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...