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SUMMARY:Global Eats: India - An Evening at Jashan Indian Brasserie
DESCRIPTION:  \n \npresents \nGlobal Eats: India – An Evening at Jashan Indian Brasserie\n  \n \nWednesday\, May 7 I 5:30pm – 7:30pm\nOur “Global Eats” events offer a unique cultural and culinary experience that brings the world to your plate. Join us as we explore authentic cuisines from around the globe at local restaurants featuring rich and exotic flavors. These events go beyond dining\, offering rich conversations about the featured country’s history\, culture\, and traditions\, often with guest speakers or cultural demonstrations. Led by a host country representative\, “Global Eats” is the perfect blend of food\, culture\, and learning\, providing a delightful way to connect with diverse perspectives while enjoying a shared meal with fellow globally-minded individuals.\n** Dinner will be served family-style. Your $40 ticket includes non-alcoholic drinks\, your entree\, and gratuity.**  \nDinner Menu Includes: \nSamosa\, Pomegranate Bhel\, Kung Pao Chicken\, Dal Tadka\, Paneer Saag\, Chicken Tikka Masala\, Naan / Garlic Naan\, Basmati Rice\, Gulab Jamun \nRegister Now \n  \n\nFeatured Speaker:\n             Akki Grover (Operating Partner\, Jashan Mahati LLC) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n  \nOUR MISSION: \nAs a nonpartisan nonprofit organization\, we aim to promote international awareness\, understanding\, and connections to enhance the region’s global stature and prepare Tennesseans to thrive in our increasingly complex and connected world. \nOUR VISION: \nTo create a well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events. \nDonate
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/global-eats-india-an-evening-at-jashan-indian-brasserie/
LOCATION:Jashan Indian Brasserie\, 2100 21st Ave. South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Eats
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SUMMARY:The power of the Olympic brand and the geopolitics of global sport (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:presents \n \nThe power of the Olympic brand and the geopolitics of global sport (webinar)\nTues. May 13 – 12:00 pm-1:00 pm\nView Recording\n  \n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n  \nTerrence H. Burns (Chairman and Owner\, T. Burns Sports Group\, LLC)\nTerrence H. Burns is a seasoned international sports and Olympic marketing executive with over 30 years of experience in marketing communications\, brand management\, and sponsorship marketing. As the Chairman and Owner of T. Burns Sports Group\, LLC\, based in Nashville\, TN\, he specializes in global sports consulting\, working with high-profile clients such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC)\, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee\, and bids for major events like the Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games\, Saudi Arabia 2034 FIFA World Cup\, and Doha 2030 Asian Games. His career highlights include contributing to six winning Olympic bids (Beijing 2008\, Vancouver 2010\, Sochi 2014\, PyeongChang 2018\, Los Angeles 2028\, Salt Lake City 2034) and two FIFA World Cup bids (2018\, 2026). \nFeatured Moderator:\n  \n \nKarl Dean\nKarl Dean served as the sixth Mayor of Nashville and Davidson County.  He was elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2011. Dean first held public office when he was elected as Nashville’s Public Defender in 1990. He was re-elected in 1994 and 1998.  He served as Metro Law Director from 1999 to January 2007\, when he resigned to run for the office of mayor. Karl Dean has taught at Vanderbilt Law School\, Belmont University\, and Boston University. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/the-power-of-the-olympic-brand-and-the-geopolitics-of-global-sport-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Global Geopolitics 2025: What is happening\, why\, and where is this all likely to go?
DESCRIPTION:presents \n \n  \nGlobal Geopolitics 2025: What is happening\, why\, and where is this all likely to go?\nWednesday\, May 14 I 11:30 am – 1:00 pm\n* Luncheon Event *\nVenue:\nOmni Hotel (Broadway Ballroom West)\n250 Rep. John Lewis Way South\,  Nashville\, TN 37203 \n*Parking is not included in your ticket price. Valet parking is available at the hotel for $25** \nRegister Now \n  \n\n  \nSpeaker: ADMIRAL MICHAEL S. ROGERS\, U.S. NAVY (RETIRED)\n Admiral Rogers is a member of the Board of Directors or Advisory Board to multiple companies in the private sector. He also works in the consulting and venture capital arenas across the globe while also speaking internationally to various business and academic groups in the areas of cyber security\, geopolitics\, technology\, leadership\, and crisis response. He can be seen on major media outlets across the globe on occasion addressing those same issues. He is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor with Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management’s and works with DoD in the mentoring and professional development of its General and Flag officers. \nMike served in the U.S. Navy for nearly 37 years ending his service as a four-star admiral. Admiral Rogers retired from the U.S. Navy in 2018 and culminated his career in uniform with a four plus year tour as both the Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director\, National Security Agency – creating the DoD’s then newest combatant command (the senior-most war-fighting organizations within the DoD) and leading the largest intelligence organization in the free world. In those roles\, he worked with the senior-most leadership of the U.S. government\, the DoD and the Intelligence community as well as their international counterparts in the conduct of cyber and intelligence activity across the globe. He also assisted in the development of national and international policy with respect to cyber\, intelligence\, privacy and technology – including extensive work with corporate leadership in the finance\, IT\, telecommunications and technology – and global security more broadly. \nPrior to his final duties he also served as Commander\, U.S TENTH FLEET/Fleet Cyber Command and the Director of Intelligence for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the INDO-PACIFIC Command. He served afloat and ashore around the world during his career. \nHe is a graduate of Auburn University and holds a Masters in National Security (East Asia) and is a distinguished graduate of the National War College and a graduate of highest distinction from the Naval War College. He is also an MIT Seminar XXI Fellow and a Harvard Senior Executive in National Security alum. \n  \n\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/global-geopolitics-2025-what-is-happening-why-and-where-is-this-all-likely-to-go/
LOCATION:Omni Hotel\, 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Speaker Series,Luncheon
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