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...