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...

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....

According to the UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), there are more than 68.5 million people today who...

Is the U.S. ready for truth and reconciliation? If we are to seriously grapple, finally, with our history of racism,...

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....

This program will be presented in Spanish only as a Zoom video webinar, and is part of Global Minnesota's partnership...

China's slowing economy, rising labor costs, increased regulatory environment, and the U.S.-China trade tariffs have resulted in significant economic disruption...

In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working...

July 1, 2020, marks not only Canada Day, but also the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General...

Celebrate Canada Day and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis with a...

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....

Global citizenship and interconnectivity allow us to experience and impact the world in more expansive ways than ever before. However,...

The United Kingdom (UK) and Minnesota have a long-standing and ongoing special relationship and play pivotal roles in each other’s...

Minnesota is home to one of the largest Liberian populations in the country, with an estimated 30,000 people. There are...

John Caulker, Founder and Executive Director of Fambul Tok, a peace-building NGO based in Sierra Leone, believes that true healing...

From medicine to education to agriculture, women entrepreneurs across the globe are creating transformational experiences that drive innovation, design solutions,...

Explore Iran's history and culture with the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival 2020! Presented by The Twin Cities Iranian Culture...

Red Penguins, the just-released film from award-winning director Gabe Polsky, tells the wild forgotten true story of capitalism and opportunism...

Dubai is a regional hub and a bridge to emerging markets for many American companies, allowing them to conduct business...

Registration is now closed.  While COVID-19 has thwarted many event proceedings this year, we have some good news to report....

It is often said that foreign policy is about connecting means with ends. With perhaps a few exceptions, most agree...

On July 1, 2020, the United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially replaced the North American Free Trade...

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

Registration is closed. The conference is being live streamed on Global Minnesota's YouTube channel. October 16, 1945, was the founding...

As the world becomes more complex and interconnected, the United Nations (UN) is needed more than ever. However, its major...

Human trafficking continues to affect millions of people across borders and is consistently recognized by international leaders as a high-priority...

Global Minnesota is partnering with the Blandin Foundation and DEED’s Office of Broadband Development to host an exclusive book club...

The Minneapolis Cyber Security Summit draws thought leaders from across industry, government, and academia with an expansive agenda offering actionable...

Join a virtual Kennan Conversation with Jill Dougherty, former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN and former public policy...

Join us for an online conversation to explore new opportunities and potential partnerships with African firms involved in mining as...

During World War I, many people in Europe faced starvation due to the German occupation and British blockade. In response,...

For a quarter-century, from the end of Watergate to the aftermath of the Cold War, no Republican won the presidency...

Minnesota Latinos are integral to economies in both the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. As one of the fastest-growing...

Significant changes have been made in legislation and cultural norms surrounding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)...

With January 1, 2021, bringing changes associated with a post-Brexit world, Minnesota companies may have to quickly pivot in order...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important plan to build a better world for people and our planet...

The planned inauguration of Joe Biden as U.S. president indicates a dramatic separation from the priorities, tone, and style of...

Information has increasingly become both a tool for development and a weapon for misinformation, control of infrastructure, and the separation...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to...

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, a majority of countries announced the temporary closure of schools,...

In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...

Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any...

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

Access to business financing remains a major constraint for women, particularly in developing countries. Bridging that financing gap and empowering...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! This event begins online...

Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series starts with a virtual...

Global Minnesota hosts an important virtual symposium to mark World Health Day on April 7. The official theme for the...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! This event begins online...

Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...

Trade allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don’t. It lowers prices and gives...

As relations between the United States and China grow more tense, avenues for continued peace and understanding are critical. This...

Join us for an exciting event for Global Minnesota members, with an option for nonmembers to try out our new...

The world is changing, and so is NATO, the transatlantic alliance. The NATO 2030 initiative is intended to ensure the...

Join us for a discussion of international trade policy under the Biden Administration and 117th Congress.  Now that key administration...

A number of Minnesota citizen groups use the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals as a “North Star” to help guide...

In partnership with Minnesota Africans United and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, join us for a webinar focused on trade...

Thank you to our Committee Chairs: Melissa and Uri Camarena; to our Committee: Karen Cooley-Kistler, Lili Hall Scarpa, Cheryl Meyer,...

The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated...

Join us for a business webinar for a look at bilateral relations and trade opportunities between Brazil and the United...

Join us for a free event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...

In her new book, “The Heartbeat of Iran: Real Voices of A Country and Its People,” award-winning journalist, author, and...

Presented by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, join us for a virtual town hall discussion with Representative Tom Emmer on...

Presented by Norway House, join us for a free virtual and in-person discussion with Norway House's 2020 Going Viking Honoree...

After nearly 20 years of war and a U.S. military withdrawal, the ground situation in Afghanistan has become increasingly uncertain...

The Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and former U.S. President Donald...

Presented by Minnesota Africans United, join us for a virtual conference on the U.S.-Africa trade partnership. Under the theme "Light...

In her new book, "The Dissent Channel: American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age," author and former diplomat Elizabeth Shackelford recounts...

Showcasing some of the best new films from U.S. Latino, Latin American, and Iberian filmmakers, Cine Latino celebrates the rich...

Join our World Food Day symposium live stream below for a closer look at the world's food systems and how...

Join us for the virtual 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit, a premier event to meet with and learn from top...

Join a panel discussion with business leaders regarding sustainability and how Minnesota businesses and civil organizations are embracing their role...

A special exhibit at MSP Airport notes the contributions of Minnesota to hunger relief in Europe during and after World...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...

Join us for an exclusive, free event for Global Minnesota members! Our Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...

Our popular and fun WorldQuest international trivia event returns this year as a VIRTUAL competition! Gather with others or play...

The recent UN COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland, brought together world leaders, climate experts, advocates, and more to accelerate action...

Join us for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign...

On January 24, the United Nations will observe the fourth annual International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education...

Marvin Kalb, the award-winning journalist who has written extensively about the world he reported on during his long career, now...

Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – returning to in person! Designed for...

In his new autobiography "It Is Well," Dr. Okechukwu (Okey) Ukaga recounts growing up in Nigeria in the early 1960s...

Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – returning to in person! Designed for...

The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled...

This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...

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

This program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center....

This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...

The pandemic revealed deep and persistent inequalities throughout the global healthcare system. As we enter a new era in public...

This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...

This program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center....

Russia and the United States have many areas of conflict, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Are there any possible...

Join us for an exclusive, free event for Global Minnesota members! Our Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...