Join the conversation on the benefits of the Exchange Visitor Program, sponsored by Global Minnesota and the U.S. Department of...

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and the halfway point in its global effort to eradicate...

Today more than ever, truthful, in-depth reporting from international conflict zones that only on-the-ground journalists can provide is needed. This...

This event is sold out! To join the waiting list, please call us at 612.625.1662. Situated in the heart of...

Since January 1, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and...

Date Change! From a proxy war in Yemen to an ongoing civil war in Syria, a number of conflicts have...

The increasing centralization and mobilization of Russia’s information resources in the hands of the state is providing the Kremlin the...

Hear from a group of international career professionals working across education, business, and nonprofit sectors about how to transition and succeed...

This event is sold out. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list to attend the conference, please...

This event is sold out. Help kick off our year-long celebration of Colombia with a pre-film reception featuring traditional Colombian...

Registration is now closed. Be part of our annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest international trivia competition. Pull together a team...

This program is SOLD OUT. For members and their guests only.  This December, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of women leaders...

Registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. announced in December 2014 that, after decades of hostility, it would begin...

Since the end of World of War II, the United States and Finland have enjoyed an enduring partnership and friendship...

This event is SOLD OUT. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the waitlist. Join us for the ever-popular annual...

This program is SOLD OUT. Walk-ins welcome. There is still space in the Minneapolis version of this program. Click here...

Registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome.  The outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the...

Travel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the...

For Global Minnesota members and their guests only.  More than 20 international visitors from across the globe will travel to...

From peace in Colombia to new approaches to U.S.-Cuba relations, the rapidly changing news out of Latin America brings both...

Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Global Minnesota, Greater MSP, and the Minnesota District Export Council invite you to attend...

Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no...

The U.S. political mood toward trade has gone sour. One need look no further than the 2016 presidential contest for...

Online registration is now closed. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the event list. On Wednesday, March 8, the...

Travel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the...

Spicy jerk chicken, stew oxtails, paratha roti, and Trinidadian fruit medley are all specialty dishes you’ll find at Marla’s Caribbean...

Online registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. Global Minnesota is proud to...

Travel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. There is still space in the Minneapolis version of this program. Click here to...

Online registration for this event is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The South China Sea is a locus of competing territorial claims,...

Travel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the...

Online registration is now closed. In November 2016, the Colombian Congress ratified a peace accord designed to end more than...

Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Experience the amazing creatures and landscapes of Colombia through a new lens. Colombia...

Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. International trade is a vital part of the Minnesota and U.S. economy. In recent months,...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. As Saudi Arabia struggles to adjust to the drastic decline in oil revenue, Deputy...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Caught between East and West, Ukraine has been a flashpoint in the increasingly tense...

This event is SOLD OUT. Online registration is now closed.  Small in size but big on flavor, Café Racer Kitchen...

With a population of 633 million people and a combined GDP more than $5.3 trillion, Latin America is an economic...

Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. A seasoned war correspondent, Jeffrey Gettleman has covered every major conflict over the past 20...

Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. Experience the amazing creatures and landscapes of Colombia through a new lens. Colombia Magia Salvaje is...

Online registration is closed. Onsite registration will be available, with limited seating. Rich in tradition with a diverse history, Colombia...

Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Want to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota's best locally-brewed...

Online registration is closed. Walks-ins welcome. From ancient oral traditions to contemporary literature, African stories reflect wisdom, cultural identities, and...

Online registration is closed. Tickets can be purchased by calling 612.625.1662. Cheer on the Minnesota United FC as they match...

Online registration is closed. Walks-ins welcome. Nuclear nonproliferation was a top priority for the Obama administration. While the Iran Deal...

Online registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. For members and their guests only.  In...

NOTICE: The date for this program has changed to Tuesday, August 15.  For members and their guests only; space is limited....

Policies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the...

Policies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the...

Event registration is closed.  Please see our calendar for other events. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Minnesota's Sister-State...

Are you considering expanding your operations overseas? The legal and tax considerations are intimidating but can be strategically managed with...

Join Global Minnesota and the Economic Club of Minnesota for a special event featuring His Excellency Sauli Niinistö, president of the...

Online registrations for the Dinner Hosting Training event are closed. New to dinner hosting? Join us for a special evening...

  EVENT POSTPONED - Check back for a new date! Hear from a group of international career professionals working across education,...

Online registrations for STP Global Conversations: Afghanistan and Pakistan are closed.  Walk-ins are welcome. Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan...

Join 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...

Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S., for its part, has conducted military operations in the...

Registration for this event is closed. To have your name added to the waiting list for this event, please contact...

Exciting things are happening in France, the world's fifth largest economy: On September 22, 2017, President Macron signed a new...

Local Connections, National Reflections RSVP for this free event now! Don’t miss the 11th annual CHINA Town Hall, “Local Connections,...

The conference is sold out.  To have your name added to the waiting list, please contact 612-625-1662 or eMail. 10th Annual Great...

Registration is closed. Gorkha Palace has received rave reviews from patrons for an eclectic range of authentic Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. The...

Registration for this event is closed. Be part of our annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest international trivia competition. One of...

Registration for this event is closed. If you would like to attend, please contact JB Scherpelz. Since January 1, 1994, the...

Event registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome. Join us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin...

Event registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome. Join us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin...

Registration for this event is sold out. Walk-ins are welcome to watch a simulcast of the program in the adjacent...

Travel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity...

This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is now closed. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with...

This event is for high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high...

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...

Online registration is closed. If you'd like to inquire about space availability for this program, please call us at 612.625.1662....

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration....

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration....

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...

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...

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...

Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. State and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape....

Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. State and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape....

This event is SOLD OUT. Seats are still available for the Minneapolis version of this program. Register here. In the...

Online registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. In the last 15 years, China has implemented a wide-ranging strategy of economic...

This event is SOLD OUT. Jordan, a pivotal U.S. ally in the Middle East with strong ties to Minnesota, has...

Join the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter and Global Minnesota for a special presentation by the...

The People’s Republic of China is the third largest market for Minnesota exports and a key destination for manufacturing. The...

This event is SOLD OUT. From Shaanxi to Beijing, Tea House restaurant brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the heart of...

This program is made possible by Carlson Family Foundation. Human trafficking knows no boundaries, but neither do the efforts of...

Online registration is closed. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow...

We are disappointed to announce that the Ambassador of Mexico has had to postpone his visit to Minnesota due to...

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...

Join us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and...

The gala is sold out. Please contact Anne Hanson at 612.625.2102 to be placed on the waiting list in case additional seats...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The controversial 2015 Iran nuclear deal broke a persistent stalemate in negotiations, bringing the...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. has begun a historic shift away from Pax Americana, the liberal international...

Online registration is closed. Want to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota’s best locally-brewed beer? Then join us for...

Online registration is closed. For members and their guests only.  Global Minnesota is proud to welcome a group of leading international...

This event is SOLD OUT. From traditional lentil soup to house-marinated Adana kebabs to decadent baklava, the vibrant flavors of...

This event is sold out. Online registration is closed.  The global power balance is rapidly evolving, leaving the United States...

On May 8, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the...

This event is SOLD OUT. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of former South African president, Nelson...

Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. Less than a year after threatening to unleash “Fire and Fury” on North Korea, President...

Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. Less than a year after threatening to unleash “Fire and Fury” on North Korea, President...

Join us in welcoming Ambassador of Sweden to the U.S. Karin Olofsdotter for a lecture and moderated discussion, followed by...

This event is SOLD OUT. From the flower boxes adorning the windows to the homestyle German memorabilia accenting the interior,...

Online registration is closed. For members and their guests only. Next month, we'll honor the legacy of Joe and Betty...

Online registration is closed. Delve into the multiple dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., with...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  Join the fun at Day Block Brewing Company as we reboot our young professionals...

Online registration is closed. Interested in becoming a dinner host? Join us for a special evening to learn more about hosting...

Join us at the 2018 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China...

Online registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of...

Miguel Fraga, Cuba’s second-highest ranking diplomat in the United States, will discuss Cuba’s complicated relationship with the U.S. and recent...

Online registration is closed. To register by phone, please call 612.625.1662. Today, state and non-state actors must maneuver a complex and...

This event is SOLD OUT. To join the waiting list, please call 612.625.1662.  Pull together a team (up to 8...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Since 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its...

Online registration for the St. Paul event is closed. Register for the Minneapolis version of this event here. The collective...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The collective action of countries, communities, and organizations over the last 30 years has saved...

This event is SOLD OUT. A traditional dish found across Latin America, tamales have origins that date back to the...

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...

Online registration is closed. Questions? Please contact us at 612.625.1662. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  In October, the United Nations (UN) released a report from the world’s leading climate...

Online registration is closed.  Join the fun at Day Block Brewing Company for our young professionals networking series. Try your...

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...

Online registration is closed. Questions? Please call 612.625.1662. We want to celebrate YOU - our fabulous members! Be our guest for...

Online registration for the St. Paul version of this event is closed. Space is still available in the Minneapolis event....

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. As the presidency of Donald Trump passes the halfway point, the Middle East remains...

The date for this event has changed to Sunday, March 3. Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Over the last decade, there have been tremendous gains in women's global economic empowerment,...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Over the last decade, there have been tremendous gains in women's global economic empowerment,...

This event is SOLD OUT. For more than 18 years, Atlas Grill has awed the Minneapolis dining scene with its...

Registration is now closed but walk-ins are welcome! This Women’s Food Security In International Development program takes place in St....

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  How do we use our existing and developing strengths to better create Minnesota as...

Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...

Due to schedule and travel conflicts, this program has been CANCELED. To attend the RESCHEDULED Minneapolis version of this program, please...

SOLD OUT. Online registration is closed. Drawing on culinary inspiration from Europe, Africa, and Asia, the well-crafted menu at Samba...

Online registration is closed. During the next 100 years, a fundamental change to the elements of water on our planet...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. In 1994 over the span of 100 days, nearly a million Tutsi were killed in...

According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic development, Africa is the fastest growing regional market for exports from...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  The location for this event has changed to Augsburg University Hoversten Chapel in the...

Online registration is closed. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 612.625.1662. Join us for our annual fundraising...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. This program has been RESCHEDULED to Wednesday, June 19. Questions? Please call 612.625.1662. Cyber...

This event is SOLD OUT. Online registration is closed. During the Trump administration, the usual ways of conducting diplomacy have...

This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is closed. The Twin Cities is home to one of the largest Ethiopian diaspora...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Enjoy a pint and connect with others interested in foreign policy, international travel, and...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  Countries across Latin America continue to gain global importance as they explore economic and...

Online registration is closed. For members and their guests only.  This August, we're proud to welcome 2019 international fellows with...

Online registration is closed. From art and cuisine to politics and innovation, there is much to learn about this year's...

Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and remains one of the most reliable trade and investment partners for the United...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Did you know that Japan is the 2nd-largest foreign investor in Minnesota? Beyond the...

Online 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...

This event is SOLD OUT. The vast cultural and geographic expanse of Russia and its close connections with Europe, Asia,...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome.  The United States and Mexico have a long, intertwined history, with both countries prominently...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Enjoy a pint and an evening of travel, trivia, and networking at our next...

Online registration is closed. This event is sold out.  As the top professional diplomat at the U.S. Department of State...

This event is SOLD OUT. In the coming years, global issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality, migration and...

This program is SOLD OUT. There is no better way to explore our Year of Italy than indulging in one...

Online registration is closed. If you have questions about space availability, please call us at 612.625.1662. You are cordially invited...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Disinformation is as old as humanity. But the rise of social media has made...

Nuclear weapons have not gone away, and the Trump administration has brought a new urgency, if not a new approach,...

Join us at the 2019 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China...

This event is SOLD OUT. It's that time of year! Pull together a team (up to 8 people) for our...

Since 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its three signatories: Canada, Mexico, and the United...

The election of Jair Bolsonaro. The burning of the Amazon Rainforest. The constant ups and downs of the economy. It...

Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Minnesotans have thrived through the international exchange of goods, ideas, cultures, and people. Our...

Explore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center's Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...

Online registration is closed. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former...

This program is SOLD OUT.  Creamy, smooth, and hearty, cheese fondue is one of the most recognized Swiss dishes. Originating...

The United States has come dangerously close to war with Iran, but most Americans are unaware of the complex foreign...

Explore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center's Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...

The year 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the United States and Vietnam. What...

This event is sold out. Register for the Minneapolis version of this event here. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode...

Online registration is closed. Walks-in welcome.  India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic...

Over four days, the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul (IFF) will screen the best current Italian cinema...

Explore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center’s Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers...

From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories...

From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories...

For members and their guests only. Global Minnesota is proud to host Susanna Liew from Malaysia, a recipient of the...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's best plan to build a better world for people and our...

This event is moving to a digital format. Register below and join this important conversation. Program access information will be...

As we look at how best to keep our Global Minnesota community healthy, and based on CDC and Minnesota Health...