Recent Exchanges

Check out highlights from professional exchange programs we have recently hosted.

Africa

• Leaders in finance, academia, music, cinema, and theater from ten countries across Africa visited Lanesboro and Minneapolis to explore how art and culture can drive economic vitality and community well-being.

Americas

• A biodiversity specialist from Peru visited to exchange information on efforts to develop the biotechnology sector.

Asia

• Advancing accessible spaces, disability rights leaders from Pakistan toured the Minnesota State Fair and local disability awareness organizations.

Europe

• A group of legal experts and law enforcement officials from across Europe came to Minnesota to discuss methods to counter transnational crime.
• Experts on artificial intelligence from Germany and Sweden explored emerging technologies and regulatory policies with local business leaders and elected officials.

Oceania

• Cybersecurity experts from twelve countries including Australia, Palau, and the Solomon Islands met with Minnesota professionals to explore strategies in countering cyber threats.

Multi-Regional

• Agriculture and trade experts from around the world (9 different countries) visited to learn about regional and local programs for agricultural research and trade promotion.