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May 23, 2024: World Citizen Award Dinner Honoring Eugene A. Woods, Chief Executive Officer of Advocate Health

Since 1990, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte has presented the World Citizen Award to prominent citizens (and organizations) who have enhanced our community's standing in the world through their accomplishments of international significance and contributions to the city, this region, and our international community.

April 25, 2024: WACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Masood Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S.

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive event that promises enlightening discussions and sights in the relationship between Pakistan and the United States when we host His Excellency Masood Khan,  Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, on April 25, 2024 as part of the WACC's Ambassadors Circle Series program.

April 9, 2024: Annual China Town Hall — WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Shelley Rigger, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty | Brown Professor of Asian Politics at Davidson College(Virtual)

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and the National Committee on U.S. - China Relations on Tuesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion with Dr. Shelley Rigger, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty and Brown Professor of Asian Politics at Davidson College on China-US relations followed by a for a nationwide live stream event at 6:30 p.m. ET with a Q&A with Kurt Campbell, nominee for Deputy Secretary of State. He will examine the challenges and opportunities for both countries as they confront the most critical issues of the 21st century.

Upcoming Events

9apr5:30 pm- 7:30 pm2024 China Town Hall: WACC Distinguished Speaker Series with Dr. Shelley Rigger, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty | Brown Professor of Asian Politics at Davidson College (Virtual)2024 Annual CHINA Town Hall with the National Committee on U.S. China Relations

24apr6:30 pm- 8:00 pmAn Evening with H.E. Masood Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S.

25apr12:00 pm- 8:00 pmWACC Ambassadors Circle Series with H.E. Masood Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S.

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