World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC)

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

We're in the news 📰: WACC CEO Series with Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell Technologies (10.08.2026)

"Honeywell Technologies CEO Vimal Kapur is turning his attention to the company's automation business after completing a restructuring effort. The industrial automation company formed in June 2026, when Honeywell International Inc. completed the spinoff of its aerospace business. Honeywell Technologies is based in Charlotte." Read More https://bit.ly/3VJbzBl

10/12/2026

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte at our upcoming Global Business Series lunch event with Brian Znotins, Senior Vice President of Network Planning for American Airlines on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Znotins will discuss Charlotte Douglas International Airport's (CLT) role as the hub connecting the Carolinas to the world, how American decides where to fly next, and how global forces from trade to geopolitics shape those choices. He'll also share how international connectivity is driving investment, business growth, and opportunity across the region.

Reserve your seat online at worldaffairscharlotte.org/current-events

10/09/2026

WACC President and CEO Ljubomir Stambuk welcomed Honeywell Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur to our CEO Series. The series brings C-suite leaders to the stage to share their perspectives on how Charlotte businesses connect to the global economy and what that means for the Queen City and the Carolinas.

10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our CEO Series event yesterday with Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of as he shared his perspective on AI, automation, and autonomy in today’s global economy, and on the importance of Charlotte and the Carolinas as Honeywell’s home base.

10/08/2026

We like a full house.

Thank you for joining us at today’s CEO Series event with Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell Technologies. Looking forward to a great time of learning and conversation on AI, automation, and autonomy and its intersection with the global economy.

10/07/2026

Five weeks. Twenty-four lessons a week. One full proficiency level gained.

2026 Council Scholar Audrey Donovan, a speech-language pathologist at Pinewood Elementary School, spent her summer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in an intensive Spanish-language immersion program, pairing classroom study with hands-on practice in museums, kitchens, and cafés.

The part that matters the most? A firsthand understanding of what her Spanish-speaking students and families navigate every day, plus new tools and resources to tell whether a student is simply learning a second language or needs speech-language support.

Read her story: https://worldaffairscharlotte.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/audrey-donovan-2026-council-scholar-pinewood-elementary-school/

10/07/2026

🌍 World Wednesday: This week, WACC interns explored Canada’s push for deeper ties with the European Union, the evolving U.S.-Canada tariff war, and what a potential “associate membership” could mean for Canada’s future global partnerships. Read more on the WACC blog → https://bit.ly/4hClAr6

10/02/2026

A global shoutout to our September new and renewing members! 🌟🌎 Your support helps WACC bring global perspectives and connections to the greater Charlotte community. WACC receives zero government funding, making your annual support an essential part of our mission. Join the WACC family TODAY 💙 Link in comments.