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SUMMARY:Pakistan Ambassador Briefing: Growing Trade and Investment with Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Global Atlanta\, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta\, and the law offices of Miller & Martin are delighted to host a business briefing with Ambassador Masood Khan\, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States.  \nOver lunch\, Ambassador Khan will participate in an interview with Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A.  \nProposed Topics of Discussion: \n\nObjectives for the ambassador’s Georgia visit\nEngaging with the Pakistani diaspora and business community to drive trade growth\nGlobal health collaboration with Atlanta-based nonprofits and institutions\nGrowth of Pakistan’s diplomatic presence in the U.S. (Atlanta consulate?)\nUnderstanding Pakistan’s current political challenges\nChecking in on U.S.-Pakistan bilateral ties in the context of China-US rivalry\nImprovements to the Pakistani business climate and efforts to grow U.S. direct investment\n\nBackground: \nWith more than 220 million people\, Pakistan is the fifth largest country in the world by population\, but only the 44th largest economy\, exhibiting great potential for growth. While managing a complex security relationship\, the U.S. has deepened development assistance and global health collaboration with Pakistan\, while focusing on energy\, entrepreneurship and business climate on the economic front.  \nAlong with being the country’s largest export destination\, the United States has been one of the top investors in Pakistan over the last two decades\, with major U.S. investments concentrated in consumer goods\, chemicals\, energy\, agriculture\, business\, transportation and communications. The state of Georgia’s exports to Pakistan totaled $293.7 million last year. Total trade between Georgia and Pakistan amounted to $756.7 million. \nTop Five Export Products: Cotton; Ferrous Waste and Scrap; Chemical Woodpulp; Computers; Petroleum Gases. Georgia exports to Pakistan have increased more than 1\,684% over the last 20 years. Top customers for Georgia agriculture include China\, Canada\, Mexico\, Pakistan and Turkey.  \nGeorgia has a sizable and active Pakistani diaspora\, which has drawn increased interest from the country’s consulate in Houston. Last year\, the consul general there announced that Pakistan would begin the process of locating a new consulate general in metro Atlanta\, a process that could take many years. \nAmbassador Khan will speak about efforts to deepen ties between Pakistan and the Southeast U.S. and bolster investment and trade links with Georgia.  \nAbout the Ambassador: \nAmbassador Masood Khan is currently serving as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. \nHe was the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir from August 2016 to August 2021. Immediately before becoming the President he was the Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad\, one of the top think tanks in Pakistan.  \nAmbassador Masood Khan had a distinguished diplomatic career. Most notably\, he served as: \n\nSpokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2005;\nPakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva\, Switzerland\, from 2005 to 2008;\nPakistan’s Ambassador to China from 2008 to 2012; and\nPakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters\, New York\, from 2012 to 2015.\n\nIn his earlier diplomatic career\, he held important diplomatic positions in China\, The Netherlands\, United Nations (New York) and the USA (Washington D.C. from 1997 to 2002). \nIn New York\, Ambassador Khan represented Pakistan as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council from 2012 to 2013 and became the President of the Security Council in January 2013.  \nWhile in New York\, he was also:  \n\nVice President of the Economic and Social Council\,\nVice President of the UN General Assembly and\nPresident of the Executive Board of UNICEF.\n\nAmbassador Masood Khan also remained Pakistan’s Chief Negotiator (Sherpa) for the US-led Nuclear Security Summits\, from 2009 to 2015.  \nIn the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, he has served as Director General United Nations\, Director General Nuclear Disarmament\, Director General Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Director General East Asia and Pacific. Earlier\, he was Director Secretary General’s Office and Director International Conferences. \n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/pakistan-ambassador-briefing-growing-trade-and-investment-with-georgia-2/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Argentina
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Thursday\, March 23\, for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Juan Manuel Navarro\, Consul General of Argentina in Atlanta. \nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \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 discussion recording. \nDiscussion Topics Include: \n\nThe consulate’s recent move to Dunwoody and its 2023 agenda\nArgentina’s economic priorities and the country’s role in the fight against climate change\nSoftware/tech/crypto connections\, Argentine unicorns\, and Argentina’s push to become a preferred near-shoring provider\nArgentina’s World Cup win\, Atlanta United links and opportunities for “soccer diplomacy” in Atlanta leading up to 2026\nTourism and educational ties with Georgia\, including Antarctica excursions and study-abroad partnerships\nConsul General Navarro’s time in China during COVID and Argentina’s views on growing China-US competition\n\nAbout the speaker:  \nJuan Manuel Navarro\, Consul General of the Consulate General of Argentina in Atlanta\, was born in Puerto Belgrano\, Buenos Aires\, Argentina. \nDIPLOMATIC EXPERIENCE: \n\nConsul General. Consulate General of Argentina in Atlanta. June 2021.\nCharge d’Affaires. Embassy of Argentina in the People’s Republic of China.\nDecember 2019-August 2020. January 2021-March 2021.\nDeputy Head of Mission. Embassy of Argentina in the People’s Republic of\nChina. 2018-2019.\nVice-Chancellor ́s Cabinet. Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, International Trade and\nWorship. 2016-2018.\nHead of the Political and Press Section. Embassy of Argentina in the Federative\nRepublic of Brazil. 2013-2016.\nHead of the Press Section. Embassy of Argentina in the Federative Republic of\nBrazil. 2009-2012.\nDesk Brazil. Department of Border Countries\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\,\nInternational Trade and Worship. 2006-2009.\n\nEDUCATION: \n\nLaw degree\, Universidad Nacional de la Plata\, Buenos Aires\, Argentina. 1999.\nMaster in Strategic Management\, School of Naval Warfare\, Buenos Aires\,\nArgentina\, 2003.\nNational Foreign Service Institute ISEN\, Buenos Aires\, Argentina. 2005.\nCertificate in Political Communication\, Universidad Austral\, 2022\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-argentina/
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Wednesday\, January 18\, for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, featuring Ambassador Luís Cláudio Villafañe G. Santos\, Consul General of Brazil in Atlanta. \nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \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  \nMeet Our Speaker\n \nAmb. Luís Cláudio Villafañe Gomes Santos — Consul General of Brazil in Atlanta\nLuís Cláudio Villafañe Gomes Santos\, diplomat\, historian and biographer was born in Rio de Janeiro on September 18\, 1960. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Brasilia and a bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy from Rio Branco Institute (Brazilian diplomatic academy). He also has graduate studies in Political Science at New York University\, a master’s and a doctorate in History from the University of Brasilia. \nAs a diplomat\, he served at the Brazilian Financial Office in New York (1990-1994)\, at several Brazilian Embassies including Mexico City (1994-1996)\, Washington (2000-2003)\, Montevideo (2003-2006) and Quito (2006-2010). He also served at the Brazilian Mission to the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (2010-2014)\, in Lisbon. He was Ambassador of Brazil to Nicaragua from 2017 to 2022. In the present day he is the Consul General of Brazil in Atlanta (USA). He is the author of several books about Brazil’s foreign relations history. He has published several articles in journals in Brazil\, United States\, Europe and Latin America\, including one in the collection “História General de América Latina”\, published by UNESCO. He is married to Sabrina Duque and the father of four children. \nAbout the Consular Conversations series: \nSponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC since its inception in 2016\, Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations series consists of monthly public interviews with consuls general in the Southeast United States. \nCost:\n$20\, or $50 for an annual pass to all monthly Consular Conversations  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-brazil/
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations: Germany Consul General Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Wednesday\, April 20\, for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, this time featuring  Melanie Moltmann\, Consul General of Germany. \nThis special edition of Consular Conversations is to be held at The Halle Foundation.  \nThe discussion with Consul General Moltmann will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \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. \nFor public health and safety reasons\, everyone attending in person must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and wear masks during the event. \nCapacity is limited to 30-40 guests and parking is limited to 20 spots so we highly suggest carpooling! \nSponsored By:\nMiller & Martin\nHosted By:\nThe Halle Foundation\nMeet Our Speaker\nMelanie Moltmann\, Consul General\, Germany \nCurriculum vitae:\nMelanie Moltmann\nDate of birth: April 19\, 1975\nMarried\, three children (17\, 14\, 6 years) \nWork experience in the Federal Foreign Office:\n2018-2021: Division for Immigration Law\, Visa and Immigration Policy\n2013-2018: German Embassy Tashkent: Deputy Head of Mission and Counsellor for cultural and press\naffairs\n2010-2013: Desk officer\, Division for South East Asia and the Pacific\n2006-2010: German Embassy Yerevan: Deputy Head of Mission\n2005-2006: Training at the Diplomatic Academy in Bonn and Berlin (Attachée) \nTraining and education:\n2001-2004: Legal training at the Court of Cassation in Schleswig\, Germany\n2000-2001: Study of Law (LL.M.) in Moscow\, Russia\n1994-2000: Study of Law in Kiel\, Germany\, and Glasgow\, UK \nLanguages:\nEnglish\, Russian\, French \nAbout the Consular Conversations series: \nSponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC since its inception in 2016\, Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations series consists of monthly public interviews with consuls general in the Southeast United States. \nCost: \n$20\, or $50 for an annual pass to all monthly Consular Conversations  \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-atlantas-consular-conversations-germany-consul-general-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Halle Foundation\, 1180 West Conway Drive NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
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SUMMARY:Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations: Belgium Consul General Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Thursday\, March 24\, for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC\, this time featuring Michel Gerebtzoff\, Consul General of Belgium. \nThe discussion with Consul General Gerebtzoff will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \nSpecial announcement: \nLaunch of Global Atlanta’s Belgium Channel and Newsletter \nInterview discussion points: \n\nPrincess Astrid’s June economic mission to Georgia\nBelgium’s strong history of investment in the state\nCOVID and Belgium’s role in global vaccine/drug supply\nNavigating Belgium as a gateway to the European Union\nBelgium’s view of the Ukraine war\nEuropean/US collaboration on industrial and trade policy in view of China’s rise\nForestry/agricultural collaborations\n\nNote: Tickets are $20\, (including a boxed lunch) or free for Consular Conversations pass holders with a coupon code. We will have lunch\, followed by an in-person conversation starting at 12:20 p.m. \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. \nFor public health and safety reasons\, we recommend everyone attending be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  \nSponsored By:\nMiller & Martin\nMeet Our Speaker:\nMichel Gerebtzoff\, Consul General of Belgium \nMichel Gerebtzoff was born in Geneva on March 3\, 1972\, into a family with Russian and French roots. He graduated as a Water and Forestry Engineer from the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences in Gembloux\, Belgium. \nHe first started a career in the private sector\, as a specialist in geographic databases and earth observation systems. \nAt the age of 30\, he passed the diplomatic competition and joined Foreign Affairs\, becoming Embassy Secretary in Geneva (WTO and WIPO\, from 2005 to 2008) and then in Beijing (2008-2012). After a year at the Directorate General of European Affairs (trade policy department)\, he returned to China\, to Guangzhou\, to head the office for the promotion of exports and investments of the Walloon Region (2013-2016). During that time he was also appointed to the Governing Board of the American International School of Guangzhou. \nUpon his return to Brussels\, he became an advisor at the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the European Union\, in charge of trade\, research\, and space (2016-2017)\, after which he became Chief of Staff to the Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union (2017-2019). \nIn 2019 he joined the cabinet of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders before becoming Deputy Chief of Staff to Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Goffin (2019-2020). In that capacity\, he sat on one of the main pandemic management bodies. \nMichel Gerebtzoff took office as Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta on August 1\, 2020. He is married and the father of two daughters. \nAbout the Consular Conversations series: \nSponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC since its inception in 2016\, Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations series consists of monthly public interviews with consuls general in the Southeast United States. \nCost: \n$20\, or $50 for an annual pass to all monthly Consular Conversations  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-atlantas-consular-conversations-belgium-consul-general-luncheon/
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SUMMARY:Vietnam: Asia's Rising Star -- Breakfast on Investment and Trade
DESCRIPTION:Vietnam: Asia’s Rising Star — Breakfast on Investment and Trade\nAs the world’s economic center of gravity shifts to Asia\, Vietnam is playing an increasingly vital role in shoring up global supply chains and helping multinational companies maximize their sourcing dollars and reach important consumer markets. \nWith its youthful population of 100 million\, an ample pool of motivated workers\, and a progressive business and trade environment primed to welcome foreign firms\, the country promises to be an exciting base for Georgia firms looking to enhance their growth by expanding production\, logistics\, or sales in the region. \nJoin Becamex Vietnam\, the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States\, Global Atlanta\, the World Trade Center of Atlanta\, and the World Trade Center Savannah for an investment breakfast to learn more about opportunities in manufacturing\, health care\, education\, real estate\, food\, trade\, infrastructure\, services and much more. There are no costs for this event\, but please RSVP to secure your ticket. \nThis insightful conversation will help pave the way for a planned visit from a delegation led by Governor Vo to Georgia and the broader U.S. in May 2022.  \nProgram\nWelcome Remarks: \n\nTom Harrold\, Miller & Martin \nMax Sutherland\, World Trade Center Atlanta \nLeigh Ryan\, Vice President\, World Trade Center Savannah (virtual)\nDawn Townsend\, Division Director for Trade\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\n\nOpening Remarks/Presentation: \n\nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong province\, Vietnam (virtual)\n\n*Presentations: \n\nLe Thi Hai Van\, Economic Counselor\, Vietnam Embassy in the USA — Helping American companies tap the Vietnamese market\nBill Dao\, North America Representative\, Becamex Vietnam — Vietnam business opportunities and incentive policies\nScott Ellyson\, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer\, East-West Manufacturing — Testimonial on manufacturing in Vietnam’s Binh Duong province in conversation with moderator Trevor Williams\n\nClosing remarks: \n\nVILAF — Miller & Martin’s World Law Group partner law firm in Vietnam\n\nNote of thanks:  \n\nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong province\, Vietnam (virtual)\n\nMeet the Speakers\n \nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong Province\, Vietnam  \nMr. Vo Van Minh\, 49 years old\, holds a degree in electrical engineering\, a bachelor’s degree in politics\, and a master’s degree in economics. Mr. Minh has held many leadership and management positions in Binh Duong\, such as: Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union\, Chairman of Di An City\, Head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Provincial Party Committee\, Secretary of Communist Party of Thu Dau Mot City. \nLe Thi Hai Van\, Economic Counselor\, Vietnam Embassy in the USA — Helping American companies tap the Vietnamese market  \nFor over 25 years at Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam\, Van has specialized and experienced many positions such as project appraisal\, project monitoring\, policy making and foreign investment analysis. She has been a dedicated member at the Foreign Investment Agency since its establishment.  \nBefore becoming Economic Counselor at the Vietnam Embassy\, she was the Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Foreign Investment Agency and lead several task forces and working groups promoting foreign investment and facilitating foreign investors doing business in Vietnam. She holds a PhD in Economics from Trinity College Dublin\, Ireland. Her other qualifications include Master and Bachelor degrees in Economic Development (National Economics University\, Viet Nam)\, Applied Economics for Policy Analysis (Fulbright University Vietnam). \nScott Ellyson is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of East West Manufacturing. As CEO and Co-Founder\, Scott has played a pivotal role in the Company’s growth. In addition to overseeing East West’s global operations\, Scott is well recognized in the industry and very active in the Company’s acquisition efforts. \nBefore co-founding East West\, Scott was VP of Offshore Manufacturing and Logistics for DiversiTech Corporation. Previously\, He co-founded ITS Ltd.\, an EMS manufacturer in Asia that makes automobile components and electronic assemblies and began his career as a manufacturing and industrial engineer producing medical instruments for Boston Scientific. He also worked for several years as a management consultant for PWC\, focusing on logistics\, strategy and operations. \nScott grew up just outside of Milwaukee on Pewaukee Lake and attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana. He holds a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida and has been working in global manufacturing and distribution for over 20 years. \n \nBill Dao\, North America Representative\, Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province \nBill\, serving as North America Chief Representative for Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province\, has over 25 years of experience of providing business consultancy and promoting foreign investments into Vietnam\, especially in manufacturing and supply chains industries. Bill has been managing more than 30 Vietnam events in US and Canada and bringing many US companies to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. \nIn Vietnam\, Bill has worked for US Commercial Service as a Senior Gold Key Executive and Canada Trade Office as a Trade Commissioner to help many US and Canadian companies explore business opportunities in Vietnam. He has also worked directly with more than 500 companies in North America that are interested in Vietnam market. Bill has been bringing many Vietnam business delegations to US and Canada to explore business opportunities there and is an active speaker on Vietnam market. \nBill is also Vietnam & Southeast Asia Trade Ambassador and Director for World Trade Center Tacoma in Washington State. Bill holds a bachelor degree in business administration from University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and another bachelor degree in international business from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada. Bill has also got MBA degree from Brussels Liberty University (ULB) in Belgium and is living in Seattle\, Washington State. Bill can speak Vietnamese\, English\, French and Chinese (Mandarin). \n  \nHosted by:  \n \nPresented by:  \n\n   \n  \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/vietnam-breakfast/
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Breakfast Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join for a complimentary breakfast discussion! Hear Arjun Devarajan\, Founder of Toucan AI\, discuss how his company is using Artificial Intelligence to enhance customer experience in e-commerce\, and about his experience as a funded technology startup with MIT’s Media Lab and Atlanta’s own ATDC. \nThis breakfast discussion will cover the development\, implementation and financing of Artificial Intelligence projects and the impact it will have in the future. \nAgenda:\n7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast / Networking\n8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Discussion \nFocus Company\nArjun Devarajan\nToucan AI \nHost\nJeff Cunningham\nMiller & Martin \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/artificial-intelligence-breakfast-discussion-2/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T073946
CREATED:20190828T125220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T125220Z
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SUMMARY:Raising Capital on AIM: October 21\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Growth Companies take AIM and Raise Capital in the UK – Hear an Atlanta-based CFO’s Perspective on Different Capital Markets \nIPOs for companies with equity valuations less than $500m are increasingly rare in the U.S. However\, London’s growth market AIM is a viable alternative for companies below this threshold to access the capital markets and for existing shareholders\, such as VCs and founders\, to monetize their holdings. \nDavid Pattillo\, former CFO of Georgia based\, AIM-listed companies Clearstar (LON:CLSU) and Mycelx (LON: MYX) and current board member of Endava (NYSE: DAVA)\, will share his experience executing IPOs on AIM and U.S. exchanges as well as raising private capital. You will also hear from leading capital markets experts\, including investor engagement specialists from Edison Advisors\, representatives of London Stock Exchange and lawyers from Gowling WLG and Miller & Martin\, who will compare AIM IPOs to U.S. IPOs including key process steps and profile of typical investors and contrast this with private fundraising alternatives. \nAgenda: \n\n3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration and networking\n4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Program\n5:30 – 6:30 Networking and cocktail reception\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/save-the-date-raising-capital-on-aim-october-21-2019/
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T073946
CREATED:20190828T125928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T125928Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Breakfast Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Come join for a complimentary breakfast discussion! \nArtificial Intelligence \nWhere industry leading experts discuss current and coming developments in technology and the impact they have on key industries. \nThis breakfast discussion will cover the development\, implementation and financing of Artificial Intelligence projects and the impact it will have in the future. \nAgenda: \n\n7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast / Networking\n8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Discussion\n\nFocus Company\nPaul Noble | Verusen \nHost\nJeff Cunningham | Miller & Martin \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/artificial-intelligence-breakfast-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T073946
CREATED:20190605T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190605T235856Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktail Reception Honoring Consul General of Italy in Miami\, Cristiano Musillo
DESCRIPTION:Ryan A. Kurtz\, Honorary Consul General of Italy to Atlanta\, cordially invites you to a cocktail reception honoring Consul General of Italy in Miami\, Cristiano Musillo. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cocktail-reception-honoring-consul-general-of-italy-in-miami-cristiano-musillo/
LOCATION:Ristorante Baraonda\, 710 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T073946
CREATED:20190514T175510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T175510Z
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SUMMARY:Internet of Things / Artificial Intelligence Discussion Panel
DESCRIPTION:Come join for a complimentary breakfast panel discussion where industry leading experts discuss current and coming developments in technology and the impact they have on key industries. \nThis breakfast panel brings together stakeholders and experts on the development\, implementation and financing of Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence projects and the impact it will have in the future. \nPanelists\nRandall Zapata | Zapata Technology \nModerator\nJeff Cunningham | Miller & Martin \n7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast / Networking\n8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/internet-of-things-artificial-intelligence-discussion-panel/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T073946
CREATED:20190220T035910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T035910Z
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SUMMARY:Why U.S. Companies Should Choose Ireland For Their European Headquarters
DESCRIPTION:With the March 29th Brexit deadline imminent\, companies across the U.S. are considering the advantages of using Ireland as a strategic location to access the European Union’s market of 445 million people. Ireland has a competitive labour cost\, favourable tax rate and young educated work force. Over 750 U.S. companies have European operations in Ireland\, many with strategic multilingual shared services\, R&D\, data privacy and software development teams. \nOpening Remarks:\nTom Harrold\, Miller & Martin \nKeynote:\nDavid Stanton\, T.D.\, Ireland’s Minister for Equality\, Immigration\, and Integration\nIntroduced by Shane Stephens\, Consul General of Ireland\, Atlanta \nPanel:\nClaire Lord\, Mason Hayes & Curran\nDavid Mangan\, Mason Hayes & Curran\nEmma Mitchell\, IDA Ireland \nModerator:\nJoe DeLisle\, Miller & Martin \nClosing Remarks:\nEmer Gilvarry\, Mason Hayes & Curran \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/why-u-s-companies-should-choose-ireland-for-their-european-headquarters/
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T073946
CREATED:20181019T152356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T152356Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Cities / IoT Breakfast Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Covering what’s going on with technology and the impact it has on key industries within a major city. \nThis breakfast panel series brings together stakeholders and experts on the development\, implementation and financing of Internet of Things and Smart City projects to share perspectives on the changing landscape of Atlanta. \nPanelists\nMatt Mallory- Mallory Agency \nJohnny Lee- Grant Thornton \nDebra Lam- Georgia Tech \nPatrick Terry- Windham Brannon \nModerator\nJeff Cunningham- Miller & Martin \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/smart-cities-iot-breakfast-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T073946
CREATED:20180907T185057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T185057Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Cities Breakfast Panel | IoT Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Miller & Martin PLLC for a complimentary breakfast panel discussing Smart Cities / IoT. This breakfast panel series brings together stakeholders and experts on the development\, implementation and financing of Internet of Things and Smart City projects to share perspectives on the changing landscape of Atlanta. \nPanelists\n \n\nSteve Latham\, Banyan Hills Technologies\nMichael Hopton\, State Bank & Trust Company\nJohn Cary\, NextGen Capital Markets\nTom Schramkowski\, Miller & Martin\n\nModerator\n\nJeff Cunningham\, Miller & Martin \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/smart-cities-breakfast-panel-iot-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T073946
CREATED:20180523T165927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T165927Z
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SUMMARY:The New EU Data Protection Paradigm Discussion & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Please join Miller and Martin PLLC\, for a discussion that walks through GDPR compliance for U.S.-based companies. The program will analyze the impact on U.S.-based companies and the steps needed to comply with the GDPR. Any U.S.-based company with an establishment in the European Union or offering goods or services in the European Union is very likely to be affected by the new law. \nSpeakers\nDr. Axel Funk\, Partner\nCMS Hasche Sigle (CMS Hasche Sigle and Miller & Martin are affiliated through the World Law Group) \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-new-eu-data-protection-paradigm-discussion-reception/
CATEGORIES:Business
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