Global Minnesota

Bridging the Gap in U.S.-China Negotiation and Communication Styles
2018-05-23 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Fredrikson & Byron, U.S. Bank Plaza, 200 South 6th St. #4000, Minneapolis, 55402
Join us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and government officials can impact, and sometimes derail, successful business dealings and government-to-government negotiations. We’ll look at common pitfalls and strategies to overcome them, to achieve more effective communication, resulting in better commercial and diplomatic relationships.
Presenters
Tom Hanson, Diplomat in Residence, Royal D. Alworth Institute for International Studies, University of Minnesota Duluth
Joan Brzezinski, Executive Director, China Center and Confucius Institute, University of Minnesota
Ruilin Li, Attorney, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Larry Mahoney, CEO, Asia Direct Resources, Inc.
Moderator
Robert M. Oberlies, Chair – China Practice, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
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Please note: U.S. Bank Plaza has recently instituted a new security protocol. If you plan to attend this event, we strongly encourage registering at least 48 hours in advance, in order to expedite your arrival experience. Attendees must also present a valid government issued ID upon arrival. Walk-in event attendees should allow for extra time for onsite security registration.
Presented in partnership with Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.

Urban Expedition: France
2018-05-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture.
Join Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to France in April.
Urban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed.
Urban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab, Minnesota Parent Magazine, Ramsey County, RBC Wealth Management, and Travelers.
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Mexico and the U.S. at a Crossroad with Ambassador Gutiérrez
2018-05-16 12:00 - 13:30
We are disappointed to announce that the Ambassador of Mexico has had to postpone his visit to Minnesota due to complications with the NAFTA negotiations. We recognize the ambassador’s important role in this situation and look forward to hosting him in the near future. This luncheon and program has been postponed until further notice. If you have questions, please contact us at 612.625.1662.
Mexico and the U.S. share one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The governments and citizens of both countries play central roles in shaping each other’s political, economic, social, and cultural development. And decisions made on both sides of the border directly impact the lives of millions.
Join us for a luncheon program with Ambassador of Mexico Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernández, where he will discuss the internal and external forces critical to the U.S.-Mexico relationship including NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), immigration, and the stability and security of our shared border.
Registration includes a three-course plated lunch.
About the Ambassador

With a diverse 15-year career in the Mexican federal government, Ambassador Gutiérrez previously served in prominent positions in trade, finance, diplomacy, and national security under four Mexican presidents, including as Under Secretary for Latin America and the Caribbean where he was responsible for normalizing the Mexico-Cuba relationship following a period of strained relations and strengthening security and anti-narcotics cooperation with several Latin American and Caribbean countries. On the political front, he worked as part of President-elect Vicente Fox’s transition team. Additionally, he has contributed editorials to several Mexican and U.S. newspapers and magazines and regularly participates as a keynote speaker at conferences related to U.S.-Mexico relations, border affairs, and international business. Gutiérrez holds bachelor degrees in economics and political science from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and a master’s in public administration from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, for which he received a Fulbright-Garcia Robles Scholarship.
Event vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.
Presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul.

Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Putin's Re-election - Stability or Stagnation?
2018-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.
This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Vladimir Putin’s March 2018 re-election victory was never in doubt. Now that he’s officially back in power, where is he headed? Will he move forward with the economic reform he touts in theory, but ignores in practice? Will he slip backward into Brezhnev-style stagnation? Will his supporters stick with him, in his 18th year at the center of power?
Join speaker Jill Dougherty, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN, for a thought-provoking evening as she discusses the future of Russian foreign policy and power in the region.
About the Speaker
Jill Dougherty is an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union. In her three-decade career with CNN, she served as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent based in Washington, D.C., where she covered the U.S. Department of State and provided analysis on international issues. Previously, Dougherty served as U.S. Affairs Editor for CNN International; Managing Editor of CNN International Asia/Pacific, based in Hong Kong; and CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief and Correspondent. She also served as CNN White House Correspondent, covering the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and was a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government where she pursued research on Russia’s mass media. Dougherty received a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages and literature from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and a master’s from Georgetown University where she researched Russia’s soft power diplomacy.
Global Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Putin's Re-election - Stability or Stagnation?
2018-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Online registration is closed.
This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Vladimir Putin’s March 2018 re-election victory was never in doubt. Now that he’s officially back in power, where is he headed? Will he move forward with the economic reform he touts in theory, but ignores in practice? Will he slip backward into Brezhnev-style stagnation? Will his supporters stick with him, in his 18th year at the center of power?
Join speaker Jill Dougherty, Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN, for a thought-provoking evening as she discusses the future of Russian foreign policy and power in the region.
About the Speaker
Jill Dougherty is an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union. In her three-decade career with CNN, she served as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent based in Washington, D.C., where she covered the U.S. Department of State and provided analysis on international issues. Previously, Dougherty served as U.S. Affairs Editor for CNN International; Managing Editor of CNN International Asia/Pacific, based in Hong Kong; and CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief and Correspondent. She also served as CNN White House Correspondent, covering the presidencies of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and was a Fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government where she pursued research on Russia’s mass media. Dougherty received a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages and literature from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and a master’s from Georgetown University where she researched Russia’s soft power diplomacy.
Global Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center.

Global Cooperation in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
2018-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
This program is made possible by Carlson Family Foundation.
Human trafficking knows no boundaries, but neither do the efforts of those committed to ending the transportation of people from one country to another for forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation.
Join us for an evening seminar that will connect local anti-trafficking professionals with their international counterparts, inform the general public on a timely issue with both local and global relevance, and engage students and community members committed to ending human exploitation, wherever it takes place. This program is ideal for those working across sectors to end human trafficking, including community members, government and law enforcement officials, legislators, journalists, and representatives from human rights organizations.
Featured Speaker
Ramsey County Attorney John J. Choi will speak about Minnesota’s anti-trafficking efforts including his innovative approach to holding abusers accountable while working collaboratively with advocacy agencies to help victims, which has transformed the way government intervenes in domestic violence and sex trafficking situations.
Making history as the first Korean-American Chief Prosecutor in the nation, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi leads the public law and prosecution office in the most diverse county in the state. Since taking office, John has become a state and national leader in the fight against sex trafficking. Previously as St. Paul City Attorney, John was recognized by his colleagues across North America with the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s top award for distinguished public service. Prior to his career in the public sector, John spent a decade in private practice focused on government relations, administrative law, municipal law, and civil litigation. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University and a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law, and was a Humphrey Fellow at the University of Minnesota.
Panel Presentation
More than a dozen anti-trafficking professionals from around the world will share their countries’ experiences and describe the support networks they are creating to end this practice. These visitors will be in Minnesota as part of our Professional Exchanges program and participants in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.
Moderated by Michele Garnett McKenzie, Deputy Director, Director of Advocacy for the Advocates for Human Rights.
Following the program, all attendees are invited to an hors d’oeuvre reception to meet the international visitors and speakers.
New Member Special*
Become a new Global Minnesota member at the $75 level or above and attend this seminar for free! Call us at 612.625.1662 to register for the New Member Special.
*New member tax deductibility will be impacted by the benefits received through this special.

Culture Through Cuisine: China
2018-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Tea House Chinese Restaurant, 2425 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
This event is SOLD OUT.
From Shaanxi to Beijing, Tea House restaurant brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the heart of Minneapolis. Named a 2017 Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll Winner by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, this bustling establishment near the University of Minnesota boasts a menu with more than 100 items and is known for its award-winning Szechuan dishes.
If you’re looking to experience some of the best Chinese food Minnesota has to offer, then join us for a delicious evening at Tea House where we’ll dine on a custom menu of Meizhou fried rice, pan-fried pork buns, Kung Pao tofu, scallion sole, soy sauce duck, Chung King spicy chicken, sweetened sesame balls, and more! Chef and co-owner, Yolanda Wang, will talk about Tea House’s history, unique flavor, and nod to the regional tastes of China.
Registration includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, tax, and gratuity. Advance registration and pre-payment required.
Event vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.

Doing Business in China: What You Need to Know
2018-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Dorsey & Whitney LLP, 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, Minneapolis, 55402
The People’s Republic of China is the third largest market for Minnesota exports and a key destination for manufacturing. The ability to navigate China’s business climate is critical to succeeding in today’s global economy. Recent leadership transitions within the Chinese government, coupled with the escalating trade environment, present new challenges and risks to doing business with China. The lack of certainty is creating unprecedented times for companies and resulting in unanticipated consequences for businesses. Is your company prepared to navigate these uncharted waters?
Please join us for a lively and candid discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota companies doing business in China, with insights from the Albright Stonebridge Group, Medtronic, and Donaldson.
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Topics

Public policy issues, including leadership transitions and restructuring within the Chinese government
Impact of the escalating trade rhetoric
Operational insights on doing business in China
Legal, tax, and accounting issues

Speakers and Panelists
Amy Celico, Keynote Speaker
Principal, Albright Stonebridge Group
Betsy Van Hecke, Panelist
Vice President & Chief Legal Counsel, Medtronic
Mary Callahan, Panelist
Director of Special Projects, Donaldson
Steve Nelson, Panelist
Partner, Trial Group, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
David Ling, Panelist
Beijing China Tax Partner, KPMG LLP
Jessica Libby, Moderator
Managing Director, KPMG LLP
Complimentary parking available. Details here.
Produced in partnership with Dorsey & Whitney LLP, KPMG LLP, and the Minnesota Trade Office.

Opportunities and Challenges for the United States in the Western Pacific
2018-04-19 17:30 - 20:30 | McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455
Join the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter and Global Minnesota for a special presentation by the Honorable Richard Armitage, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, as he discusses opportunities and challenges for the United States in the Western Pacific. Secretary Armitage’s presentation is part of the Donald W. McCarthy Heartland Leadership Forum.
About the Speaker
Richard Armitage, is a distinguished Naval Academy graduate from the class of 1967 and served three combat tours with the riverine forces in Vietnam. He was the 13th Deputy Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. An acknowledged expert in international affairs, he was recently awarded the U.S. Department of State Distinguished Service Award and has been personally recognized by the governments of Thailand, Republic of Korea, Bahrain, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, and Pakistan. He is active in the global marketplace assisting multinational companies in the areas of international business development, strategic planning, and problem-solving.
The evening includes a cocktail hour with a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a three-course dinner. There will be a Q&A session after Secretary Armitage’s address followed by a photo opportunity with Secretary Armitage.
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This event is produced by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter.

Jordan: A Partner for Peace, Stability, and Prosperity
2018-04-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave. S, Minneapolis, 55402
This event is SOLD OUT.
Jordan, a pivotal U.S. ally in the Middle East with strong ties to Minnesota, has played a leading role in addressing the many challenges facing the region, both political and economic. A strong advocate for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians and a critical partner in combatting terrorism and addressing the conflict in neighboring Syria, Jordan has also promoted closer commercial ties through the U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement and has been a model of inclusion and compassion to more than 700,000 refugees.
Join us for a luncheon presentation with Ambassador of Jordan Dina Kawar, who will discuss her country’s relationship as a key United States partner, and its critical role as a force of moderation, peace, and prosperity in the region.
Registration includes a three-course plated meal and free parking at the Minneapolis Club, as space permits. Advanced registration and pre-payment required.
About Ambassador Kawar
Making history as the first Arab woman to preside over the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Kawar’s career has seen success at the highest levels of diplomacy. In February 2016, she was appointed by the President of the United Nations General Assembly as a co-facilitator for the critical General Assembly meeting on the large movement of refugees and migrants. Previously, Ambassador Kawar served as the Ambassador to France and was awarded the Medal of Independence of the first degree by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan.
New Member Special*
Become a new Global Minnesota member at the $75 level or above and attend the luncheon with Ambassador Kawar for free! Register for the New Member Special here.
*New member tax deductibility will be impacted by the benefits received through this special.
Event vouchers accepted. To register with a voucher, please call us at 612.625.1662. You must bring voucher(s) to the event to redeem.
This program is made possible in part by Carlson Family Foundation.

Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: China and America - The New Geopolitical Equation
2018-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome.
In the last 15 years, China has implemented a wide-ranging strategy of economic outreach and expansion of all its national capacities, including military and diplomatic capacities. Where the United States has taken a step back from multilateral trade agreements and discarded the Trans-Pacific Partnership, China has made inroads through efforts like the Belt and Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Stromseth, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, as he discusses Beijing’s geopolitical objectives and how leadership and political conditions in each society underlie growing Sino-American tensions.
About the Speaker
Jonathan Stromseth is a Senior Fellow at Brookings, where he holds the Lee Kuan Yew Chair in Southeast Asian Studies and a joint appointment with the Brookings John L. Thornton China Center. Stromseth has broad experience as a policymaker, scholar, and development practitioner and served on the Secretary of State’s policy planning staff, advising the U.S. Department of State’s leadership on China, Southeast Asia, and East Asian and Pacific affairs. Previously, he was The Asia Foundation’s country representative to China and to Vietnam and is a three-time recipient of the Foundation’s President’s Award for extraordinary program leadership. He has also conducted research as a Fulbright Scholar in Singapore, worked for the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Cambodia, and taught Southeast Asian politics at Columbia University. Stromseth holds a doctorate in political science from Columbia University and was awarded a Columbia President’s Fellowship as well as research fellowships from the Social Science Research Council and the Institute for the Study of World Politics.
Global Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: China and America - The New Geopolitical Equation
2018-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
This event is SOLD OUT. Seats are still available for the Minneapolis version of this program. Register here.
In the last 15 years, China has implemented a wide-ranging strategy of economic outreach and expansion of all its national capacities, including military and diplomatic capacities. Where the United States has taken a step back from multilateral trade agreements and discarded the Trans-Pacific Partnership, China has made inroads through efforts like the Belt and Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Stromseth, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, as he discusses Beijing’s geopolitical objectives and how leadership and political conditions in each society underlie growing Sino-American tensions.
About the Speaker
Jonathan Stromseth is a Senior Fellow at Brookings, where he holds the Lee Kuan Yew Chair in Southeast Asian Studies and a joint appointment with the Brookings John L. Thornton China Center. Stromseth has broad experience as a policymaker, scholar, and development practitioner and served on the Secretary of State’s policy planning staff, advising the U.S. Department of State’s leadership on China, Southeast Asia, and East Asian and Pacific affairs. Previously, he was The Asia Foundation’s country representative to China and to Vietnam and is a three-time recipient of the Foundation’s President’s Award for extraordinary program leadership. He has also conducted research as a Fulbright Scholar in Singapore, worked for the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Cambodia, and taught Southeast Asian politics at Columbia University. Stromseth holds a doctorate in political science from Columbia University and was awarded a Columbia President’s Fellowship as well as research fellowships from the Social Science Research Council and the Institute for the Study of World Politics.
Global Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center.

Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Media and Foreign Policy
2018-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome.
State and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape. Conventional journalism now competes with user-generated content. Official channels of communication can be circumvented through social media. Foreign policy is tweeted from the White House and “fake news” has entered the zeitgeist. Cyberwarfare, hacking, and misinformation pose complex security threats.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ethar El-Katatney, Executive Producer for AJ+ an Al Jazeera Media Network, on how actors are using media to pursue and defend their interests in the international arena and what the implications are for U.S. policy.
About the Speaker
Ethar El-Katatney is an Executive Producer for AJ+, an Al Jazeera Media Network and global online news community that experiments with storytelling and social media strategies for an American millennial audience. An international-award-winning multimedia journalist and published author, she began her career as a student reporter in 2005, and in the decade since, has worked as a reporter, staff writer, columnist, researcher, blogger, and producer. El-Katatney has traveled and reported from more than 40 countries, spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. She’s written stories from China and Denmark to Russia and Ghana, interviewed ministers and sat on a panel with the president of Catalonia, reported from a slum in Sudan and a mosque in Russia and talked at dozens of panels and conferences worldwide. El-Katatney is the first Arab and Egyptian to win a CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award. She has also received the Samir Kassir Freedom of the Press Award and the Anna Lindh Mediterranean Journalist Award. Born in Saudi Arabia, and raised in Egypt, El-Katatney has a bachelor’s degree, an MBA, and a master’s degree in television and digital journalism from the American University in Cairo.
Global Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the World Press Institute.

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Media and Foreign Policy
2018-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome.
State and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape. Conventional journalism now competes with user-generated content. Official channels of communication can be circumvented through social media. Foreign policy is tweeted from the White House and “fake news” has entered the zeitgeist. Cyberwarfare, hacking, and misinformation pose complex security threats.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ethar El-Katatney, Executive Producer for AJ+ an Al Jazeera Media Network, on how actors are using media to pursue and defend their interests in the international arena and what the implications are for U.S. foreign policy.
About the Speaker
Ethar El-Katatney is an Executive Producer for AJ+, an Al Jazeera Media Network and global online news community that experiments with storytelling and social media strategies for an American millennial audience. An international-award-winning multimedia journalist and published author, she began her career as a student reporter in 2005, and in the decade since, has worked as a reporter, staff writer, columnist, researcher, blogger, and producer. El-Katatney has traveled and reported from more than 40 countries, spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. She’s written stories from China and Denmark to Russia and Ghana, interviewed ministers and sat on a panel with the president of Catalonia, reported from a slum in Sudan and a mosque in Russia and talked at dozens of panels and conferences worldwide. El-Katatney is the first Arab and Egyptian to win a CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award. She has also received the Samir Kassir Freedom of the Press Award and the Anna Lindh Mediterranean Journalist Award. Born in Saudi Arabia, and raised in Egypt, El-Katatney has a bachelor’s degree, an MBA, and a master’s degree in television and digital journalism from the American University in Cairo.
Global Conversations in Saint Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the World Press Institute.

Urban Expedition: Bolivia
2018-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture.
Join Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Bolivia in March.
Urban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed.
Urban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab, Minnesota Parent Magazine, Ramsey County, RBC Wealth Management, and Travelers.
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U.K.-Minnesota Trade and Investment: An Enduring Partnership
2018-03-08 17:15 - 20:30 | Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.
The U.K.-U.S. relationship is the world’s largest bilateral investment relationship. The U.K.-Minnesota relationship is equally important. Minnesota exports nearly $400 million in goods and services to the U.K., while U.K. companies in Minnesota support more than 1,600 jobs.
Global Minnesota and the U.K. Government Office, Minneapolis/St. Paul cordially invite you to a special reception to welcome the new British Consul General in Chicago, John Saville.
Join fellow business executives, government, and community leaders for active networking and discussions around trade and investment between Minnesota and the U.K. Registration includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine.
About the Speaker
John Saville was appointed Her Majesty’s Consul General for Chicago in November 2017. He joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in 1981 and has had a range of diplomatic service appointments including as Deputy Head of Mission in Cuba and as High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam. His most recent appointment was Her Majesty’s Ambassador to The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Presented in partnership with the British Consulate General in Chicago and U.K. Government Office, Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Urban Expedition: Iceland
2018-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture.
Join Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Iceland in late February.
Urban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed.
Urban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab, Minnesota Parent Magazine, Ramsey County, RBC Wealth Management, and Travelers.
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Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
2018-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.
Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy.
About the Speaker
Ambassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia. In Washington, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states, Turkey, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College. He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors.
Global Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
2018-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.
Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration. In the wake of a failed military coup in July 2016, the autocratic trend in Ankara took a turn for the worse. One year on, an overwhelming majority of the population considers the United States to be their country’s greatest security threat. In this age of a worsening “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West, even more important than its place on the map is what Turkey symbolically represents as the most institutionally Westernized Muslim country in the world.
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with former Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson as he discusses the current situation in Turkey and its impact on foreign policy.
About the Speaker
Ambassador Ross Wilson is a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, visiting lecturer in international affairs at the George Washington University, and Global Minnesota board member. Over the course of a 30-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, he served as American ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan and held assignments at the U.S. Embassies in Moscow and Prague and at the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia. In Washington, Ambassador Wilson held several positions including chief U.S. negotiator for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In 2010-2014, Ambassador Wilson served as director of the Atlantic Council’s Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center, where he led the Council’s work on the former Soviet states, Turkey, and regional energy and economic issues and organized the Council’s annual Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. Ambassador Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and master’s degrees from Columbia University and the U.S. National War College. He is a recipient of the president’s Meritorious Service Award, as well as numerous Department of State awards and honors.
Global Conversations in St. Paul is produced in partnership with Landmark Center.

Business Strategies for China and Southeast Asia
2018-02-14 07:30 - 09:00 | Wells Fargo, 550 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Online registration is closed. If you’d like to inquire about space availability for this program, please call us at 612.625.1662.
With deep political, strategic, and economic ties to one another, China and Southeast Asia hold an important position in the international sphere. As the region continues to experience financial growth, understanding the challenges and opportunities confronting the contemporary China-Southeast Asia relationship will be key to helping global businesses navigate the shared marketplace.
Join us for a conversation with Carlos Gutierrez, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President George W. Bush, and current Chair of the Albright Stonebridge Group, who will share insights into the current economic and geopolitical situation in East Asia, with a focus on China, and the United States’ relationships across this dynamic region of the world. Following Secretary Gutierrez’s remarks, Wells Fargo Executive Vice President and Head of Global Advisory Andrew Moy will moderate a discussion and participant Q&A.
About the Speaker
Secretary Gutierrez is Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategy and commercial diplomacy firm with a worldwide team that has served clients in more than 110 countries. He served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 2005 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Previously, he was President and CEO of Kellogg Company. He currently serves as Chair of the National Foreign Trade Council and of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Cuba Business Council.
About the Moderator
Andrew A. Moy is an Executive Vice President and Head of Global Advisory with Wells Fargo, delivering a full range of international, cross-border, and commercial banking services to middle market companies. Global Advisory is dedicated to being the global choice for companies engaged in international commerce. Based in Charlotte, N.C., Andrew oversees offices in Charlotte, Houston, Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Mumbai, and Singapore. Previously, Andrew lead Wells Fargo’s Global Banking efforts for the Eastern Division. He served as the chair for the International Group Diversity Council from 2009 to 2012. He also co-chaired the 2009 Wells Fargo Community Support and United Way Campaign.
Registration for this event will close on February 7, 2018.
Presented in partnership with Albright Stonebridge Group and Wells Fargo.

Urban Expedition: Japan
2018-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to experience a new culture.
Join Landmark Center and Global Minnesota as we travel to Japan in early February.
Urban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed.
Urban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center with sponsorship from Global Minnesota and Ecolab, Minnesota Parent Magazine, Ramsey County, RBC Wealth Management, and Travelers.
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2018 Academic WorldQuest
2018-02-07 15:30 - 18:00 | Great Hall – Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN, 55455
This event is for high school students only!
Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high school students. This FREE knowledge competition challenges high school students in a fun and interactive manner to think globally about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. The winning team and their coach win an all-expenses-paid trip to the national competition in Washington, D.C. in April 2018.
Academic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. About 4,000 students across the country participate in competitions hosted by 50 local World Affairs Councils.
Host: Karla Hult, Reporter, KARE 11 News
Study Guide

FREE to compete
Each high school (9-12 grade students) is invited to register up to 2 teams of 4 students.
Limited travel scholarships may be available for teams from Greater Minnesota.
Prizes, pizza and light refreshments will be provided.

2018 Question Topics
NAFTA
ASEAN at 50
India’s Bid for Global Power
Combatting Climate Change
Cybersecurity
Saudi Arabia
The Peacebuilding Toolkit
America’s Diplomats
Current Events
Global Minnesota’s focus country: China (local competition only)
And other topics noted in the Study Guide , including some Great Decisions topics
Questions? Please contact Sylvia Oxenham, K-12 Education Manager, at 612.301.2314
Register your team today!
See our printable flyers: General Flyer Teacher Flyer
Presented in partnership with
Institute for Global Studies, University of Minnesota

And more than 100 individual donors who believe in you — Minnesota educators and students — and the importance of global education.

U.S. Foreign Policy Update 2018
2018-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is now closed.
Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and explain the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. and President Trump in the upcoming year, including nuclear security, international trade, and U.S. relations with China. This timely and thought-provoking presentation is recommended for anyone interested in international relations.
Tom Hanson’s U.S. Foreign Service postings included East Germany, France, Norway, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Currently, Tom serves as Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is a frequent Global Minnesota speaker. He is also a board member of the Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights, U.S. Foundation.
Event vouchers accepted; Advance registration and pre-payment required.

Urban Expedition: Bulgaria
2018-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Travel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination country, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts, and traditions. It’s an ideal event for families or anyone wanting to put a stamp on their passport.
Join us and Landmark Center as we travel to Bulgaria in January.
Urban Expedition events are free and open to the public. No registration is needed.
Urban Expedition is produced by Landmark Center and presented in partnership with Global Minnesota.

Canada’s Approach to Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Resettlement
2017-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, 301 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, 55454
Registration for this event is sold out. Walk-ins are welcome to watch a simulcast of the program in the adjacent Forum.
The Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen is a Member of Parliament and was appointed as Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in January 2017. He oversees all elements of Canada’s immigration, humanitarian resettlement, visa, temporary foreign worker, and citizenship policies. In his presentation, Minister Hussen will discuss Canada’s approach to these policies, as well as Canada’s government priorities.

About the Speaker
The Honorable Ahmed D. Hussen is a Member of Parliament and Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. Born and raised in Somalia, Minister Hussen immigrated to Canada in 1993 and quickly gravitated toward public service. After completing an undergraduate degree in history at York University, he co-founded a neighborhood Community Council and helped secure a $500-million revitalization project for the area. He also served as the National President of the Canadian Somali Congress – a Somali community organization that works with national and regional authorities to advocate on issues of importance to Canadians of Somali heritage and strengthen civic engagement and integration.
Minister Hussen began his career in politics and policy by serving as an assistant to Dalton McGuinty, then a member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament and later Premier of Ontario. Minister Hussen earned his law degree from the University of Ottawa and practiced in the areas of criminal defense, immigration, refugee and human-rights law. In 2015, he was the first Somali-Canadian to be elected to Canada’s parliament, and in January 2017, he was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. Minister Hussen is fluent in English, Somali, and Swahili.
Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Global Conversations Mpls: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
2017-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Event registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome.
Join us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin America and the impact of populism across the continent. The forces of change have more to do with socio-economics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela. And there are numerous recent events throughout this diverse region to explore. Is the coalition opposing President Maduro in Venezuela splintering? After surviving a recent vote on corruption charges, what direction will Brazil’s president take? What is the impact of recent elections in Argentina? Where are there opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations and develop an approach to Latin America befitting of the 21st century? Erik Brand, publisher of the Latin America Advisor, will share insights into current developments in Venezuela and Latin America.

About the Speaker
Erik Brand is publisher of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin America Advisor in Washington, D.C. He also directs the organization’s corporate program. Previously, he worked at the International Advisory Group, a publishing and public affairs firm in New York City. Earlier in his career, Brand worked at the Advisory Board Company in Washington, D.C. and, briefly, for the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. He graduated with a double major, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Wheaton College and has undertaken master’s degree coursework in international management and public affairs at the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota.
Global Conversations in Minneapolis is produced in partnership with the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.

Global Conversations St. Paul: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
2017-12-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Event registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome.
Join us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin America and the impact of populism across the continent. The forces of change have more to do with socio-economics than ideology. Dramatic economic and political crises have coincided in countries like Brazil and Venezuela. And there are numerous recent events throughout this diverse region to explore. Is the coalition opposing President Maduro in Venezuela splintering? After surviving a recent vote on corruption charges, what direction will Brazil’s president take? What is the impact of recent elections in Argentina? Where are there opportunities for the U.S. to improve relations and develop an approach to Latin America befitting of the 21st century? Erik Brand, publisher of the Latin America Advisor, will share insights into current developments in Venezuela and Latin America.

About the Speaker
Erik Brand is publisher of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Latin America Advisor in Washington, D.C. He also directs the organization’s corporate program. Previously, he worked at the International Advisory Group, a publishing and public affairs firm in New York City. Earlier in his career, Brand worked at the Advisory Board Company in Washington, D.C. and, briefly, for the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. He graduated with a double major, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Wheaton College and has undertaken master’s degree coursework in international management and public affairs at the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota.
Presented in partnership with the Landmark Center.

Global Trade Networking
2017-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | CRAVE – Hennepin Ave, 825 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Registration for this event is closed. If you would like to attend, please contact JB Scherpelz.
Since January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. While the current agreement is under a renegotiation process, Minnesota companies are eager for insights. Join us for comments from Consul Gerardo Guerrero at the Consulate of Mexico and Tab Borden, Consul & Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada, regarding their government’s views on the renegotiation of NAFTA. Informal networking to follow.

Gerardo Guerrero
Consul Of Mexico
Consulate Saint Paul, Minnesota
Gerardo Guerrero is the 4th Consul of Mexico in St. Paul. He has worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1987 and joined the Diplomatic Corps in 1997. Consul Guerrero has served as an attorney in different legal offices within the Ministry, as well as at the Consulate in New York. Most recently, he served as Deputy Legal Advisor in charge of the negotiation and final approval of all international treaties and agreements signed by Mexico. He served also as Deputy General Director for Legal Affairs. He has participated in many international negotiations in the Atomic Energy International Organization, in the World Intellectual Property Organization and in the International Civil Aviation Organization. He studied Law School at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, received a Master degree on international trade legal aspects at ITAM and an LLM on US Law from the University of Houston. He has taught at the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico, at the Universidad Iberoamericana and at the Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico City.

Tab A. Borden
Consul and Trade Commissioner, Investment
Consulate General of Canada, Minneapolis
Tab began his career in commercial and trade finance working with international banks based in Atlantic Canada. In the mid 1990’s he joined the Province of Nova Scotia working for the Department of Economic Development (life sciences sector) and then Department of Environment as Executive Director of Trade and Technology Development. In 2001 Tab joined the Canadian federal government working for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and in 2003 joining Global Affairs Canada as Manager of the Canadian Trade Office in Princeton in New Jersey. In 2008 he was appointed as Head of Office for the Canadian Consulate in Silicon Valley. From 2012 to 2017 Tab served as Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Relations for Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa. Tab holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers. In 2008 he completed the Venture Capital Executive Program at the University of California, Berkeley.
Presented in partnership with GREATER MSP, Midwest Global Trade Association, Minnesota District Export Council, Minnesota Trade Office, and U.S. Commercial Service

WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
2017-12-01 19:00 - 22:00 | McNamara Alumni Center – University of Minnesota, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455
Registration for this event is closed.
Be part of our annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest international trivia competition. One of the most anticipated events of the year, WorldQuest challenges teams of eight to correctly answer multiple-choice questions on a variety of international topics including flags, capitals, geography, people in the news, current events, 2017 Great Decisions topics, and Global Minnesota’s focus country – China.
Don’t have a team? Don’t worry. Register as an individual and we’ll pair you up with stellar teammates.
We’re pleased to welcome back Tom Crann, of All Things Considered for MPR News, as host and Tom Hanson, former Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat in Residence, Alworth Institute, University of Minnesota-Duluth as “Arbitrator in Residence.”
Details

Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening, as well as a special prize for most team spirit!
Light dinner provided. Cash bar available, beginning at 6:30 pm.
College and university students can play for a discounted price. See below and bring your ID.
Nonprofit Global Minnesota Organizational Members are eligible for a special rate by contacting Kristi !

Sponsors welcome: Consider sponsoring a team of a local or international college students at $150 per team. Contact Kristi or fill in the registration form below.
Presented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Global Programs & Strategy Alliance.
Sponsored in part by Horton Holding, Inc.
If a refund is necessary, you must cancel your registration by November 13, 2017. Refunds will be issued in the form of a check or credit card account credit. To cancel your registration and request a refund, please call us at 612.625.1662.

Culture through Cuisine - Nepal
2017-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Gorkha Palace, 23 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Registration is closed.
Gorkha Palace has received rave reviews from patrons for an eclectic range of authentic Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. The restaurant is known for its use of high quality fresh ingredients sourced from local organic and sustainable farming. Spices are ground fresh and ghee (clarified butter) is made in house.
Owner Rashmi Bhattachan grew up in the mountainous city of Pokara in Nepal. Her passion for cooking was instilled in her by her grandmother and she loves to share her culinary delights with family, friends and customers. Prior to the Gorkha Palace, Rashmi operated a small business at the Mill City Farmers Market selling momos (potstickers), curries and daal (Lentil soups), gaining a large following of loyal customers.
Join us for an evening of Culture through Cuisine, focused on Nepal. Along with delicious food and good conversation, hear from Rashmi, who will speak briefly on the restaurant, its foods and its history.
Menu includes:
Appetizers
Assorted Momos (turkey, veggie (V) and buffalo steamed pot stickers)
Veggie Pakoras (crispy cabbage and onion fritters)
Entrees
Chanaa Saag (V) (chickpeas, potatoes and cauliflower)
Navarattan Korma (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini and paneer)
Pea Tofu Usal (V)
Lamb Sekuwa (boneless halal lamb marinated in yogurt and spices)
Chicken Tikka Masala (tandoori-grilled boneless chicken)
Dessert: Coconut Milk Rice Pudding

Registration includes dinner, one non-alcoholic OR alcoholic beverage, tax and gratuity.
Gorkha Palace in the News
