Two Decades of NAFTA: What has been the Impact on Minnesota?
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisSince January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and...
Global Conversations: Shifting Alliances in the Middle East
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDate Change! From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of conflicts have...
A Kennan Conversation: Vladimir Putin’s Vision of a Resurgent Russia
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisThe increasing centralization and mobilization of Russia’s information resources in the hands of the state is providing the Kremlin the...
International Industry Insights: Networking and Career Panel
Town Hall Brewery 1430 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNHear from a group of international career professionals working across education, business, and nonprofit sectors about how to transition and succeed...
Great Decisions Conference: International Migration and the Changing Face of America
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is sold out. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list to attend the conference, please...
Cine Colombia: Between Sea and Land
Day Block Event Center 1103 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNThis event is sold out. Help kick off our year-long celebration of Colombia with a pre-film reception featuring traditional Colombian...
WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNRegistration is now closed. Be part of our annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest international trivia competition. Pull together a team...
Global Social with International Women Leaders
University Club - Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis program is SOLD OUT. For members and their guests only. This December, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of women leaders...
Global Conversations: Cuba and the U.S.
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRegistration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of hostility, it would begin...
Finland in Focus with Ambassador Kauppi
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisSince the end of World of War II, the United States and Finland have enjoyed an enduring partnership and friendship...
2017 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the waitlist. Join us for the ever-popular annual...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: The Future of Europe
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis program is SOLD OUT. Walk-ins welcome. There is still space in the Minneapolis version of this program. Click here...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: The Future of Europe
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRegistration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. The outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the...
Urban Expedition: Switzerland
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNTravel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the...
Global Social with International Visitors
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisFor Global Minnesota members and their guests only. More than 20 international visitors from across the globe will travel to...
Latin America: Prospects for Peace and Progress
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisFrom peace in Colombia to new approaches to U.S.-Cuba relations, the rapidly changing news out of Latin America brings both...
Colombian Trade Insights and Networking
CRAVE - Edina Galleria 3520 W 70th St., Edina, MNOnline registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Global Minnesota, Greater MSP, and the Minnesota District Export Council invite you to attend...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Trade and Politics
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Trade and Politics
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThe U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no further than the 2016 presidential contest for...
The Role of Women in the Global Agenda
Walker Art Center - Skyline Room 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is now closed. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the event list. On Wednesday, March 8, the...
Urban Expedition: Colombia
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNTravel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the...
Culture Through Cuisine: Caribbean
Marla's Caribbean Cuisine 3761 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis, MNSpicy jerk chicken, stew oxtails, paratha roti, and Trinidadian fruit medley are all specialty dishes you’ll find at Marla’s Caribbean...
Global Social with International Women of Courage
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. Global Minnesota is proud to...
Urban Expedition: Togo
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNTravel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Conflict in the South China Sea
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. There is still space in the Minneapolis version of this program. Click here to...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Conflict in the South China Sea
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration for this event is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The South China Sea is a locus of competing territorial claims,...
Urban Expedition: Myanmar
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNTravel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the...
Colombia: The Path to Peace with Ambassador Pinzón
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisOnline registration is now closed. In November 2016, the Colombian Congress ratified a peace accord designed to end more than...
Film Screening in Eden Prairie: Colombia Magia Salvaje
The International School of Minnesota 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie, MNOnline registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Experience the amazing creatures and landscapes of Colombia through a new lens. Colombia...
Global Trade Insights and Networking
CRAVE - Edina Galleria 3520 W 70th St., Edina, MNOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. International trade is a vital part of the Minnesota and U.S. economy. In recent months,...
Global Conversations: Saudi Arabia in Transition
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. As Saudi Arabia struggles to adjust to the drastic decline in oil revenue, Deputy...
Ukraine at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Ambassador Chaly
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Caught between East and West, Ukraine has been a flashpoint in the increasingly tense...
Culture Through Cuisine: Colombia
Cafe Racer Kitchen 2929 East 25th St., Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. Online registration is now closed. Small in size but big on flavor, Café Racer Kitchen...
Opportunities in a Vibrant Region: Doing Business in Latin America
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisWith a population of 633 million people and a combined GDP more than $5.3 trillion, Latin America is an economic...
Love, Africa: Insights from Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. A seasoned war correspondent, Jeffrey Gettleman has covered every major conflict over the past 20...
Film Screening in St. Paul: Colombia Magia Salvaje
Metropolitian State University Film Space in Founders Hall, 700 East 7th St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. Experience the amazing creatures and landscapes of Colombia through a new lens. Colombia Magia Salvaje is...
Celebration of Colombia Gala
Orono High School Parking Lots 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North, OronoOnline registration is closed. Onsite registration will be available, with limited seating. Rich in tradition with a diverse history, Colombia...
Trade Insights and Networking
Surly Brewing Co. 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, MinneapolisOnline registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Want to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota's best locally-brewed...
Global Conversations: African Folktales to Contemporary Authors
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walks-ins welcome. From ancient oral traditions to contemporary literature, African stories reflect wisdom, cultural identities, and...
On the Field with the Minnesota United
TCF Bank Stadium 420 SE 23rd Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaOnline registration is closed. Tickets can be purchased by calling 612.625.1662. Cheer on the Minnesota United FC as they match...
Global Conversations: Nuclear Security
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walks-ins welcome. Nuclear nonproliferation was a top priority for the Obama administration. While the Iran Deal...
Global Social with International Visitors
Weber Shandwick 510 S Marquette Ave., 13F, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. For members and their guests only. In...
A Foreign Service Briefing from Nigeria
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Room 25 301 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNNOTICE: The date for this program has changed to Tuesday, August 15. For members and their guests only; space is limited....
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Geopolitics of Energy
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNPolicies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Geopolitics of Energy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesPolicies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the...
Year of China Launch
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum 333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MNEvent registration is closed. Please see our calendar for other events. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Minnesota's Sister-State...
Doing Business Globally: Addressing Tax and Legal Challenges
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisAre you considering expanding your operations overseas? The legal and tax considerations are intimidating but can be strategically managed with...
Special Luncheon with the President of Finland
Hilton Minneapolis 1001 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin Global Minnesota and the Economic Club of Minnesota for a special event featuring His Excellency Sauli Niinistö, president of the...
New Dinner Host Reception
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNOnline registrations for the Dinner Hosting Training event are closed. New to dinner hosting? Join us for a special evening...
Young Professionals: Mentoring in a Global Workforce
Town Hall Brewery 1430 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNEVENT POSTPONED - Check back for a new date! Hear from a group of international career professionals working across education,...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registrations for STP Global Conversations: Afghanistan and Pakistan are closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan...
Chinese Trade Insights and Networking
Brit's Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin George Martin and Yiquang Li, from Faegre Baker Daniels, as they discuss China’s current strategy for expanding its global footprint and the country’s continuing efforts...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMajor internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S., for its part, has conducted military operations in the...
Global Social Women in Entrepreneurship
Walker Art Center - Skyline Room 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MNRegistration for this event is closed. To have your name added to the waiting list for this event, please contact...
Business News from France
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisExciting things are happening in France, the world's fifth largest economy: On September 22, 2017, President Macron signed a new...
2017 CHINA Town Hall
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNLocal Connections, National Reflections RSVP for this free event now! Don’t miss the 11th annual CHINA Town Hall, “Local Connections,...
10th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The Future of Europe
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe conference is sold out. To have your name added to the waiting list, please contact 612-625-1662 or eMail. 10th Annual Great...
Culture through Cuisine – Nepal
Gorkha Palace 23 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRegistration is closed. Gorkha Palace has received rave reviews from patrons for an eclectic range of authentic Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. The...
WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNRegistration for this event is closed. Be part of our annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest international trivia competition. One of...
Global Trade Networking
CRAVE - Hennepin Ave 825 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRegistration for this event is closed. If you would like to attend, please contact JB Scherpelz. Since January 1, 1994, the...
Global Conversations St. Paul: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNEvent registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome. Join us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin...
Global Conversations Mpls: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEvent registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome. Join us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin...
Canada’s Approach to Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Resettlement
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisRegistration for this event is sold out. Walk-ins are welcome to watch a simulcast of the program in the adjacent...
Urban Expedition: Bulgaria
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNTravel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity...
U.S. Foreign Policy Update 2018
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Registration is now closed. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with...
2018 Academic WorldQuest
Great Hall - Coffman Memorial Union 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MNThis event is for high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high...
Urban Expedition: Japan
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Business Strategies for China and Southeast Asia
Wells Fargo 550 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. If you'd like to inquire about space availability for this program, please call us at 612.625.1662....
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Turkey – A Partner in Crisis
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration....
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Turkey – A Partner in Crisis
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration....
Urban Expedition: Iceland
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
U.K.-Minnesota Trade and Investment: An Enduring Partnership
Brit's Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline 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...
Urban Expedition: Bolivia
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Media and Foreign Policy
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. State and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape....
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Media and Foreign Policy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. State and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape....
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: China and America – The New Geopolitical Equation
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. Seats are still available for the Minneapolis version of this program. Register here. In the...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: China and America – The New Geopolitical Equation
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. In the last 15 years, China has implemented a wide-ranging strategy of economic...
Jordan: A Partner for Peace, Stability, and Prosperity
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisThis event is SOLD OUT. Jordan, a pivotal U.S. ally in the Middle East with strong ties to Minnesota, has...
Opportunities and Challenges for the United States in the Western Pacific
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNJoin the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter and Global Minnesota for a special presentation by the...
Doing Business in China: What You Need to Know
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisThe People’s Republic of China is the third largest market for Minnesota exports and a key destination for manufacturing. The...
Culture Through Cuisine: China
Tea House Chinese Restaurant 2425 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. From Shaanxi to Beijing, Tea House restaurant brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the heart of...
Global Cooperation in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis program is made possible by Carlson Family Foundation. Human trafficking knows no boundaries, but neither do the efforts of...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Putin’s Re-election – Stability or Stagnation?
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Putin’s Re-election – Stability or Stagnation?
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow...
Mexico and the U.S. at a Crossroad with Ambassador Gutiérrez
We are disappointed to announce that the Ambassador of Mexico has had to postpone his visit to Minnesota due to...
Urban Expedition: France
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Bridging the Gap in U.S.-China Negotiation and Communication Styles
Fredrikson & Byron U.S. Bank Plaza, 200 South 6th St. #4000, MinneapolisJoin us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and...
Year of China Gala
Orono High School Parking Lots 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North, OronoThe gala is sold out. Please contact Anne Hanson at 612.625.2102 to be placed on the waiting list in case additional seats...
Global Conversations: Iran, the U.S., and the Challenge of Nuclear Security
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The controversial 2015 Iran nuclear deal broke a persistent stalemate in negotiations, bringing the...
Global Conversations: The Waning of Pax Americana
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. has begun a historic shift away from Pax Americana, the liberal international...
Trade Insights and Networking: America’s Policies and Priorities
Surly Brewing Co. 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Want to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota’s best locally-brewed beer? Then join us for...
Global Social with International Visitors on Youth Activism
University Club - Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. For members and their guests only. Global Minnesota is proud to welcome a group of leading international...
Culture Through Cuisine: Turkey
Campus Cafe - Turkish Grill 1810 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. From traditional lentil soup to house-marinated Adana kebabs to decadent baklava, the vibrant flavors of...
Global Conversations: U.S. Global Engagement and the Military
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is sold out. Online registration is closed. The global power balance is rapidly evolving, leaving the United States...
Iran Sanctions and the U.S. Business Community
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisOn May 8, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the...
Year of South Africa Launch
Augsburg University, Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion 700 21st Ave. S, MinneapolisThis event is SOLD OUT. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of former South African president, Nelson...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: North Korea – Fire and Fury or Dialogue and Diplomacy?
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. Less than a year after threatening to unleash “Fire and Fury” on North Korea, President...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: North Korea – Fire and Fury or Dialogue and Diplomacy?
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. Less than a year after threatening to unleash “Fire and Fury” on North Korea, President...
Sweden, the EU, and the U.S. – Opportunities and Challenges for Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisJoin us in welcoming Ambassador of Sweden to the U.S. Karin Olofsdotter for a lecture and moderated discussion, followed by...
Culture Through Cuisine: Germany
Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit 2300 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. From the flower boxes adorning the windows to the homestyle German memorabilia accenting the interior,...
Global Social with International Visitors on Civic Activism in Africa
University Club - Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. For members and their guests only. Next month, we'll honor the legacy of Joe and Betty...
Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S.: Conflict and Peacebuilding
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Delve into the multiple dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., with...
Young Professionals Networking and Trivia
Day Block Brewing Company 1105 S Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Join the fun at Day Block Brewing Company as we reboot our young professionals...
2018 Dinner Host Training
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. Interested in becoming a dinner host? Join us for a special evening to learn more about hosting...
2018 CHINA Town Hall
Graduate Minneapolis Hotel 615 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNJoin us at the 2018 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: South Africa’s Fragile Democracy
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: South Africa’s Fragile Democracy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of...
A Look at U.S.-Cuba Relations: Past, Present, and Future
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisMiguel Fraga, Cuba’s second-highest ranking diplomat in the United States, will discuss Cuba’s complicated relationship with the U.S. and recent...
11th Annual Great Decisions Conference: Media and Foreign Policy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. To register by phone, please call 612.625.1662. Today, state and non-state actors must maneuver a complex and...
2018 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. To join the waiting list, please call 612.625.1662. Pull together a team (up to 8...
Trade Insights and Networking: After NAFTA
CRAVE - Hennepin Ave 825 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Since 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Global Health – Progress and Challenges
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration for the St. Paul event is closed. Register for the Minneapolis version of this event here. The collective...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Global Health – Progress and Challenges
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The collective action of countries, communities, and organizations over the last 30 years has saved...
Culture Through Cuisine: Mexican Tamales and Holiday Traditions
El Burrito Minneapolis 4820 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis event is SOLD OUT. A traditional dish found across Latin America, tamales have origins that date back to the...
Urban Expedition: Puerto Rico
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
2019 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Coffman Theater - University of Minnesota 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MinnesotaOnline registration is closed. Questions? Please contact us at 612.625.1662. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update...
Minnesota Responds to Climate Change: A Report from COP24
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. In October, the United Nations (UN) released a report from the world’s leading climate...
Young Professionals Networking and Trivia
Day Block Brewing Company 1105 S Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. Join the fun at Day Block Brewing Company for our young professionals networking series. Try your...
Urban Expedition: Palestine
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Member Appreciation Party
University Club - Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Questions? Please call 612.625.1662. We want to celebrate YOU - our fabulous members! Be our guest for...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: The Middle East – Regional Disorder
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration for the St. Paul version of this event is closed. Space is still available in the Minneapolis event....
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: The Middle East – Regional Disorder
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. As the presidency of Donald Trump passes the halfway point, the Middle East remains...
Urban Expedition: Romania
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThe date for this event has changed to Sunday, March 3. Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Women in International Development
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Over the last decade, there have been tremendous gains in women's global economic empowerment,...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Women in International Development
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Over the last decade, there have been tremendous gains in women's global economic empowerment,...
Culture Through Cuisine: Iran
Atlas Grill 200 South Sixth St., Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. For more than 18 years, Atlas Grill has awed the Minneapolis dining scene with its...
CARE Forum: Food, Health, and Women in International Development
Atwood Memorial Center; St. Cloud State University 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesRegistration is now closed but walk-ins are welcome! This Women’s Food Security In International Development program takes place in St....
Urban Expedition: Great Britain
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Internationalizing our State of Minnesota
Ramsey County Library - Roseville 2180 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. How do we use our existing and developing strengths to better create Minnesota as...
Urban Expedition: Vietnam
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
CANCELED – Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Internationally Hacked – World Wide Weapons
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNDue to schedule and travel conflicts, this program has been CANCELED. To attend the RESCHEDULED Minneapolis version of this program, please...
Culture Through Cuisine: Brazil
Samba 922 Main Street, Hopkins, MNSOLD OUT. Online registration is closed. Drawing on culinary inspiration from Europe, Africa, and Asia, the well-crafted menu at Samba...
On Time and Water: A Call to a New Scientific Revolution
Water Bar & Public Studio 2518 Central Ave. NE, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. During the next 100 years, a fundamental change to the elements of water on our planet...
Saving the Majestic Rhino: Conservation Challenges and Successes Across South Africa
Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters 2525 Wabash Ave., St. Paul, MNFor members and their guests only. Home to more than 20,000 rhinoceroses, South Africa has one of the largest rhino...
Global Conversations: A Rwandan Story of Healing and Forgiveness
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. In 1994 over the span of 100 days, nearly a million Tutsi were killed in...
Doing Business Across Africa
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisAccording to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic development, Africa is the fastest growing regional market for exports from...
A Conversation with Ambassador Awad on the Current State of Somalia
Augsburg University Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center 625 22nd Ave. South, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The location for this event has changed to Augsburg University Hoversten Chapel in the...
Year of South Africa Gala
Bavaria Downs 3919 Bavaria Road, Chaska, MNOnline registration is closed. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 612.625.1662. Join us for our annual fundraising...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Internationally Hacked – World Wide Weapons
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. This program has been RESCHEDULED to Wednesday, June 19. Questions? Please call 612.625.1662. Cyber...
Global Conversations: State of the State Department and Diplomacy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Online registration is closed. During the Trump administration, the usual ways of conducting diplomacy have...
Culture Through Cuisine: Ethiopia
Dilla's Ethiopian Restaurant 1813 Riverside Ave. N, Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. Registration is closed. The Twin Cities is home to one of the largest Ethiopian diaspora...
Young Professionals Networking
Surly Brewing Co. 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Enjoy a pint and connect with others interested in foreign policy, international travel, and...
Global Conversations: Challenges and Change in Latin America
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Countries across Latin America continue to gain global importance as they explore economic and...
Global Social with International Fellows
KNOCK, Inc. 1307 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaOnline registration is closed. For members and their guests only. This August, we're proud to welcome 2019 international fellows with...
Year of Italy Launch
Food Building 1401 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. From art and cuisine to politics and innovation, there is much to learn about this year's...
Doing Business in Japan in Turbulent Times
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisJapan is the world’s third-largest economy and remains one of the most reliable trade and investment partners for the United...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Japan Matters for America – Japan Matters for Minnesota
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Did you know that Japan is the 2nd-largest foreign investor in Minnesota? Beyond the...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Evolving Indo-Pacific
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S.-Japan Alliance has underpinned Indo-Pacific security and prosperity for over seven decades. This security alliance has...
Culture Through Cuisine: Russia
Moscow On The Hill 371 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. The vast cultural and geographic expanse of Russia and its close connections with Europe, Asia,...
12th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The United States and Mexico – A Partnership Tested
Carlson School of Management, 3M Auditorium 321 19th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The United States and Mexico have a long, intertwined history, with both countries prominently...
Young Professionals Networking: Travel and Hispanic Heritage
La Doña Cervecería 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Enjoy a pint and an evening of travel, trivia, and networking at our next...
American Foreign Policy in an Age of Uncertainty
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. This event is sold out. As the top professional diplomat at the U.S. Department of State...
The Future We Want: The UN We Need
James J. Hill House 240 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MinnesotaThis event is SOLD OUT. In the coming years, global issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality, migration and...
Culture Through Cuisine: Italian Aperitivo
Italian Eatery 4724 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MNThis program is SOLD OUT. There is no better way to explore our Year of Italy than indulging in one...
2019 Ambassador Awards Luncheon
Minikahda Club 3205 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. If you have questions about space availability, please call us at 612.625.1662. You are cordially invited...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Information Wars
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Disinformation is as old as humanity. But the rise of social media has made...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Nuclear Negotiations – Back to the Future?
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNNuclear weapons have not gone away, and the Trump administration has brought a new urgency, if not a new approach,...
2019 CHINA Town Hall
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNJoin us at the 2019 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China...
2019 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. It's that time of year! Pull together a team (up to 8 people) for our...
Trade Insights and Networking: NAFTA 2.0
Poor Richard's Commonhouse 8301 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MNSince 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and the United...
Doing Business in Brazil in Turbulent Times
Fredrikson & Byron U.S. Bank Plaza, 200 South 6th St. #4000, MinneapolisThe election of Jair Bolsonaro. The burning of the Amazon Rainforest. The constant ups and downs of the economy. It...
Global Conversations: The Global Pulse of Minnesota
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Minnesotans have thrived through the international exchange of goods, ideas, cultures, and people. Our...
Urban Expedition: Germany
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center's Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...
2020 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Coffman Theater - University of Minnesota 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MinnesotaOnline registration is closed. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former...
Culture Through Cuisine: Swiss Fondue
Food Building 1401 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis program is SOLD OUT. Creamy, smooth, and hearty, cheese fondue is one of the most recognized Swiss dishes. Originating...
Understanding Iran: What Americans Need to Know
Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters 2525 Wabash Ave., St. Paul, MNThe United States has come dangerously close to war with Iran, but most Americans are unaware of the complex foreign...
Urban Expedition: Guatemala
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center's Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...
Trade Insights and Networking: Vietnam’s Market Opportunities and Challenges for Minnesota Companies
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MNThe year 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the United States and Vietnam. What...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: India and Pakistan
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is sold out. Register for the Minneapolis version of this event here. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: India and Pakistan
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walks-in welcome. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic...
2020 Italian Film Festival
Main Cinema 115 Main St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOver four days, the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul (IFF) will screen the best current Italian cinema...
Urban Expedition: Indonesia
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center’s Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Women Warriors
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNFrom Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Women Warriors
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesFrom Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories...
Global Social with 2020 International Woman of Courage
KNOCK, Inc. 1307 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaFor members and their guests only. Global Minnesota is proud to host Susanna Liew from Malaysia, a recipient of the...
Webinar: Building the Sustainable Development Goals into Your Mission
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's best plan to build a better world for people and our...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Italy Today
This event is moving to a digital format. Register below and join this important conversation. Program access information will be...
Around the World Online Fundraiser and Auction
As we look at how best to keep our Global Minnesota community healthy, and based on CDC and Minnesota Health...