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2016 WACA Conference
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America and Global Megatrends
Conference Registration
New this year!
REGISTRATION REWARDS: For every five paid registrations from an individual Council community, WACA will provide free admission to a sixth individual designated by the Council CEO.
Check out our
conference registration page!
From the bar at the top you can find all conference information, and you can also book your hotel room at WACA's special group rates at the
The Capital Hilton (details are also provided below).
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Open to
20 members of the 1918 Society.
Friday, Nov. 18, at 2:00 - 5:00 PM
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Open to
35 members
of the 1918 Society.
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Friday, Nov. 18, at 2:00 - 5:00 PM
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Experts to be announced
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H.E. Hunaina Al Mughairy
Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman
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The above program is not finalized; more speakers and details will be added on a weekly basis.
Book your room at our special Group Rate now!
- Queen/King bed Deluxe Room: $279/night (Single/Double occupancy) plus tax
- Queen/King/Double bed Executive Floor: $349/night (Single/Double Occupancy) plus tax
Our Sponsors:
Updates on National Conference speakers, and other program details will be announced each week.
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Cover to Cover Author Series
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Chollet is a counselor and senior advisor for security and defense policy at The German Marshall Fund of the United States. (full bio)
COUNCIL LEADERS: Please share this opportunity with your members and supporters as a free benefit! Contact the WACA National Office if you are interested in hosting
Cover to Cover authors.
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Job Announcement: Executive Director
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The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head (WACHH) is seeking a full- time Executive Director
, to start
November 1, 2016
. The community leader position will be responsible for overseeing the administration of WACHH and its intellectually stimulating programs on world affairs.
To apply
, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and any letters of recommendation you would like to include by
August 26, 2016
to:
WACHHedsearch@gmail.com.
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World Affairs Councils Highlights
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Monday, August 15
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts Deputy USTR
Robert Holleyman, UPS Chairman and CEO David Abney, Mayor Kasim Reed and former Senator Saxby Chambliss on "TPP: Way More Than Trade"
Details
Alaska World Affairs Council hosts Ambassador H.E. Mohammed Al Kuwari & General Joseph Ralston on "Qatar's Increasing Role in the World"
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Dayton Council on World Affairs hosts a panel on "Voices of the Immigrant Experience" Details
Tuesday, August 16
World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts Lieutenant General Wiggins, Commanding General of the Fifth Army, and the Senior Commander for Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts
Dr. Francis Colon, Deputy Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State on
"Building Bridges between Techies and Diplomats"
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Tennessee World Affairs Council hosts a breakfast business panel at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce on "Brexit and the U.S. Economy: What to Expect"
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World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts Ben Kinnas on "The Euro to Dollar Exchange" Details
WorldDenver hosts a panel discussion on "Understanding the Muslim Community in Colorado" Details
World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts "YPIN Spanish Conversation Group to Help Globally Minded People Work on their Spanish Speaking Skills" Details
Wednesday, August 17
World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts "World Affairs Gala Summer Picnic" Details
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts "Reception to Celebrate the Jesse H. Jones Award Gala to be held on September 13th"
Details
Thursday, August 18
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts Dr. Rajiv Kumar Tayal, Executive Director, of Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum on "India and the U.S.: Partners in Innovation"
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Peoria Area World Affairs Council hosts a panel on "U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Relations" Details
Global Minnesota hosts a Summit on "Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Extremism"
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World Affairs Council of Austin hosts Mr. Shams Rusli, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority in Houston on "Malaysia's Current Economic Performance"
Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts "India Night Dinner and Film: Water" Details
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Travel the World from WAC Philadelphia
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Just Announced:
Council Leaders to Lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
Ambassador Heather Hodges
, President & Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Across Spain and Portugal: September 6 - 22, 2016.
Kay Maxwell
, Executive Director, World Affairs Forum, Stamford
, Journey through Vietnam: October 3 - 18, 2016.
Mimi Gregory, Vice President and Program Chairman, Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain and Italy:
October 5 - 13, 2016.
Ambassador Sharon Wilkinson, former Board President, World Affairs Council of Arizona, Island Life in Cuba: October 23 - 31, 2016.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs Councils of Northern California, Tanzania: October 29 - November 8, 2016
Craig Snyder
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Oman, UAE and Qatar: November 2 - 16, 2016.
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