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...