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...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: China’s Road Into Latin America
This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....
Refugee Voices: Syria
According to the UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), there are more than 68.5 million people today who...
Race and Responsibility in the 21st Century – What We Can Learn From South Africa
Is the U.S. ready for truth and reconciliation? If we are to seriously grapple, finally, with our history of racism,...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Women in Diplomacy
This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....
Voces de Refugiados: Venezuela (Refugee Voices: Venezuela)
This program will be presented in Spanish only as a Zoom video webinar, and is part of Global Minnesota's partnership...
How U.S. Companies are Leveraging Thailand, Vietnam & the Philippines to Diversify Their Manufacturing and Supply Chain Needs Beyond China
China's slowing economy, rising labor costs, increased regulatory environment, and the U.S.-China trade tariffs have resulted in significant economic disruption...
The Future of the Environment with Dr. Sabine Engel
In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working...
Canada Day Celebration
July 1, 2020, marks not only Canada Day, but also the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General...
Trivia for Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis with a...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Artificial Intelligence and Data
Webinar MNThis event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....
Global Citizenship: Whole World Sensibilities and Responsibilities in the Time of COVID-19
Global citizenship and interconnectivity allow us to experience and impact the world in more expansive ways than ever before. However,...
Minnesota and the UK – Trade, Market Access, and Brexit
The United Kingdom (UK) and Minnesota have a long-standing and ongoing special relationship and play pivotal roles in each other’s...
Town Hall: Liberia-Minnesota Connections
Minnesota is home to one of the largest Liberian populations in the country, with an estimated 30,000 people. There are...
Learning from Sierra Leone: Fambul Tok and the Power of Forgiveness
John Caulker, Founder and Executive Director of Fambul Tok, a peace-building NGO based in Sierra Leone, believes that true healing...
Success Stories from International Women Entrepreneurs
From medicine to education to agriculture, women entrepreneurs across the globe are creating transformational experiences that drive innovation, design solutions,...
Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival 2020
Explore Iran's history and culture with the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival 2020! Presented by The Twin Cities Iranian Culture...
Red Penguins: Greed, Corruption, and Capitalism Run Amok in Post-Soviet Russia
Red Penguins, the just-released film from award-winning director Gabe Polsky, tells the wild forgotten true story of capitalism and opportunism...
Opportunities for U.S. Businesses: Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai is a regional hub and a bridge to emerging markets for many American companies, allowing them to conduct business...
RESCHEDULED: Donald W. McCarthy Heartland Leadership Forum – Ethical Leadership and Public Service
Webinar MNRegistration is now closed. While COVID-19 has thwarted many event proceedings this year, we have some good news to report....
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Food Security and Foreign Policy
It is often said that foreign policy is about connecting means with ends. With perhaps a few exceptions, most agree...
What’s New in the New NAFTA?
On July 1, 2020, the United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially replaced the North American Free Trade...
SDG Roundtable: Fall 2020
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s best plan to build a better world for people and our...
World Food Day 2020
Registration is closed. The conference is being live streamed on Global Minnesota's YouTube channel. October 16, 1945, was the founding...
The UN Celebrates 75 – What Does the Future Hold?
As the world becomes more complex and interconnected, the United Nations (UN) is needed more than ever. However, its major...
Partnerships to End Human Trafficking
Human trafficking continues to affect millions of people across borders and is consistently recognized by international leaders as a high-priority...
Thomas Friedman’s Thank You For Being Late: A Book Club Discussion
Global Minnesota is partnering with the Blandin Foundation and DEED’s Office of Broadband Development to host an exclusive book club...
10th Annual Minneapolis Cyber Security Summit
The Minneapolis Cyber Security Summit draws thought leaders from across industry, government, and academia with an expansive agenda offering actionable...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Russia Relations with Jill Dougherty
Join a virtual Kennan Conversation with Jill Dougherty, former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN and former public policy...
Investing In Africa: New Opportunities in Mining by the African Continental Free Trade Area
Join us for an online conversation to explore new opportunities and potential partnerships with African firms involved in mining as...
Exhibit “When Minnesota Fed the Children of Europe”
Mall of America 2131 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, MNDuring World War I, many people in Europe faced starvation due to the German occupation and British blockade. In response,...
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
For a quarter-century, from the end of Watergate to the aftermath of the Cold War, no Republican won the presidency...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Latino Immigrants and the Minnesota Economy
Minnesota Latinos are integral to economies in both the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. As one of the fastest-growing...
Advancing LGBTQIA+ Rights Worldwide
Significant changes have been made in legislation and cultural norms surrounding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)...
Doing Business in the United Kingdom: Free Trade Negotiations and Post-Brexit Opportunities
With January 1, 2021, bringing changes associated with a post-Brexit world, Minnesota companies may have to quickly pivot in order...
SDG Roundtable: Winter 2020
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important plan to build a better world for people and our planet...
2021 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
The planned inauguration of Joe Biden as U.S. president indicates a dramatic separation from the priorities, tone, and style of...
The Future of International Information: American and Russian Approaches
Information has increasingly become both a tool for development and a weapon for misinformation, control of infrastructure, and the separation...
Urban Expedition Virtual – Serbia
Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to...
International Day of Education Symposium
In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, a majority of countries announced the temporary closure of schools,...
The Future of Food with Dr. Robert Paarlberg
In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working...
Urban Expedition Virtual – Ghana
Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to...
SDG Roundtable: Winter 2021
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: The Coldest War – Great Power Competition in the Arctic
Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any...
2021 Academic WorldQuest Competition
This event is for high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Women Powering Africa’s Recovery, with Efe Ukala
Access to business financing remains a major constraint for women, particularly in developing countries. Bridging that financing gap and empowering...
Urban Expedition Virtual: Spain
Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! This event begins online...
Lunch & Learn
Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series starts with a virtual...
World Health Day Symposium 2021
Global Minnesota hosts an important virtual symposium to mark World Health Day on April 7. The official theme for the...
Urban Expedition Virtual: Iran
Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! This event begins online...
Lunch & Learn
Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Trade is Not a Four-Letter Word
Trade allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don’t. It lowers prices and gives...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: A Critical Discussion and Dialogue on U.S. – China Relations
As relations between the United States and China grow more tense, avenues for continued peace and understanding are critical. This...
Lunch & Learn: Syrian Cooking
Join us for an exciting event for Global Minnesota members, with an option for nonmembers to try out our new...
NATO’s Climate Challenge
The world is changing, and so is NATO, the transatlantic alliance. The NATO 2030 initiative is intended to ensure the...
International Roundtable: A First Look at the International Trade Policy of the Biden Administration and New Congress
Join us for a discussion of international trade policy under the Biden Administration and 117th Congress. Now that key administration...
SDG Roundtable – Spring 2021
A number of Minnesota citizen groups use the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals as a “North Star” to help guide...
Empowering Trade with Africa Through Agriculture
In partnership with Minnesota Africans United and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, join us for a webinar focused on trade...
70th Anniversary Virtual Gala
Thank you to our Committee Chairs: Melissa and Uri Camarena; to our Committee: Karen Cooley-Kistler, Lili Hall Scarpa, Cheryl Meyer,...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Persian Gulf Security Issues
The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated...
Brazil and the United States: Bilateral Relations and Trade Opportunities
Join us for a business webinar for a look at bilateral relations and trade opportunities between Brazil and the United...
Lunch & Learn with Mandela Washington Fellows
Join us for a free event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...
SDG Roundtable: Summer 2021
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...
Global Book Club: The Heartbeat of Iran
In her new book, “The Heartbeat of Iran: Real Voices of A Country and Its People,” award-winning journalist, author, and...
The Impact of Diplomacy and Development on Minnesota
Presented by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, join us for a virtual town hall discussion with Representative Tom Emmer on...
Book Talk: Skiing Into the Bright Open, by Liv Arnesen
Norway House 913 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MNPresented by Norway House, join us for a free virtual and in-person discussion with Norway House's 2020 Going Viking Honoree...
Afghanistan — Inside Out: A Conversation with Mark Ward & Zaher Wahab
After nearly 20 years of war and a U.S. military withdrawal, the ground situation in Afghanistan has become increasingly uncertain...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: The Two Koreas
The Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and former U.S. President Donald...
Global Trade Virtual Conference 2021
Presented by Minnesota Africans United, join us for a virtual conference on the U.S.-Africa trade partnership. Under the theme "Light...
Global Book Club: The Dissent Channel – American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age
In her new book, "The Dissent Channel: American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age," author and former diplomat Elizabeth Shackelford recounts...
9th Annual Cine Latino Film Festival
Main Cinema 115 Main St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesShowcasing some of the best new films from U.S. Latino, Latin American, and Iberian filmmakers, Cine Latino celebrates the rich...
World Food Day 2021 Virtual Symposium
Join our World Food Day symposium live stream below for a closer look at the world's food systems and how...
11th Annual Cyber Security Summit
Join us for the virtual 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit, a premier event to meet with and learn from top...
International Roundtable: Changing Landscape of Sustainability
Join a panel discussion with business leaders regarding sustainability and how Minnesota businesses and civil organizations are embracing their role...
On Exhibit: “When Minnesota Fed the Children of Europe”
A special exhibit at MSP Airport notes the contributions of Minnesota to hunger relief in Europe during and after World...
SDG Roundtable: Fall 2021
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...
Lunch & Learn with Humphrey Fellows
Join us for an exclusive, free event for Global Minnesota members! Our Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...
2021 WorldQuest International Trivia – Virtual Competition
Our popular and fun WorldQuest international trivia event returns this year as a VIRTUAL competition! Gather with others or play...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: A Report from COP26
The recent UN COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland, brought together world leaders, climate experts, advocates, and more to accelerate action...
2022 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Join us for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign...
International Day of Education 2022 – The Power of International Exchange
On January 24, the United Nations will observe the fourth annual International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education...
Assignment Russia: Becoming a Foreign Correspondent in the Crucible of the Cold War
Marvin Kalb, the award-winning journalist who has written extensively about the world he reported on during his long career, now...
Urban Expedition 2022: Ghana
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – returning to in person! Designed for...
Global Book Club: “It is Well” the Autobiography of Dr. Okechukwu Ukaga
In his new autobiography "It Is Well," Dr. Okechukwu (Okey) Ukaga recounts growing up in Nigeria in the early 1960s...
Urban Expedition 2022: China
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – returning to in person! Designed for...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Myanmar and ASEAN
The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled...
Urban Expedition: Greece
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...
2022 Academic WorldQuest Competition
Mall of America: Parkview Meeting & Event Center 390 North Garden, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is for Minnesota high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition...
Edina Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Changes Facing the USA
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center....
Global Conversations DIGITAL: Russia’s Goals in Europe with Jill Dougherty
Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its involvement in sparking war in Eastern Ukraine signaled a major escalation in...
Urban Expedition: Peru
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...
World Health Day 2022 – Accelerating Health Equity by Design
The pandemic revealed deep and persistent inequalities throughout the global healthcare system. As we enter a new era in public...
Service in Afghanistan: A Conversation with Ambassador Ross Wilson and Margo Squire
For twenty years, the United States, its allies, and Afghan partners worked to bring stability, prosperity, and democracy to the...
International Women of Courage Virtual Roundtable
Global Minnesota is proud to host Facia Boyenoh Harris from Liberia and Roegchanda Pascoe from South Africa, recipients of the...
Urban Expedition: Italy
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...
Edina Great Decisions: Changing Demographics
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center....
2022 MSP International Film Festival
Main Cinema 115 Main St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesReturning live and in-person at the newly refurbished cinema, MSP Film at The Main, MSP International Film Festival 41 presents...
Edina Great Decisions: Russia and the USA
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesRussia and the United States have many areas of conflict, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Are there any possible...
Lunch & Learn: Libraries without Borders
Join us for an exclusive, free event for Global Minnesota members! Our Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...
Trade & Investment Opportunities in Tanzania
Africa's booming population and rapid development is creating substantial opportunities for economic investment throughout the continent. Join Minnesota Africans United...
International Roundtable: Responsible Supply Chain Sourcing and Human Rights
Multiple factors have converged in recent years to cause significant disruptions to global supply chains. With so many difficulties, how...
SDG Roundtable: Spring 2022
THE EVENT DATE HAS BEEN UPDATED. NEW DATE IS MAY 24. Global Minnesota hosts the Minnesota SDG Roundtable every quarter,...
Community Conversations: World Expos
Minnesota is in the final stages of submitting a bid to host the 2027 Expo in Bloomington, Minnesota. Join us...
An Overlooked Tragedy: Venezuela’s Growing Refugee Crisis
The world is grappling with the effects of the highest number of refugees and displaced persons since the Second World...
An Evening Abroad Gala 2022
Gala 2022 Parking (Wayzata West Middle School) 149 Barry Avenue North, Wayzata, MN, United StatesOnline ticket sales are now closed. Please call 630.888.4186 to see if tickets are still available. Join us for our...
The Theater of Public Policy with Global Minnesota
Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater 810 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWhat do you get when you mix foreign policy analysis with improv comedy? You get a hilarious and informative evening...
Lunch & Learn: 2022 Mandela Washington Fellows
The program has shifted format and will take place on Youtube LIVE and will be moderated by our President Mark...
Culture Through Cuisine: Owamni by The Sioux Chef
Owamni by The Sioux Chef 420 1st St S, MinneapolisThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please email Carolina Gustafson at cgustafson@globalminnesota.org for more details. Back by popular demand, our...
Global Social & Conversation: Preventing Disease in Africa
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesGlobal Minnesota is back in person with a social hour and global conversation on July 26! Many nations within Africa...
Market Opportunities in Saudi Arabia
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisHigh oil prices and economic development initiatives such as Vison 2030 have created new opportunities for investment in Saudi Arabia....
Minnesota Business Roundtable: New Opportunities of Trade & Investment in DRC
North Hennepin Community College 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesAfrica's booming population and rapid development is creating substantial opportunities for economic investment throughout the continent. Join a public reception...
U.S. Africa Partnership: Prosperous Africa – Prosperous World
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Minnesota Africans United, in partnership with Global Minnesota and...
Global Book Club: Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. As the world continues to face the looming concerns...
International Student Day at Mall of America
Mall of America 2131 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to international students. If you have any questions or if you...
Global Networking: Navigating Business Relationships in China
Utepils Brewery 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. ASL interpretation will be provided during the main presentation. ...
Culture Through Cuisine Virtual: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage with Amalia
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Bring the world to your kitchen table for this...
Global Social with International Journalists and Humphrey Fellows
Augsburg University, Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion 700 21st Ave. S, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to Global Minnesota members and their guests. Later this month, we’re...
Ukraine, Russia, and Leadership from the Shadows
Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The devastating invasion of Ukraine has captured headlines around...
Farewell Open House for Mark Ritchie
Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters 2525 Wabash Ave., St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Help us thank Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie for...
Lunch & Learn: Behind the Scenes at the UK Natural History Museum
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. The natural world is at a critical moment of...
The Future of Diplomacy
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. The art of diplomacy is one of the central...
Tour the Minnesota State Capitol with Mark Ritchie (10:30AM)
Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint PaulThis event has reached capacity. If you are an international student, please contact Anna at adewitt@globalminnesota.org for more information. This event is...
World Food Day 2022: Hunger as a Weapon of War & Promoter of Peace
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Throughout history, access to food has been used as...
Global Book Club: The Cubans with Anthony DePalma
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. A recording of the event will be available at...
Trade Mission To Kenya & Tanzania
Minnesota Africans United in partnership with Global Minnesota and Equity Group Holdings (the largest financial institution in the East/Central African...
Career Connections: The Value of Your Global Experience
This event is being held virtually and is open to international students. Calling all international students in Minnesota! Join us...
Lunch with German Ambassador (ret.) Stefan Schlüter
GAI Haus 301 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please email Tim Odegard at todegard@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Join The American Council on...
International Roundtable: Global Megatrends
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. With so much happening in today's business environment, how...
Partners in Peace: Armistice Day Commemoration
Brit's Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Alliance Française and the Twin Cities local and...
Culture Through Cuisine: Kramarczuk’s & Ukrainian Heritage
Kramarczuk's Restaurant & Deli 215 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please email Tim Odegard at todegard@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Join us as we highlight...
China Town Hall
Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join us for the 2022 China Town Hall: Local...
Global Costs of the War in Ukraine
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Russia's war in Ukraine has incurred devastating human and...
Governor Walz in Finland: A Review of Recent Minnesota-Finland Engagements
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and a delegation of nearly...
2022 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisRegistration for this event is now closed. Please email info@globalminnesota.org or call 612-625-1662 for questions. Do you have what it...
Global Holiday Gathering
European Christmas Market 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesRegistration for this event is now closed. Please contact Anna DeWitt at adewitt@globalminnesota.org with any questions. International students and friends...
Democracy, Human Rights, and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Conversation with Under Secretary Uzra Zeya
Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota and the Humphrey School of Public...
Podcast Special: Agriculture in Türkiye with Yigit Ates
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Urban Expedition: Mexico
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
2023 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Coffman Theater - University of Minnesota 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. Join us for the insightful and popular...
Podcast Episode: Classroom Connection — Honduras and Argentina
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Planning for Life After Graduation: Visas and Immigration Options for International Students
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. International students from any college or university in Minnesota...
Urban Expedition: Philippines
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
Podcast Episode: Event Preview — Humanitarian Response in Somalia
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Culture Through Cuisine: Uzbekistan
Samarkand 16 Nathan Lane North, PlymouthThis event is now SOLD OUT. Experience the vibrant culture and unique tastes of Uzbekistan at the next Culture...
Urban Expedition: Norway
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
International Business Roundtable: Trilateral Trade in North America
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisRegistration now open! This event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota for...
Global Conversations: Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Ongoing drought conditions and a changing climate have culminated...
2023 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
Mall of America: Parkview Meeting & Event Center 390 North Garden, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to Minnesota high school students only. Test your students’...
March Euro-Cocktail
Mall of America: Parkview Meeting & Event Center 390 North Garden, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota and the chambers of commerce of...
Urban Expedition: Nigeria
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
2023 Global Social with International Visitors
KNOCK, Inc. 1307 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis event is being held in-person and is open to Global Minnesota members and their guests. Global Minnesota is proud...
Podcast Episode: Global Journalism with World Press Institute Fellows
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Global Journalism Spotlight: Covering Today’s Stories
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. How are journalists fighting institutional disinformation around...
Edina Great Decisions: War Crimes
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesRussia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are...
SDG Roundtable: Engagement with North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
Ever-Green Energy 305 St. Peter Street, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Please reach out to kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Global Minnesota is pleased to present the...
Courageous Leadership: Efforts to Educate Women & Girls in Afghanistan
St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Ave, Saint PaulThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone, but advanced booking is strongly recommended. This event is...
Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, United StatesThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please reach out to adewitt@globalminnesota with any questions or concerns. International students and friends...
Urban Expedition: Scotland
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
Culture Through Cuisine: Philippines
Apoy 4301 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Please reach out to our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Join...
Social Evolution in Iran: Toward a New Iran-US Understanding
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Humphrey Forum 301 19th Ave. S, Rm 105, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. In September 2022, a rare social uprising...
What’s Next for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy?
Humphrey School Johnson Community Room 180 301 S 19th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is now AT CAPACITY. Please reach out to Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. America's diplomatic options...
Edina Great Decisions: China & the U.S.
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesFor the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the...
Podcast Episode: Decarbonizing Minnesota with Business Finland
In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the...
Engaging the Diaspora to Rebuild Somalia
North Central University - Anderson Chapel 825 E 14th St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The Department of Diaspora Affairs, part of the...
A Global Celebration Gala 2023
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MNRegistration is now closed. The Tour the World online auction is open to everyone! Click here to view items and...
World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. To be a World Citizen is to embrace and...
Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, United StatesThis event is AT CAPACITY. For any questions, please contact our International Student Engagement Manager Anna DeWitt at adewitt@globalminnesota.org Back...
Podcast Episode: Connecting Minnesotan & Ukrainian Students
Global Minnesota recently launched a new virtual youth diplomacy program to connect Ukrainian and American high school students. In this...
Culture Through Cuisine: Costa Rica
Marna's Eatery 4154 W Broadway, MinneapolisThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please reach out to Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Make your way...
Meet and Greet with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
Ukrainian American Community Center 301 Main Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The war in Ukraine has displaced millions of...
Lessons from the Edge with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. The in-person venue is now AT...
Podcast Episode: Minnesota, the State Department, & World Expos
On the latest episode of The Global Minnesota Podcast, hear from Elizabeth Horst and Kin Moy, two Senior Foreign Service...
Great Decisions: China & the U.S.
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Mandela Washington Fellows Meet and Greet
University International Center 331 SE 17th Ave #100, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ticket price is $5 for Global Minnesota members and...
Business Networking: Digital Innovations & the Sustainability Goals “Fast Lane”
MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint PaulThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ready to meet your colleagues in Global Minnesota's...
Great Decisions: Iran at a Crossroads
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Finland & NATO at FinnFest 2023
Duluth Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ticket prices vary and are available on the FinnFest...
Minnesota and Finland – Leading on Collaborative Innovation
Duluth Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ticket prices vary and are available on the FinnFest...
Podcast Episode: The 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows
This past month, an incredible group of emerging professionals from countries all across Africa have been visiting Minnesota as part...
Great Decisions: War Crimes
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Culture Through Cuisine: Nepal and Northern India
Everest on Grand 1278 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Help us round out the summer with the next...
Learning from Germany: Countering Intolerance
Ramsey County Library - Roseville 2180 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville, MN, United StatesThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please email our office at info@globalminnesota.org with any questions or to cancel your registration. ...
The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism
PLEASE NOTE: This virtual event has been rescheduled for September 11 (originally scheduled for September 8). If you have already...
Building Bridges to Global Markets
Metro State University 700 7th Street, Saint Paul, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the U.S. Commercial Service....
International Trade Networking Reception
Lake Monster Brewing 550 Vandalia St #160, Saint PaulThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Looking for a chance to gain exclusive insight into...
Podcast Episode: Crisis Negotiation & Improving Diplomacy
In October, some of Global Minnesota’s staff will be participating in the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (also known as...
SDG Roundtable: Smart Grid Innovations from Germany
Apex Conference Center 40 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Electrical grids around the world have seen a...
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Welcome Reception
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Humphrey Forum 301 19th Ave. S, Rm 105, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. On behalf of the Humphrey School of Public...
Great Decisions: Famine in the 21st Century
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
International Student Day at Mall of America
The Lounge at Mall of America 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to international students. Welcome to Minnesota! Join Global Minnesota and Study...
U.S. Policy Toward Latin America with Ambassador Ayalde
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Humphrey Forum 301 19th Ave. S, Rm 105, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and Global...
Global Social with Women Leaders
Wood+Paddle at the Royal Sonesta 31 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org for any questions. Don't miss this...
Podcast Episode: Global Business Outlook
Global Minnesota is launching the inaugural event in a new annual event series designed to provide a snapshot of international...
2023 China Town Hall
Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join us for the 2023 China Town Hall: Local...
International Business Roundtable: U.S.-China Relations, De-Risking, and its Impact on Corporate Strategy
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisRegistration now open! This event is being held virtually and in-person and is geared towards those with a business interest...
Great Decisions: Global Economic Warfare
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Cyprus in Context with Ambassador Doherty
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Humphrey Forum 301 19th Ave. S, Rm 105, MinneapolisThis event is AT CAPACITY. Please reach out to our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. In...
Film Screening: Finding Her Beat
Main Cinema 115 Main St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Join Global Minnesota, the MSP Film Society, and TaikoArts...
Modernizing America’s Diplomacy with Ambassador Neumann
Wilder Foundation 451 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesREGISTRATION NOW OPEN! This free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. Diplomacy is vital...
Podcast Episode: Empowering Minnesota’s Youth through Comic Books
One of Global Minnesota’s key programs is our professional exchanges program. As part of this, we welcome people from around...
Get To Know Global Minnesota
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend! ...
Culture Through Cuisine: Ecuador at La Mesa
La Mesa 230 Cedar Lake Rd S, MinneapolisThis event is now SOLD OUT. Please reach out to Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. Located where the...
Global Business Outlook
3M Innovation Center 2350 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesRegistration is now closed. For questions or last-minute registration, please contact Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org. This event is being held...
Podcast Episode: Life as an Ambassador with Kathleen Doherty
Earlier this year, Global Minnesota had the honor of welcoming the former U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Kathleen Doherty, for an...
2023 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
Science Museum of Minnesota 120 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is now SOLD OUT. Please email Events...
Podcast Episode: Life as an Ambassador with Ronald Neumann
Earlier this year, Global Minnesota had the honor of welcoming the former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Algeria, and Bahrain, Ronald...
SDG Roundtable: Tools to Envision a Restorative Future
Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters 2525 Wabash Ave., St. Paul, MNThis free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. We all plan ahead. Companies and...
Podcast Episode: Bringing the World to Minnesota Classrooms
Classroom Connection is part of Global Minnesota’s K-12 Education programs and brings the world to classrooms all over Minnesota. International...
Urban Expedition: Argentina
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
Edina Great Decisions: U.S.- China Trade Rivalry
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis program is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event has been RESCHEDULED to January 22! China's...
2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Coffman Theater - University of Minnesota 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MinnesotaIn-person registration is now closed. To register to attend virtually, please use the form below. This event is being held...
Urban Expedition: Australia & New Zealand
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
Edina Great Decisions: Climate Technology and Competition
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesWill the U.S. and other leading countries approach climate initiatives with an increased commitment to trade protectionism and nationalism? Or...
Rebuilding Ukraine: A Future of Resilience and Renewal
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Humphrey Forum 301 19th Ave. S, Rm 105, MinneapolisIn-Person registration is now full! Registration is still accepted for virtual participation. This event is being held in-person and virtually...
Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Podcast Episode: Citizen Diplomacy Day & IVLP with Global Ties U.S.
Global Minnesota’s Professional Exchanges program brings the world to Minnesota by connecting international visitors from all over the globe with...
Globally Connected: Stories from Minnesota Business on the World Stage
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. This webinar is third in the East-West Connections-hosted series...
International Business Roundtable: AI in Legal, Accounting, & Health Services
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisRegistration now open! This event is being held virtually and in-person. Rapid developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are creating opportunities...
Urban Expedition: France
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
Culture Through Cuisine: Ethiopia at Bolé
Bolé 1341 Pascal St, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis program is now SOLD OUT. Please contact Katie Kelley (kkelley@globalminnesota.org) to join the waitlist. Join Global Minnesota and Bolé...
Insights on Kosovo with Ambassador Dugolli
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Wilkins Room 2nd Floor 301 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNThis event is AT CAPACITY! Please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions. The southeast European...
Podcast Episode: Democracy in El Salvador with Luis V. Villaherrera
In 2022, Global Minnesota was delighted to host Fellows from the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) to Minnesota...
Edina Great Decisions: Mideast Realignment
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThe United States and Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle East,...
Get To Know Global Minnesota
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend! ...
Urban Expedition: Brazil
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
2024 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
Mall of America: Parkview Meeting & Event Center 390 North Garden, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is now AT CAPACITY. Please email Sylvia Oxenham, K-12 Education Manager with any questions. Test your students’ global IQ...
Great Decisions: Climate Technology & Competition
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
SDG Roundtable: Resilience in a Water-Challenged World
Cargill 15407 McGinty Road West, Wayzata, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. The world's water challenges seem to...
Podcast Episode: 2024 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson
On January 31, Global Minnesota hosted our popular annual event, the U.S. Foreign Policy Update. In this event, Diplomat in...
Global Social with Young Leaders of the Americas and Entrepreneurs
KNOCK, Inc. 1307 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis event is now SOLD OUT! Please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions or to...
Urban Expedition: East African Diaspora Community
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore...
Podcast Episode: State Department Careers with Susan Falatko
The State Department has a growing number of career tracks and entry points for a variety of professionals. Diplomats in...
Edina Great Decisions: Science Across Borders
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesScientific advances benefit from collaboration between researchers, but what happens when material, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is controversial and...
Film Screening: This Kind of Hope
Germanic-American Institute 301 Summit Ave, Saint PaulThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. In partnership with the Germanic-American Institute, join Global...
Strategic Alliances: Belarus & Europe
Wilder Foundation 451 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Ambassador Andrei Sannikov might be most well-known for...
Great Decisions: Politics in Latin America
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Navigating a World in Turmoil with Fiona Hill
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDue to popular demand, this SOLD OUT event has been moved to the Minneapolis Central Library. The date and time...
Podcast Episode: Staff Spotlight with Program Director Erin Hart
Global Minnesota offers a wide-range of programs in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement in Minnesota. Our efforts...
Film Screening: Copa 71
Main Cinema 115 Main St., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Years before the first Women’s World Cup in 1991...
Doing Business in Times of Shifting Global Alliances
Fredrikson & Byron U.S. Bank Plaza, 200 South 6th St. #4000, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Global Minnesota corporate and individual members receive discounted admission. ...
Zambia-U.S. Agri-Business Forum
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Discover new insights into U.S. agricultural connections with Zambia...
Great Decisions: Middle East Realignment
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Understanding Uzbekistan with Ambassador Sidikov
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Wilkins Room 2nd Floor 301 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNThis event is now AT CAPACITY! Please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org with any questions or to...
Podcast Episode: Academic WorldQuest with Mounds View High School Students
As part of Global Minnesota’s K-12 Education Programs, Academic WorldQuest engages the next generation of global leaders, preparing them to...
Day Camp Nature Outing
Campfire Minnesota 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students. Registration for this event is now...
Edina Great Decisions: NATO’s Future
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesSince the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has come under increased attention, not...
2024 Gala: Come Sail Away
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MNRegistration for this event is now closed! This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Tour the...
International Business Roundtable: Opportunities in Thailand and Southeast Asia
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisThis event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. More and more U.S. manufacturers are diversifying...
Lunch & Learn: Transatlantic Relations with the German Embassy
Germanic-American Institute 301 Summit Ave, Saint PaulThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration deadline is Saturday, June 8! As a major...
Great Decisions: NATO’s Future
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Summer Fun at Hidden Beach
Cedar Lake East Beach 2000 S Uptown Ave, Minneapolis, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students. Looking for a relaxing Minnesota summertime...
Midsommar Networking
Mall of America 2131 Lindau Lane, Bloomington, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is $10 for Global Minnesota members and $20...
Podcast Episode: Bangladesh to Mankato with Classroom Connection
Global Minnesota’s Classroom Connection program inspires our littlest learners with fun and interactive lessons about a country’s culture, language, and...
U.S. Policy in Africa with Assistant Secretary of State Molly Phee
Cowles Auditorium 301 19th Avenue South, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person. This event is AT CAPACITY and registration is now closed. With nearly 1.5 billion...
Global Social: 2024 Mandela Washington Fellows
University International Center 331 SE 17th Ave #100, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Meet the University of Minnesota's 2024 cohort of Mandela...
Get To Know Global Minnesota
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend. ...
Podcast Episode: The U.S.-German Relationship with Rainer Breul
As a major player in global affairs, Germany has a critical role in steering the transatlantic relationship. Earlier this summer,...
2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Party
Minneapolis Cider Company Southeast 9th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Get ready for the 2024 Olympic games in...
Minneapolis Institute of Art Tour Adventure
Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students. Would you like to go on...
Edina Great Decisions: Mideast Realignment
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThe United States and the Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle...
Podcast Episode: Great Decisions Discussion Groups
Global Minnesota's Great Decisions program features grassroots discussion groups where people from all over the state get together in their...
Waterfall Hike & Outdoor Concert
Minnehaha Regional Park Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students. Registration is now closed. Join Global...
Unrest in Ecuador: Post-Election Challenges
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. As the youngest elected president in Ecuador's history, President...
Election Watch 2024: Journalistic Experiences from the Global Stage
O'Shaughnessy Educational Center Auditorium 2115 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. No registration is required. With elections occurring in over...
Great Decisions: The Changing World Order
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Edina Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Areas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise...
South Korea Business Briefing
Fredrikson & Byron U.S. Bank Plaza, 200 South 6th St. #4000, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now CLOSED. Please email Katie Kelley...
The Future of U.S.- South Korea Relations
Saint Paul College, University Center 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now CLOSED. Please email Katie Kelley at...
International Student Welcome Party at Mall of America
The Lounge at Mall of America 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded college students. Registration is now CLOSED. Please...
Great Decisions: U.S.- China Trade Rivalry
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Explore German Heritage and More on a Viking River Journey
Germanic-American Institute 301 Summit Ave, Saint PaulThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is AT CAPACITY. Please email info@globalminnesota.org...
Edina Great Decisions: Pandemic Preparedness
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Research has shown that the question is not...
Learn Traditional Mongolian Calligraphy
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now CLOSED. Step into the world of...
U.S. Work Culture and the Recruitment Process
This free event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. International students from any college or university in...
International Business Roundtable: Capitalizing on the Inflation Reduction Act & Green Energy Developments
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisThis event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now OPEN! How have major...
Get To Know Global Minnesota
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend. ...
Podcast Episode: Careers in International Development with Penelope Thomas
Are you looking for a career with global travel opportunities and mission to help improve lives all around the world?...
Culture Through Cuisine: Mediterranean
Mediterranean Cruise Café 12500 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is SOLD OUT. The Mediterranean diet is...
Edina Great Decisions: Understanding Indonesia
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Indonesia is one of the world’s largest democracies,...
SDG Roundtable: Strategies for a Climate-Resilient World
Barr Engineering Co. 4300 MarketPointe Dr Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. Registration is now closed. Please contact...
Looking Ahead in U.S.-Japan Relations
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. As one of the United States’ most important...
Exploring International Careers in the U.S. Government
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Registration is now closed! A recording of the event...
Global Business Outlook 2024
3M Innovation Center 2350 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is SOLD OUT. Registration is now closed....
Discovering Brasília’s Musical Voices
Lloyd Ultan Hall, University of Minnesota School of Music South 4th Street 2106, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. No registration is required to attend. On December...
2024 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
Great Hall - Coffman Memorial Union 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now CLOSED. Please contact Katie Kelley at...
Gingerbread Wonderland
Norway House 913 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MNThis free event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students. Step into the Gingerbread Village...
Urban Expedition: India
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Explore cultures of the world with the 2025...
2025 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Coffman Theater - University of Minnesota 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis event is being held in-person and virtually. In-person registration is SOLD OUT. Virtual attendance options are still available. The...
Edina Great Decisions: AI & American Security
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The Artificial Intelligence revolution is the leading edge...
Podcast Episode: Global Business Outlook Q&A with John Pournoor
In December, Global Minnesota's sold out Global Business Outlook event highlighted key international megatrends shaping the global economy from local...
Edina Great Decisions: American Policy in the Middle East
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The reignition of conflict in the Middle East...
Get To Know Global Minnesota — Virtual
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. New members and potential members are encouraged to attend. ...
Great Decisions: U.S. Changing Leadership in the World Economy
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Present Yourself with Confidence: Tips from (Local) Global Professionals
This free event is being held virtually and is open to international students in Minnesota. February is a busy month...
Urban Expedition: Czech Republic & Slovakia
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Explore cultures of the world with the 2025...
Baltic Briefing: Latvia in Context
American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Though Latvia may be best known for its vast...
International Business Roundtable: U.S. Trade Policy and Potential Business Impacts
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisThis event is being held virtually and in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now CLOSED. To sign up...
Culture Through Cuisine: Nikkei
K’kinaco 922 Mainstreet, Hopkins, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is SOLD OUT. After becoming the first...
Podcast Episode: 2025 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson
In January, Global Minnesota hosted our most popular event, the annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update. Over 600 people registered to...
Edina Great Decisions: The Future of NATO & European Security
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. European security is more uncertain than it has...
After Assad: What’s Next for Syria?
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Please Note: This program will now begin at 3:30...
2025 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
Saint Mary's University Center 2540 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person. High school teams are invited to participate and everyone is invited to watch! Challenge...
Great Decisions: International Cooperation on Climate Change
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Edina Great Decisions: Between China, the West, and the Global South
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. China, the West, and the Global South are...
SDG Roundtable: In Search of Water Circularity
Sunrise Banks Corporate Headquarters 2525 Wabash Ave., St. Paul, MNThis free event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. In-person registration is now closed! Virtual...
Capitol Tours & Mini-Burger Social
Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint PaulThis event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded students. Join an unforgettable Minnesota State Capitol...
Urban Expedition: Guatemala
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Explore cultures of the world with the 2025...
Great Decisions: American Policy in the Middle East
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Career Goal Setting for International Student Success
This free event is being held virtually and is open to international students in Minnesota. Looking for practical tips and...
Spotlight on Ireland with Consul General Cahalane
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is now AT CAPACITY. If you previously...
Urban Expedition: Venezuela
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Explore cultures of the world with the 2025...
Edina Great Decisions: International Climate Change Cooperation
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. The 2015 Paris Agreement established a U.N.-sponsored framework...
Great Decisions Conference: India’s Rising Influence
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. With a population of nearly 1.5 billion and a...
Culture Through Cuisine: Hungary
Unity Church - Unitarian 733 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is now open to everyone. This event is now SOLD OUT. Please contact...
Podcast Episode: A Primer on AI
Global Minnesota’s Great Decisions foreign policy discussion groups make international topics accessible to people all across the state. Anyone can...
Urban Expedition: Ethiopia
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Explore cultures of the world with the 2025...
Edina Great Decisions: U.S. Changing Leadership in the World Economy
Edina Community Center 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN, United StatesThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. For most of the postwar era, the U.S....
The Art of Diplomacy with Ambassador Stu Eizenstat
This event is being held virtually and is open to everyone. Looking for insights into the greatest diplomatic negotiations of...
Update on Ukraine with Consul General Koledov
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. This event is now SOLD OUT. Over three years...
Great Decisions: The Future of NATO & European Security
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis 410 Oak Grove St, MinneapolisThis free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following...
Day Camp Nature Outing
Campfire Minnesota 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, United StatesThis event is sold out. Please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org with any questions. This event is being held in-person...
AI and the Future of National Security
Ramsey County Library - Roseville 2180 Hamline Ave. N, Roseville, MN, United StatesThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Artificial Intelligence is quickly reshaping foreign and domestic policy...
2025 Gala: In the Clouds
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MNThis event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now closed! Please email aalbrecht@globalminnesota.org with any...