\n\nHeld over lunch\, the conversation will also address how Pakistan will work with the new U.S. administration\, manage regional tensions and where it sits in a world increasingly marked by U.S.-China rivalry. \n\n\n\nSee a summary of our last Pakistan briefing: Georgia Now on Pakistan’s Map\, Ambassador Says \n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored & Hosted by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ambassador-briefing-pakistan-reaching-for-reform/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Investment,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,Policy,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20250116T014942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T010728Z UID:10040540-1738224000-1738231200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:​A Central Role in Europe's Future: Briefing With Czech Ambassador Miloslav Stasek DESCRIPTION:Free for Global Atlanta Passport Holders \n\n\n\nThe Czech Republic may be small in the EU context\, but it’s emerging as a big player in linking U.S. manufacturers with markets and partners in Central and Eastern Europe. \n\n\n\nNow\, thanks to key local relationships\, Georgia firms in aerospace\, tech\, smart cities and other sectors have a leg up​ in the country​\, where they’ll feel right at home ​thanks to a pro-business government\, technically skilled workforce and commitment to innovation.  \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and the Czech North America Chamber of Commerce to unpack corporate connections between Georgia and the Czech Republic in both directions.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll also ​g​et a rare chance to hear Ambassador Miloslav Stasek\, fresh off attending the ​U.S. presidential inauguration\, discuss how ​the Czech Republic is positioning itself as​ a productive partn​e​r in a world of volatility and conflict.  \n\n\n\nDuring a panel discussion\, get a look at three chances to productively engage with the Czech Republic at trade fairs in Brno\, South Moravia\, where Honorary Consul Monika Vintrlikova\, a manufacturing executive based in Georgia\, is set to work with the ambassador\, ​CzechTrade and other agencies to roll out the red carpet for Georgia-based companies. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\nBriefing: In conversation with Global Atlanta’s Trevor Williams  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Miloslav Stasek\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonika VintrlikovaHonorary Consul of the Czech Republic\, CEO at Albaform\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPJ BainCEO at PrimeRevenue\nPJ Bain is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Atlanta-based financial technology leader PrimeRevenue. PJ has three decades of experience in global and international business and has been involved as a founder\, investor\, board member\, and executive in software and technology firms supporting enterprise clients in the areas of supply chain\, accounting\, financial technology and payment platforms. \n\n\n\nA member of the Forbes Technology Council\, PJ is a frequent speaker and author on topics such as leadership\,entrepreneurship\, international business and global supply chains. PJ has extensive experience in capital formation\, fundraising\, mergers & acquisitions\, divestitures\, strategic planning\, marketing\, sales\, technology development and value creation. \n\n\n\nHe is actively involved in charitable\, civic and community initiatives on both a regional and national level. PJ serves on the Membership Committee for the Atlanta Rotary\, is a member of the Host Committee for Goodwillof North Georgia Battle of the Biz! Gala\, sits on the Board of Directors at Leadership Atlanta\, Business Executives for National Security (BENS) and is Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Atlanta.PJ is actively involved in mentoring start-up and technology business executives\, sitting on the Advisory Councilfor Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Atlanta Growth Collective\, both economic development initiatives of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce\, where he also serves on the Board of Directors. PJ and his familyare frequent supporters of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta\, the Shepherd Center\, and several other philanthropic organizations and foundations. \n\n\n\nAn Atlanta native\, PJ was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni for the College of Engineering byhis alma mater\, The Georgia Institute of Technology\, where he received a Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Degree and was a walk-on member of the varsity football team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid BridgesVice President\, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute\nB. David Bridges is the Vice President for the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. EI2 is the largest\, oldest\, and most successful economic development organization at any university in the country. It is home to 11 economic development programs which (1) build and scale startups\, (2) grow existing small and medium sized enterprises\, including manufacturing firms\, and (3) energize ecosystem builders (communities\, governments\, universities\, and non-profits). These programs serve the State of Georgia\, with programmatic reach across the Southeast region\, the United States\, and five continents around the world. Bridges concurrently serves as the Director of the Economic Development Lab (EDL) within the Enterprise Innovation Institute. EDL works with communities in Georgia on projects such as workforce development\, fiscal and economic impact analyses\, strategic planning\, and downtown redevelopment. This lab also works locally and globally conducting innovation policy research and implementing innovation ecosystem building projects with 23 countries around the world. \n\n\n\nSince joining the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994\, Bridges has worked in various practice areas serving manufacturing firms\, national labs\, international governments\, and innovation ecosystems. He has been a Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on over $20 million in grants and has authored\, co-authored\, or significantly contributed to over $40 million in winning proposals. Bridges has won over 100 proposals from U.S. federal agencies\, plus universities\, governments and non-profits from around the world. He is a Principal Research Faculty member and a frequent lecturer and key note speaker in China\, South Africa\, and across Latin America on nascent\, innovation ecosystem building. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining EI2\, he was a general management consultant and a brand manager at three consumer package goods companies. Bridges has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Emory University and a Master of Science in Marketing from Georgia State University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the inside track on VIP access to the following Events in Brno\, Czech Republic:  \n\n\n\nMay 28-30: International Defense and Security Technologies Fair \n\n\n\nJune 10-12: Urbis: Smart Cities Meetup — green energy\, mobility\, circular economy and more \n\n\n\nOct. 7-10: International Industrial Fair — meet with companies from 40+ countries​\, including Ukraine\, which is using the fair to vet key partners for future rebuilding initiatives \n\n\n\nSponsored By:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/briefing-with-czech-ambassador-miloslav-stasek/ LOCATION:Arnall Golden Gregory\, 171 17th Street NW\, Suite 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30363\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Cybersecurity,Czech Republic,Defense,Europe,Export,Featured,Industry,Manufacturing,Market expansion,Networking,Security,Supply Chain,Trade,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Hon-Consul-of-Czech.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7915659;-84.3937732 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arnall Golden Gregory 171 17th Street NW Suite 2100 Atlanta GA 30363 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=171 17th Street NW\, Suite 2100:geo:-84.3937732,33.7915659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20241120T181618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T142049Z UID:10040497-1738150200-1738155600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations OTP: Germany DESCRIPTION:We’re taking our Consular Conversations luncheons OTP! \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta on January 29th for a special edition of our Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin and hosted by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and Partnership Gwinnett\, featuring Melanie Moltmann\, Consul General of Germany in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket: $30Gwinnett Chamber Member Ticket: $20German-American Chamber Member Ticket: $20Global Atlanta Passport Holder: FREE \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Moltmann\,Consul General of Germany in Atlanta \n\n\n\nPresented by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted By:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-otp-germany-2024/ LOCATION:Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Europe,Featured,Germany,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.9923995;-84.0918882 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy Duluth GA 30097 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy:geo:-84.0918882,33.9923995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20241122T162204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180321Z UID:10040498-1733763600-1733770800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Diaspora Diplomats: Reception Celebrating Atlanta’s African Consular Corps DESCRIPTION:Long an important gateway for business with Africa\, Atlanta’s star is further on the rise in the continent\, as evidenced by new flights\, sister airport agreements\, a presidential visit from Kenya and a high-level initiative positioning the city as the focal point of the U.S.-South African relationship.  \n\n\n\nBut perhaps no other act shows more how Africa’s 55 governments are seeing potential in the Peach State than the appointment of diplomats to represent their interests in Georgia.  \n\n\n\nOf the 75 countries with consulates and trade offices in the state\, 13 hail from Africa\, including three new countries announced just in the last few months: Botswana\, Zambia and Ghana.  \n\n\n\nSponsored by Ethiopian Airlines\, the city’s direct link to 65 African destinations\, join Global Atlanta for a reception celebrating Atlanta’s African diplomats and meet those tasked with deepening ties with these dynamic and growing economies.  \n\n\n\nHosted at Constellations in historic Sweet Auburn\, the birthplace of both MLK Jr. and the civil rights movement\, we’ll enjoy fabulous food and drinks\, traditional Ethiopian coffee and unrivaled networking\, forging links that will sow seeds of transatlantic opportunity.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed Consuls\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Ndashe Katema Banda\, Honorary Consul of Zambia\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Auwalu Jega Namadina\, Consul General of Nigeria in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Yvonne Horsley McCowin\, Honorary Consul of Ghana\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNaana Frimpong\, Honorary Consul of Botswana\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/diaspora-diplomats-reception/ LOCATION:Constellations\, 135 Auburn Avenue\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States CATEGORIES:Africa,Diaspora,Diplomacy,Drink,Featured,Networking,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7552529;-84.3830755 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Constellations 135 Auburn Avenue Atlanta GA 30303 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Auburn Avenue:geo:-84.3830755,33.7552529 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20241002T211830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T230634Z UID:10040443-1730719800-1730725200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: The Netherlands DESCRIPTION:We’re taking our Consular Conversations luncheons OTP! \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta on November 4th for a special edition of our Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin and hosted by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and Partnership Gwinnett\, featuring Jaap Veerman\, Consul General of the Netherlands in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. A follow-up of the event will be published in an article following the discussion. \n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket: $40Gwinnett Chamber Member Ticket: $30Netherlands-American Chamber Member Ticket: $30Global Atlanta Passport Holder: FREE \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJaap Veerman\,Consul General of the Netherlands in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted By:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-the-netherlands-otp/ LOCATION:Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Europe,Featured,Netherlands,Networking,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.9923995;-84.0918882 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy Duluth GA 30097 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy:geo:-84.0918882,33.9923995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240911T202125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T203720Z UID:10040400-1730289600-1730296800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Luncheon: The State of International Child Protection in Georgia  DESCRIPTION:With more than 10 percent of Georgia’s population now born outside U.S.\, the state is seeing an enviable rise in diversity that has contributed to its political vibrancy and economic prosperity. \n\n\n\nBut it also begs a question: Are local policy makers and stakeholders across civil society and business equipped to navigate complex cultural issues and the tangled web of cross-border regulations that govern how we protect the most vulnerable in society? \n\n\n\nOr will institutional and resource gaps persist that hinder the effective delivery of services and opportunity to kids and families?  \n\n\n\nJoin the Consulate General of Mexico\, The Manely Firm\, Division of Family and Child Services (DFaCS) and other experts at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce for an in-person\, interactive luncheon roundtable providing the latest on the state of international child protection in Georgia and how consulates\, nonprofits and even companies can be part of solving child welfare challenges\, even before they arise.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks: Cobb Chamber \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJavier Diaz de LeonConsul General of Mexico in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael ManelyFounding Attorney at The Manely Firm\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Pavon RojasCounselor at Ser Familia\nJulia is a pre-licensed\, bilingual mental health counselor dedicated to providing individual and group counseling to the Latino community. She works with Ser Familia\, a non-profit organization with offices across the metro-Atlanta area that offers mental health and prevention services for Latino families in Spanish. Julia holds a B.S. in Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University. Her experience spans youth mental health\, substance abuse prevention and intervention\, and trauma-informed care.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravis MosesRegional Director\, R13 (Clayton\, Cobb\, and Gwinnett)Georgia Division of Family and Children Services\nTravis has been employed with DFCS for 21 years\, serving faithfully in the Metro District his entire career. His overarching goal is to create gateways that strengthen families by providing access to supportive resources within the community. This includes facilitating a consistent evaluation of processes to ameliorate safety and well-being outcomes for families and children in the Region. This requires interfacing with various community stakeholders (private and public\, alike) to accurately address specific needs identified by members of the diverse communities within and throughout region 13. As a leader\, his mission to create collaborative initiatives continues to be centered on enhancing the brand of the agency\, as building\, and maintaining public trust is paramount and aligns with the overall mission of the agency. \n\n\n\nTravis earned his bachelor’s from the University of South Carolina and holds a Master’s in Family Counseling from Webster University. \n\n\n\nHe is the proud father of two amazing daughters and husband to a ‘super amazing’ wife for 19 years! His pastime includes reading\, listening to music\, and traveling with his family and friends. He exudes an ongoing passion to serve by lending his talents to improve the lives of others and continually sharpens his skill set\, aiming to be a beacon of hope for those in need. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Come?\n\n\n\nCitizens concerned about trafficking\, domestic violence\, child custody and other pressing issues \n\n\n\nDiplomats interested in staying up-to-date on the latest rules and regs governing child protection in Georgia  \n\n\n\nGovernment officials and economic development agencies seeking to better serve their immigrant communities \n\n\n\nHR directors and companies seeking to better understand how their employees are affected by state policy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/luncheon-international-child-protection-in-georgia/ LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Manely-Firm-Passport.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.8897467;-84.46537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cobb Chamber of Commerce 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000 Atlanta 30339 Georgia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000:geo:-84.46537,33.8897467 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240905T143932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T000419Z UID:10040384-1729684800-1729690200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Argentina DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Oct. 23rd for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Sebastián D’Alessio \, Deputy Consul General of Argentina. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include opening remarks from Deputy Consul General D’Allesio followed by a panel discussion with the Argentine American Chamber\, the Metro Atlanta Chamber\, and the Gwinnett Chamber to report on recent trade missions to Argentina with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nProposed topics include: \n\n\n\n\nThe Gwinnett Chamber’s recent EMBARK trip\n\n\n\nMetro Atlanta Chamber’s recent marketing mission to Cordoba and Buenos Aires\n\n\n\nArgentina’s role in the critical mineral supply chains and its effects on Georgia’s electric-vehicle sector\n\n\n\nGrowing Argentine tech influence in Atlanta \n\n\n\nSports tech and soccer diplomacy in the run-up to the World Cup \n\n\n\nAgricultural collaborations and the role of tourism in economic ties\n\n\n\nEconomic reforms under the administration of President Javier Milei\n\n\n\nEducational ties between Argentinian and Georgian higher-ed institutions. \n\n\n\n\n…and more. \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSebastián D’Alessio​\, Deputy Consul General of Argentina in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStefan Harrigan​\, Senior Manager\, Global Commerce Team Metro Atlanta Chamber\nStefan Harrigan is Senior Manager for Global Business Development for the GlobalCommerce team on the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s (MAC) Economic Developmentdivision. Stefan leads the export and international outbound growth initiatives andassists with foreign direct investment (FDI) projects. He is an international relations andbusiness professional with experience spanning Europe and the U.S. Prior to joiningMAC\, Stefan served as an International Trade Manager with the Georgia Department ofEconomic Development where he consulted exporters throughout the state on theirinternational business strategy and developed global relationships with keystakeholders and partners to promote Georgia exports.Stefan obtained his B.A. in world politics from Leiden University College in theNetherlands and a joint Master of Arts in transatlantic affairs from the Fletcher School ofLaw and Diplomacy at Tufts University and the Collège d’Europe. He is fluent inGerman and proficient in Dutch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuillermo Wasserman​\, Partner at Wasserman West\, LLC Argentine American Chamber of Commerce \nGuillermo Wasserman is an international commercial lawyer\, fluent in English\, Portuguese\, andSpanish\, with significant experience in domestic and cross-border business transactions\, particularly between the U.S. and Latin America. For over 20 years\, Guillermo has regularly assisted his U.S. and European-based clients to overcome business\, legal\, and cultural challenges in doing business in Latin America and vice-versa. \n\n\n\nGuillermo is a founding Member of the Atlanta-based international business law firm WassermanWest\, LLC\, Chairman of the Board of the Argentine-American Chamber of Commerce of theSoutheast\, and President of the Northwestern Law Alumni Society in Atlanta. He is a formermember of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, as well as a member of the International Section of the State Bar of Georgia\, the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association\, the International Law Committee of the American Bar Association\, and the BuenosAires Bar Association (Argentina). \n\n\n\nGuillermo is the recipient of an AV® Preeminent Peer Review rating by Martindale-Hubbell andconsistently ranked among “Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers” (Corporate/M&A category) byLatinvex. He has published numerous articles and is regularly a speaker in conferences addressingmarket entry\, international contracting\, M&A\, and foreign direct investment\, across the Americas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nT. Lanier Levett​\, COO\, Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes 2024 Board Chairman\,Gwinnett Chamber Board of Directors \nT. Lanier Levett is a fourth-generation funeral director and serves as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes\, the largest independently owned and operated funeral home business in the southeast\, serving more than 2\,400 families annually. \n\n\n\nKnown for compassionate and dignified funeral services thatcelebrate family and honor the past\, Gregory B. Levett & Sons has been recognized with prestigious awards from theNational Funeral Directors and Morticians Association and American Funeral Director magazine. The company now includes four locations across metro Atlanta and employs 150 staff members\, including 25 licensed funeral directors. The company is Gwinnett’s only African American–owned-and–operated funeral home. \n\n\n\nAs Atlanta and Gwinnett County have attracted more international families\, Levett and his family have seen a growing need to provide international services. His business has grown from referrals of the families he has served and his extensive involvement with the Gwinnett Chamber. Levett served on the Gwinnett Chamber Board of Directors a decade ago\, returned to the Board in 2021 and is now serving as its 2024 Chairman. In this year\, Levett has led the reopening of the Gwinnett Chamber’s newly renovated facilities\, engaged in all levels of business leadership\, and recently joined a delegation of corporate executives for a cultural immersion tour to Argentina and Brazil. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/argentina-alana/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Caribbean,Diplomacy,Featured,international relations,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T100000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20241015T190606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T123343Z UID:10040463-1729240200-1729245600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Investment Breakfast - Vietnam: The Northern Option DESCRIPTION:Much of Vietnam’s industrial growth has happened in its south. But the Lang Son province\, which lies north of Hanoi along the country’s border with China\, has committed to becoming a leader in infrastructure and industrial growth amid changing trade patterns in Asia.  \n\n\n\nLang Son provincial Chairman Ho Tien Thieu and 11 top officials from the province\, aided by economic counselor Van Le at the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington\, will visit Atlanta Friday\, Oct. 18\, to tell this story and court U.S. investors in the following sectors:  \n\n\n\n\nTourism (hotels and beyond)\n\n\n\nEducation (university partnerships) \n\n\n\nHealth care (hospitals)\n\n\n\nManufacturing (new industrial zones)\n\n\n\nWind and Solar Energy\n\n\n\nWater Tech\n\n\n\nForestry (particularly machinery)\n\n\n\nTech (general)\n\n\n\n\nAs China+1 manufacturing efforts accelerate\, learn how to diversify your sourcing base in Asia and capitalize on the growing array of industrial parks and available land in the north of Vietnam.  \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming remarks by Global Atlanta and host organization\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks by Dr. Van Le\, Investment Counselor at the Embassy of Vietnam in the U.S. — Why Vietnam? \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introduction of the delegates Trinh Tuyet Mai\, Department of Foreign Affairs of Lang Son province\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo presentation about Lang Son Province\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote speech: Chairman Ho Tien Thieu — Opportunities in Lang Son Province\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakouts into industry groups for further discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Free\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVietnam-Gateway-Flyer-1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/investment-breakfast-vietnam-the-northern-option/ LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.9923869;-84.0917973 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The 1818 Club 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth GA 30097 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6500 Sugarloaf Parkway:geo:-84.0917973,33.9923869 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T183000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240916T130350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T183340Z UID:10040416-1727973000-1727980200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Ireland: Beyond the Field — Debriefing on the Delegation to Dublin Around the Georgia Tech Football Game  DESCRIPTION:DATE CHANGED DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER \n\n\n\nGeorgia Tech’s matchup with Florida State to kick off the college football season in Dublin was billed by title sponsor Aer Lingus as “More than a Game” — and that description held up for Georgia boosters.  \n\n\n\nMuch as they had when GT first participated in the matchup eight years ago\, companies\, politicians\, universities\, economic developers\, diplomats and tech associations all used the game as an occasion to deepen the state’s ties with Ireland\, already strong from a multidimensional partnership in investment\, trade and education.  \n\n\n\nGlobal Atlanta was along for the ride\, intersecting during our reporting trip with various organizations as they pursued their own complementary agendas. We caught up with…  \n\n\n\n\nEnterprise Ireland on a Sports Tech mission \n\n\n\nGeorgia Tech president’s meetings at Trinity College\n\n\n\nMayor Andre Dickens and Invest Atlanta at Guinness Enterprise Center in Dublin\n\n\n\nMetro Atlanta Chamber at the headquarters of Stripe \n\n\n\nGeorgia Department of Economic Development and Savannah in Wexford\n\n\n\nState legislators headed to Belfast \n\n\n\n\nTo look back on the trip and see what’s ahead for the Georgia-Ireland relationship\, join Global Atlanta\, IDA Ireland and others for debriefing happy hour.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaurie Prickett\, Assistant Director\, Economic Development at Invest Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrevor Williams\, Managing Editor at Global Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Woodward\, VP of Global Commerce at Metro Atlanta Chamber\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nH. West Richards\, Executive Director at American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC)\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ireland-beyond-the-field/ LOCATION:Burr & Forman\, 1075 Peachtree St NE Suite 3000\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309 CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,Featured,Ireland,Networking,Sports,Technology,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240906T203217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T204323Z UID:10040385-1727431200-1727434800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Passport ONLY - AMA with Global Atlanta's Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams DESCRIPTION:This free and virtual event is for all Global Atlanta Passport Holders & Partners. Not a member? Buy a Passport>>What’s a Global Atlanta Partner? Find out here>> \n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday morning\, September 27th for a virtual update on all things Global Atlanta and an Ask-Me-Anything session with Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams. \n\n\n\nDiscussion Topics Include:– Upcoming Global Atlanta events and coverage– Utilizing your Passport benefits– Community Updates– Recaps on recent reporting trips and upcoming plans– Trends and insights in Georgia’s global business landscape…and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/passport-only-ama-with-global-atlantas-managing-editor-trevor-williams/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Featured,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240827T141921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T004311Z UID:10040369-1725537600-1725544800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Colombia: Atlanta’s Emerging Partner in Latin America DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out. \n\n\n\nSpecial edition of Consular Conversations with remarks from Adriana Arias Castiblanco\, Consul General of Colombia in Atlanta  \n\n\n\nFree for Global Atlanta Passport Holders. Find out more here. \n\n\n\nColombia is fast emerging as Atlanta’s preferred partner in Latin America\, with new outreach efforts\, trade missions and business deals improving the links between the country and the economic capital of the Southeast U.S.  \n\n\n\nFrom Cartagena to Cali and Barranquilla to Bogota — with Medellin always in the mix — Atlanta is seeing interest from city governments looking for models of inclusive growth\, inbound companies looking for a market foothold and investment agencies seeking to incentivize American manufacturing.  \n\n\n\nMeanwhile\, Atlanta-based groups are executing trade missions to help members source products from Colombia under the market access provided by the longstanding free-trade agreement with the U.S.  \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta\, ProColombia\, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 5 at Miller & Martin for an interactive discussion on how to navigate Colombia’s current complexities and build your network in this promising market.   \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers & Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdriana Arias Castiblanco\, Consul General of Colombia in Atlanta  \nDuring her more than 25 years of service in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia\, she hasworked in the diplomatic and consular areas. She is a Social Communicator from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the EUDE in Spain. Additionally\, she has pursued multiple studies in international relations.She attended and completed the Year of Diplomatic Training and the Master’s Degree in Analysisof Contemporary Economic\, Political and International Relations Problems offered by the Externado Universities of Colombia and the Institute of Higher Studies for Latin America in Paris. She has held various positions in the Foreign Ministry: Coordinator of Integration and BorderDevelopment\, Coordinator of Binational Cabinets; She has handled bilateral political issues with various countries in Europe\, Asia and America. On the external level she has held consular positions in the Consulates in Valencia\, Venezuela\, Montreal\, Canada\, and Milan\, Italy. She hasalso provided her services in the Embassies of Austria\, Israel and Italy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHernando Galindo\, Procolombia \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVeronica Maldonado-Torres\, President and CEO\, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce \nHighlighting GHCC’s upcoming mission to Colombia in December \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRicardo Berris\, Atlanta Black Chambers\, Global Opportunities Committee\nReflections on Cali\, where 20+ Black-owned businesses from Atlanta courted new business in 2023 \n\n\n\nRicardo is Chairman of the Atlanta Black Chambers Global Opportunities Committee (GOC)\, focusing on Investments\, Trade\, and Partnerships for its over 600 members. He has also played a key role in designing the GO Global Conference set tolaunch in 2024. This conference aims to showcase and highlight global opportunities in trade\, partnerships\, and investments from more than 50 countries around the world over 2 days in the city of Atlanta. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, he’s involved in various organizations including Goldman Sachs 10KSB\, SCORE\, BizHack Academy\, Sir Richard Branson Entrepreneurship Center of the Caribbean\,Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce\, Woodstock Business Club\, and ICABA World Network. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nViviana Montenegro\, Research Faculty\, EI2 at the Enterprise Innovation Institute\, Georgia Tech Medellin\nHow Georgia Tech is building an innovation hub in Colombia’s commercial hub \n\n\n\nViviana is a Program Manager and Research Faculty II in EI 2 Global Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI 2 )\, where she assists with projects that foster and strengthen innovation ecosystems\, entrepreneurship\, technology commercialization\, and economic development indifferent regions in the U.S.A. and worldwide. Under this capacity\, she works with diverse partners such as universities\, university business incubators\, non-profit organizations\, economic development agencies\, and the private sector.Viviana holds an M.A. degree in Public Administration from San Francisco State University in California\, a Diploma in Business Management and Administration from Universidad de Chile\, and a bachelor’s degree in Translation from Universidad Católica de Chile. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlejandro Zuluaga\, Colombian Executive\nGrowing pains: Opening a Colombian multinational in Atlanta \n\n\n\nAlejandro is a seasoned finance professional with more than 30 years of experience in banking and corporate finance marked by his leadership in finance teams across various companies in the US and Latin America. \n\n\n\nThroughout his career in Grupo Argos for over 20 years\, Alejandro led numerous treasury and cash management strategies\, structured various corporate bond issuances and debt instruments\, and participated in M&A transactions in the infrastructure\, power and utilities\, and road concessions industries. Additionally\, in his role as CFO in Argos USA\, he was instrumental in the integration process of multiple acquisitions\, preparing the company to access the capital markets in the US. \n\n\n\nAlejandro holds an MBA from Saint Louis University and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlvaro Moscoso Diaz\, Regional Tax Manager at UPS\nHow UPS is helping companies serve the Colombian market \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModerated by: Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta \n\n\n\n\nVIEW FLYER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/colombia-atlantas-emerging-partner-in-latin-america/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Colombia,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Featured,Networking,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T093000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240402T150419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T152647Z UID:10040168-1714462200-1714469400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:From Shocks to Shifts: Shoring Up Supply Chains in an Age of Trade Turbulence DESCRIPTION:Wars in the Middle East and Europe. Rockets in the Red Sea. Competing industrial policies in key international markets — all in the wake of a pandemic that upended the global economy. Managing a supply chain has never been so complex. \n\n\n\nBut beyond fixes for short-term shocks\, how are companies negotiating enduring shifts\, adjusting to newfound trade turbulence and whipsaw regulatory changes? Is globalization dead\, or was a strategic shortening of supply chains inevitable to guard against strategic vulnerabilities \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and Aprio for breakfast and a nuanced discussion with global executives calibrating their companies’ responses to these challenges and more as they manage influential factories and distribution facilities in Georgia. \n\n\n\nAgenda7:30a – Registration\, Networking Breakfast8:00a – Welcome\, Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion9:00a – Networking9:45a – Dismissal \n\n\n\nOpening Remarks:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJay Cho\, Tariffs & Customs Director at Aprio\nJay specializes in helping multinational companies navigate complex US import/export requirements\, providing duty-saving strategies\, planning and compliance risk management. With a decade of experience on both the consulting and the legal sides of international trade\, he also provides counsel on customs enforcement matters\, such as customs inquiries\, verification requests\, audits\, investigations and penalty cases. Since many of his clients are located overseas\, he is always on standby and manages ongoing customs matters on their behalf while keeping them updated on the status of their cases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Shefrin\, President & Chief Operating Officer at Ubique Group\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Gray\, VP of Supply Chain at KaMin Solutions\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas JorgensenChief Executive Officer & President\, Green Worldwide Shipping\nThomas Jorgensen began his career in shipping with Maersk Line in 1989 in Copenhagen\, Denmark after studying economics at Aarhus University. Thomas moved to the United States via Boston in 1991 to work for a global forwarder\, and in 1994 relocated to Atlanta to start up the U.S. operations of a Scandinavian logistics company. After earning a partnership as President for this global forwarder\, Thomas founded and became the President and CEO of Green Worldwide Shipping® in 2008. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPete MentoCommercial Director\, US Customs and Compliance\, Air & Sea US\, DSV\nPete Mento knows an incredible amount about trade. \n\n\n\nPete specializes in the elimination\, recovery and minimization of duties and taxes associated with trade. He also assists companies with import and export compliance\, audit defense and cargo security programs. He is considered one of the most insightful and connected trade professionals in the world and his projects have recovered over $1 Billion in duties\, taxes and fees over his 30-year career. \n\n\n\nIn his current role\, Pete leads efforts to grow and build the Customs and Trade Consulting services of DSV.  In the past\, Pete has served as Partner and Practice Leader for Tax Firms like Ryan\, KPMG and Crowe.  He has also run the global Customs operations and consultancies for major Freight Forwarding Firms like Expeditors\, C.H. Robinson and Crane Worldwide. \n\n\n\nPete is a Customs House Broker who also received his Masters Degree in Government (Trade Theory Focus) from Harvard University and did his undergraduate work at Maine Maritime Academy where he served five consecutive terms as a member of the advisory board.  His Doctoral studies at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom in Trade Law focused on how economics and geopolitics interconnect. \n\n\n\nPete is a noted Trade Academic who has written many articles and work papers on Trade Theory and Trade Practices especially the role programs like C-TPAT and AEO had on the global economy. \n\n\n\nPete is a highly sought-after speaker for events all over the world. A former professional standup comedian\, he has conducted sold out lectures to tens of thousands of people in every imaginable venue – from university lecture halls to night clubs. His style of mixing economics\, history and humor is always a welcome change for his clients and students. His Trade School webinar series has become the standard for staying up to date on issues of global commerce and his podcast “Trade Geek” boasts over 10\,000 subscribers. \n\n\n\nHe is the most unlikely trade nerd you will ever meet……. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/shocks-to-shifts-shoring-up-supply-chains/ LOCATION:Aprio\, 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30319\, United States CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Business,Caribbean,Europe,Export,Featured,Geopolitics,International Markets,Latin America,Logistics,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,North America,Supply Chain,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Aprio-Passport.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.9169756;-84.3546622 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aprio 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120 Atlanta GA 30319 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120:geo:-84.3546622,33.9169756 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240126T213701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T001656Z UID:10040049-1711454400-1711459800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Peru DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on March 26 for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Giancarlo León Collazos​\, Consul General of Peru in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. A follow-up of the event will be published in an article following the discussion. \n\n\n\nPotential Discussion topics to be announced. \n\n\n\nPresented by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiancarlo León Collazos​\, Consul General of Peru in Atlanta\nDiplomatic Minister of the Peruvian Foreign Office. Mr. Leon is Bachelor of Systems’ Engineering at the Lima’s University. He is Master in Diplomacy and International Relations from the Diplomatic Academy of Peru\, as well as Master in Foreign Affairs with mention in International Cooperationfrom the Externado University of Colombia. \n\n\n\nHe has served abroad as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Peru in Colombia as well as Delegate of the Permanent Mission of Peru to the United Nations and other InternationalOrganizations based in Geneva\, Switzerland. Within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru\, Mr. Leon has served as Director of Maritime Affairs; Chief of Staff of the Cabinet of the Viceminister of Foreign Affairs; Deputy Director of Andean Countries; Deputy Director of WTO and IP Issue; and Advisor of the Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-peru2024/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Featured,International affairs,Latin America,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240216T155542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T144804Z UID:10040089-1710435600-1710442800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Across the Americas Reception: Meet Young Entrepreneurs From Nine Latin American and Caribbean Countries DESCRIPTION:As Atlanta hosts some of the brightest entrepreneurs from across the Americas this month\, Georgia Council for International Visitors and Global Atlanta are joining forces for an evening reception designed to help them expand their hemispheric networks in the city’s growing tech community. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a chance to meet and mingle with impressive young leaders from Colombia\, Guatemala\, Brazil\, the Bahamas\, Suriname\, Ecuador\, Antigua and Barbuda\, Mexico\, and the Dominican Republic at Constellations in downtown Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn District\, where we’ll share ideas and solutions over drinks and pan-Latin bites from Lottafrutta. \n\n\n\nThe 12 Atlanta participants were selected as part of the U.S. State Department’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative\, or YLAI\, a prestigious program bringing 280 under-35 social and business innovators to 19 cities across the U.S. \n\n\n\nHere\, they’ll be embedded in the innovation and nonprofit ecosystem for four weeks\, using the exchange to access training\, tools and networks that will bolster their organizations\, in turn strengthening social and economic development across the region. They’ll also garner feedback on pitches they’ve crafted to identify a solution to one of their enterprise’s most pressing problems. One will emerge as the “YLAI Ambassador” for Atlanta and will move on to represent the cohort nationally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese high-impact entrepreneurs are active in the following sectors: \n\n\n\n\nEducation\n\n\n\nPoverty Reduction\n\n\n\nLife Coaching\n\n\n\nMarketing & Design\n\n\n\nMedia Production\n\n\n\nTravel & Hospitality\n\n\n\nMental Health Services\n\n\n\nAdvocacy\n\n\n\nHealth IT\n\n\n\nWaste Management & Recycling\n\n\n\nYouth Empowerment\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Advocacy\n\n\n\nFinancial Empowerment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 YLAI Fellow Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/across-the-americas-reception-2024/ LOCATION:Constellations\, 135 Auburn Avenue\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States CATEGORIES:Brazil,Caribbean,Colombia,Culture,Economic Development,Education,El Salvador,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneurship,Featured,Health,Humanitarian,Innovation,Investment,Investors,Latin America,Mexico,Networking,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GCIV-passport.png GEO:33.7552529;-84.3830755 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Constellations 135 Auburn Avenue Atlanta GA 30303 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Auburn Avenue:geo:-84.3830755,33.7552529 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240214T180200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T151730Z UID:10040085-1710243000-1710250200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Expat Expectations: Building Your Global Workforce in Atlanta DESCRIPTION:As technology continues to shape the future of work\, companies are facing unprecedented challenges in managing their cross-border workforce. Changes in immigration policy\, blurred lines between home and office\, and fluctuations in real estate markets can all complicate the process. Local firms are finding success by blending cultural consideration with policy preparedness\, while international firms breaking into the U.S. for the first time through Atlanta are encountering new challenges\, such as disparate hiring rules\, byzantine benefits practices and hidden relocation costs. \n\n\n\nNew hires themselves\, meanwhile\, have to adapt to a new work life while struggling to get a driver’s license\, finance a home or find school for the kids in an unfamiliar landscape. \n\n\n\nOn March 12\, Global Atlanta will bring together a slate of experts to provide the latest insights on running a global team from our global city\, interspersed with personal stories from expatriates who have made the jump to Atlanta. The resulting discussion will help you manage Expat Expectations as you onboard and integrate new team members across borders. \n\n\n\nAreas covered in the seminar include: family law\, immigration\, education\, tax\, real estate\, banking and cross-cultural training. \n\n\n\nMore speakers to be announced. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers & Organizations:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlanta International School\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShivam Malhotra\, Partner\, Global Mobility\, Aprio\nAs Aprio’s Global Mobility Services (GMS) Leader\, Shivam oversees the growth and development of the firm’s GMS practice. He has a decade of experience in professional services\, assisting multinational companies with international business matters such as including navigating taxation and compensation\, transferring individuals and managing expatriate needs across all aspects of global mobility. He works closely with CEOs and CFOs of global organizations\, global mobility managers\, human resources leaders\, high-net- worth individuals and cross-border individuals.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula Henao\, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty\nCombining technical prowess with a servant’s heart\, Paula Henao is an architect as well as a REALTOR®. Born and raised in Bogota\, Colombia\, Paula pursued her education in architecture and came to the United States after being offered a position with a builder in Georgia. After working on residential communities in Augusta and Aiken\, she chose to settle in Atlanta\, a city she loves for its growth\, opportunities for families and diverse community. A resident of Johns Creek\, she has been in the business for over 12 years and has loved growing together with her clients as they move forward with their families and careers. Proud to offer the highest level of service through her partnership with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty\, she works with clients throughout the North Atlanta area. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish\, her unrivaled ability to be fully present and communicate the right information to the right person at the right time makes her a sought-after negotiator and confidante. Active in her community\, Paula has accepted various roles with the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association as their first executive director and former member of their board of directors. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Johns Creek North Fulton and Global Atlanta. She is also an engaged PTA member at State Bridge Crossing Elementary\, where her daughter attends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Manely\, The Manely Firm\nMichael has practiced divorce and family law for more than 30 years and has prevailed in thousands of family law cases. He has become one of the most sought-after international family law attorneys in Georgia\, representing clients in federal court throughout the United States and in select foreign jurisdictions. Michael has successfully resolved cases from every continent in the world\, except Antarctica\, and served as an expert witness on international child abduction in court proceedings in the United States and Scotland. On December 5\, 2012 he delivered oral argument before the Supreme Court of the United States in Chafin v. Chafin\, securing a unanimous victory and establishing that parents who have a child removed from the United States have standing regarding their custodial interests. The decision has been cited over 950 times. Michael is the only all family law attorney to win unanimous decisions from both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Georgia! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthias Ohm\, LL.M.Attorney at Law\, Arnall Golden Gregory\nMatt is an Associate at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. He is a German and U.S. lawyer\, holding a U.S. Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Georgia School of Law. He obtained both his German and his U.S. law license (NY) in 2015. In 2019\, Matt was also sworn into the Georgia Bar. \n\n\n\nMatt focuses his legal services on supporting foreign-owned business entities and individuals investing in the U.S. in the areas of immigration\, corporate\, and employment law. He supports companies’ global immigration needs through both U.S. immigration and non-immigration visa processing for businesses and families (temporary work visas and green cards). \n\n\n\nHe has established himself as an esteemed member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has become a welcome speaker at various conferences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoumaya Khalifa\, Khalifa Consulting\nSoumaya is the President & CEO of Khalifa Consulting\, is a highly-regarded coach\, trainer and consultant\, specializing in intercultural communications\, diversity\, equity and inclusion\, and leadership development. Through her consulting firm\, Soumaya provides corporate\, non-profit\, and governmental institutions with wide-ranging expertise and practical solutions to cross-cultural operations.  Using resources she developed to examine the impact of religious diversity in the workplace and the marketplace\, Soumaya has seen her clients and their employees improve their work environments and increase productivity.   \n\n\n\nAs a committed believer in “building bridges of understanding\,” Soumaya is involved in a myriad of community activities\, including sitting on the boards of  the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta\, the Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center\, and The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and is a on The Carter Center’s Board of Councilors.   \n\n\n\nSince 2009\, Soumaya has been an adjunct faculty member at Emory University’s Center for Continuing Education\, offering courses on intercultural communication\, Women in Leadership and Human Resources Certification. She has published numerous articles\, reviews and blog posts on managing cultural differences\, including contributing a chapter to Religious Diversity at Work (2016). Soumaya is the founder of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta.  \n\n\n\nHer work has brought her much recognition. Recently\, Soumaya was listed in the 2023 Georgia 500: The State’s Most Influential Leaders by Georgia Trend magazine and she received the 2021 Honorable Mention Power the Future award from The Forum on Workplace Inclusion.  She is a 2019 YWCA Woman of Achievement\, was honored in Atlanta Magazine’s 2019 Women Making a Mark\, and was presented with the prestigious Phoenix Award by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed in 2017.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Come?\n\n\n\n* Leaders of international subsidiaries in tech or beyond* HR managers for large ATL companies with global operations* Startups looking to go global or recruit internationally* Service providers seeking better insight into their clients’ challenges* Economic development leaders looking to improve their community’s outreach around the world \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expat-expectations-2024/ LOCATION:Atlanta Tech Village\, 3423 Piedmont Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Banking,Business,Culture,Economic Development,Europe,Family law,Featured,Human Resources,Immigration,Latin America,Law,Market expansion,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,Seminar,Tax,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.8486731;-84.3733132 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Atlanta Tech Village 3423 Piedmont Rd NE Atlanta GA 30305 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3423 Piedmont Rd NE:geo:-84.3733132,33.8486731 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20231220T044916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T204443Z UID:10039990-1708430400-1708435800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations Luncheon: India DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta Feb. 20 for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan\, Consul General of India in Atlanta. \nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. A follow-up of the event will be published in an article following the discussion. \nPotential Discussion topics include: \n\nMr. Lakshmanan’s role in India’s hosting of the G20 summit\nHow India became Georgia’s fastest-growing trading partner\nHow shifting global supply chains are benefiting India\nFintech\, film and other complementary sectors\nAgricultural trade between India and the Southeast U.S.\nReflections on inbound Indian delegations and Republic Day celebrations\nGrowing security ties\, defense trade and political interest from Georgia.\n\nRead Global Atlanta’s recent coverage of Mr. Lakshmanan’s arrival: After Helping Organize G20\, New Indian Consul General Lands in Atlanta \n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan\, Consul General of India\nShri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan is a career diplomat and joined the Indian Foreign Service in the year 2005. Prior to joining as Consul General of India at Atlanta\, he served in Ministry of External Affairs in various capacities. He has served as Joint Secretary (Summits) looking after the operation aspects of G20 Meetings during India’s G20 Presidency. While heading Rapid Response Cell Division\, as an additional charge\, he was in-charge of the Ministry of External Affairs’ control room during the Operation Ganga. He also served as Director in Administration & Human Resources\, and Policy Planning Divisions. \n\n\n\nDuring his previous overseas diplomatic assignments\, he served in various positions at Indian Missions in Moscow\, Dushanbe\, Paris and Colombo handling Political\, Commercial and Cultural aspects of relations. During his last tenure in New Delhi (2011 to 2013)\, he was a Desk Officer for the southern African countries in Africa Division.  \n\n\n\nHe holds master’s degree in Science faculty.  \n\n\n\nHe is married to S. Renuga Devi\, who is Occupational Therapist by profession and has a daughter and a son. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-luncheon-india/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Featured,India ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240111T204302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T184701Z UID:10040009-1707415200-1707422400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Global Trade & Investment Symposium in Macon DESCRIPTION:Interested in understanding how the world comes to Georgia? \n\n\n\nJoin Christopher N. Smith\, Attorney at Law and Global Atlanta for the Fifth Annual Statewide Global Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon\, where we’ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. \n\n\n\nThe evening discussion and reception at Wesleyan College will feature leading voices from across the state representing the countries\, companies\, and industries underpinning job-creating investment and keeping Georgia undeniably connected beyond the U.S.’s borders. \n\n\n\nNow in its fifth year\, the symposium regularly attracts more than 100 registrants from all over the state to enjoy a night of networking and knowledge. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we’ll focus in on Korean investment in the state\, gaining views from economic development professionals\, foreign companies\, diplomats and exporters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Remarks:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanghoon LeeConsul\, Global Trade & Economic Affairs\, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Panelists:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJae KimPresident\, Southeast US Korea Chamber of Commerce\nJae Kim is President of The Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce\, with responsibilities to lead the organization. Also\, as Board Director\, he has responsibilities to organize board meetings to drive promotion and development of the organization’s mission and objectives\, including management of membership\, events\, and activities. He is Senior Manager at Aprio\, LLP with 14 years of experience. He has expertise in bridging international relationships\, with a focus on U.S.-Korea cross-border investments and economic ties. Prior to joining Aprio\, LLP he had worked for Fortune 500 companies such as Deloitte\, Roche\, and Johnson & Johnson. \n\n\n\nHe graduated with a Masters Science in Accounting from Indiana University\, Kelley School of Business\, and a B.S. in Business Administration – Accounting from Butler University\, Lacy School of Business. Born in Seoul\, South Korea\, he lived and grew-up in Zimbabwe and South Africa for over 10 years as an Expat family as part of Daewoo Corporation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid HughesGeneral Manager at Dinex Emission LLC\nDavid Hughes\, serving as the General Manager of the US facility\, plays a pivotal role in the company’s operations and growth in the American market. With a wealth of experience and expertise\, David oversees the day-to-day activities of the US branch\, ensuring a seamless connection between the company’s global vision and its local operations. His dedication to customer service and innovation aligns perfectly with Dinex Emission’s core values\, contributing to the company’s reputation for exceptional performance and reliability. As the US facility continues to expand and drive the company’s revenue growth\, David’s leadership and commitment are instrumental in achieving this vision while maintaining a strong focus on environmental responsibility and compliance with emission standards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristy PlottExecutive Director\, American Tanning & Leather\nChristy Plott brings a heartfelt dedication to conservation and a keen entrepreneurial mindset to the exotic leather industry. As a partner and creative director at American Tanning and Leather\, she contributes to the family business’s growth and success\, now in its fifth generation. The company\, under her guidance\, has been recognized among the University of Georgia’s top 100 fastest growing Bulldog Businesses\, reflecting its steady development and international reach in leather exports and trade show participation. \n\n\n\nChristy’s educational journey includes an MBA from Wesleyan College\, where she graduated Summa cum laude\, and a bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Georgia\, leading to her inclusion in UGA’s Top 40 Under 40 Alumni list. She continues to stay connected with the university community as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors. \n\n\n\nIn her professional life\, Christy holds roles on the boards of the International Crocodilian Farmers Association and the Natural Fibers Alliance\, where she contributes insights toward more sustainable practices. As a member of the Accessories Council of New York\, she advocates for the mindful conservation and use of alligators and crocodiles. \n\n\n\nChristy also applies her expertise in crocodilian conservation as the Industry Vice Chair for the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group. Additionally\, she works as a consultant for the CITES treaty and represents the alligator industry for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Her commitment to wildlife conservation is further demonstrated through her involvement with Blood Origins\, a nonprofit organization focused on these efforts. \n\n\n\nOutside her professional commitments\, Christy enjoys the simplicity and beauty of camping and outdoor activities. She resides in Weatherford\, Texas\, and Griffin\, Georgia\, with her fiancé\, Trey Gilmore\, who is the Men’s Design Director at Lucchese Boot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15 PM: Arrival and Networking at Pierce Chapel\n\n\n\n6:15 – 6:20 PM: Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n6:20 – 7:00 PM: Moderated panel discussion\n\n\n\n7:00 – 7:10 PM: Moderated Q&A session\n\n\n\n7:10 – 8:00 PM: Reception in Burden Parlor\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher N. Smith\, LLC\, Attorney at Law \n\n\n\n\nHosted by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/save-the-date-fifth-annual-international-investment-trade-symposium-in-macon/ LOCATION:Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel\, 4760 Forsyth Rd\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States CATEGORIES:Africa,Canada,Economic Development,Europe,Export,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Industry,Investment,Latin America,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,South Korea,Symposium,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.png GEO:32.8742834;-83.7137178 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel 4760 Forsyth Rd Macon GA 31210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4760 Forsyth Rd:geo:-83.7137178,32.8742834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240111T195416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T172921Z UID:10040008-1707238800-1707246000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Export Stories: Hear How Cobb Companies Are Succeeding in International Trade DESCRIPTION:At home in the world’s biggest market\, expanding sales internationally can seem a bridge too far for many U.S. companies. \n\n\n\nBut for every firm whose anxiety or apathy causes them to miss cross-border opportunities\, there’s another finding lucrative customers around the world. \n\n\n\nFrom software royalties and franchise fees to manufactured inputs and consumer products\, sellers of both goods and services in Cobb County and beyond have learned to overcome real risks to seize the innovative edge\, financial diversification and brand cachet that can come with exporting done right. \n\n\n\nJoin Select Cobb and Global Atlanta for a panel discussion where tales of export success from local pioneers will help you take the first (or next) step toward crafting and implementing your international strategy.This event is free for future and current exporters and Global Atlanta Passport Holders. \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill KentDirector\, Inside SalesSouthwire\nWill Kent leads the international commercial teams andglobal industrial customer service teams. He began his career at Southwire in 2013 as senior product development engineer. His next role was Operations Manager in one of Southwire’s manufacturing plants. Will transitioned to the commercial team in 2018 when he became the Director\, Inside Salessupporting the international business unit. In 2019 he broadened his experience as he became the Director\, Inside Sales for the industrial business unit which includes responsibility for the global customer service teams supporting OEM\, IWC and the strategic industrial global accounts. \n\n\n\nWill earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Auburn University and an MBA from University of West Georgia. He currently lives in Carrollton\, GA with his wife and 2 sons. Outside of work he enjoys coaching youth soccer\, traveling\, snow skiing\, golfing\, and attending Auburn sportingevents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn DanielCo-founder & Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships and Business Development\, ProgenaCare Global\, LLC\nJohn L. Daniel\, Co-founder/Executive Vice President of Global Business Development of ProgenaCare Global.  Dedicated to building sustainable global relationships\, John has created partnerships in multiple countries on four continents\, most recently in Ukraine. He is an experienced new business developer with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device\, regenerative medicine and biotechnology industries.  With patient care at the center of all he does\, he is tirelessly bringing healing innovation to healthcare providers one relationship at a time. \n\n\n\nA Georgia native\, born to a Spanish mother and globe-trotting father\, John has held a lifelong global mindset. His relentless curiosity and affinity for relationship building fuels his entrepreneurial spirit.  Early on\, John was provided resources & freedom to build global businesses in innovative ways\, and has leveraged these early learnings throughout his career.  \n\n\n\nJohn holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Southern Polytechnic State University and Masters of Business Administration\, Management of Technology from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrancesca Evans Vice President of International Sales\, Americo Manufacturing\nFrancesca Evans is the Vice President of International Sales at Americo Manufacturing Company. Hired into this role in November 2016 due to her 20 years of international sales and operations experience\, she cultivates partnerships with customers around the world and pursues opportunities through new business development. \n\n\n\nEvans grew up bilingual and speaks English\, Italian\, French\, Mandarin and Dutch fluently. She earned her B.A. in East Asian Studies from the University of Virginia\, with one year abroad studying Mandarin at National Taiwan Normal University. Later\, she completed a graduate certificate program at Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing Center\, one of only 30 US students selected for a year-long intensive study of China with courses taught in Mandarin by Chinese professors. \n\n\n\nImpressed with the energy and opportunities in Taiwan\, Evans returned to Taipei after graduating from college to launch her career in international business. She learned trading basics in an import-export company and then accepted the role of Export Manager with a Taiwanese label manufacturer\, representing the company at shows around the world and developing new export markets. \n\n\n\nEvans continued to broaden her skills and contacts in the label and packaging industry\, working with companies in Asia\, Europe and the United States. She was recruited to found Signatiss S.A.\, the Dah Mei Group’s first factory in Europe and was instrumental in the setup of the facility. She then continued as the European Marketing and Sales Manager for about five years where she established accounts and grew sales throughout France\, Germany and the Benelux. \n\n\n\nIn a similar role for the SML Group\, Evans remained in Europe for another five years\, targeting clients with global production sites for maximum benefit to the Group’s 21 production facilities. After six years in Asia and ten in Europe\, Evans moved back to the USA and continued to work for SML. There she fostered relationships with major brands including Walmart and Under Armour\, handling product development and global account management for labels and packaging\, which were beginning to incorporate RFID inlays for inventory management. \n\n\n\nFrancesca enjoys hiking\, horseback riding\, travel\, reading and learning about different cultures andcuisines. She has two daughters\, one pursuing her degree at the University of Georgia\, and the other at Georgia Tech. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuido Adriaenssens\, President & Owner\, WOW Motorcycles\nGuido Adriaenssens\, born in Belgium in 1954\, is the President and Owner of WOW Motorcycles\, America’s Largest and Best Used Motorcycles/Powersports Dealership. His journey in the business world began with a foundation in international business and languages. \n\n\n\nGuido’s early career saw him as a traveling salesperson in the Middle East\, promoting aluminum semi-products manufactured in Belgium. In 1979\, he transitioned to a role with the Belgian Trade Promotion Office\, serving at Belgian embassies in Latin America before eventually moving to Atlanta. \n\n\n\nIn 1991\, Guido Adriaenssens started his own trading and export company: WORLD ON WHEELS INTERNATIONAL INC. As the company evolved\, it streamlined its focus toward the export of motorcycles\, cars\, and related products\, earning a global reputation under the name WOW Motorcycles. Guido’s leadership has enabled WOW Motorcycles to successfully export to over 50 countries. \n\n\n\nIn addition to its global exports\, WOW Motorcycles\, under Guido’s guidance\, has expanded its portfolio to include the import of vintage vehicles. On the domestic front\, WOW has flourished as a leader in the USA retail market\, particularly as an independent reseller of used power sports equipment. The company\, situated in a brand new 60\,000 sq ft facility on Cobb Pkwy in Marietta\, employs approximately 50 people. Guido Adriaenssens’ entrepreneurial spirit and dedication have played a pivotal role in WOW Motorcycles’ success and growth in the competitive world of power sports. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Atlanta’s Export Background:This event builds on the established Export Stories framework that has led to multiple special reports on Georgia-based exporters by Global Atlanta. Managing Editor Trevor Williams\, who has written extensively on international trade\, serves on the board of the Georgia District Export Council and as a judge for the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge. Global Atlanta is a winner of the President’s E Award for Export Service\, presented to the company by the U.S. Commerce Department in 2014. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the panel from last year here: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-stories-hear-how-cobb-companies-are-engaging-with-international-trade/ LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Canada,Economic Development,Europe,Export,Featured,Latin America,Logistics,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/SelectCobb-2.png GEO:33.8897467;-84.46537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cobb Chamber of Commerce 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000 Atlanta 30339 Georgia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000:geo:-84.46537,33.8897467 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T090000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20240104T221413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T210414Z UID:10039995-1704958200-1704963600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Expert Forecast: Navigating a Shifting Global Economy in 2024 DESCRIPTION:Ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East. Supply chain reshuffling. Inflation at home. Energy transitions abroad. A global AI arms race and constant tech disruption — No shortage of challenges await investors and executives as we round the corner into 2024. \nJoin Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Global Atlanta to gain deep insights into the macroeconomic trends affecting trade and investment and learn how to navigate the ever-shifting tides of the global economy in this new year. \n \n \n\n \n \nAbout the speaker:  \n \n \nBrian Levitt is a Global Market Strategist at Invesco. In this role\, he is responsible for the development and communication of the firm’s investment outlooks and insights for North America. Brian is the author of Invesco’s Compelling Wealth Management Conversations\, a program that helps investors manage their emotions and stick to their investment plans. He also authored the firm’s Financial Literacy program and works extensively with families to educate on personal finance. Brian co-hosts Invesco’s “Greater Possibilities” podcast. He joined Invesco when the firm combined with OppenheimerFunds in 2019.  \n \n \nVisit Brian on LinkedIn and Twitter \n \n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expert-forecast-navigating-a-shifting-global-economy-in-2024/ LOCATION:Morgan Stanley Buckhead\, 3280 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1900\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305 CATEGORIES:Economic Forecasting,Economics,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Event-Calendar-Logos-6.png GEO:33.8443304;-84.3710948 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Morgan Stanley Buckhead 3280 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1900 Atlanta GA 30305;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3280 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1900:geo:-84.3710948,33.8443304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20231025T141731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T064931Z UID:10038649-1701777600-1701783000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations Luncheon: El Salvador DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Tuesday\, December 5 for another interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Monica Marin Cruz\, Consul General of El Salvador in Atlanta and representatives from the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to report on their recent trade mission to El Salvador. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. A follow-up of the event will be published in an article following the discussion.  \n\n\n\nDiscussion topics include: \n\n\n\n\nReflections on recent trade mission \n\n\n\nEl Salvador’s business/investment reforms \n\n\n\nGoogle Cloud partnership and efforts to boost the country as a tech hub \n\n\n\nEffects of crypto acceptance as legal tender\n\n\n\nTourism opportunities\n\n\n\nU.S. role in stemming migration from the Northern Triangle\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2023-consular-conversations-luncheon-el-salvador/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,El Salvador,Featured,Latin America,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100:geo:-84.3883035,33.7869925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20231122T122245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T162420Z UID:10039984-1701345600-1701351000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Georgia and Japan: 50 Years of Commerce and Culture — Debriefing on the 2023 SEUS-Japan Conference DESCRIPTION:In October\, a nearly 50-strong delegation of business and economic development leaders from Georgia visited Tokyo for the first conference the Southeast U.S.-Japan Association has held there in five years. \nWhile the high-level conclave included some insightful content and intense networking\, Georgia had a further milestone to celebrate: the 50th anniversary of its Japan office. \nJoin Global Atlanta\, Baker Donelson and the Japan-America Society of Georgia for a debriefing luncheon to hear from some of delegates who made the trip\, including Managing Editor Trevor Williams\, whose Dispatches will be released as a special report during the event. \nThrough an interactive conversation and Q&A\, you’ll deepen your knowledge of the state’s multifaceted cultural and commercial connections with Japan\, hearing from delegates who used the occasion to fan out around the country to places like… \n\nTokyo — where SEUS was held\, Georgia hosted a reception at the Peninsula Hotel to mark 50 years\, and Global Atlanta visited three companies representing various stages of the investment relationship\n\n\nMiyoshi — where the Peace Bell at The Carter Center originated and where delegates tasted Carter’s Peanuts and Japanese hospitality at Konu’s Jimmy Carter Center Center\n\n\nHiroshima — where members of the group meditated on peace while visiting the museum and memorial to atomic bomb victims\n\n\nOsaka — where a Georgia group continued to thank existing investors and recruit new companies to the state.\n\n\nFukuoka\, Atlanta’s Japanese sister city — Where seeds of collaboration were planted in tech and beyond\n\nConfirmed speakers include:  \nSponsor remarks: Bob Johnson\, immigration attorney\, Baker Donelson\, and board member of the Japan-America Society of Georgia \n\nTrevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta (moderator)\nJim Whitcomb\, Chair\, Japan-America Society of Georgia\nJessica Cork\, VP of Community Engagement and Communications at YKK\, who was honored with the Busbee Award\nMellissa Takeuchi\, Project Manager\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/georgia-japan-50-years-of-commerce-and-culture/ LOCATION:Baker Donelson\, Monarch Plaza 3414 Peachtree Road\, N.E. Suite 1500\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Featured,Japan,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-1.png GEO:33.8502328;-84.3640217 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Baker Donelson Monarch Plaza 3414 Peachtree Road N.E. Suite 1500 Atlanta GA 30326 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Monarch Plaza 3414 Peachtree Road\, N.E. Suite 1500:geo:-84.3640217,33.8502328 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20231102T125543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T065538Z UID:10039966-1699516800-1699524000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:ATL Solutions Summit: Local Innovators Tackling Global Challenges   DESCRIPTION:Atlanta has become a hotbed for technology\, a vibrant ecosystem benefiting from a cycle of growth\, exit and reinvestment and amplified by a shining international reputation.But to what end? Beyond building wealth for a few\, how can what’s made in ATL positively impact citizens living here and around the globe?  \n\n\n\nIn a city known for both civil rights history and vast income inequality\, answering these questions has taken on a new urgency of late.  \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and Atlanta International School at the downtown Atlanta headquarters of CARE for breakfast and a celebration of local companies launching globally applicable innovations that tackle some of society’s most intractable problems.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to an expert panel discussion over breakfast\, we’ll hear from AIS students learning to commercialize their own innovations and launch a special Global Atlanta issue featuring Atlanta companies in the following arenas:  \n\n\n\n\nTackling the plastic crisis\n\n\n\nUnlocking generosity\n\n\n\nEnergy generation and storage\n\n\n\nProtecting kids online\n\n\n\nGrowing financial inclusion\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend:  \n\n\n\n\nImpact investors \n\n\n\nEcosystem leadersTech startups \n\n\n\nProfessional service providers\n\n\n\nNonprofit leaders\n\n\n\nEducators looking for industry partnerships\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarsha Maxwell\, Head of Technology\, Innovation & Research at AIS\nDr Marsha Maxwell is a neuroscientist\, teacher and technology specialist. With over twenty-three years of strategic\, tactical and operational technology experience\, Marsha creates innovative environments and applications that harness the power of new technology and neuroscience to enhance a teacher’s reach\, better engage students and foster a culture of innovation in an organization. Her work has been used in projects for institutions as varied as NASA and Sony. \n\n\n\nHer areas of specialization include data science\, mixed reality\, artificial intelligence\, space exploration and machine learning. She holds a BS from Spelman College in Chemistry and an MS (Biology) and a PhD (Neuroscience) from the California Institute of Technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Starobinets\, Program Manager for ReadyRemit\, Brightwell\nJessica Starobinets has 10+ years of marketing\, sales and account management experience. She gets a thrill out of finding innovative\, data-driven solutions to challenging business problems. \n\n\n\nAfter years in the marketing world\, her love of problem solving led her to pursue a path in Operations. Jessica has never shied away from a new project and strives to be a valuable contributor in every role. She leads Brightwell’s ReadyRemit program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrip Barnes\, Head ofPartnerships\, Tickets for Good\nTrip has 20 years of experience in education\, hospitality\, and technology. He’s enlivened by building long-term partnerships\, developing strategic GTM processes\, and delivering value-added solutions all while having a little bit of fun.  \n\n\n\nHomegrown in Georgia and an active member of his West End neighborhood with his family\, he believes the city to be a cradle of innovation while also preserving the fabric of who the city is and what it can be. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTitania Jordan\, CMO and Chief Parent Officer\, Bark Technologies\nTitania Jordan is the CMO and Chief Parent Officer of Bark.us\, an internet safety solution that helps parents and schools keep children safer across social media\, text messaging\, and email. \n\n\n\nAs the current host of Tech Connect\, and former host of NBC Atlanta affiliate WXIA’s weekly television show Atlanta Tech Edge\, Titania has the honor of covering the latest in tech news and talent across both the city and the globe. \n\n\n\nIn her early career\, Titania started her own marketing consulting firm after gaining experience as an account executive with Lincoln Financial Media\, working with clients like Whole Foods\, Nikon\, and Samsung to create campaigns targeting women in the Atlanta market. \n\n\n\nPast roles also include serving as the CMO of KidsLink\, co-founder and CMO of PRIVET\, and Executive Director of Band of Coders Girls Academy. \n\n\n\nTitania is the co-author of “Parenting in a Tech World” – offering practical tips\, real-world advice from fellow parents\, and helpful exercises to walk caregivers through how to nurture a healthy relationship between kids and technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathleen Williams\, Head of Product\, Charityvest\nKathleen believes that the world is full of solvable problems that are waiting to be tackled. As a product leader\, she helps ask the right questions to reach valuable insights that become part of the solution. \n\n\n\nCharityVest was founded in 2016 on the belief that generosity doesn’t have to be hard and should be an enjoyable experience. The platform offers individuals and employees tax-deductible giving accounts\, making it simple for everyone to be generous. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrey Jarrard\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Renewvia Energy Corporation\nTrey Jarrard is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in private equity\, project finance\, digital distribution of entertainment products\, and renewable energy. He founded Renewvia Energy in 2008 to develop solar power systems in financeable favorable regions across the United States. Under his leadership\, the company expanded internationally in 2013 to develop utility-scale solar in Uruguay and then\, hybrid and standalone solar photovoltaic and battery-powered microgrids in the Marianas Islands in 2016\, Kenya in 2017 and Nigeria in 2018. Today\, Renewvia operates under an expanded mission not only to add value to its U.S. clients\, but also to improve the quality of life for people in power challenged areas globally while providing above market returns for investors. Creating subsidiaries in Kenya\, Nigeria\, Ethiopia\, and Uganda\, Renewvia is particularly focused on sub-Saharan Africa\, where the access to energy challenge is the greatest and where Renewvia’s Rural Microgrid Development and Operation Model has the greatest potential to generate sustainable impact and return on investment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atl-solutions-summit-local-innovators-tackling-global-challenges/ LOCATION:CARE USA Headquarters\, 151 Ellis St. NE \, Atlanta\, 30303\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Education,Entrepreneur,Featured,Health,Humanitarian,Innovation,Investors,Networking,Nonprofit,Sustainability,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7582088;-84.3830549 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CARE USA Headquarters 151 Ellis St. NE Atlanta 30303 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=151 Ellis St. NE:geo:-84.3830549,33.7582088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T133000 DTSTAMP:20260515T224401 CREATED:20231006T143211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T162755Z UID:10038623-1698840000-1698845400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Consular Conversations Luncheon: Korea DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Wednesday\, November 1 for another interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Sangpyo Suh\, Consul General of Korea in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nA follow-up of the event will be published in an article following the discussion. Consular Conversations Annual Pass holders will have exclusive access to a post-event recording of the discussion. \n\n\n\nDiscussion topics include: \n\n\n\n\nCG Suh’s time as ambassador to Pakistan \n\n\n\nKorea’s automotive investment wave in the Southeast\n\n\n\nUS/Korea trade and investment ties in light of the IRA/CHIPS act\n\n\n\nBridging cultural gaps between U.S. and Korean firms\n\n\n\nTrilateral cooperation between Korea\, US and Japan and the recent Camp David summit\n\n\n\nNavigating Korea’s strong economic links to China \n\n\n\nGeorgia’s nearly 40 years of Korea outreach and the state’s honor from the Korea Society\n\n\n\nSoft power (Kpop\, etc) and boosting Korean language instruction in Georgia\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMeet Our Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSangpyo SuhConsul General of the Republic of Korea to the Southeast United States \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCareer Postings\n\nApr. 1993 – Passed High Diplomatic Service Examination\n\n\n\nMay 1993 – Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)\n\n\n\nJul. 2002 – First Secretary\, Korean Permanent Delegation to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris\, France\n\n\n\nJun. 2005 – Counsellor\, Korean Embassy in the Republic of Gabon\n\n\n\nJan. 2009 – Director\, Economic Organization Division\, International Economic Affairs Bureau\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT)\n\n\n\nFeb. 2011 – Assistant Secretary\, Office of the President\n\n\n\nJan. 2012 – Secondment to Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)\, Seoul\, Korea\n\n\n\nAug. 2012 – Director\, Energy\, Climate Change and Environment Division\, International Economic Affairs Bureau\, MOFAT\n\n\n\nDec. 2013 – Minister-Counsellor\, Korean Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York\, U.S.A.\n\n\n\nJan. 2016 – Director\, Multilateral Economic Organizations Division\, International Economic Affairs Bureau\, Mistry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)\n\n\n\nAug. 2018 – Dean of Education and Training\, Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA)\, MOFA\n\n\n\nDec. 2020 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan\n\n\n\nJul. 2023 – Consul-General\, Korean Consulate General in Atlanta\, U.S.A.\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards\n\nDec. 2000 – Prime Minister’s Citation\n\n\n\nJun. 2011 – Service Merit Medal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n From the archive: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-luncheon-korea/ LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Featured,Networking,South Korea ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7869925;-84.3883035 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miller and Martin 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100 Atlanta GA 30309 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1180 W 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