World Affairs Council of West Virginia upcoming events

Pura Vida: Experiencing Costa Rica (Tuesday, August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

A memorable trip by students of Riverside High School

Emily Bowles, MBA, M.Ed., will lead a presentation and discussion by students who participated in this June trip. She is a teacher of Business Education, Personal Finance and Simulated Workplace at Riverside High School.

UC Downtown Innovation Hub

Corner of Capitol and Lee Streets

This is an in-person event. It is free and lunch will be provided. You must register in advance

The Little Giant: How Ukraine is winning the war against a foe several times larger (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for this online meeting featuring our guest speaker, Michael Willard, who will share his insights on the Russia-Ukraine war. Michael Willard will provide comments from his unique perspective of having lived and worked in Ukraine and Russia for twenty five years. His varied career includes work as a reporter, author of 22 books, communications executive and a senior aide to United States Senator Robert C. Byrd.

This is an online event. Join us by Zoom. Link will be sent after registration.

Registration: This is a free event.

AI : Search, Digital Marketing, and Online Business Growth (Friday, August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Justin Seibert is President and Founder of Direct Online Marketing, an internationally recognized digital marketing agency that has helped companies expand into more than 150 countries. A three-time Top 25 search marketing expert, Justin specializes in AI search, international digital marketing, and online business growth. He serves as Treasurer of the West Virginia District Export Council and is an Associate Member of NADEC.

This is an in-person event. It is free and lunch will be provided. You must register in advance