Programs

May 20

Atlanta Summit on Global Health & Hunger (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)*
Focus on Food & Nutritional Security

This event — keynoted by Senator Johnny Isakson and other prominent figures in government, business, and global health — is an important follow-up and expansion of the discussions held in May 2012 at the Atlanta Summit on Global Health and Water. It focuses on the critical connecting points between food security and achieving sustainable health and nutrition outcomes in some of the world’s most challenging places.

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Featuring

THOMAS R. FRIEDEN, director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

HELENE D. GAYLE, president and CEO, CARE USA

SEN. JOHNNY ISAKSON, (R-GA) United States Senate

JEFF JOHNSON, president, Birdsong Peanuts Company

FAHEEM KHAN,head of Food Livelihood Justice Team, CARE USA

DENISE KNIGHT, director for sustainable agriculture, The Coca-Cola Company

WAYNE LORD, president, World Affairs Council of Atlanta

EDUARDO MARTINEZ, president, UPS Foundation

TJADA D’OYEN MCKENNA, deputy coordinator for development, Feed the Future, USAID

J. STEPHEN MORRISON, senior vice president and director of Global Health Policy Center, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

DAVID NABARRO (via prerecorded video), special representative of the U.N. Secretary General on global health and nutrition

ERIC RABY, vice president, AGCO Corporation

USHA RAMAKRISHNAN, associate professor of global health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University

MICHAEL ROBACH, vice president, Cargill, Incorporated

MARK SUZMAN, managing director, International Policy & Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

In partnership with CARE USA and Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)

With the support of The Coca-Cola Company, UPS, AGCO Corp., Cargill, BMO Harris Bank, and the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University

Held at JW Marriott Buckhead, 3300 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta

Cost: Free**

*Times for actual program, please see agenda for more info

*Seating is limited and registration details will be released selectively. Email info@wacatlanta.org to find out how to receive priority registration information.

May 23

Young Leaders Social (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
A Night of Purposeful Networking

Held at East Andrews - Outdoor Terrace, 56 East Andrews Dr. NW, Atlanta

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June 6

Global Executive Dialogue Series (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
A Young Leaders members-only event

The "Global Executive Dialogue Series” is a WAC Atlanta Young Leaders members-only leadership forum that provides an opportunity for cross-dialogue between young professionals and a featured senior global executive.

Featuring

WILLIAM H. ROGERS JR., chairman & CEO, SunTrust Banks

In conversation with

HILLIARD HARDMAN, eirector, Corporate Strategy & Development, RouteMatch Software; chair, World Affairs Council of Atlanta Young Leaders

Held at the World Trade Center, 303 Peachtree Street NE Lower Lobby, Atlanta

Cost: This event is FREE to WAC Atlanta Young Leaders members only. To get your invitation for this event become a member today »

June 27

Ambassador Luncheon Series (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

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Featuring

HIS EXCELLENCY JOÃO VALE DE ALMEIDA, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States

HIS EXCELLENCY MICHAEL COLLINS, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States
(Ireland currently holds the Presidency of the European Union)

In conversation with

CEDRIC L. SUZMAN, D.B.A., executive vice president and director of programming, World Affairs Council of Atlanta

October 9

Ambassador Luncheon Series (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

Featuring

HIS EXCELLENCY FELIPE BULNES, Ambassador of Chile to the United States

More information coming soon!

October 23

Ambassador Luncheon Series (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

Featuring

HIS EXCELLENCY FRANÇOIS DELATTRE, Ambassador of France to the United States

More information coming soon!